BidBow is flexible enough to support virtually any construction estimating workflow — but it’s especially well-suited for projects with self-performed scopes, whether in civil, infrastructure, commercial, concrete, or other trades where detailed breakdowns and accurate pricing are critical.

‍It’s built to shine in competitive bidding environments, whether you’re working with unit price or lump sum estimates, self-performing major scopes, or managing complex bid structures. It's intuitive enough to support smaller contractors, and sophisticated enough to meet enterprise demands.

Still unsure? Reach out — we’re happy to help you determine if BidBow fits your workflow.

No — you can start estimating right away. BidBow helps you build your library as you go, or you can import existing cost data to hit the ground running more quickly. The more you use BidBow, the more your cost library grows — naturally.

Absolutely. Whether you’re a solo estimator or part of a growing team, BidBow gives you the speed, structure, and flexibility to work efficiently — without the overhead of managing spreadsheets or rigid systems.

Yes — BidBow is built for real-time collaboration. Multiple users can work on the same estimate simultaneously, with role-based access and permissions built in.

No — BidBow isn't a takeoff tool in the traditional sense. You can’t perform plan-based takeoffs within BidBow. However, it does include built-in Excel-like quantity calculation sheets, so you can easily enter, link, and manage quantities inside your estimate.

You can also import quantities from takeoff tools and pull them directly into your estimate items — so your workflow stays smooth, even if takeoff happens elsewhere.

You can easily import outputs from your takeoff tool. We have out-of-the-box support for a few popular takeoff tools, and can support others through Excel file imports. For ERP integrations, reach out to us with your specific system — we are actively expanding support for ERP workflows.

At BidBow, we use AI to make your experience seamless and efficient. Our AI system processes documents, like Excel and PDF files, to extract relevant information (such as vendor details and item lists) and organize it into a structured format for your convenience.

Your Data Stays Private: Uploaded documents are processed securely within our system, never shared with third parties, and are currently not used to train AI models. In the future, we may offer customer-specific AI models — trained solely on your organization’s data, for your exclusive use — and only with your explicit consent.