Confident Estimating & Smarter Decision-Making
The SmartGov Estimating System is a practical, proven tool designed specifically for local governments and public sector organisations to prepare detailed, structured and reliable project cost estimates.
Whether it’s construction, maintenance, asset management or operational activities, the Estimating System empowers councils to build accurate estimates from first principles — ensuring better project planning, resource allocation and financial accountability.
Simple to use.
Flexible in application.
Scalable across projects of all types and sizes.
Built for Local Government Needs
The SmartGov Estimating System:
- Supports project estimates for works programs, capital upgrades, asset valuations, service delivery planning and more.
- Uses a logical, layered structure: Projects → Items → Tasks → Resources.
- Enables quick creation of templates for repeatable projects.
- Tracks direct costs, mark-ups for overheads, contingencies and margins.
- Provides full visibility across projects through client libraries, resource libraries and reporting tools.
Designed by industry experts to meet the real-world estimating needs of councils and infrastructure teams.
Key Features
- Layered Project Structures:
Break down projects into logical components for clear, detailed estimating. - Resource Libraries:
Maintain standardised costs for labour, materials, plant and services. - Client and Parameter Libraries:
Streamline project setup with reusable data. - Built-In Calculators:
Automate complex quantity and cost calculations. - Reporting Suite:
Generate professional estimates, summaries and analysis reports. - Template Management:
Save and reuse project templates to improve efficiency over time. - Multi-User Access:
Built for team collaboration with permission management controls.
Seamless Integration with Microsoft Office
The SmartGov Estimating System is built using Microsoft Access, enabling:
- Easy integration with Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Quick installation across council networks
- Familiar forms-based interface for fast learning and minimal training
No expensive specialised software.
No steep learning curve.
Just structured, reliable estimating — delivered simply.
Who Uses the SmartGov Estimating System?
- Local councils planning capital works and maintenance programs
- Asset management teams preparing valuations and revaluations
- Project officers scoping and costing infrastructure delivery
- Engineers and technical officers responsible for budgeting and feasibility studies
- Organisations seeking better control of project financials
Benefits for Councils and Government Teams
- Accurate, defendable estimates that withstand budget scrutiny
- Streamlined costing processes that save time and resources
- Improved project forecasting and financial sustainability
- Greater internal consistency across projects and teams
- Flexibility to support projects of any size, complexity or service type
Empower your teams to estimate with confidence and deliver with precision.
Get Started with Smarter Estimating
If your organisation is ready for a better way to cost projects, the SmartGov Estimating System is ready for you.
Contact us today to learn more, request a demonstration or discuss how the system can be tailored to your needs.