ConQuest
Access ConQuest
For over 30 years, Access ConQuest software has given construction companies the control, accuracy and time-saving tools to create concise project estimates and gain visibility over the estimating process.
Access ConQuest software is trusted by over 900 companies from across the sector, improving bid to win ratios, lowering risk and protecting profits.
The most trusted and easy-to-use estimating software on the market
What is Access ConQuest?
Our all-in-one estimating management software enables you to manage the estimating & pre-construction process quickly and accurately so you can manage your projects with clear visibility. ConQuest allows users to create and manage every aspect of your project from drawing takeoff, standard libraries, resource management, subcontractor enquiries, right through to managing subcontractor bids, project handover and valuations.
ConQuest software is built with you in mind. Its design is user-friendly, so picking up the basics is practical and straightforward.
ConQuest is perfect for most types of contractors, developers, civil engineers, fit-out companies and many specialist subcontractors.
Why do 900+ contractors choose Access ConQuest?
Streamline Your Estimating Process
Quick, accurate and simple-to-build estimates. Build your own Bill of Quantities pulling from our library of over 10 million costed items.
Create More Bids
20% of estimation time is lost on re-work. ConQuest helps avoid human error, and easily extracts existing data to speed up your work and help you bid for more projects.
Protect Your Profits
Save time, win more business and lower risk with fast estimations, easy subcontractor bid comparisons and industry-leading tender management.
Find out how Access ConQuest helps you manage your tender workload
Access ConQuest core solutions
Access ConQuest is an all-in-one estimating tool - covering you from takeoff to managing subcontractor enquiries.
Build your own Bills of Quantities - Fast
Our estimating software enables you to easily manage or build your own Bill of Quantities, improving the accuracy of your estimates. ConQuest can import any existing BOQ in any format or build one from scratch. You can switch easily from elemental and trade pricing, and dramatically reduce your estimating time.
On Screen Take-off
Save time by extracting key information from your PDFs, CAD files and BIM models – automatically transfer to your project, save time on rework and make a head start on your next bid. Say goodbye to manual data entry and human errors.
Access Our Library Of Over 10 Million Customisable Items
Browse our library of over 10 million costed items while building your own Bills of Quantities, schedules of work or cost plans. Everything can be modified to suit your needs- labour rates, material costs, constants and outputs.
Quote Comparisons
Quickly compare subcontractor quotes as close to like-for-like as possible in ConQuest estimating software. Rank quotes, select your chosen supplier and update the bill automatically.
Analytical Estimating
Even the most complex projects can easily be priced using a whole range of pricing techniques – the software is very flexible, whatever approach you prefer. Import bills of quantities or create them from scratch, and switch effortlessly between first principles and trade pricing as required.
Simple Online Enquiries
Streamline the way you send enquiries. ConQuest estimating software allows you to generate trade bills and subcontractor packages up to 70% faster, store them in the cloud and send notification emails. Live tracking lets you see which subcontractors have viewed and downloaded the information, and who intends to quote.
Effortless valuations
Easily create internal and external valuations, which can have different quantities. Items can be remeasured by value, quantity, take off or percentage complete. You also have a clear overview of budget vs actual vs claimed from the client.
Reporting
Access a wide range of reports at the click of a button including detailed materials requirements, job resources with labour/plant/material split by bill item, tender summary and adjudication reports, CVR (cost value reconciliation) and internal and external valuations reports for each phase.
Cost Planning
Create cost budgets based on historical project data. By converting projects into user-defined elemental breakdowns, you can create a database of historical elemental rates as a basis for new cost plans and benchmark the rates against any changes or new criteria.
Cloud Hosting
Host your ConQuest estimating software and data in the cloud. Suitable for large main contractors with multiple users, we provide a secure, reliable hosted environment. Never lose your data and work collaboratively.
We're already seeing huge benefits of using Access ConQuest. Teams that we felt were going to take a lot of prying away from their old spreadsheets and manual processes are already embracing the system because it's easy to use; because it makes life easier for them to get to their answer quickly and efficiently.
I save around 3-4 days per tender by using (Access ConQuest) Online Enquiries. If we price 150 tenders per year, this will give approximately 500 man-days longer for our supply chain to price the enquiry.
ConQuest Estimating software has enabled us to relate the costs back to the original quote with the other platforms available with the Access Group to allow us to track how projects are performing in a real time basis.
