Heavy Highway Contractor

  • 1.  Estimating Software

    Posted 12-09-2024 19:11

    Hello -- I have a client that is an excavation contractor in West Michigan.  They are looking for an estimating software program that will accommodate site work, as well as road construction.   

    Can anyone share thoughts on programs I could recommend to them?

    Thank you in advance!



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    Maureen Weick
    Bottomline Bookkeeping, LLC
    Dorr MI
    (616) 293-8617
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  • 2.  RE: Estimating Software

    Posted 12-10-2024 07:23

    B2W ALL THE WAY!

    @David Flynn



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    Ralph A. Diaco
    President
    Grade Construction
    Paterson, NJ
    973-925-4021
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  • 3.  RE: Estimating Software

    Posted 12-10-2024 08:23
    Thank you, Ralph!

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    Maureen Weick
       A Profit First Certified Professional 
    Bottomline Bookkeeping, LLC
     





  • 4.  RE: Estimating Software

    Posted 12-10-2024 08:47

    Hi Maureen,

    We are a site work contractor in Eastern PA.  We have been using B2W Estimate for 20+ years.  Our estimating team is very happy with the software, and it meets all of their needs for public and private work as well as change orders.  Typically in the heavy contractor space, most contractors either align with B2W or HCSS suite of products.

    --Rich



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    Richard King CCIFP, CPA
    CFO
    Schlouch Incorporated
    Blandon PA
    (610) 926-7070
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  • 5.  RE: Estimating Software

    Posted 12-10-2024 09:44

    I agree with Rich, the B2W or HCSS products are the big players in this market. Both HCSS HeavyBid and B2W Estimate work well for this type of work.

    However, I'm curious if any native cloud software solutions have entered this space and work well for smaller contractors?



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    Kevin Halme CCIFP, MBA
    Constructive Tech + Finance Solutions
    www.consttech.solutions
    Delano, MN
    (320) 626-6200
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