GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel

Score5.4 out of 10

9 Reviews and Ratings

What is GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel?

GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is a construction and estimation software offering from CPR, Inc.

Categories & Use Cases

Construction Management

Plan markups & sharing
Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.
Category average: 8.2
RFI tools
Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.
Category average: 8.4

Jeff Looby, CPA View profile

Associate at Credit Suisse (10,001+ employees employees)

Pros

Convenient estimating
Streamlines the price quotation process
Standard cost application
Overhead calculation and pplication

Cons

Only CSI construction cost database data
Only works with Microsoft Office (Excel)
The online help system has limited functionality

Return on Investment

Allows us to quickly bid on small projects
Allows us to pay less for accounting / finance professionals
Allows us to standardize our cost structure

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Project and Sage Construction Estimator