The last thing you need is to spend your evenings building estimates in a spreadsheet. Framing, demo, concrete, drywall, subs — build the whole bid from your phone, on site, while the scope is still fresh in your head.
The items you bid every week are in your price book from day one. Framing lumber, drywall, concrete, skilled labor, demo, dumpster rentals. Adjust to your market and go.
You're juggling subs, inspections, and scope creep. Let the AI handle the first draft of the bid.
General contractors coordinate multiple trades, manage timelines, and bear responsibility for the entire project. Your estimates need to be comprehensive enough to cover every subcontractor scope while clearly showing your markup and project management fee.
Change order management is a constant challenge for GCs. Your software needs to make change orders fast and professional, with a clear audit trail showing the original scope, the change, and the cost impact.
Subcontractor bid comparison is another area where GCs need support. For each trade on a project, you might collect 2-3 bids from different subs. Being able to compare those bids saves hours of spreadsheet work.
Cash flow management is critical for GCs running multiple projects. Your estimates establish the payment schedule that funds your project operations.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 - $75,000 | Demo, cabinets, counters, plumbing, electric |
| Bathroom Remodel | $10,000 - $30,000 | Demo, tile, plumbing, electric, fixtures |
| Basement Finish | $20,000 - $60,000 | Framing, insulation, drywall, electric, flooring |
| Room Addition | $50,000 - $150,000 | Foundation, framing, roofing, all MEP, finishes |
| Whole-House Renovation | $100,000 - $300,000+ | All trades, phased schedule, permits |
| Garage Build | $25,000 - $60,000 | Foundation, framing, siding, roofing, electrical |
| Structural Repair | $5,000 - $25,000 | Engineering, sistering, posts, beams |
| Insurance Restoration | $10,000 - $100,000+ | Scope matching, mitigation, rebuild |
Choose general contracting and BidOrca gives you the broadest price book covering all trades from framing to finishes. Build estimates with trade-by-trade sections, add your GC markup, and include a payment schedule.
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