Quick summary
- What it is
- Line-item bid with labor, material, equipment, subs, overhead and markup.
- Best for
- Estimator, Subcontractor, General Contractor
- Format
- Excel + PDF
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Estimating & Procurement
What's included
- Labor / material / equipment split
- Overhead & profit
- Alternates
- Inclusions & exclusions
Template columns
| Line | Description | Qty | Unit | Labor $ | Material $ | Equipment $ | Sub $ | Subtotal | Markup % | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Excel vs. Daily Build
| Excel | Daily Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to start |
| Mobile field entry | No | Yes |
| Photos & attachments | No | Yes |
| Automatic reports | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
What markup should contractors use?
Overhead and profit commonly range from 10% to 25% depending on trade, risk and market.
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