Use the free tools first, then build the bid
These calculators help you stop guessing on margin, labor, overhead, and scope changes before the bid goes out the door.
Markup Calculator
Enter your job cost, get your bid price at any margin. Avoids the #1 estimating mistake: confusing markup with margin.
Open calculator →Labor Burden Calculator
True cost of each worker including payroll taxes, workers comp, benefits. Never underbid labor again.
Open calculator →Overhead Allocation Calculator
Spread monthly overhead such as insurance, trucks, and office across all active jobs as a $/hr rate.
Open calculator →Change Order ROI
Before agreeing to a change, know its exact profit impact on your job.
Open calculator →Excavation Calculator
Cubic yards of cut, fill, and haul. Inputs: dimensions and soil type.
Open calculator →Rebar & Concrete Calculator
Material quantities for footings, slabs, and walls.
Open calculator →Professional bid support templates for $17 each
When the numbers are right, these templates help you compare bids, track budget variance, and protect cash through the life of the project.
Bid Comparison Sheet
Compare three or more subcontractor bids apples-to-apples before you award the work.
View template →Job Costing Spreadsheet
Estimated vs actual cost tracking by phase so you can see where the job drifts.
View template →Material Purchase Log
Track every material purchase against the estimate before small overruns pile up.
View template →Labor Hours Tracker
Actual hours vs estimated by trade so field labor does not quietly erode margin.
View template →Construction Budget Tracker
Line-item budget with variance tracking for tighter forecast control.
View template →Cash Flow Projection
Know when money comes in and goes out so your estimate does not become a cash squeeze.
View template →Read these before you buy expensive software
Job Costing 101
How to track every dollar on every job without guessing where the profit went.
Read article →When Excel Beats Software
Why a lean spreadsheet workflow can outperform expensive contractor platforms for smaller teams.
Read article →15 Documents Every Contractor Needs
The core forms that keep estimates, scopes, billing, and closeout tighter across every job.
Read article →The complete estimating + finance kit
If you want one package for estimating support, budget control, and cash planning, start here.