Does Quickbooks have estimating software and if so is it useful for construction industry?

Yes. We have an Estimate feature, mcmremodel-gmail.

This allows you to give your customer a quote or a proposal as a negotiation for the work you plan to do. When you're ready to bill your customer, you can create an invoice out of their estimate.

However, if you want to search for a third-party application integrated with QuickBooks, you can look for one through the Apps tab. The, click the Browse category button.

Feel free to browse this article for more information about Estimate:

• Set up and use estimates
• Convert an estimate into an invoice in QuickBooks Online

I'm always around if you still have other questions. Stay safe!

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Explore this app for estimating purpose

http:// get.practiceignition.com/quickbooks

But should you need more features like AIA style billing, scheduling, project management, subcontractor management, etc; you may need a construction management app to integrate with your QB.

What about QuickBooks Desktop any versions of Desktop have an Estimate feature? 

Hello, Alyson.

I'll barge in and share some details about the estimates feature in QuickBooks. 

Yes, all QuickBooks Desktop versions have the estimate feature. If you're planning to install or use any of the versions, you can simply go to the Customers menu then select Create Estimates. 

Here's what the menu selection looks like in the program:

If you want more details about the estimates in QuickBooks Desktop, this article is a good source of information: Create an estimate in QuickBooks Desktop.

Just to elaborate on the topic, the versions also have the ability to process progress invoicing from estimates. If you're interested to learn more about this, you're more than welcome to read this article: Set up and send progress invoices in QuickBooks Desktop.

If you plan to use regular invoices for your customers, this article can tell you more about the process: Create an invoice in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Do you have any other questions about the other features in QuickBooks Desktop? Please let me know and I'll be glad to help you learn the ropes.