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

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What Is Trimble AutoBid?

Overview

Trimble AutoBid is cloud-based estimating software specifically designed for mechanical, piping, and plumbing (MEP) contractors. It tackles the challenges of bid preparation by automating tasks and providing a streamlined workflow. This translates to faster and more accurate estimates, giving contractors a competitive edge in the construction industry. It offers reports, a prebuilt-data-based autofitting generation, and more.

Trimble AutoBid Pricing

The software offers various pricing options that cater to many organizations and their evolving needs. Request a custom Trible AutoBid cost.

Trimble AutoBid Integrations

The software integrates with the following third-party integrations:

  • MSUITE
  • PypeServer
  • KLH Engineers
  • Autodesk
  • Mestek Inc.
  • Building Point

Who Is Trimble AutoBid For?

Trimble AutoBid is primarily designed for mechanical, piping, and plumbing (MEP) contractors involved in commercial and industrial construction projects. It's suitable for businesses of various sizes, from small, medium and large. It caters to sectors, such as:

  • Commercial Construction
  • Industrial Construction
  • Specialty Contractors
Watch a free Trimble AutoBid demo and learn more about its capabilities.

Is Trimble AutoBid Right For You?

Are you tired of endless hours spent on manual estimating and error-prone calculations? Do you want to boost your competitiveness and win more of the right projects? Trimble AutoBid can streamline your workflow and transform your estimating process.

As a cloud-based solution, Trimble AutoBid Mechanical ensures your data is securely stored and accessible from anywhere. It also scales to meet the needs of growing businesses, so you can focus on winning more projects instead of worrying about software limitations.

Still unsure if Trimble AutoBid mechanical is right for you? Contact our customer support team at 661-384-7070, and they will help you make the best decision.

Trimble AutoBid Features

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Overall Rating

4.1

50 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

star

(23)

4

star

(17)

3

star

(6)

2

star

(2)

1

star

(2)

February 2024

Simple but efficient

Asim

Construction

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

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.

September 2023

Estimating review

Steve

Construction

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

It maintains precise pricing according to the specifications.

Cons

This program is fantastic. I've had great experiences with it over the years.

September 2023

User with limited training, (1) online class

Ted

Construction

Ease of use

5

Value for money

10

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

Pros

The audit trail functions really well for quick line item take-offs.

Cons

I sometimes get confused by the tree menus in specifications and items. The names don't always match what I'm used to. Building assemblies the way I want can be tricky.

September 2023

AutoBid Sheetmetal

Jamie

Construction

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Pros

It's the fastest approach to managing and completing jobs for contractual work, allowing for more efficient handling of tasks and quicker turnaround times.

Cons

I can get overwhelmed by the options. The database can be a bit cumbersome when you're first starting out.

September 2023

My Take on the state of current Auto Bid system

Lou

Construction

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Pros

It offers estimators the flexibility to use a tool they can rely on for consistency and precision.

Cons

I'm frustrated by the inability to link Auto Bid Mechanical rapid reports with Auto Bid Sheet Metal in a way that works more than once.

September 2023

Trimble Autobid a Great Product

Don

Construction

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

On-Screen Take-off is excellent, straightforward to use, efficient, and accurate.

Cons

Lately, there's been a noticeable lack of software updates. The frequency of updates has significantly decreased, which has left me feeling that the software is not receiving the regular improvements and enhancements it needs.

September 2023

Pretty good software, has some difficulties

Tim

Construction

Ease of use

7

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

5

Pros

The on-screen takeoff looks good and is quite intuitive once you get the hang of it.

Cons

I wish there were keyboard shortcuts for basic takeoff features. It would really speed things up.

September 2023

estimator software

brian

Construction

Ease of use

9

Value for money

8

Customer Support

7

Functionality

9

Pros

Getting the hang of learning and operating the program is quite simple and uncomplicated, making it easy to start using right away.

Cons

I think the software needs more features to speed up the takeoff process.

September 2023

Trimble Autobid

Scott

Construction

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

The ease of use and the thoroughness of the product are impressive.

Cons

We haven't faced any issues that tech support couldn't handle.

September 2023

We have cancelled our subscription.

Jennifer

Construction

Ease of use

7

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

7

Pros

We decided to cancel our subscription as we found that we were not utilizing it sufficiently to justify the cost.

Cons

We decided to cancel our subscription since we didn't use it enough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the software has an API available.