Customer Success Story - EE Smith
ConQuest transformed interior fit-out and joinery contractor EE Smith’s estimating workflow. The ability to quickly rework estimates without starting from scratch has helped EE Smith to win bids, create more estimates and form strong client relationships.
"(We can now) become competitive… producing net bills, gross bills for the client, which ConQuest does at the flick of a switch"
Andy Pagett, Estimating ManagerEE Smith Contracts
ConQuest Implementation
Access ConQuest is designed to make your job easier and grow your business.
Our implementation, training and support does the same – we get you up and running and reaping the benefits of ConQuest straight away.
Smooth, scheduled remote implementation
Our onboarding team works closely with you to ensure that ConQuest’s implementation is scheduled and rolled out with minimal disruption to your business.
Our remote implementation is fast, simple and means you can reap the benefits of Access ConQuest straight away.
Installation happened on the planned day and worked first time
Mark Davis, Buckingham Group
ConQuest Training
Develop and refresh your knowledge with tailored training
We provide full Access ConQuest training, tailored to different users and needs. We provide both basic and advanced training as your team adapts to ConQuest, from module-specific training through to courses for those using every feature of the software.
Training was good and setting this up was easy … the trainer can control the event keeping everyone learning at the same pace
Mark Davis, Buckingham Group
ConQuest Support
A dedicated, responsive customer support team
Our dedicated and highly knowledgeable support team is there to help you to keep getting the most out of the software, whether you’re a new or an experienced user. We know our customers use ConQuest in different ways, and that your needs might change, but with years of experience within the support team, they are able to help you with any queries that might arise.
Support are amazing, they react very quickly, you don’t have to wait. They always give straight forward, easy to understand advice, even if you are not technical
Geoff Hawley, G Hawley Estimating
Why have 900+ companies across the UK decided to use Access ConQuest?
It's really quite simple...
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faster than Excel
years experience as industry-leading estimating software
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staff employed by The Access Group
How much does construction estimating software cost?
Access construction estimating software is available in three packages suited to the size and scale of your business.
All of our packages include the ability to import or create your own bill-of-quantities, access to our industry-tailored customisable libraries, and the ability to modify existing or build-up your own labour, material and plant rates.
Additional modules are available at extra cost to create a package bespoke to your needs. These include 2D & 3D Takeoff and Valuations.
We also have bespoke packages available for freelance estimators. To find out more, contact us about our freelance options.
Learn more about the cost of estimating software in our full guide.
*Cloud hosting charged separately on all packages
Who we serve
Access ConQuest is flexible, adaptable and is perfect for a wide range of sectors within the industry.
Contractors and Subcontractors Estimating Software
Build estimates that win bids with ConQuest – our huge library with easy access to the latest pricing guarantees accurate pricing for contractor bids.
Residential Construction Estimating Software
Many housebuilders and property developers use ConQuest as their residential construction estimating software, helping developers deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
Civil Construction Estimating Software
ConQuest is used by civil engineering firms focusing on large infrastructure projects, groundwork and roads, helping make complex estimates simple.
Software For Freelance Estimators
If you work as a freelance estimator, ConQuest has everything you need to deliver transparent, accurate and professionally presented estimates to your clients.
Commercial Construction Estimating Software
Our software is suitable for firms working on commercial construction projects from hotels to gyms, including builds and fit-outs. Create accurate commercial estimates quickly.
Groundworks estimating software
Everything groundworks contractors need to easily create accurate estimates for projects such as RC frames, earthworks and drainage.
Estimating software for civil engineering
Everything civil engineering contractors need to easily create accurate estimates for projects.
Commercial fit out software
Find out how Access Conquest helps commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractors generate accurate and professional estimates – fast.
ConQuest software FAQs
What Is ConQuest Software?
ConQuest is industry-leading estimating software for the construction industry. It covers takeoff, building bill of quantities and managing online enquiries. With 30 years’ experience and integrated into over 1,000 construction businesses, ConQuest provides visibility, accuracy and control to construction estimates.
ConQuest is part of The Access Group’s suite of software built for the construction industry.
What are the key features of ConQuest?
There are many helpful features of Access ConQuest, including the ability to bill your own quantities, on screen take-off, quick quote comparisons, detailed reporting, internal and external valuations. We’ve also recently launched the latest version of ConQuest, with new enhanced features.
How Do I Switch To ConQuest?
ConQuest can be implemented into your business easily, especially as a cloud-hosted solution. Our consultants will work closely with your business and IT specialists to ensure a smooth implementation.
Book a demo with one of our consultants to see ConQuest in action >
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