# B2W Estimate Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is B2W Estimate the right Construction Estimating solution for you? Explore 200 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/183197/B2W-Estimate/reviews --- B2W Estimate 4.5 (200) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/183197/B2W-Estimate/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of B2W Estimate Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews GN Gabe N Estimator Project managerConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “vendor and sub management is very organized and makes quote evaluation very streamlined. “ November 13, 2025 SA Shane A VPConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It's a legacy software (server based - not HTML based, slower, low customizability, etc). “ February 16, 2023 RV Ryan V VP of Human ResourcesConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We have a simple time getting new people up to speed and learning the various. “ April 22, 2025 SA Shane A VPConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The Enterprise version is a waste of money (particularly the WBS feature is clearly an after-thought just to say they have it - it has very low functionality). “ February 16, 2023 DP Don P PresidentConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The best part of the program is that it speeds up the bidding process and increased bidding accuracy and consistency. With that said, it allows us to bid more projects and obtain more work.“ July 29, 2021 TC Tod C General MangerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The modules and licenses get very expensive.“ November 22, 2021 JP James P Estimator/ Project ManagerConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “B2W Estimate is easy to use, and keeps our estimating department organized.“ March 11, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 200 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use RV Ryan V. VP of Human Resources Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "VP of Human Resources" April 22, 2025 5.0 We love it for the most part. The product functions as represented. Ease of use and accuracy is solid. Pros The estimating platform is very easy to use. We have a simple time getting new people up to speed and learning the various. It is also well known across the industry. Cons We have a difficult time transferring job costing information to the ERP (Trimble). Could be the ERP platform but still causes us grief. Customer service quality has decreased since the acquisition happened. Review Source MH Mark H. Used the software for: ### "" July 8, 2011 5.0 About a year ago, our company was still estimating with spreadsheets. Our system was effective for acquiring work, but didn't really allow for much integration with scheduling, project management, or accounting software. We also had problems with collaboration between estimators on a single estimate. Limitations with spreadsheets forced us to occasionally create multiple estimating files in order to allow more than one estimator to work concurrently on a single project. A more troubling problem was the increasing disparity in spreadsheets from different estimators. Personal preferences led to individual changes on each spreadsheet revision, in both appearance and function. This was problematic during file integration, but also through transitions among staff. Our project managers and superintendents struggled to coordinate projects between different estimators, who sometimes presented the same information in different formats. Realizing that the problems and flaws in our system were only going to get worse, we began to investigate potential software solutions. We decided to go with BID2WIN because the software addressed all our needs at a reasonable price point, and provided all the features of other systems as well as a lot more. We've been using BID2WIN for about a year now, so we're still newbies, and still finding new ways to harness its powerful tools to our advantage. Make no mistake, it IS a powerful tool, and the only regret I have is that we didn't make the move years ago. Implementation of BID2WIN Is not just "installation." It's a collaborative process that entails considerable effort from the client, and from different levels of the BID2WIN implementation and training team. They don't just dump the software on your server. They require considerable effort and involvement from you, the client, but the time and effort you invest into it will be returned many times over. BID2WIN Software had us up and running pretty quickly, and we immediately realized the savings in time. The import features, item and task templates, and RFQ process make building an estimate almost effortless. The process only gets faster and easier as we gain familiarity with the programs, and as our databases grow. The time we save in building estimates can now be utilized to learn the intricacies of the project, and fine tune our efforts accordingly. We don't get every job we bid with BID2WIN. That isn't a goal, and never was. What utilizing BID2WIN does do is lead to better cost accuracy - which, of course, is the single most important aspect of estimating, and the construction business as a whole. Anyone can be a low bidder. What's great is to be the low bidder, while knowing exactly what your margins are - and that's just for starters. BID2WIN addressed all of the issues we had with our spreadsheet estimating. The system allows multiple users to modify a single estimating file concurrently without the need for multiple bidding files, so true collaboration can take place. BID2WIN also immediately standardized our estimating process. These days, we can easily transfer project responsibility from any estimator to any project manager or superintendent, knowing that the information stays consistent in both content and presentation. But beyond that, BID2WIN's myriad reports allow people of different responsibilities to extract their information in virtually any form they want. BID2WIN effectively addressed our crucial need to standardize our process, but the tool also maintained the positive aspects of individualization. My