Organize estimates by construction system
Keep work sections, construction types and estimate rows structured from the beginning instead of rebuilding tables manually for every project.
STRUCTURED ENGINEERING MODEL FOR PLANNING WORKS
BuildNorm
Know your labor requirements before construction starts.
Calculate labor hours, equipment requirements and project workload using predefined construction systems and integrated construction norms. Generate structured multilingual Excel estimates automatically.
- No dedicated estimator required
- Calculate labor requirements in minutes
- Reuse your construction knowledge on every project
- Export a client-ready Excel estimate automatically
✓ Timber frame
✓ SIP systems
✓ LGS structures
✓ 300+ integrated norms
✓ Excel export
✓ Multiple language versions
Latest BuildNorm updates
BuildNorm is actively developed for Cloud and Desktop workflows, with new languages, licensing options and multilingual estimate preparation features.
22 September 2026
BuildNorm has expanded its normative database with two new items for breaking out and lowering the level of existing concrete slabs. The new norms cover work for slab thicknesses up to 10 cm and over 10 cm and include labor and machine-time norms. The norms represent averaged values and can be adjusted using coefficients according to the specific execution conditions.
9 September 2026
BuildNorm has completed a major optimization of its normative base. Duplicate and overlapping work positions have been removed, while work names have been revised to be not only technically correct but also intuitive and easy to understand. The work hierarchy has been reorganized to follow real construction processes and the way work is actually selected and planned on site. Construction types are now used more consistently to show only relevant operations, while different technologies remain separated where they require different labor or installation methods. The result is a cleaner, more logical and easier-to-use normative base for planning construction and repair works.
28 July 2026
BuildNorm now includes Section IX – Landscaping and Fencing. The new section introduces estimating standards for the installation of fence systems, gates, and wickets. General construction activities such as excavation, concrete works, reinforcement, and foundations continue to be selected from the existing sections, eliminating duplication and ensuring a consistent estimating workflow. Section IX also provides the foundation for future external works, including paving, drainage, retaining walls, landscaping, and small architectural forms.
From estimate setup to XLSX export
1
Create estimate
Define project name, date and hourly rates for labor and equipment.
2
Select construction type
Choose the construction system that matches your project structure.
3
Add norms and edit
Add norm positions, set quantities and adjust labor or equipment time.
4
Export estimate
Generate a structured XLSX file ready for review, editing and printing.
Built around real construction workflows
Reuse predefined construction norms
Reduce estimate preparation time by using integrated labor and equipment norms grouped by section and construction technology.
Review before export
Check the full estimate structure, sections, subtotals and totals before generating the final XLSX file.
Work online or offline
Use BuildNorm Cloud in the browser or the Desktop edition locally on Windows, depending on how your workflow is organized.
Choose your BuildNorm version
BuildNorm Cloud
Subscription based
- Works in your browser
- Automatic updates
- Secure account access
- Multi-language workflow
BuildNorm Desktop
One-time license
- Install on Windows
- Fast local performance
- Excel-compatible export
- No internet required
Built for construction professionals
Contractors
Fast operational estimates for real projects and repeatable construction systems.
Field engineers
Structured workflow for labor, equipment and section-based estimation.
Timber-frame & SIP builders
Construction-specific norms and systems for low-rise building workflows.
Small teams
Simple estimating without complex setup, heavy ERP systems or spreadsheet chaos.
Continue working in Excel
BuildNorm does not replace your Excel workflow. It gives structure before calculations begin, then exports a clean XLSX file for review, editing, sharing and printing.
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300+ integrated norms
Construction system aware
Section-based workflow
Cloud and Desktop editions
Excel-compatible export