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Unlock the power of AutoCost
This add-on feature is designed to help you estimate quickly and accurately. Get the numbers you need on demand and rest assured you’re using accurate pricing to build your proposals every time.
Save time estimating
With an item library that uses market-related costs specific to your region readily available whenever you need to draft a proposal, you can stop pouring over different websites for current pricing and let AutoCost do the work for you.
25,000+
items priced specific to your zip code
Update pricing with the click of a button
AutoCost items added to your estimate will receive a notice when prices change and can be updated easily, protecting your margins from unexpected cost fluctuations.
AutoCost
Curious to learn more about AutoCost? Find answers to commonly asked questions.
How accurate are the costs?
The pricing data is sourced directly from suppliers and updated on a monthly basis, it’s the most accurate construction cost dataset available today.
Where do you get the data?
1build, which is an API that provides live construction data, source materials, and equipment data directly from 1,000+ suppliers across the country. They also maintain a network of 300+ estimators who help source and validate the data.
How often are the costs updated?
Data for the various price points are collected on a daily basis and updated for our customers on a monthly basis.
Can I change the details of an AutoCost item?
Yes. AutoCost items are just like any other Bolster item. Like a regular item, you are able to change all the details of an item and save it to your library.
Can I buy items in the database from suppliers at the prices listed?
The pricing provided is meant to be a benchmark to support informed estimation decisions. Items must be purchased directly from suppliers at their current posted prices.