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Evolve Estimating - 

The Future of residential estimating solutions

Get up and running in hours, not months. Our cloud-based estimating solution simplifies your process, saves time, and delivers real-time control over your costs.

Why Choose Our Estimation Solution?

Evolve Estimating is built from the ground up with residential builders in mind. Our advanced yet intuitive solution makes 
it easy for you to streamline your workflow, maintain tight control over costs, and achieve faster, more accurate estimates. The cloud-based system is accessible from any device with internet or data connectivity, so you’re not bound to any unnecessary on-site installations, clunky software download requirements or additional consultants. Simply login and start getting the job done.

While our innovative estimating module is powerful and extremely capable, we have specifically designed it to be intuitive with a simple UI - estimators will be up and running 
in hours, not months.

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The time savings, advanced accuracy, and simplicity makes 
it one of the best technology investments for any residential builder, whether you are a small, custom builder, a large volume, detached builder or a medium density specialist. 
The pricing model is scalable to your needs and customisable to your workflow requirements.

It delivers simplicity, technical capability, insights and visibility previously not seen in the industry.

Best of all, your estimators can access it, learn how to use it, and taking advantage of its state-of-the-art features within hours, not months.

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The Evolve estimating module has been designed from the ground up, in partnership 
with seasoned estimating professionals. Our industry leading software developers have designed this solution with the needs of residential builders in mind.

From fundamental commercial controls, to rapid estimating, to 
quick training and dynamic pricing updates, we have built the most comprehensive and powerful estimating solution in the marketplace to ensure you stay ahead in a competitive market. It will make an impact on your business’ profitability, both in time and monetary savings. 

Key Features include:

Evolve’s estimating software is designed to get your team up and running in no time. Forget the long, complicated training sessions that come with other systems. With our intuitive interface and easy-to-use features, your estimators can be fully trained and confident in just a few hours. This means no steep learning curves or extensive onboarding processes. Whether they’re new to the industry or seasoned professionals, your team will quickly grasp the system and start delivering accurate estimates right away. Boost productivity from day one and reduce downtime with software that’s as efficient to learn as it is to use.

At Evolve Construction, we believe in fair and flexible pricing that grows with your business. Unlike other software providers that charge monthly or per user, we charge on a per-job basis. This means you only pay when your projects are released to construction, ensuring you're never overpaying for unused licenses. Whether you're managing a few jobs or hundreds, our model scales effortlessly with your business, offering a cost-effective solution that aligns with your actual workload. Stay competitive, control costs, and enjoy the freedom to grow without limitations.

With Evolve Construction, you’re in control from day one. Our software is so intuitive and user-friendly that there’s no need for costly consultants or external experts to get your system up and running. Unlike complex legacy systems that require specialised support and weeks of setup, Evolve is designed to be simple and straightforward, allowing you to manage the entire setup process in-house. You can customise the platform to suit your needs without any technical barriers. This means faster implementation, lower costs, and a solution that’s ready to go when you are—no waiting, no hassle.

Work with the freedom of one or multiple screens. Our software adapts to your setup, making complex estimating tasks easier and more organised.

  • No need to waste time manually entering data. Import or export data via CSV, ensuring compatibility with other systems and simplifying data management.
  • Data migration from legacy systems has also been optimised to ensure a rapid and hassle-free transition.

Accelerate your estimating process with Evolve’s intuitive formula system. Our simple yet powerful formulas enable you to create detailed and accurate estimates in record time. No complex coding or technical expertise required—just straightforward, flexible formulas that adapt to your needs. From basic calculations to more advanced cost scenarios, our formulas empower your team to generate precise estimates faster, so you can focus on winning more jobs and delivering projects efficiently.

Gain full control over your project's costs with Evolve's Snapshot capability. Capture key moments in your estimating process by taking snapshots of your Bill of Quantities (BOQ) at various stages, such as after sales estimating or before major revisions. This powerful feature allows you to freeze and compare different versions of your estimates, making it easy to track changes, identify cost variations, and manage budgets effectively. Stay on top of every detail and make informed decisions with a clear view of your project's financial landscape.

Easily compare, import, export, and update vendor and/or item pricing. Our software empowers you to handle large-scale pricing updates with ease, saving you hours of manual work.

Attach contract, sales pricing, and estimator notes directly to items and assemblies, ensuring all essential information is in one place for easy access, reference and to auto populate PO's.

Make more informed decisions with Evolve’s Job Comparison Reporting feature. Instantly compare different jobs side by side, including detailed snapshots of costs, materials, and assemblies. Identify discrepancies, highlight cost variations, and track changes over time, providing you with full visibility into how each project measures up. Whether you're analysing similar jobs or reviewing changes within a single project, our comparison reporting ensures you stay informed and in control, optimising every job for profitability and efficiency.

Manage permissions at a granular level, ensuring your team only has access to the parts of the system they need, increasing both security and efficiency.

