Estimating & take-offs
CostX
Measure quantities and prepare cost plans from drawings and models.
Relevant rolesConstruction estimators · quantity surveyors
THE SOFTWARE YOU USE. THE PEOPLE YOU NEED.
Your tools.
Your next team member.
Find offshore talent for the software your construction business already uses. Explore the work they can support, then build your hiring brief.
SOFTWARE & SKILLS DIRECTORY
What does your team work with?
Browse 33 platforms across estimating, design, project delivery and business support.
Can’t see your software?
This list is a starting point. Add any system you use and we’ll discuss the experience your role needs.
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Estimating & take-offs
Bluebeam Revu
Review construction PDFs, mark up drawings and measure quantities.
Relevant rolesConstruction estimators · project administrators
Drafting & BIM
Revit
Produce building models, coordinated drawing sets and revisions.
Relevant rolesRevit drafters · BIM modellers
Drafting & BIM
AutoCAD
Turn design information into detailed CAD drawings and documentation.
Relevant rolesCAD drafters · technical designers
Project delivery
Procore
Keep project information, RFIs and document workflows organised.
Relevant rolesProject administrators · document controllers
Finance & accounts
Xero
Support day-to-day bookkeeping and keep construction accounts organised.
Relevant rolesBookkeepers · construction accounts staff
Drafting & BIM
Archicad
Create building models and architectural drawings in a coordinated BIM workflow.
Relevant rolesArchicad drafters · BIM modellers
Drafting & BIM
Tekla Structures
Model structural steel and concrete, and prepare detailed fabrication information.
Relevant rolesTekla detailers · structural drafters
Estimating & take-offs
Cubit Estimating
Take off quantities from plans and build estimates in one connected workflow.
Relevant rolesBuilding estimators · quantity surveyors
Estimating & take-offs
Groundplan
Measure digital plans and prepare quantities for trade estimating workflows.
Relevant rolesTrade estimators · estimating assistants
Project delivery
Simpro
Support quoting, scheduling and job administration for trade service businesses.
Relevant rolesService coordinators · project administrators
Project delivery
ServiceM8
Keep small trade business jobs, schedules and customer paperwork organised.
Relevant rolesService coordinators · administration staff
Estimating & take-offs
Buildxact
Estimating and job management software for building businesses.
Relevant rolesBuilding estimators · project administrators
Estimating & take-offs
PlanSwift
Digital construction quantity takeoff and estimating software.
Relevant rolesEstimators · quantity surveyors
Estimating & take-offs
Cubicost TAS
Quantity takeoff software used for building measurement.
Relevant rolesEstimators · quantity surveyors
Estimating & take-offs
Benchmark Estimating
Prepare structured estimates, manage rates and build tender submissions.
Relevant rolesCivil estimators · construction estimators
Estimating & take-offs
Excel
Spreadsheet workflows used across construction estimating and reporting.
Relevant rolesEstimators · cost controllers · finance staff
Drafting & BIM
SketchUp
Develop 3D concepts and presentation models for building and design projects.
Relevant roles3D modellers · architectural drafters
Drafting & BIM
SOLIDWORKS
Create detailed parts, assemblies and drawings for product and fabrication work.
Relevant rolesMechanical drafters · fabrication drafters
Drafting & BIM
Navisworks
Model review and coordination software for building projects.
Relevant rolesBIM coordinators · BIM modellers
Drafting & BIM
BIM 360
Cloud-based collaboration and document workflows for construction.
Relevant rolesBIM coordinators · document controllers
Civil & engineering
Civil 3D
Civil infrastructure design and documentation software.
Relevant rolesCivil designers · civil drafters
Civil & engineering
12d Model
Civil engineering modelling and design software.
Relevant rolesCivil designers · civil drafters
Project delivery
Aconex
Construction document control and project collaboration platform.
Relevant rolesDocument controllers · project administrators
Project delivery
HammerTech
Construction safety, site operations and compliance platform.
Relevant rolesProject administrators · HSE support
Project delivery
AroFlo
Support trade business job workflows from quoting through scheduling and invoicing.
Relevant rolesService coordinators · project administrators
Project delivery
MS Project
Project scheduling and timeline management software.
Relevant rolesProject coordinators · planning support
Finance & accounts
MYOB
Accounting and business management software.
Relevant rolesBookkeepers · accounts administrators
Finance & accounts
Dext
Expense and document capture software for finance workflows.
Relevant rolesBookkeepers · accounts payable staff
Business systems
Salesforce
Customer relationship management and sales operations platform.
Relevant rolesCRM administrators · sales support staff
Business systems
AdminBase
Support enquiry, order and installation workflows for home improvement businesses.
Relevant rolesBusiness support staff · system administrators
Specialist design
DIALux Evo
Lighting design and lighting calculation software.
Relevant rolesElectrical designers · lighting designers
Specialist design
PVsyst
Photovoltaic system design and performance simulation software.
Relevant rolesSolar PV designers · engineering support
LET’S FIND THE RIGHT FIT
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THE RIGHT SOFTWARE IS ONLY THE START
Hire for the work.
Not just the tool.
Tell us what the person needs to deliver. We’ll discuss the experience, software skills and level of support your role requires.
How hiring with Lynk works ↗01
Your projects
The trade, project type and Australian construction experience that matter to your business.
02
Your workflow
The software version, templates, tasks and handovers they’ll work with every day.
03
Your standards
Agree the work samples, interviews and practical assessment you need before choosing your person.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Software skills.
Clear expectations.
Can you find someone who uses our software?
Share the platform, version and tasks involved. We recruit against your brief and discuss suitable experience and candidate availability before you proceed.
Are software licences included?
Specialist software is separate from the standard staffing guide. Tell us which licences and access arrangements your team member needs so these can be confirmed in your quote.
Can we check their skills before hiring?
You interview the shortlist and choose the person. We can discuss relevant work samples or a practical assessment as part of the recruitment process.
What if our platform isn’t listed?
This directory is a starting point. Send us the software name and the work you need covered, including any specialist experience.
YOUR NEXT HIRE
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