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Overview
Trimble AutoBid mechanical brings accuracy and efficiency to mechanical estimating. Leave behind manual processes and unreliable spreadsheets. While users may need some initial adjustment time, its long-term value for MEP contractors is unquestionable.
Trimble AutoBid Specifications
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Document Management
Trimble AutoBid Features
Autofitting Generation
Drastically reduce time spent on tedious manual fitting calculations. The software intelligently adds the necessary fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) as you define pipe runs, ensuring accuracy, preventing costly material shortages, and streamlining your workflow.
Value Engineering
Effortlessly analyze the cost-benefit of using different materials or design choices. This allows you to optimize your bids, offer valuable design alternatives to clients, increase your competitiveness, and ultimately win more projects.
Custom Exports
Easily export your detailed estimate data in formats that match your needs (e.g., Excel, CSV, XML). This enables seamless integration with your existing accounting, project management, or other business systems, ensuring smooth data flow.
Rapid Reports
Trimble AutoBid software helps generate comprehensive reports in minutes, including detailed material breakdowns, labor summaries, and polished bid proposals. Gain valuable insights for bid analysis, impress clients with professional documentation, and make informed business decisions quickly.
Pre-Built Database
Tap into a vast library of over 100,000 items covering materials, parts, and labor, each with customizable pricing options. This eliminates much of the initial setup time, allowing you to begin estimating quickly and efficiently while ensuring cost data aligns with your unique business.
Pros And Cons of Trimble AutoBid
Pros
Streamlines estimating process
Reduces manual calculation errors
Huge item database with customization
Improves bid competitiveness
Detailed and flexible reports
Cons
Initial setup can be time-consuming
A learning curve required
Occasional reliance on manual workarounds, according to some Trimble AutoBid reviews
Trimble AutoBid Reviews
Total 25 reviews
4.5
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars52%
4
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3
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Share your experience
Asim
Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Simple but efficient”
Pros
What I appreciate the most about this software is how I can set up my project and then adjust or alter various systems or create line items and zones.
Cons
I'm not directly linked with Alpriser, so I have to manually enter all updates into the database.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
David
Construction, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“AutoBid Mechanical Mid-Level User Review”
Pros
The speed of performing a take-off is a major highlight. It's fast software with minimal lag. The database is decent, although it would be better with a wider range of prebuilt services available out of the box or for download. Setting up a new system with proper connectivity can be a bit time-consuming and cumbersome.
Cons
I can't customize Trimble Reports. There aren't good tutorials for customizing Rapid Reports to achieve the same look and output. I wish there were more specific advanced training videos or resources. A more comprehensive course would be helpful. I've figured out a lot through various methods.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Colyn
Construction, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Quick Pen / Autobid review”
Pros
It's the most recognized sheet metal estimating software in our industry. I've been using Quick Pen since it was DOS-based with a digitizer and dot matrix printer, and the progress over the years has been significant. There are a few issues, like the inability to merge the plumbing version with the sheet metal version, which I thought would have been resolved by now, considering most shops using QP have both plumbing and sheet metal estimators.
Cons
Since our last update, we've been unable to work on the network. We have to exit the server, do the takeoffs, and then copy the summaries back onto the server.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trimble AutoBid offer an API?
Yes, the software has an API available.
What language does Trimble AutoBid support?
The software supports the English language.
What other apps does Trimble AutoBid integrate with?
The software integrates with KLH Engineers, MSUITE, PypeServer, Autodesk, Mestek Inc., and Building Point.
Does Trimble AutoBid support mobile devices?
The software supports mobile devices.
What types of pricing plans does Trimble AutoBid offer?
The software provides a customized Trimble AutoBid pricing quote to accommodate diverse organizational requirements.
Who are the typical users of Trimble AutoBid?
Trimble AutoBid serves MEP contractors of all sizes in commercial and industrial construction sectors, including specialty contractors.
What level of support does Trimble AutoBid offer?
Support for Trimble AutoBid includes chat, email/help desk, FAQs/forum, knowledge base, and phone assistance.
Is Trimble AutoBid Mechanical the right solution for my company?
If you're a mechanical contractor or plumbing contractor or specialize in industrial mechanical work, Trimble AutoBid Mechanical is a market-leading estimating software designed to streamline your bidding process and increase accuracy.
How does Trimble AutoBid Mechanical benefit mechanical and plumbing contractors?
Trimble AutoBid mechanical offers features specifically tailored for mechanical and plumbing contractors, including automated fitting calculations, digital takeoff tools, and a vast materials database. These help you create faster, more accurate, and competitive bids.