Cloud Estimating Software for Heavy Construction

Why Cloud Estimating Beats Desktop

Cloud estimating eliminates the bottlenecks of desktop installs. With TCLI Cloud Link, your team can create, review, and approve estimates from anywhere—without VPNs, servers, or manual updates.

Automatic backups protect your data, and permissions keep versions clean and controlled. Instead of paying for hardware and IT maintenance, you get fast, secure access that scales with your crews and workload.

For heavy civil contractors, that means fewer delays, consistent pricing libraries, and faster bid cycles.

Work from Anywhere

With Cloud Link, you gain the flexibility to access Estimating Link and all your essential data from any location, anytime, as long as there is internet access. This mobility is crucial for maintaining productivity in a mobile-first world.

Optimal Speed & Performance

The platform runs on TCLI's private cloud, ensuring that your applications operate at peak performance levels without the typical slowdowns associated with overloaded systems. All program updates are automatically implemented.

Alleviate IT Worries

Cloud Link significantly reduces the need for in-house IT infrastructure and the associated costs. Your applications are updated automatically, and you don't have to deal with the maintenance of clunky servers.

Secure Data Management

Cloud Link ensures that your data remains safe and confidential through TCLI's private cloud infrastructure, leveraging advanced security measures to protect sensitive information.

Built for Heavy Civil Construction

Cloud Link is purpose-built for heavy civil and infrastructure work—unit price and lump sum. Standardize libraries across crews, keep production rates current, and collaborate on large, complex estimates without version chaos.

Whether you’re bidding earthwork, utilities, paving, structures, or site development, Cloud Link helps estimators move faster with consistent data and clear audit trails. Connect field knowledge back into your estimates so your pricing reflects real production realities—not guesswork.

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Implementation & Migration Support

Moving to the cloud should be simple. Our team helps you migrate data, align libraries, and train estimators so your first bids in Cloud Link feel natural. We’ll review your current process, map the ideal workflow, and configure permissions for your team. From kick-off to go-live, you’ll have clear milestones, hands-on support, and practical best practices learned from thousands of hours with heavy civil estimators.

Remember:

Structured onboarding plan & administrator training
Library alignment and data review
Best-practice workflows for unit price & lump sum
Post-launch check-ins to ensure adoption

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Award Winning Customer Support

New user onboarding, customized training, and annual virtual classroom training included with your purchase to ensure your success.

Phone & Email Support

All our support is handled in the United States, and our knowledgeable and friendly team is on stand-by, ready to help.

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Knowledge Link

Enjoy our online library of videos, tutorials, how-to documents, and recorded live training at your fingertips.

Virtual Training Series

Take advantage of our live virtual training to stay educated on our programs - included for all customers.

Leaving Old Ways Behind: From Paper to Precision

They finally found the right fit - estimating software designed specifically for heavy construction, backed by real support. Decisions are now made faster, their team collaborates seamlessly from anywhere, and they know exactly what all the aspects of the costs are.

Improving Bidding Precision, Accuracy, and Profit

Since implementing Estimating Link, they avoid taking on projects with insufficient profit margins. For example, a potential bridge project offered only 7% profit, which, when estimated through Estimating Link, showed it would cost them $14,000 per day.

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From startup to 25 employees within nine months

For small to medium-sized, finding the right tools is critical to growth. Estimating Link provided an affordable yet powerful solution that allowed the company to streamline its estimating process, scale its operations, and improve overall project management.

Cloud Estimating Software FAQs

Implementation & Migration FAQs

Pricing & Subscription FAQs

Technical & Feature FAQs

What is cloud estimating software?

Cloud estimating software lets estimators build, review, and manage construction bids online instead of on a local server or desktop. With Cloud Link by TCLI, you get secure access from any location, automatic backups, and real-time collaboration for your entire estimating team.

How is Cloud Link different from desktop estimating programs?

Cloud Link eliminates the need for servers, manual updates, and file conflicts. Your team works from one shared source of truth with multi-user permissions, automatic updates, and enterprise-grade security—all managed by TCLI.

Is Cloud Link suitable for heavy civil construction?

Yes. Cloud Link was designed specifically for heavy and civil contractors who handle unit price and lump-sum bids for earthwork, utilities, paving, bridges, and site work.

Can multiple estimators work on the same bid at once?

Yes. Cloud Link supports multi-user collaboration, allowing estimators, reviewers, and managers to edit and comment simultaneously without version control issues.

Is my estimating data secure in the cloud?

Absolutely. Cloud Link uses encrypted connections, redundant backups, and monitored hosting environments. All data is protected by strict access controls and disaster-recovery protocols.

Do I need IT staff to maintain Cloud Link?

No. TCLI handles all updates, backups, and server maintenance. You simply log in through your secure portal and start estimating.

How long does it take to implement Cloud Link?

Most implementations and setups of Estimating Link on the cloud take less than two days. Our onboarding team helps align your libraries, import your data, and train your estimators so you’re fully operational quickly.

Will my existing rate libraries transfer?

Yes. Your rate libraries, items, and templates can be imported directly into Cloud Link to maintain consistency with your historical estimates.

What support does TCLI provide after setup?

You’ll receive live screen shares, phone and email support plus periodic optimization check-ins to ensure Cloud Link continues to meet your company’s needs. Our Support Team is award winning - we're always happy to spend time with our customers.

How is Cloud Link priced?

Cloud Link is offered as a subscription—monthly, quarterly, or annually—so you can scale access and cost with your team size.

Can I test Cloud Link before committing?

Yes. You can request a personalized demo to see Cloud Link in action and explore how it fits your workflows before purchasing.

What’s included in my subscription?

Your subscription includes unlimited onboarding, software access, automatic updates, secure hosting, backups, and ongoing customer support from TCLI.

Can Cloud Link integrate with other TCLI tools?

Yes. Cloud Link connects seamlessly with Field Link and Billing Link.

Does Cloud Link support offline estimating?

Yes. With a Cloud Link subscription, users can also install Estiamating Link locally so even when there's no internet, your projects get bid on time.

Can Cloud Link handle large or multi-division companies?

Yes. With multi-user roles, permission levels, and scalable storage, Cloud Link supports teams ranging from small contractors to enterprise civil firms.

Is Cloud Link accessible on tablets or laptops?

Yes. Any modern browser on Windows, Mac, or tablet can securely access Cloud Link—no downloads required.

What internet speed do I need to use Cloud Link smoothly?

A stable broadband connection of at least 10 Mbps download is recommended for seamless performance during estimate creation and collaboration.

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