The software estimation company

Building Software Services

The essential technology partner for the construction industry

BSS facilitates the fast and accurate management of preconstruction tasks through digital estimating, takeoff, and tender management solutions, to enable profitability and success.

BSS was established in 1992 to distribute and support the Buildsoft range of software for the Ireland, the UK and the European, UAE and GCC regions.

Buildsoft specialises in 3D on-screen takeoff, construction estimating (the construction estimating software of choice in the UK) and bill of quantities production software. Buildsoft can enhance your estimating skills by introducing you to innovative ways to speed up the estimating process saving both time and money. Our Cubit Estimating software enables users to quickly and accurately take off quantities directly from 2D (CAD/PDF) drawings or 3D BIM Models directly into your estimate for pricing. MudShark can be used for precise cut, fill, respread and building material volumes by building a 4D model of both existing and proposed site stages which can be used as part of the BIM Process.

Buildsoft is used by over 7,000 companies worldwide consisting of Quantity Surveyors, Building Contractors, Developers, Valuation Surveyors, as well as many of the small to medium-sized Contracting and Sub-Contracting firms.

BSS prides itself on its after-sales support, and endeavours to achieve maximum levels of customer satisfaction. Our on-line and telephone support service is acknowledged for its prompt response times.

Based in Stansted, Newcastle upon Tyne and Dublin, BSS welcomes construction estimating software enquiries from new and existing customers.

Our Products

Cubit Estimating Standard

Allows you to perform your quantity takeoff directly inside your estimate.

Key Features

  • 2D Takeoff
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Templates / Price lists
  • Variations Management
  • and more

Cubit Estimating Pro

The power and flexibility expected from building estimating software.

Key Features

  • 2D Takeoff
  • BoQ Production
  • Job Revisions
  • Tender Analysis
  • and more

Cubit Estimating Enterprise

This licence allows you to import and takeoff quantities from IFC models.

Key Features

  • IFC BIM Takeoff

  • Multiuser collaboration

  • BIM Revisions

  • BOQ Production

  • Tender analyses

Cubit Select

Innovative, online platform designed to compare suppliers and contractors.

Key Features

  • Trade packages invitations
  • Multiple quotes
  • Document Management
  • Online Bid Submission
  • and more

Mudshark Eartworks

Easily and accurately performing takeoff for earthworks.

Key Features

  • Rapid Takeoff
  • 3D Models
  • Multiple Boring
  • Cross Sections
  • Material Re-Use

Buildsoft Global

1000's of users working in commercial, industrial and housing sectors.

Key Features

  • 4 Level Estimating
  • Progress claims
  • Bills of Quantities
  • Variations Management
  • and more
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We understand estimating construction projects can be
complex and tiring. We’re here to make it much easier.