Designed specifically for contractors, builders, cost estimators, architects and construction professionals. GeneralCOST Estimator contains extensive industry standard cost data in the CSI format (Masterformat - 16 divisions) for all cost categories covering general construction.

Each cost item consists of Material and Labor components as well as Labor manhours. City indexes are automatically applied to adjust costs for your local area. GeneralCOST Estimator instantly creates user-modifiable, on-screen or printed estimate reports including price quotation.

Because construction costs change in time, we periodically issue software updates. With your purchase of GeneralCOST Estimator, we guarantee free, unlimited software updates at no additional cost.

General Cost Estimator Review

"Use This Powerful Estimating Software to Create Accurate Cost Estimates in Less Time"

The world's best way to create office productivity is now the easiest way to build accurate construction cost estimates. You can now work in a single MS Excel environment to quickly create, build, and manage your estimates. As a contractor, improving estimating efficiency translates to increasing profits.

Point and click cost item selection

Industry-standard CSI format cost data

Flexible, user-modifiable data worksheets

Built-in reporting or use Excel's reporting functions

All in one complete, integrated solution

Cost items now consist of Material and Labor costs

Cost items now indicate Labor manhours for easy project scheduling

Other cost category to cover subcontract, supervision and indirect costs

5 new reports including Price Quotation

Step-by-Step Tutorial for easy and fast learning

Customizable Cost Data to Suit Local Conditions

For most of us time is money. For builders and contractors it means a lot more. Your survival in today's competitive construction market may very well depend on it. Imagine saving time in creating accurate general construction cost estimates based on standard unit prices reflecting your way of doing business. That's a sure way of gaining advantage over the competition and enjoying it, too.

GeneralCOST Estimator comes with a built-in general construction cost database in the industry-standard, 16 division CSI format (MasterFormat) covering all cost categories of construction. You can easily customize the database to suit your cost estimating style:

add new cost data or edit existing data

apply your own overhead and profit factors

make changes to suit the way you do business

GeneralCOST Estimator is so simple that with a step-by-step wizard-like interface, you will generate a complete cost estimate within minutes.

Easy to use, yet comprehensive

Designed for Microsoft Excel and improving on its capabilities, GeneralCOST Estimator is contained completely within an Excel file with several worksheets. All you have to do is open your MS Excel program, then open the GeneralCOST Estimator Excel file. Create your estimate and print reports. All tied to a convenient menu. It’s that easy.

GeneralCOST Estimator generates instant, on-screen reports. Click a button to print or format as you would format any MS Excel spreadsheet file. You can use Excel's powerful data saving and exporting tools for managing and distributing your estimates in electronic format and as email attachment.

"Dear CPR, Thank for the free update. I started working for a General Contractor about a month ago. Since purchasing and using your program our company was awarded two large contracts." Jerry Rubin, Estimator, Chester, VA.

"I'm impressed by the accuracy of cost data that came with GeneralCost Estimator. I changed a few to suit my area, then added more to the list. Now I have my custom pricing library." Jeri M. Roland, Contractor, Anaheim, CA

Guaranteed Free Software Updates

Because costs change in time, we research and update our databases quarterly. GeneralCOST Estimator comes with our guarantee of free software updates. No additional charges, no recurring costs. Your estimating software and built-in data is always up to date. That's a promise!

Key Benefits

Convenient MS Excel based estimating

Product of our expertise in cost estimating since 1986

Customizable, flexible, built-in unit cost data in industry-standard CSI format (MasterFormat)

Local cost data updated quarterly

Start-up wizard for creating fast estimates

Cost data includes all standard construction cost categories

Flexibility to create your own cost category to replace supplied ones

Modifiable overhead and profit applications

Accurate construction cost estimates in minutes

No initial training necessary... you already know how to use it

Comprehensive Online Help system

Free software updates... no recurring costs... ever

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GeneralCOST Estimator: Designed specifically for contractors, builders, cost estimators, architects and construction professionals. GeneralCOST Estimator contains extensive industry standard cost data in the CSI format (Masterformat - 16 divisions) for all cost categories covering general construction. City indexes are automatically applied to adjust costs for your local area. GeneralCOST Estimator instantly creates user-modifiable, on-screen or printed estimate reports including price quotation.

JobCOST Controller: Designed for contractors, builders, remodelers, project managers, cost engineers and architects, JobCOST Controller tracks construction costs tied to user-defined cost categories. Reports budgets, actuals and committed costs. Accurately forecasts costs at job completion, reports variances, alerts for over and under budget activities.

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About CPR International, Inc.

Since 1986, CPR International, Inc. has specialized in developing highly functional and user-friendly cost estimating software. From stand-alone construction cost estimating and plan takeoff software to Microsoft Excel based cost estimating and job cost accounting, CPR's productivity software will save you time and money.

GeneralCOST Estimator contains extensive industry standard cost data in the CSI format (Masterformat - 16 divisions) for all cost categories covering general construction.

GeneralCost Estimator

Each cost item consists of Material and Labor components as well as Labor manhours. City indexes are automatically applied to adjust costs for your local area. GeneralCOST Estimator instantly creates user-modifiable, on-screen or printed estimate reports including price quotation.

GeneralCOST Estimator comes with a built-in general construction cost database in the industry-standard, 16 division CSI format (MasterFormat) covering all cost categories of construction. You can easily customize the database to suit your cost estimating style:

GeneralCOST Estimator is so simple that with a step-by-step wizard-like interface, you will generate a complete cost estimate within minutes.