Introduction

Construction cost estimators are an essential tool for architects, general contractors, and construction companies as they allow one to assess the actual cost of a project. Today, almost no construction project starts without an estimate being prepared using project cost estimation software. 

Destini Estimator is a powerful estimating software that is in much demand nowadays. This article will discuss the Destini estimator in detail and explain its features, integrations, and why it trumps other similar estimating software and tools. 
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What is Destini Estimator?

Destini Estimator is a cloud-based conceptual estimating software developed by Beck Tech, a Dallas-based company that has provided innovative technological solutions to the construction industry for more than 25 years. 

Destini Estimator has been custom-built for the construction industry by construction experts and offers several features that are not available in other estimation tools such as MC2 and WinEst. 

It offers excellent estimating capabilities and allows users to take advantage of cost history for similar projects. It can be easily integrated with other popular tools such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power BI.

Advanced conceptual estimating capabilities offered by Destini Estimator allow one to rely on a single estimating tool and eliminate the need for working with several tools or software. Several construction teams have used Destini Estimator to replace Excel, Sage, MC2, and WinEst. 

Destini Estimator also allows users to use templates and copy estimates from similar projects in the past, thus dramatically improving the efficiency by reducing the time required for estimating the cost of a project. 
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Conceptual Estimating

Destini Estimator is among the best conceptual estimating software available in the market today that allows you to estimate the cost of a construction project at the design stage with minimal effort. Beck Technology has gone the extra mile to ensure that the conceptual estimating process is simple and intuitive for users of Destini Estimator.  

Destini Estimator’s project view allows users to set up custom templates containing lists of variables that a team or company wants to track for the projects undertaken by the company. These variables can be used to formulaically fill in quantities and items in the estimate during the conceptual phase of a project. 

As the whole process is formula-driven, one can quickly reduce or increase the number of items or the number of items by changing the formula used for preparing the estimate. You can also link the variables in the project view to a conceptual workbook defined by your company that’s stored in the template. This workbook drives the value of the variables, and any change in variables is correspondingly reflected in the final estimate. 

Features of Destini Estimator

Here are some of the main features of the Destini Estimator:

• Offers 2D and 3D takeoff modules that allow teams and businesses to estimate costs, track changes, and update projects using vector PDFs and conceptual models. 
• Offers advanced Building Information Modelling capabilities.
• It has a deep and comprehensive historical database of project costs and estimates that are handy for preparing conceptual estimates for almost any construction project. 
• Offers accounting integration, what-if analysis, project tracking, project management, and budgeting. 
• It has advanced reporting capabilities that are generally not found in other estimating software. Indeed, several users cite reporting capabilities as one of the top reasons for switching to Destini Estimator from other conceptual estimating software.
• It is supported and regularly updated by Beck Technology. Many users cite the fact that other estimating software such as MC2 is no longer supported or updated by their companies, and this is among the primary reasons for switching to Destini Estimator. 
• Excellent Helpdesk team that can be contacted 24/7 through chat, phone, and email. One can also use the FAQ section, Forum, or Knowledgebase to find answers to their questions about implementation, working, or integrations. 
• Beck Tech offers training via several modes, including In-Person training, Webinars, Online Training, Documentation, and Videos. 
• Destini Estimator is relatively easy to use and doesn’t have a long learning curve, as one can master the software in just a few days or weeks. 
• It can be used on Cloud or installed on Linux, Windows, and Mac machines. 
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Integrations

Destini Estimator can be easily integrated into Microsoft Excel, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk BIM 360, Microsoft Power BI, and Destini Bid Day. You can easily import drawings from Procore Drawings & Documents into Destini Estimator and upload estimates to Procore Financials to start the project budget. 

Conclusion

Destini Estimator has revolutionized the world of conceptual estimation by offering a wide range of features at an affordable price. It’s widely used by construction teams, construction management firms, builders, architects, and other businesses associated with the construction industry. 

A wide range of features, ease of use, access to a historical database, and advanced reporting/analytical capabilities are some of the most attractive features of this tool that are not readily available in other software.

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