General Contractor Estimating Software - Multi-Trade Bids and Client Proposals

Yes. QuoteNovo line items support free-form descriptions, so you can label each entry by trade, phase, or cost type - framing labor, MEP rough-in materials, insulation, drywall, and finish carpentry can each appear as separately priced sections in a single estimate. For residential projects with a defined sequence, organizing by phase lets the homeowner see how the project progresses and what each stage costs. For light commercial bids where the client wants to see costs by trade scope rather than phase, you can group line items by trade instead. Each description field supports as much detail as you need - you can note subcontractor scope, allowance items, or material specifications directly on the line item the client reviews. That level of organization reduces follow-up questions after the proposal is delivered and gives both parties a written record of exactly what was priced.

Yes. QuoteNovo generates a professional PDF proposal that is clean and detailed enough for small commercial clients - tenant improvements, small office buildouts, and light industrial work where the client or property manager needs a written scope and price breakdown before approving the project. For those clients, a well-organized multi-trade proposal carries more weight than a rough verbal estimate or a single-line email. QuoteNovo works best for GCs operating on small to mid-sized projects where the estimate fits within a single organized line-item document rather than requiring formal takeoff software with complex assemblies. On projects that require certified cost breakdowns, prevailing wage documentation, or formal bid submission formats, QuoteNovo would not cover those requirements. Within its scope, the PDF output is professional enough to present to a property manager or small commercial client without additional formatting work.

No. QuoteNovo is focused on estimating and invoicing - it does not include subcontractor coordination, scheduling, project management, or RFI tracking features. For GCs who need to manage subcontractor communication, track job progress, or coordinate work across multiple trades on site, a dedicated project management platform would handle those functions separately. Many smaller GCs use QuoteNovo for the estimate and invoice side of the business and manage subcontractor relationships through phone, email, or a shared calendar without a formal coordination tool. If your primary need is producing a detailed, professional written proposal for the client and issuing an invoice when the work is complete, QuoteNovo covers that scope directly. The line item structure handles multi-trade cost organization without requiring a full project management subscription.

The one-time $265 purchase includes the QuoteNovo estimating and invoicing software with 3 Windows licenses - enough to cover an office computer, a home computer, and a laptop for a typical small GC operation. There are no monthly or annual fees, no per-seat charges for additional installs within the 3-license limit, and no license renewal required. The software installs locally on your Windows machine and runs fully without a cloud account or internet connection, so your estimate and invoice data stays on your computer rather than on an external server. If you need more than 3 installs, contact admin@quotenovo.com to discuss options. You can also book a demo at quotenovo.com before purchasing to see how the software handles multi-trade project estimates.