favorite aspect of BID2WIN is the effortless and sleek integration it affords us. Once we are a successful bidder on a project, we can export BID2WIN files and load them into our accounting, project management and scheduling software programs. Within minutes, we have a resource-loaded schedule to hand off to the project manager and superintendent; cost estimates loaded into our job costing; and purchase orders and subcontracts printed, loaded into our accounting program, and ready to distribute to our vendors and subcontractors. There is no redundancy, duplication of effort, or clerical errors, and the task is done in minutes. It still amazes me. As a business owner, the old adage that "time is money" should be a mantra, and the time savings we have derived from the implementation of BID2WIN has already paid for its acquisition costs. With our ability to generate a larger volume of estimates, and with greater cost accuracy, we are also more profitable overall. Innovation is another aspect of BID2WIN that makes the company stand out. Many of the product updates and developments to the system come directly from end-user requests and suggestions. The software doesn't just add cosmetic bells and whistles. The developers collaborate with users to add useful tools that provide additional value, and make our jobs easier. BID2WIN has been everything we had hoped for, and more. We highly recommend this solution to anyone except our direct competition. We'd love to maintain the competitive advantage it affords us. Review Source DG Diana G. Construction Used the software for: ### "Very long process to get an estimate" November 19, 2014 3.5 Pros I like that the software is very user-friendly and pretty straightforward. Cons A lot of data entry is required for the estimates. Even if you link an Excel spreadsheet to the estimate, the process of adding a comment for each cell you want to link is tedious, and it doesn't really work for a lot of things, like the equipment quantity. Also, I am not a big fan of the reporting. Most of the reports are confusing, and when presenting the estimate to upper management, it is always hard to explain that it is that way in the reporting, but if you do a multiplication for example, that is the correct number. I just think the reports should show the actual numbers, or maybe we are just using the wrong product for the kind of work we do, and that is why the reporting in the software does not meet out needs. Review Source TL Timothy L. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CB, Inc. - B2W Estimate Overview" November 16, 2020 5.0 We went from Excel/ Pen and paper to using a standardized database that will integrate with out new Viewpoint Vista Accounting package. Pros Best ease of use cost to price Construction Estimating Product out there. Best bang for the buck. If familiar with cost coding, production rates, cost to price estimating; the setup and go live can be achieved in a relatively short time span. Being able to have a standard with the entire team (Estimating, Project Management, Accounting, & Field personnel) is worth the purchase alone. Cons MSA and Blanket contracts are challenging to build in Estimate. Reason for choosing B2W Estimate Ease of use and having the option to have Estimate integrate and work the B2W ONE platform. Review Source JP Joe P. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "B2W is Great" August 3, 2021 5.0 B2W is great, and has saved us time and allowed us to bid more projects, thus making more money each year. It also helps a new hire or intern understand the construction process by showing labor and equipment for each task. Pros Setting up and bidding a project is much easier now that we have B2W. Before we used spreadsheets with formulas to calculate production and pricing. B2W does all of that for us, especially when your resources are set up correctly to your needs. I can auto populate items with tasks that have all formulas built in, so all I need is the takeoff area or volume. Setting bond, profit, overhead and labor burden is a breeze with B2W. Cons Integrating with Spectrum accounting software is still a bit of a challenge. We have to export to excel and spend about an hour or two to prepare a budget so it will upload correctly. Alternatives considered [HeavyBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/34221/HeavyBid/) Reason for choosing B2W Estimate User friendly and interface Review Source KM Kyle M. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "B2W Estimate" March 12, 2023 5.0 Pros Relatively easy to use and train new users. Cons Change order function needs some work. There are a few very common issues that have been brought up to B2W but nothing implemented yet. Alternatives considered [HeavyBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/34221/HeavyBid/) Review Source JP James P. Estimator/ Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "B2W Estimate " March 11, 2023 5.0 10/10 Pros B2W Estimate is easy to use, and keeps our estimating department organized. Cons We wish we had more time to learn all the features! Review Source DP Don P. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly Recommended" July 29, 2021 5.0 Saving time and increasing accuracy is the best way to describe B2W. Pros The best part of the program is that it speeds up the bidding process and increased bidding accuracy and consistency. With that said, it allows us to bid more projects and obtain more work. Cons In the subcontractor management and comparing self performed vs subcontracted, it would be a vast improvement if overhead and profit were added to the self performed option. Reason for choosing B2W Estimate I have tested other software over the years. This is the best system out there. Review Source SA Shane A. VP Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Targeted specifically to heavy civil public contractors - it's not designed for anything else" February 16, 2023 4.0 It's been fairly good, but the upgrade to Enterprise soured it. Overall it's a legacy software that new competitors will likely overtake unless Trimble (who just purchased B2W) brings it into modern times with competitive pricing. For