The EDGE
The EDGE is construction estimating software for commercial specialty trade contractors and construction estimators.
What The EDGE is
The EDGE is construction estimating software for commercial specialty trade contractors and construction estimators. It combines blueprint takeoff with cost estimating: measurements can feed into estimates that populate material lists and labor budgets. The listed trade coverage includes acoustical, concrete, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, waterproofing and wall panels. Smart Labor adjusts production rates, time and labor costs using job conditions set by the user. Proposal Writer uses Microsoft Word templates and more than 100 preloaded data points to prepare bid proposals. Estimators can compare copied scenarios, create change orders from estimate data and produce customizable reports for project management, accounting and customer communication. The EDGE is installed locally, with cloud access for remote work and real-time collaboration. It lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore and FollowUp CRM, and takeoff connections to EagleView and Workpack. Pricing is on request. The EDGE Estimator v12 requires Windows 11 Pro 64-bit; compatible iPads can use the EDGE On Site companion for field production tracking.
Good
- Takeoff measurements feed material lists and labor budgets.
- Smart Labor adjusts rates and costs for user-defined job conditions.
- Proposal Writer uses Word templates and over 100 data points.
- Supports bid scenarios, comparisons and change orders.
- Cloud access supports remote work and real-time collaboration.
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Estimator v12 requires Windows 11 Pro 64-bit.
- EDGE On Site requires a compatible iPad.
Who it suits
It suits commercial specialty subcontractors and estimators who need trade-specific takeoff, estimating and bid workflows. Foremen and project managers can use EDGE On Site on compatible iPads to track production progress in the field.
Verdict
The EDGE brings takeoff, estimating and bid management together for specialty contractors, with trade-specific databases and reporting. Check the Windows requirement and request pricing before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From The EDGE's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| The EDGE | Priced on request | Pricing not published; request a demo |
The facts
Each one read from The EDGE's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- Estimating Edge provides an EDGE API documentation guide for integrations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Bidding
- Users can copy scenarios, compare bid variations and create change orders from existing estimate data.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- The EDGE Construction Cloud stores bids and shared data in the cloud and supports real-time collaboration among estimators.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Database
- The EDGE includes manufacturer-specific components and databases that can be customized for a contractor’s business.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirement
- The EDGE Estimator v12 requires Windows 11 Pro 64-bit; the maker says Intel and Apple silicon Macs can run it through Parallels or Boot Camp/VMware Fusion with Windows installed.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Foundation integration
- The FOUNDATION integration syncs cost codes and classes and can send awarded project information and budgets from The EDGE to FOUNDATION.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The vendor lists integrations with FOUNDATION, Procore and FollowUp CRM, plus takeoff connections with EagleView and Workpack.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product is designed for commercial specialty trade subcontractors and construction estimators.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Mobile companion
- EDGE On Site runs on compatible iPads and lets foremen or project managers track production progress in the field.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- The EDGE combines construction blueprint takeoff and cost estimating in one software package for specialty trade contractors.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Proposal Writer
- The built-in Proposal Writer uses Microsoft Word templates and more than 100 preloaded data points to generate bid proposals.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The EDGE combines construction takeoff and cost estimating in one software package for commercial subcontractors.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- The software produces customizable reports for project management, accounting and customer communication.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The vendor says The EDGE Construction Cloud stores bids and manufacturer databases in IBM Cloud, with replication across geographic locations and infrastructure security patches managed by Estimating Edge.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Smart Labor
- Smart Labor adjusts production rates, labor time and labor costs based on job conditions defined by the user.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available Monday through Friday, 8am–7pm ET; the company also offers hands-on training and technical support.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support webinars
- Webinars are free to customers current on maintenance, and cover common support questions and requested topics.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Takeoff and estimating
- Blueprint takeoff measurements feed into the estimate, where material lists and labor budgets are populated.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Trade coverage
- The vendor lists acoustical, concrete, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, waterproofing and wall panel trades.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Trades
- The EDGE offers trade-specific solutions including roofing, drywall, acoustical, concrete, flooring, painting, fireproofing, EIFS, wall panels and waterproofing.checked 5 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Boynton Beach, Florida, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform
- The EDGE is installed locally on a computer and offers cloud access for remote work and real-time collaboration.checked 5 Oct 2026
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