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Synchronized mobile estimating Estimators can work – with access to resources and items – even when disconnected from the office server. Reconnect, and the new estimates or changes are added on the server. This is a big advantage for companies that want the flexibility to work remotely or download a bid locally for closing during bid day. B2W Estimate API The API eliminates redundant data entry by automating connectivity between B2W Estimate and third-party software for accounting, contact management and bid proposal collection. Contact information synching, changes to labor rate classes, and even creation of new estimates can be performed automatically via machine-to-machine connections rather than requiring both systems to be updated independently. Simultaneous use by multiple estimators With B2W Estimate, multiple estimators can work on the same estimate at the same time – a big advantage for larger companies and those working from multiple locations. Automated DOT bidding The ability to download a DOT electronic bidding system (EBS) file, conform the estimate automatically to match the required DOT format and then upload it for submission is a huge time saver. B2W Estimate even comes with a built-in database, including pay items for each state DOT. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Audit trail • Error-check wizard • Export to project management and accounting/ERP systems • Vendor and subcontractor RFQ management • Cross-bid and cross-division management reporting • Integrated change order management • Unified with the B2W operational platform • Highly customizable bid forms Flexibility – pay item, work breakdown structures (WBS) or hybrid bidding In addition to traditional pay item bids, B2W Estimate supports Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) bidding. This allows companies to organize and develop estimates in an unlimited hierarchical form, with visibility into how costs are rolled up and the level of detail at which costing is done. Estimates can be configured to support pay items, WBS levels, or both together. Copyright © B2W Software 1993-2023 All Rights Reserved. *All aforementioned features are released or in development. For details, please contact your sales representative. 0323 B2W Software empowers and inspires heavy civil construction companies to win more work and complete it more profitably. The company's unified platform connects resources, workflows and data and includes applications to manage estimating, scheduling, field tracking, equipment maintenance, data capture and business intelligence.