the record, we use Procore for project management which costs significantly more than B2W, but the value for what we get is far better. Pros Unit Price bidding and public work capabilities (pay item manipulation, WBE needs, bonding, etc). Also shines on ITB management and labor/equipment burden management. Customer support is good. Cons The Enterprise version is a waste of money (particularly the WBS feature is clearly an after-thought just to say they have it - it has very low functionality). B2W Estimate is targeted to heavy civil contractors which is clear and ok. Just know it's limited and very (very) expensive if that's not your company. It's a legacy software (server based - not HTML based, slower, low customizability, etc). It has no formulas unless you work through Excel. Again, it's a legacy software. Alternatives considered [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/)[Sage 300](https://www.capterra.com/p/180283/Sage-300cloud/)[HeavyBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/34221/HeavyBid/) Reason for choosing B2W Estimate Heavy labor and equipment use Review Source RR Randall R. Structures Division Manager Used the software for: ### "Bid2Win Estimating Software User Review" September 29, 2010 4.0 Having used multiple estimating packages including Harddollar, HCS, Success, MCACES, and MCII, this program is by far the most user-friendly and feature-rich system in the commercial marketplace today, in my opinion. Additionally, the Bid2Win Software Engineers are eager to hear of user-identified feature requests and incorporate them into the software as new feature updates. We have used the system for 10 years, now, and have been very satisfied with the stability, speed, ease of use, minimal learning curve, and scalability of the program. I would give the software a 9.2 out of 10 and would raise the rating to 9.8 out of 10 if the Cons posted above were addressed. Pros Our company is a heavy/highway general contractor that self-performs removals, earthwork, bridges and retaining walls, underground utilities, asphalt paving and concrete paving. We investigated other options prior to commiting to the purchase of Bid2Win, choosing it because of its intuitive, tabbed user-interface and the ability to construct reusable task templates for any kind of work imaginable. The following bullets give an overview of the features available: - User defined work categories / sub categories - User defined labor classification / burden database - User defined equipment classification / rates database - Unlimited task template creation for repetitive work items - Tabbed costing interface for calculating costs / markups / and bid pricing - Markup distribution strategy tab for spreading costs to maximize project cash flow - Automatic bond cost table - Microsoft SQL server-based for unlimited concurrent user access (multiple estimators work at the same time) Cons \- Weak export of costs and resources to Critical Path Method scheduling software (i.e. Export to Microsoft Project, not Primavera) - Only basic implementation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractor assignments (still requires additional spreadsheet work outside of the program to get a complete analysis of DBE participation) Review Source KA Kirk A. Project Manager/Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Heavy Civil Estimating Software" February 8, 2022 5.0 Pros Great system for compiling heavy civil / site bids. Cons Can be somewhat cumbersome due to softwares built in detail capabilities for first time users. Once you have some use in the system it is great having the extra detail. Review Source JD James D. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good but limited program." July 26, 2019 4.0 The customization options for B2W is awesome. We have made templates for certain tasks and loved that we could reuse them for other tasks. However, when you mess up, you have to redo the whole thing since there is no undo button. We have the maximum number of users for the base level but are reluctant to add more due to cost. Pros The ability to reuse the templates for multiple tasks is very handy and we love the customization options available. The user interface is very user-friendly and when we have needed help, the customer support was easy to contact and was very helpful. Cons There are some aspects of the program that has limited functionality. There’s been a few times where we needed to find a workaround for a certain task. I also wish the program was a buy-once type program, as the annual fees get to be a bit much sometimes. Having an undo button would also make life a lot easier. Review Source AF Alan F. Vice President Used the software for: ### "Bid2Win Construction Estimating Software" August 19, 2010 5.0 Highly recommended. Pros With the Enterprise version, the software has the ability to utilize multiple databases for use with multiple companies, yet be maintained from a central location. Within the Sherwood organization, we have eight companies; each with their own location, identity, resources, wage schedules, equipment rates, etc. The system's flexibility, ease of use, and multiple database capabilities were exatcly what we needed. Data migration for system implementation was greatly simplified by way of spreadsheet style templates that were used to pre-populate the program's data tables within each database. WIth the pre-poulated data, the system was ready to use, almost virtually out of the box. Seemless integration with MS Office products and exports available for multiple other software products, including accounting systems, reduces time and effort. We were bidding with the system the day after training. Cons There aren't any cons that I can think of. After using the system for four months, I have only called tech support once. It was for something that I could have taken care of with another few minutes of thinking. If you pay attention during the training and are somewhat computer literate, the systems intuitiveness takes care of the rest., Review Source SW Seth W. Estimator/Operator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "sw" February 18, 2022 5.0 Fantastic software to learn on