Advanced Estimating Worksheet, now a Windows app
The Advanced Estimating Worksheet is now CFE Advanced Estimating Worksheet, Windows software built by commercial flooring estimators. One estimate drives the price, the proposal, the orders and the bid tracker dashboard, for estimators, project managers and salesmen.
Download the free 30-day trial See the full software overview
What the worksheet does
- Estimate Quote on one page Labor, material, prep, adhesive, freight, attic stock, subs, tax, bond and burden for every line, with the total proposal price as you type.
- Profit margin on each line item Switch between margin and markup and adjust the profit margin per line, so labor and materials carry their own targets.
- Callidus® summary report import Read a Callidus Summary Report PDF straight into the estimating sheet.
- Man days from your installation rates Production rates turn quantities into crew days, with labor rates, overtime and burden.
- Proposals, installer tickets and job orders Unit list, L&M and lump sum proposals on your letterhead, plus work orders for installers, the office and the warehouse.
- Material list and warehouse acceptance Order every product with vendor, PO and status, then log arrivals, BOL numbers, bin locations and staged, loaded and delivered checks.
- Advanced bid tracker dashboard Every bid with GC, amount and status, won and lost details, win rate and totals.
- GC and subcontractor database Saved GCs and subcontractors with their quotes, scope, insurance and approvals.
- Travel subsistence calculator Miles and drive time past the free zone, hotel nights and meals, from the crew plan.
- Team member integration and cloud backup Seats for estimators, project managers and salesmen, with daily cloud backups and restore.
Free vs. paid: what you keep after the trial
The trial unlocks everything for 30 days. After that the Estimate Quote and the Dashboard keep working for free. Subscribe at any time and everything unlocks again, with nothing lost. See pricing and the free trial.
| Feature | 30-day free trial | After the trial Free | Subscribed $69.99 per user a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate Quote: new, open, edit, calculate, save | Included | Included | Included |
| Totals and total proposal price, always exact | Included | Included | Included |
| Dashboard | Included | Included | Included |
| Save the estimate as PDF | Yes | With a watermark | Yes, plus print and email |
| Advanced bid tracker | Included | Locked | Included |
| Alternates and change orders | Included | Locked | Included |
| Proposals, RFI and submittal sheets | Included | Locked | Included |
| Callidus® summary report import to estimating sheet | Included | Locked | Included |
| Man days, labor rates and sales commission | Included | Locked | Included |
| Material list, work orders, warehouse acceptance | Included | Locked | Included |
| Team members in your office integrated | Included | Locked | Included |
| Backup and restore to cloud integration | Included | Locked | Included |
| Travel subsistence calculator (miles, hotel, per diem) | Included | Locked | Included |
| GCs and subcontractors saved database and quotes | Included | Locked | Included |
| Win & Loss detailed reports database | Included | Locked | Included |
| Pre-built sample templates to start off | Included | Locked | Included |
| Import Excel worksheets into it | Included | Locked | Included |
| Your company's customizable settings | Included | Locked | Included |
| Your saved estimates | Kept | Kept, nothing is deleted | Kept |
| Credit card needed | No | No | At checkout only |
Questions
What is the Advanced Estimating Worksheet?
It is CFE Advanced Estimating Worksheet, Windows software from Commercial Flooring Estimating LLC that prices commercial flooring bids. You enter or import the takeoff quantities and it builds the estimate, the proposal, change orders, material lists, work orders and the bid tracker.
Is it a takeoff program?
No. It prices the job once you have quantities, typed in or imported from a Callidus summary report.
How much does it cost?
Free for 30 days with every feature and no credit card. Then $69.99 per user a month. Without a subscription the Estimate Quote and the Dashboard keep working for free.
What does it run on?
Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit. One seat covers two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop.
Prefer us to do the takeoff? Our estimators deliver Callidus® flooring takeoffs in 24 to 48 business hours, ready to import.
Last updated by Commercial Flooring Estimating LLC