Bidding Software

The top ones and most expensive are Estimation, McCormick, Accubid, and Conest. I think Estimation probably is the best according to what I hear from some contractors. Try these: Accubid - Estimataing software

Automated Electrical Systems Inc - Software for the Electrical Industry.

CircuitWiz by DNE - Create professional Electrical schematics using the power of MS Excel's toolbox

CMH Software - Electrical design and Training Software for ladder diagrams, motor controls, and PLC's.

ConEst Software Systems - Estimating Software Tested and Approved by Microsoft.

Estimation, Inc. - Computerized solutions for Contractors.

McCormick Systems - The Nations Leader in Estimating Software!

Tradesman Software - Electrical programs to order.

Trade Service Corp - Construction Information Solutions Division

I have used Estimation and McCormick extensively. The only advantage they have over you writing up something in Excel is the counting and distance probes. Their databases can be updated monthly for a fee from Trade Services. Which is nice then you have to decide if you want to put in your discounts. Their data base for labor is ok, out right flawed in some places. Pretty important if you happen to use their data base for installing something. Every system I have used is based on a per each or per foot times the amount. What ever you buy print the database and get out a high liter. You will not be sorry.

The upside for these is that you can get the payroll and cost accounting package which will give you accurate information about the status of the job. I was running about 100 men and the payroll package spit out the W-2's in less than an hour.