Pros Easy to use. Works well with program we run. Cons From my understanding their is no undo button. Review Source LL Leo L. estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "review" July 29, 2021 4.0 it is a lot faster and is really a great software Pros it is a lot easier getting a quote together Cons some of the function, not being able to manipulate the software in certain circumstances, and not being able to delete things Reason for choosing B2W Estimate even though i still have problems with it ( which is from not using every day) it is still the one that would chose Review Source DS Doug S. Contract Administrator Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall it is great software riddled with terrible reporting and some ease of use issues" June 19, 2018 4.0 Pros Document management is okay. Could use some better tagging Windows interface is user friendly. user folders are a great benefit to organize information Cons Sub Payable is terrible. works fine as long as you don't make a mistake or need to add anything on the fly. Reporting is terrible. Review Source KM Kristen M. Administrative Assistant Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "B2W Excellent Estimating Software" March 26, 2018 4.0 Pros This software has the ability to hold a great volume of customers and estimates without the system getting bogged down. Cons It would be nice if it had a scheduling feature within the same program to allow for ease of job progression from quote to finished product. Review Source FD Franco D. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Always making life simpler!" July 30, 2015 5.0 Pros The ease and functionality of the program. The way in which it is built makes bids a breeze. The vendor is great because of their service. When you do come upon a road block, they always have an answer for you, and the answer is always to your favour (it's never that they can't not figure out how to help you). Cons Nothing comes to mind! I honestly can't think of a time when I've thought anything other than positive thoughts about this program and vendor. Review Source JM Jeffery M. Vice President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### " A Great Time Saver" April 1, 2015 4.5 Pros Product: The time saving elements of putting an estimate together. Vendor: Our vendor rep is always available and knows B2W form top to bottom. At this point in my career, I wouldn't consider going back to pencil and paper. Cons Not being able to change font or highlight while typing up terms & conditions. Not being able to sort quickly by category. B2W does not like to work with negative values (Scrap credit on demolition projects) Review Source MW Mark W. Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "B2W Estimate - overall product review" March 2, 2015 4.5 Pros It is very versatile with what you can do with the program. Also, it is very user-friendly, which makes it easier to train new estimators. B2W is also constantly listening to their customers and upgrading the product continually, which is addressing the customer ideas Cons I'm still waiting on a couple of recommendations, but I realize it takes time to produce and implement them. Review Source JS Joe S. Vice President Used the software for: ### "Best In Class. First Rate Customer Service. " April 1, 2016 4.0 I have been using Estimate off and on for nearly a decade. I have demo'd countless competitors programs and I know two things to be true there is no solution that is perfect to every companies specific situation however, B2W's Estimate is the best in the class. The Ease of Use of software is relative to the commercial category for which its application is being used. Civil and Heavy Highway Estimates are difficult and complex undertakings in a lot of cases so while Estimate is not intuitive, none are, the use of Estimate in our company has increased the amount of work we bid, by nearly 40% compared to our previous Excel based system. More accurately, Estimate Check Wizard is an amazing feature. I cant say that it has made us more profitable but it has eliminated human error that would of resulted in losses. Additionally I haven't had a single dealing with any employee that hasn't gone out of there way to answer any question I have I had. Lastly, B2W's tech support is unrivaled you won't know that until you need them but you will after. Review Source HA Harvey A. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I was B2W when it was still Bid2Win." July 30, 2015 5.0 Pros B2W does everything HeavyBid does but does it better and in a more user-friendly way. Also, the reports are easier to read. One of the things I like best is the vendor/subcontractor management system. Cons Exporting budgets to our accounting software is awkward, but this has more to do with our accounting software than B2W. Review Source KH Keith H. Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have been using estimate for the last 10 years" March 3, 2015 5.0 Pros This software is easy to learn and very functional in Earthwork and Utility work. The support group is both timely and knowledgeable and eager to hear the customer's opinion. Cons I am colorblind and have a difficult time seeing the red text. Review Source SM Sue M. General Manager Construction Division Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Estimate and Track" September 7, 2016 5.0 Pros The product is user friendly. My rep was wonderful in helping us set it up and to troubleshoot. Cons We seem to have the tablets lock up when trying to submit their job sheets; currently one of the newer ipads will not let you copy. Review Source PF Paul F. Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Caveman. For 20 years, I used a pencil and a estimating work sheet. " March 3, 2015 4.5 Pros The ease of use use once the concept was only somewhat understood. I have been using B2W for close to two years now and enjoy working with it every day, because I learn something new every day. Cons When I work up cost groups and want to view my crew days, I need to count them. Unlike a task when all you have to do is click on the task and your total crew days are shown. Review Source Similar Products Featured