Model Based Estimation
Labor, Equipment and MaterialLabour, equipment and material cost and time, read off your BIM model as it changes
- Real-time cost lines from BidLight, 1Build, Craftsman and RSMeans price databases.
- Price comparison and custom database creation.
- Cost that moves with the model
- Project management
- Data warehouse
- Parameter management system
- Real-time estimation
- Advanced users management
- Custom integrations
- Email/Phone support
WHAT IS BIDLIGHT COST INTELLIGENCE?
BidLight cost intelligence keeps the cost in step with the model, so you accurately estimate the cost and time it will take to turn your design into a physical reality. BidLight provides instant estimates for labor, equipment, and materials, along with a detailed breakdown of costs and timelines.
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Equipment
Generate full list of the required equipment to build your design. Share the equipment list, cost and time with your client.
Labor
Learn about the required labor to build your design. Share the labor list, cost and time with your client.
Material
Learn about the required material to build your design. Including time required to handle and install.
Time
Understand the total time required to build your design. Including a breakdown by equipment and labor.
Live cost estimate
Complete project estimation with the ability to update the cost in real time.
Updated Unit Cost
Access to our up to date database of unit costs. Ability to add your own cost items.
Interactable BIM & Cost
01Step 1
Open your 3D authoring tool (Revit) and export your project to the bidlight cloud
02Step 2
Launch Bidlight the desktop app and adjust your estimation in real time, once satisfied export the bid package to the cloud
03Step 3
Head over to bidlight.com and investigate your estimation and 3D model, download and share your estimate through email.
Estimation Packages
Estimation inside and outside Revit, priced per licence, monthly or annually. Enterprise (unlimited licences, the full coordination workspace included) is arranged with our team: contact us and we will reach out within a few hours.
Solo
Perfect for independent designers. Start your journey with BidLight 3.0!
per licence, per month
Save $960 per licence per year with annual
- Estimation inside BIM (Revit)
- Estimation history — see and export every estimate
- BidLight pricing database
- Email support
Best for Independent Designers
Studio
Built for agile studios. Collaborate seamlessly with your team!
per licence, per month
Save $2400 per licence per year with annual
Everything in Solo, plus:
- Real-time estimate while you model
- Share estimates with your team and clients
- Build your own price database and compare prices
- Filters and parameters — 2D takeoff and quantity workflows
Best for Agile Studios
Business
Scale your operations efficiently. Perfect for fast-growing businesses!
per licence, per month
Save $4800 per licence per year with annual
Everything in Studio, plus:
- Estimate diff analytics between revisions
- Export settings and custom templates
- Asset and engineering tracking, kanban boards
- Affiliations and priority support
Best for Fast-growing Business
Enterprise
Everything in BidLight: the full coordination workspace and the estimation suite, for as many licences as you need.
arranged with our team
Everything in Business, plus:
- The full coordination workspace (Max plan) included for every licence
- Unlimited licences for one flat monthly price
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated account manager
- Invoiced billing and procurement paperwork
- 24/7 support
Best for Large Organizations
5+
Simultaneous
costing DBs
Our Mission
our goal at BidLight is to make your life easier. We bring together a multitude of skills from construction and finance to computer science, in the hopes of delivering on four fronts:
Fast
we pride ourselves to keep our estimation process under 10 minutes/project
Accurate
we go to great lengths to keep our unit prices accurate and up to date.
Affordable
we understand that small companies need our tools more than large organizations and our pricing model reflects that.
Ease of use
A software has to be useful, before it is reusable.