ACCEO Estimation

Produce accurate and competitive bids with ACCEO Estimation!

ACCEO Estimation is an estimating software which makes it possible to prepare estimates quickly, ensure effective bid follow-up, and obtain standardized prices in real time. Partnered with the largest distributors of electrical and plumbing products, ACCEO Estimation has more than 500 clients specializing in plumbing, electricity, heating, and ventilation across Canada. Over the years, ACCEO Estimation software has saved its users countless work hours. With ACCEO Estimation, not only do you have access to all your net prices, but you also have the peace of mind which comes from knowing that no important details have been left out of a bid. Submit complete and accurate bids each and every time and ensure the profitability of all your projects.

All the key features required for project estimates

From takeoff to bid, our software offers the functionality that specialized contractors need.

Product Catalogue

Real-time access to your distributor’s product list and negotiated net prices. With ACCEO Estimation, find all your product information in one place. Our software makes it easier to view and search products, and create assemblies and quotations. Get the most current net prices for your products. All your products in a single location Our software integrates our distribution partners’ product catalogues and modifications are synchronized in real-time. With our real-time product updates, you will always know which products are available. Then you can simply adjust your bids. Powerful tools to simplify search Advance search tools help you find products and assemblies more quickly. Identify the right products by viewing photos and data sheets. Select preferred products and reuse them for future projects. Add products to your software Add products exclusively available in online catalogues, then order them from distributor. Integrate your own products to your bids using ACCEO Estimation’s advanced feature. Net prices for your own account Always find the net negotiated prices to use in your bids. Manage your selling price efficiently by simply adding the percentage for your profit. Quickly determine if the project will be profitable for you. Price update available 24/7 Update your global product list or your preferred product list anytime. Recalculate your bids with updated prices in no time. Assemblies to speed-up your bid processes Organize your products into assemblies to save valuable time in producing your takeoffs and quotations. Many preset product assemblies.

Takeoffs

Calculate takeoff quantities directly on screen and reduce paper printing costs. All-in-one access to your products and assemblies, and your takeoffs and bids. Centralized operations can streamline your processes and save you valuable time. Measure on paper or directly on screen using Plan Expert and ensure precise quantities and measurements in your takeoffs. Reporting features provide a high-level overview of your takeoffs for a project. Select products and assemblies Choose the products and assemblies for your current project takeoff in ACCEO Estimation. Create assemblies to speed-up your bidding process on similar projects. Calculate measurements and quantities Use the Plan Expert module to create estimates from blueprints. Measure plans using your mouse. Reduce the risk of errors associated with manual calculations and information entry. Create takeoffs ACCEO Estimation lets you create takeoffs and organize them by floor, by block (blueprint section) and by product division (lighting, ducting, heating, etc.). Verify your materials list View the compilation of all takeoffs produced for one bid. Verify your materials list as well as its cost and sales price. Detailed reporting View preset reports on your takeoffs. Create custom reports as needed and export to Excel.

Project Bids

Produce competitive bids with accurate price, labour, and other cost estimates. Manage material costs, labour costs, and other fees, and produce winning proposals for your client projects. Include all the required bid elements such as takeoff, labour costs, and all other costs related to the project. Add project notes and send the bid electronically to your client. Follow-up on your quotations. Contact management Register all your clients, suppliers, and project sites in a single address book. Customize your labour rates and profit percentage by client. Materials compilation View the compilation of all takeoffs produced for one bid. Edit takeoffs as needed, view all takeoffs, and verify your assemblies before generating your bid. Labour management Manage time and labour rates, by product, by assembly, or by project. Add your profit percentage in order to determine labour costs. Management of other fees Add any other expenses such as transportation costs, building permits, and other fees to your bid as needed. Reports and documents View the preset reports available for materials compilation, labour costs, and materials to order.  Overview of all the elements included in your bid. Add documents and photos to the project. Project status and tracking Send your quotes directly by email and add a custom message for your client. Add a follow-up date to verify if a project was awarded. Once approved, change the project status.

Order from Your Distributor

Generate a purchase order and send it directly to your distributor’s online store. The order feature enables you to create a purchase order based on a quotation, an invoice, or a previous order, then send it electronically to your distributor. Create purchase orders Create an order from your materials list, a quotation or an invoice. Generate sequential purchase orders automatically using a quick button.  Send order to distributor Send purchase orders electronically or directly to the distributor’s online store. See the specific ordering procedures for electrical or plumbing industry. Orders reports Track purchase orders by sequence number, date, project, and distributor.  Get order reports by delivery date, worksite, and client. Print reports in one click.