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We can put together estimates at least 50% faster with InEight. It allows us to move faster and spend less time doing estimates—while still having confidence that they're right.
- Dave Maynard, President, Gradex
As a manager, I'm not willing to trade for accuracy. When we hand a client a deliverable, every dollar in that estimate should be accounted for, and InEight allows us to have that amount of detail.
- Scott Brower, Project Controls Manager, HNTB
The precision we get from InEight Estimate provides the confidence we need. In today's competitive market, there's no room for errors.
- Bob Carlson, VP Estimating, Hunter Contracting Company
InEight helps us understand the costs and communicate that to the people that are working on the project.
- Joseph Francisco, Vice President of Pre-Construction, Blois Construction
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InEight Estimate – Frequently Asked Questions
How does InEight pricing work?
InEight Estimate is priced based on your organization’s specific needs. It can operate as a stand-alone construction estimating solution or bundled with other InEight modules — such as Contract, Change, or Control — to support an integrated project controls environment. Pricing varies based on the selected modules, number of users, and contract duration. Learn more about our pricing methodology.
What types of construction estimates can be created in InEight Estimate?
InEight Estimate supports the full range of construction estimating needs, from early-stage conceptual and feasibility estimates to detailed bid and control estimates. Teams can adjust estimate structures and levels of detail to align with project maturity, scope definition, and risk profile.
What industries is InEight Estimate best suited for?
InEight Estimate is purpose-built for complex, large-scale capital projects where bid accuracy and flexibility are critical. Its adaptable estimating structures make it well-suited for organizations managing diverse portfolios across multiple industries, including:
- Mining
- Oil, Gas & Chemical
- Transportation
- Infrastructure
- Nuclear
- Water & Wastewater
- Power & Renewables
Is InEight Estimate cloud-based or on-premises?
InEight Estimate is available as both a cloud and on-premises solution to meet varying IT and deployment requirements. Both options provide full estimating functionality, including advanced quote management, cost item assemblies, customizable work breakdown structures, bid management tools, and template management. Cloud deployments additionally access new features and integrations as they are released.
How is data managed and governed in InEight Estimate?
InEight Estimate is designed with strong data governance and ownership controls. Cloud deployments leverage Microsoft Azure’s security, including encrypted communications and centralized access control. On-premises deployments rely on your organization’s existing IT security protocols. In all cases, estimate data remains exclusively within your environment and never shared with other organizations.
What systems and tools does InEight Estimate integrate with?
InEight Estimate is an open, interoperable estimating solution that integrates with a wide range of construction software and enterprise systems. It includes direct integrations with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, takeoff tools like Bluebeam, and other systems through APIs. These integrations ensure estimate data can flow seamlessly into downstream planning, estimating, and reporting workflows.
How does InEight Estimate use historical data and benchmarks to improve estimate accuracy?
InEight Estimate uses historical and as-built project data to benchmark new estimates in real time. Estimators can select relevant past projects as benchmarks, and the system continuously compares estimate line items against those benchmarks to identify variances, validate assumptions, and improve estimate accuracy and defensibility.
How does InEight Estimate differ from spreadsheet-based estimating?
Unlike spreadsheet-based estimating, InEight Estimate provides a structured, centralized environment for building, managing, and validating estimates. It reduces manual effort, improves consistency, enables benchmarking against historical data, and connects estimates directly with downstream project controls.
Can we continue using Excel alongside InEight Estimate?
Yes. InEight Estimate supports organizations that continue to rely on Excel-based estimating workflows. Estimators can dynamically link Excel spreadsheets to estimates by importing aggregated data or linking individual values directly to specific Excel cells. This allows teams to preserve existing calculations while transitioning to a more standardized estimating environment.
What other InEight products integrate with InEight Estimate?
InEight Estimate integrates with modules across the InEight project management platform to create a unified data environment for capital project planning and execution, including:
- InEight Control – Align estimates with actuals, forecasts, and performance data
- InEight Change – Receive estimated and priced change orders before and during execution
- InEight Contract – Share vendor and contract data across procurement and estimating
- InEight Schedule – Time-phase estimate data for resource planning and earned value analysis
- InEight Model – Import quantities and scope from 3D models for improved takeoff accuracy
- InEight Report & Explore – Analyze estimate data through dashboards, reports, and analytics
