Trimble Accubid Classic is the original full-featured electrical estimating software that facilitates the complete construction workflow, from estimating to purchasing, project management and billing.
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Comprehensive labor management and cost tracking are built right into the program, including:
Labor units
Labor factoring
Labor tracking
Cost codes
View subtotals across breakdowns in any order so you can quickly catch potential errors.
Easily create custom, project-specific assemblies on-the-fly for any size project, and quickly compare components of the estimate with our instant bid summary.
Trimble Accubid ChangeOrder is the stand-alone change order management solution for the Trimble Accubid Classic estimating solution.
Create customized work orders with ease and speed and convert quotes and service tickets into invoices onsite so you get paid sooner.
TRA-SER is pricing software that allows users to easily import up-to-date pricing data and product information directly into most major estimating systems.
Electrical estimating is the process of calculating the total costs of an electrical project, including materials, labor and overhead, to provide an accurate bid. A critical part of this process is the takeoff, where estimators count and measure every component—from conduits to light fixtures—from digital or physical blueprints. Using specialized electrical estimating and takeoff solutions can help streamline this workflow, ensuring that no materials are missed and that labor units are applied consistently across the project.
Trimble Accubid cost can vary depending on the specific edition (Pro, Bidwinner, or Bidwinner Plus) and the number of user licenses required for your team. Because the software is highly configurable to suit different business sizes and needs, we recommend contacting our sales team for a personalized quote to ensure you get the right tier of features for your estimating workflow.
Trimble LiveCount is a powerful, digital takeoff solution that integrates seamlessly with our estimating platforms. While it is often sold as an essential companion to the software, you should verify your specific package to see if Livecount is included. This integration allows for real-time updates between your drawings and your estimate.
When comparing Patabid vs Accubid, Accubid Classic stands out for its deep historical database and its robust multi-user environment designed for large, complex commercial and industrial projects. While some competitors offer lighter, web-based tools, Accubid Classic provides the granular control and high-speed data entry that professional electrical estimators have relied on for decades to win profitable work.
And unlike many standalone software programs, Accubid Classic is part of a connected platform and integrates seamlessly with tools like Trimble LiveCount and Accubid ChangeOrder.
Accubid Classic is built for speed and precision through automation, though it is primarily a desktop-based powerhouse. For firms seeking cloud-hosted collaboration and the latest evolution in Accubid AI and machine learning features—such as automated symbol recognition—we recommend exploring Trimble Accubid anywhere vs Classic. Accubid Anywhere offers the familiar Classic workflow with the added benefits of a managed cloud environment.
Accubid Classic is specifically optimized for electrical, ICA (Instrumentation, Control, and Automation), and low-voltage contractors. For mechanical and plumbing contractors looking for specialized mep estimating solutions, Trimble offers a dedicated suite of tools tailored to those specific trades, including Trimble Estimation MEP.
Yes, Accubid Classic is highly flexible and includes a variety of built-in templates to jumpstart your estimating process. Users can fully customize these templates to match their specific company standards, including labor rates, material markups and typical assembly groupings, allowing for a faster and more standardized bidding process.
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Trimble Accubid Classic is the full-featured, original electrical estimating solution.
Includes essential tools for electrical estimators in one convenient subscription.
Hosted access complements a complete estimating solution for electrical contractors.