ESTIMATE by Wanhive

ESTIMATE, developed by Wanhive, is a construction estimating software designed to streamline the estimation process for businesses of varying sizes. According to the vendor, this software is aimed at infrastructure consultancies, architects, engineers, and professionals in the construction industry. With its user-friendly interface, extensive features, and robust administration capabilities, ESTIMATE aims to provide accurate and efficient cost estimation and project management.

Key Features

Multiple Capabilities: According to the vendor, ESTIMATE offers various capabilities including the maintenance of assemblies and Bill of Material (BOM), management of multiple costing standards, database management of suppliers and clients, generation of detailed cost sheets with breakups, generation of Bill of Quantity, and analysis of sub-contractor and vendor quotes.

Project and Document Archival: ESTIMATE provides a database of completed jobs for quick reference, easy import from stored templates, and a document upload facility to various sections for quick reference.

Web Based Interface: The software features a compact browser-based user interface that is compatible with all popular browsers. According to the vendor, it allows concurrent usage of up to 200 users and offers an XML and AJAX-based interface for smooth browsing.

User Friendliness: ESTIMATE aims to provide a logically presented user interface with hierarchical representation of entities, ensuring easy access and navigation. The software also includes a database search facility for quick retrieval of information. According to the vendor, it enables graphical report generation in PDF format with tables and charts and offers a seamless interface with mobile computing devices.

Powerful Administration: ESTIMATE provides robust administration capabilities including system configuration management, management of access rights of registered users, and a centralized database for easy backup and maintenance.

Costing Master: According to the vendor, the software allows users to manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) or "Schedule of Rates," prepare specifications for material, manpower, and equipment, and prepare "Analysis of Rates" for assemblies, considering resource requirements, overheads, profit, and contingencies.

Estimation & Control: ESTIMATE enables users to generate detailed cost sheets that include the "Scope of Work" and Bill of Quantity. The software automates the creation and publishing of DNITs, facilitates the invitation of vendor quotes, and generates bid-analysis reports. According to the vendor, it allows users to define project control parameters, collect "As-built" data from sites, and generates project health reports, resource/cost forecasts, and audit/reconciliation reports based on control and as-built data.

Utilities: ESTIMATE includes utilities such as a unit converter and expression parser, which the vendor claims are valuable tools for engineers and estimators. It also offers an address book for managing contacts such as employees, suppliers, and clients, as well as a document manager for efficient document and reference management.

System Administration: The software provides comprehensive system administration features, including user management for managing users and access control policies, database management for optimized database connection and queries, and system-wide configuration for license management and system maintenance.