Access your estimates and data from any internet-connected device. Our cloud-based platform ensures your team can collaborate and work from anywhere, anytime.

Contact us for a demo and find out exactly how our estimation solution compares to other providers.

Our estimating module outperforms the competition in core features, ease of use, real-time pricing control, and customisability. See how we stack up against legacy estimating solutions like Databuild, Buildxact, and BuildSoft.
Ease of Use 
& Setup
Estimating & Project Management 
Customisability & Flexibility
Integration & 
Data Management
User Permissions & History
FeatureEvolve EstimatingDatabuildBuildXactBuildsoftBusinessCraft
Train Estimators in Hours
No Consultants Required for Setup
Multi-Screen Support
Cloud-Based with Access from Any Device
CSV Imports/Exports
Rapid Data Migration
Disclaimer: The information provided in the comparison table is based on publicly available data and our best efforts to present an accurate representation of the features across different systems. However, no guarantees or warranties are made.
FeatureEvolve EstimatingDatabuildBuildXactBuildsoftBusinessCraft
Simple, yet powerful rapid estimating (formulas)
Dedicated area for managing Masters, VPB & Mini-bills
Dynamic Repricing
Capture Snapshots of BOQs for comparison
Price file & Assembly visibility (Simple Data Management)
Import quantity take-offs from Drawing Packages or Digital Take-off Tools
Data Source Linking (data traceability)
Digital take-off capability
Job & Assembly Comparison by Region
Job Checking Workflow Capability
Disclaimer: The information provided in the comparison table is based on publicly available data and our best efforts to present an accurate representation of the features across different systems. However, no guarantees or warranties are made.
FeatureEvolve EstimatingDatabuildBuildXactBuildsoftBusinessCraft
High Levels of Customizability
Custom Cost Center & Vendor Categories
Dedicated Location for Estimator Notes
Tracking and Management of Estimating Comments
Logical Backcharges/Extras Workflows
Disclaimer: The information provided in the comparison table is based on publicly available data and our best efforts to present an accurate representation of the features across different systems. However, no guarantees or warranties are made.
FeatureEvolve EstimatingDatabuildBuildXactBuildsoftBusinessCraft
Seamless Integrations with Other Systems
Data Integrity Checks in BOQ
Advanced Vendor Pricing Comparisons per Region
Preferred Vendor Settings & Auto-Updates
Price File Items Show Assemblies/Jobs
Disclaimer: The information provided in the comparison table is based on publicly available data and our best efforts to present an accurate representation of the features across different systems. However, no guarantees or warranties are made.
FeatureEvolve EstimatingDatabuildBuildXactBuildsoftBusinessCraft
Granular Admin Permission Controls
Action History Tracking
Disclaimer: The information provided in the comparison table is based on publicly available data and our best efforts to present an accurate representation of the features across different systems. However, no guarantees or warranties are made.

Trusted by Leading Residential Builders

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from builders who have streamlined their estimating process with our software.
“This is easily the leading residential estimating package 
in Australia, in its first release.”
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Ready to experience the future of estimating?
Schedule a personalised demo today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every builder’s needs are unique, but Evolve Estimating was designed with a seamless migration process in mind. For most customers, we can have you fully migrated and operational within 24 hours. Our expert Service Delivery Managers handle the heavy lifting – all we need is access to your data and a little guidance from your team.

Evolve Estimating offers unmatched customisability. The best part? It's incredibly intuitive. No need for external consultants. Our Service Delivery Managers will help tailor the setup to your specific needs, and your team can easily make adjustments as your business evolves. You stay in control, and the system grows with you.

Yes, Evolve Estimating is a comprehensive end-to-end solution. From Sales Estimating to Production Estimating (including BOQ creation), our system also streamlines issuing and managing purchase orders. Plus, with our “Snapshot” feature, you can capture and track key details at any point for future comparisons. We also make it easy to manage Extras, Backcharges.

Our "Snapshot" feature allows you to capture and store critical project information at any point in time. Whether you need to review it later or compare different job versions (like a Sales Estimate to the final Locked Budget), Snapshot gives you the flexibility to track progress and make informed decisions.

We provide dedicated, local support through our Australian-based Service Delivery Managers (SDMs). From implementation and data migration to system integrations and customised setups, your assigned SDM ensures a smooth experience. Need extra help? No problem. Our SDMs are just a call away for any ad-hoc customisation needs – no ticket logging or unreasonable waiting times.

While we excel in construction, we understand the complexity of the finance world and the importance of integrating with finance systems. Evolve Estimating integrates seamlessly with leading finance platforms like Xero, MYOB, Sage Intact, and more. With our latest APIs, finance integrations are effortless, and we haven’t found a system we can’t work with yet!

Not yet, but we're working on it! Evolve Estimating can already import data directly from 3D drawing software like Revit and ArchiCAD, as well as digital take-off tools like Planswift, with a simple CSV upload. And our own digital take-off tool is in development, coming soon to further streamline your estimating process.

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