Coon Creek Software's Estimate Master is simple to a fault. Some of the pros and cons of this construction estimating software include many convenient features, but it is lacking in other areas. It won't integrate with many other third-party applications, and it doesn't have a scheduling tool or a change order processing function. However, the simplicity of this construction software may appeal to some estimators.

Estimate Master has a built-in database to track materials, labor, parts and customers. Any information you enter into the application will be automatically saved every time you move to a new screen. This can be a lifesaver if you're the type of person who forgets to save their work. You can use data from previous projects as you're creating new bids. The application also has a built-in backup feature, which protects you against data loss.

This construction estimation software can also create work orders. A work order breaks your estimate down into smaller sections for distribution to workers and subcontractors. You can also synchronize the databases so that multiple people can work in Estimate Master, even if they're working on different computers.

Another other handy feature available with this construction estimating software is the ability to create assemblies. You can also make duplicate cloned estimates, if needed. Estimate Master's reporting capabilities are limited to one bid document. This document contains the final costs and may display markups, taxes, shipping and other costs. You can customize the bid document by incorporating the company logo and defining the bid body text.

This construction software should be simple to navigate for most estimators. Estimate Master has a supportive help section to guide you through the initial stages of using the application. When you begin using the software, help balloons will appear and identify different elements of each page. You can adjust how often these balloons show up. This timesaving documentation helped us discover different features of the software and even answered some of our questions. However, the audio on the video tutorials is very soft, which makes it difficult to hear what the voiceover is saying.