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Your Plans. Your Takeoff. Your Estimate.
All in one view.
Cubit Estimating is construction estimating software for Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Builders. Unlike tools that separate takeoff and estimating into two workflows, Cubit Estimating combines both in a single view. The moment you measure, your estimate updates.
No manual transfer. No re-entry. No version mismatch.
Take Your Estimating Further.
More automation. More flexibility. More of what today’s estimating demands.
Automate the repetitive parts of takeoff with
AI Estimating.
Turn hours of manual work into just minutes with smart AI-powered tools.
Take your estimating online with Cubit Estimating Cloud.
Our fully managed cloud-hosted options offer a flexibile and scalable solution so your team can perform their best work.
Where Accuracy, Speed, and Control come together.
ACCURACY
Catch every item.
Validate every number.
Submit with confidence.
Every measurement flows directly into your estimate. Every item is checkable in 3D before you submit. The result is accurate, complete, and defensible estimates you can put your name on, every time.
SPEED
From plan to priced estimate, faster than any other workflow.
With Cubit Estimating’s AI-powered tools, the most repetitive parts of takeoff happen automatically, so you spend your time on the work that requires your expertise, not the work that just requires your patience. Trace what needs tracing, and let AI handle the rest.
REVISION CONTROL
When plans change,
and they always do,
your estimate updates with them.
Submitting a tender on superseded plans is one of the most costly mistakes in estimating. In Cubit Estimating, every revision is tracked, your estimate updates instantly, and you always know which version drove which number.
MULTI-USER COLLABORATION
Collaboration without the chaos.
Shared Job Access allows your team to work on the same estimate at the same time. Each estimator controls the trades they’re working on, preventing conflicts and protecting each other’s work. Refresh the job at any time to see the latest version from your whole team
BIM-BASED ESTIMATING
Bid confidently on complex projects, working directly from your BIM file.
Import IFC files and work directly inside your estimate. Extract quantities from model elements, calculate complex volumes automatically, and map new items as needed. When the design changes, load the revised model and Cubit Estimating identifies exactly what has changed, automatically updating your estimate and flagging items for review.
REPORTING
Professional reports and bills of quantities, presented how your clients expect.
Generate BoQ reports, trade breakdowns, and cost analyses in PDF or Excel. Customise what your client sees, brand every report to your company, and deliver professional outputs that reflect the standard of your work.
EFFICIENCY
Stop rebuilding estimates from scratch. Use your best work as the starting point.
Build your master price lists and template jobs once, and every estimate that follows starts from a strong, consistent foundation. No rebuilding from scratch. No inconsistency across your team.
Built for Estimating Professionals
Cubit Estimating is built around the real demands of construction estimating, for the professionals who don’t compromise on accurate results they can trust.
For Estimators
You’re working against tender deadlines with complex plan sets, multiple trades, and no margin for error. Cubit Estimating’s single-view environment means every measurement flows directly into your estimate, without the need for re-entry or starting over when plans change. Spend your time on the estimates that win work, not the administration that surrounds them.
For Quantity Surveyors
Your clients expect precise, professionally presented cost reports and your reputation depends on delivering them accurately and on time. Cubit Estimating gives you integrated takeoff and estimating in one view, IFC BIM-based quantity extraction, and professional BoQ reporting, so every deliverable reflects the standard your clients expect.
For Commercial Builders
You’re submitting tenders on complex projects where an error in the estimate means absorbing the cost during construction. Cubit Estimating gives your team a single, controlled environment from initial takeoff through revision management to final submission. Enterprise tier adds shared job access so your whole team works from the same source of truth.
For Contractors and Residential Builders
You need accurate estimates produced quickly without the overhead of an enterprise system or the limitations of a basic quoting tool. Cubit Estimating’s single-view workflow, template jobs, and master price lists mean you build faster, price more confidently, and spend less time on administration between jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Cubit Estimating different from other construction estimating software?
Cubit Estimating integrates takeoff and estimating in a single view, updating in real time. When you measure on your plans, your estimate builds alongside your takeoff without manual transfer, switching tools,or re-entry. Combined with AI-powered tools, complete revision management, advanced analysis, code grouping, professional BoQ reporting, and IFC BIM-based takeoff, it is purpose-built for the professional estimating environment.
Who is Cubit Estimating designed for?
Does Cubit Estimating have AI tools?
Yes. AI Estimating is an add-on available with any edition of Cubit Estimating. It adds AI-powered tools to your takeoff workflow to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual work.
Is Cubit Estimating available online?
Yes. Cubit Estimating is available as both a desktop application and a fully managed cloud-hosted solution, allowing your team to work from any location. Both options are supported by Buildsoft’s Australian-based team.
Does Cubit Estimating support BIM workflows?
Yes. Cubit Estimating Enterprise supports IFC BIM-based takeoff and estimating. You can import a BIM model, extract quantities directly from model elements, map new cost items to model shapes, calculate complex volumes automatically, and manage design revisions, all from within your estimate.
What file formats does Cubit Estimating support?
Cubit Estimating supports takeoff from PDF, CAD (DWG, DXF), BIM (IFC), and standard image files, covering a large range of formats used across Australian commercial and residential construction projects.
What integrations does Cubit Estimating support?
Cubit Estimating integrates with Xero, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, BuilderTREND, Cubit Select, and LiveCosts. Cubit Select is Buildsoft’s Bid leveling and tender management solution, which integrates directly with Cubit Estimating for a connected workflow from takeoff through to tender submission.
Are support and training available for Cubit Estimating?
Yes. Every Cubit Estimating subscription includes access to Australian-based technical support, so when you need help you’re speaking to a team that understands your industry and operates in your time zone. Buildsoft also offers training to help get you and your team productive quickly and ensure you’re getting the most out of the software.
I want to evaluate if Cubit Estimating is right for me; how do I get started?
We recommend you go through an evaluation process, including having a personalised demonstration, followed by a 14-day free trial. The free trial gives you access to all features in the Cubit Estimating Enterprise, as well as the AI Estimating module, so you can experience everything the software has to offer. Simply get in touch with us via our free trial form.
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