“We use BidScreen XL with our existing Excel concrete estimating template. BidScreen definitely makes takeoffs easier and gives me more time to do other things.”

“We have numerous BidScreen XL licenses and the fact that the takeoff lives within our actual Excel budgets and can be updated directly in the estimate is invaluable for conceptual budgeting. BidScreen XL provides us with instant feedback versus having to import takeoffs from another platform. I strongly recommend the BidScreen XL software.”

"I love BidScreen XL and I've built a bad-ass takeoff and estimating spreadsheet over the years. BidScreen XL is simple, effective and it drops everything I need into my Excel workbook. I have investigated all of the leading estimating programs and I've found that, by far, Excel with BidScreen XL can't be beat. BidScreen and the support is terrific."

“We have licensed BidScreen XL for our asphalt takeoffs and SiteWorx/OS for excavation takeoffs and both of these programs are outstanding. We also have a license of Carlson Takeoff. Before licensing the SiteWorx/OS software we had seven engineers doing takeoffs using Carlson. Now, one estimator does all of the site excavation takeoffs with SiteWorx/OS. In comparison to the Carlson software, SiteWorx is much more accurate and faster. We have found that completing a takeoff with SiteWorx/OS is four times faster in comparison with the Carlson software and it is much easier. I highly recommend both programs."

"I’ve used many programs in the past and BidScreen XL is the best.  It is quick and easy and does exactly what I need and want with no hassles.  It is an excellent program.  The visual picture of the takeoff allows me to check the quantities if there is any question."

"I’ve been using BidScreen XL for over ten years.  I wear a lot of hats here as the sole estimator and project manager.  Implementing BidScreen XL with my Excel estimating spreadsheet was so easy and smooth.  I’m an old concrete guy, not a young computer jockey, and I was much more productive and efficient the very first day. Today, I can’t live without BidScreen.  We do three to four million square feet of tilt-up a year, and Excel with BidScreen XL is the best by far.  There is nothing comparable. BidScreen XL is an outstanding and unmatched program! If anybody is interested, please have them contact me and I’ll be more than happy to give them my thoughts and answer any questions."

“I provide takeoff and estimating services to three different grading contractors.  I have been using SiteWorx/OS for over ten years and I use it nearly every day. I have become fast and efficient with the software.   SiteWorx/OS is easy to get around in and do things, especially if you get a DWG file.  About 20% of the files I work with are AutoCAD DWG files, 40% are vector type PDF files and the other 40% are raster type PDF files.  Thankfully, the number of DWG and PDF vector files I’ve been receiving has steadily increased over the years.  I much prefer working with the DWG and vector type PDF files.  Previously I was the Chief Operating Officer of Jim L. Bost Construction and we used Agtek. SiteWorx/OS is a very good program and a good investment.  The return of investment is exceptional especially when considering the initial cost. SiteWorx/OS is ten times faster than performing the takeoff manually and the quantities are accurate. I never had complaints regarding the quantities. Yes, I recommend SiteWorx/OS.”

“I’ve been using BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS for over ten years.  Both of these programs meet my needs.  I have no desire or need to switch programs.  I use the software three times a week during the bidding season and approximately once a week when we’re busy with work. I recommend both programs since they are easy to use and they work.  I have used and purchased database programs for estimating in the past such as Heavy Bid and Hard Dollar.  I have learned that measuring into Excel with BidScreen and building the estimate in Excel is better, easier and I have much more control of the estimate than the more cumbersome database programs that I have used.  For site excavation, doing the takeoff with SiteWorx/OS is easy, it works, and it is the best.  Again, I highly recommend both programs.”

“I have been using BidScreen XL for over ten years and we have seven licenses here.  I personally use BidScreen on an Apple Mac computer.  I like the idea that everything is captured and done in Excel.  Since we currently use Excel for our estimating, BidScreen XL is much better than other takeoff programs that require you to move back and forth between Excel and the other programs.  I really do like BidScreen XL and we had good luck with the program over the years.”

“I use BidScreen XL everyday, all day long.  I really like the program, and I’ve learned some cool tricks that makes it quick and easy.  We use our own Excel estimating spreadsheet, and it is nice how the takeoff and the color coded drawing are stored with the cell.  I also like how I can print the color coded takeoffs for reference.  Compared to other takeoff programs, BidScreen is easier and a lot less cluttered. It is the best program for takeoffs I have ever used.”