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Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal

Designed with advanced technology and years of sheet metal experience, Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal is the fastest, most accurate estimating software designed for sheet metal contractors.

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Your complete sheet metal estimating software solution

An intuitive estimating tool

  • Specification-driven takeoffs apply specs

  • Integration with a mix of third-party applications

  • Excel-based bid reports for quick summarization

  • Customizable constructions standards

Full-featured software

The market leading estimating software for commercial HVAC and sheet metal contractors.

Shape conversion tool
Generating an alternate price to convert rectangular ductwork to round, or vice versa, without having to redline the drawing and repeat the takeoff.
Box in/Copy tool
Speed up takeoffs four times faster by using the box-in/copy tool to repeat take-off items such as assemblies at fan coil units or VAV boxes.
Value engineering
Prepare value engineering options to save customers' time and construction costs or budget conceptual estimates.
Custom exports
Create an export report of material costs, labor hours, and costs by different breakdowns that can be directly imported into accounting or project scheduling software.
Pre-built database
Pre-built database with rectangular, round, and oval duct as well as air distribution devices and equipment.
Rapid reports
Summarize and customize data in a variety of configurations with Excel-based reports.
Software integration
Import jobs from Trimble FabShop to price change orders or export fabrication information to the Trimble FabShop cutting software.
Industry-standard labor units
Industry-standard labor units, including SMACNA, built in the software.
TESTIMONIALS

What are Trimble customers saying about Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal?

With AutoBid, our bids are so much more accurate. No matter the building style, whether concrete or steel, the tool automatically generates the correct number of components we need.
— Tyke Read
Brown & Read Engineering
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Today, and every day since we were founded in 1978, the world's most trusted companies turn to Trimble for a better way to work to be more efficient, productive and profitable.

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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

Perfect companions to Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal

Accuracy and speed are just a few reasons why Trimble AutoBid Mechanical is the leading software designed specifically for commercial mechanical, piping, and plumbing contractors.

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DATASHEET

AutoBid Estimating Essentials

Learn about our powerful subscription that includes essential tools for Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimators.

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