Inside BidMarX — Every Feature Explained

Built for how estimatorsactually work

No spreadsheets. No guessing. Estimate templates, groups, line items, client management, digital signatures, QuickBooks sync and PDF export — all in one place your whole team can use.

Estimate Templates

Start from a saved template, not a blank estimate

Create reusable estimate structures in Settings. Save your groups, line items, and typical rates as a named template — then use it as the starting point for any new estimate. Edit freely without touching the original.

  • Create named templates in Settings
  • Pre-build groups and line items
  • Use as a starting point for any estimate
  • Edit the estimate without changing the template

Settings

General
Est. Templates
Integrations
Team

Manage Reusable Templates

Template nameTypeStatus
Commercial Fitout — GMPGMPActive
Residential Lump SumLump SumActive
Internal WorksGMPDraft
← TemplatesResidential Lump SumLump Sum
Create estimate
Demolition & Strip Out
Strip carpet & floor coverings
Remove partition walls
Electrical Works
New power circuits
Lighting install
Switchboard upgrade
Painting & Finishes
Internal walls & ceilings
Trim & skirting boards

Estimate Builder

Groups + line items, costs calculated live

Add groups for each trade or area — Demolition, Flooring, Electrical. Then add line items inside each group. Set a description, and watch COST, MARGIN, and PRICE update in real time. Reorder, edit, or delete any item at any time.

  • Groups organise items by trade or area
  • COST, MARGIN and PRICE columns always live
  • Add per-group Assumptions and Exclusions
  • Duplicate or delete groups and line items
← BackPinnacle HQ Floor 4 ExpansionDraft
Line Items & Groups
+ Add Group
+ Add Line Item
Demolition
Cost
$21,538
Margin
30.0% ($6,461.40)
Price
$27,999.40
1 item
Strip-out existing fit-out
Demolition
$21,538
30.0% ($6,461.40)
$27,999.40
Framing
Cost
$110,769
Margin
30.0% ($33,230.70)
Price
$143,999.70
1 item
Metal stud framing & blocking
Framing
$110,769
30.0% ($33,230.70)
$143,999.70
Acoustic insulation
Framing
Acoustic insulation
30.00 %
auto
auto
Cancel
Save
Sell Price
$533,999.70
Margin
30.0% ($123,230.70)
Cost
$410,769
Total
$533,999.70
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Client Management

All your clients, organised in one place

Add companies and individuals to your client book. Attach every estimate to the right client — all their estimates, contacts, and billing details live in one place, ready when you need them.

  • Add companies and individual clients
  • Store contacts, billing address, and QB link
  • See all estimates for each client at a glance
  • Track Active, Paused, and archived clients
Clients
Manage the companies and individuals your workspace works with.
+ Add client
ClientTypePrimary ProfileQBStatus
Amy's Bird SanctuaryCompany
Amy's Bird Sanctuary
Birds@Intuit.com · (650) 555-3311
LinkedActive
55 Twin LaneCompany
Freeman Sporting Goods
Sporting_goods@intuit.com · (650) 555-0987
LinkedActive
0969 Ocean View RoadCompany
Freeman Sporting Goods
Sporting_goods@intuit.com · (415) 555-9933
LinkedActive
Diego RodriguezIndividual
Diego Rodriguez
Diego@Rodriguez.com · (650) 555-4477
LinkedActive
← All clients
🏢
Amy's Bird Sanctuary
CompanyActive
Archive
Edit
Overview
Contacts 1
Estimates
Documents
Activity
Financials
Primary profile
Company name
Amy's Bird Sanctuary
Email
Birds@Intuit.com
Phone
(650) 555-3311
Details
Billing address
4581 Finch St., Bayshore, CA 94326
QuickBooksLINKEDCONNECTED
Sync BidMarX from QB
Sync QB from BidMarX
Connected to Sandbox Company US b9fc.
Amy's Bird Sanctuary
QB ID: 1 · Birds@Intuit.com · (650) 555-3311
Future invoice syncs can match this client by QB customer ID.

Digital Signatures

Get signed off. Both sides, in the app.

Send the estimate to your client for review. They can Approve, Reject, or Request a Revision — directly in BidMarX. Once approved, the contractor adds their signature to lock it in.

  • Client can Approve, Reject, or Request Revision
  • Contractor Signature collected inside the app
  • Full approval audit trail per estimate version
  • Estimate status updates automatically on sign-off
Signatures
Collect contractor and client sign-off on this estimate.
Awaiting signatures
Riverside Commercial Project — Site prep, foundation, steel, MEP rough-in, and drywall. Total value: $197,760.00. By signing, both parties agree to the scope and pricing above.
General Contractor
Michael Torres
Awaiting signature…
Client
Sandra Reeves
Awaiting signature…

Built-in Calculator

Costs calculated live as you build

Every line item rolls up to its group. Every group rolls up to the estimate total. No formulas to write, no spreadsheet to maintain — enter your quantities and unit costs, and BidMarX does the math in real time.

  • Line item quantity × unit cost, calculated instantly
  • Group subtotals update as you add or edit items
  • Grand total always visible at the top of the estimate
Calculator
Strip-out existing fit-out (8,000 SF)
Build up your costs
Materials
Description
Qty
Unit
Rate
Total
Plasterboard sheeting
1
ea
CA$4,800
CA$4,800
Adhesive & fixings
1
ea
CA$0
CA$0
Labor
Description
Qty
Unit
Rate
Total
Site labour
16
hrs
$95
CA$1,520
Subtotal Cost
CA$6,320
Result
Cost Price
CA$6,320
Margin %
30%
Margin $
CA$1,896
Sell Price
CA$8,216
Apply to Line Item →

Two more things you should know

QuickBooks Integration

QuickBooks Sync

Connect QuickBooks Online to mirror your invoices and link clients to their QB customers. Your accounting and estimating stay in perfect sync — no double-entry, no manual reconciliation.

  • Mirror invoices from QuickBooks automatically
  • Link clients to their QuickBooks customer record
  • Invoice status visible alongside estimates

PDF Export

Export PDF

Generate a clean, branded PDF of any estimate in one click. Share it with clients, attach it to emails, or keep it on file — formatted and ready to send.

  • One-click PDF from any estimate
  • Branded layout with your estimate details
  • Share with clients or save for your records

Your workspace, your way

BidMarX is built for General Contracting. Store companies and individuals as clients, attach every estimate to the right client, and sync directly with QuickBooks. Your workspace, your branding.

General Contracting
Commercial Fit-Out
Residential
Civil Works
Industrial
Infrastructure

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