Bid2Win: Bid2Win, Build2Win: Bid2Win Cost Estimating Software Review

Categories: Cost Estimating
Vincent Padula
Senior Estimator
Stavola Contracting
Tinton Falls, NJ
Web: http://www.stavola.com
Experience: 50 years
Tools Used: Bid2Win
Vincent's Rating
5
Overall User Rating: 5
Views: 144
Votes: 2
5

Review Summary

Stavola Contracting started using Bid2Win to help automate its bidding process about four years ago. Vincent Padula, senior estimator at Stavola, said the estimating software has cut the bidding process in half and is more accurate than manual construction estimates. "I was doing bids with a pencil and paper prior to getting Bid2Win," he noted. "Having every database (customer lists, pricing) at your fingertips makes doing bids much quicker."

BID2WIN's construction estimating and management software suite of enterprise-class combines the estimating and bidding process with real-time tracking and management of data in the field; this, the vendor said, lets contractors first achieve higher success rates in the bids submitted and then increase profitability in the jobs that are won.

Padula had looked at other bid management products but found that Bid2Win appeared to be the easiest to use. "The ease [with which] crews and individual components of labor, material or equipment could be added or changed was a big plus," he explained. "The global edit feature where you can change labor, equipment, or material prices in the entire bid was also important."

Bid2Win's customer support also exceeded Stavola's expectations, Padula said.

Overall, Padula rated Bid2Win a perfect 10 out of 10 for creating

construction estimates

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Full Review

How long have you been using this tool?: 

We have been using Bid2Win for four years.

What kinds of construction projects do you mostly work on?: 

Commercial and industrial.

Where did you obtain it?: 

We bought this estimating software directly from Bid2Win.

How much did you pay?: 

About $15,000.

How are you using this product?: 

For construction estimates.

Why did you pick this product?: 

It was by far the best of the several estimating software tools we looked at.

Was this product compatible with the software programs you were already using?: 

Yes.

Did you look at other tools on the market before picking this one?: 

Yes -- and Bid2Win was much more user friendly.

Before you bought this product, were you using a different one to do the same job? : 

No.

How many people are using this software? : 

One person uses Bid2Win for producing construction estimates. In addition, our accountant gets job costing information from it.

Comparing the way you work now with the way you worked before you bought this tool, what has changed? : 

We are much more efficient.

Can you give us an example of a job where this tool really made a difference?: 

I do construction estimates every day. Thanks to Bid2Win, the process is about 50% quicker and my estimates are more accurate.

Can you estimate how much time or money you saved or other measurable benefits your firm realized using this tool?: 

I can complete construction estimates in half the time.

What are the best features (for your business) in this tool?: 

All of the common, everyday features that are used daily.

Do you think it's a fair value for the price you paid?: 

Yes.

What would you change about the product if you could?: 

Not much.

Are there features that you don't use?: 

I use most of the features.

How much computer experience do you think someone needs to use this tool effectively?: 

Not that much.

Did it take much training (or studying) to learn to use this tool?: 

No.

Have you ever called the company's support lines and asked for help?: 

Yes. They are always very good.

How would you rate the user documentation? : 

Good.

When the next version of this software comes out, will you upgrade to it?: 

Probably.

Overall, on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool?: 

10

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