Fabrication shop software that prices labour and materials, not guesswork
Time+materials quoting, BOM tracking, and production stages from design through install — for shops cutting, welding, and finishing custom work.
Sound familiar?
These problems cost fabrication real money every week.
Every job is truly custom
Fabricated steel letters, custom brackets, illuminated signs — no two jobs are alike. You need time+materials pricing that captures the real cost of cut, weld, and finish.
Labour is your biggest cost — and hardest to quote
How long will it take to cut, weld, grind, and powder coat? You estimate. Sometimes you're right. Often you're not. And you only find out after the job is done.
Install scheduling is chaos
The fabrication is done, but the install needs a cherry picker, two people, and a permit. Coordinating all three on the same day is harder than the fabrication.
Substrate costs fluctuate constantly
Steel prices changed again. Your quote from last month is wrong. But the customer already approved it. You eat the difference.
How Bildyr solves this for fabrication
Time + materials quoting
Enter hours and hourly rate for labour. Add materials at cost. Apply your markup. The quote is accurate because it's built from real inputs, not a guess.
Design → Fabricate → Finish → Install
Production stages that match fabrication workflows. Track CNC cutting, welding, grinding, powder coating, and installation as distinct phases.
Material and substrate tracking
Track steel sheet, aluminium extrusion, stainless fixings, and powder coat costs. Know your actual material spend per job.
Install job management
Track install dates, site requirements, and equipment needs. Install is a production stage, not an afterthought.
Minimum call-out charges
Set a minimum charge for small jobs. If the quoted labour + materials is below your floor, the minimum kicks in automatically.
Cost tracking and margin visibility
Log material and labour costs against each job. See your margin — what you quoted versus what you spent. Know which jobs made money and which didn't.
Simple pricing, no surprises
Starts at $89/month. All calculators included on every plan.
Frequently asked questions
How does time+materials quoting work?
Enter estimated hours and your hourly rate for labour. Add material line items at cost. Bildyr calculates the total with your markup applied. You can set a minimum call-out charge so small jobs still cover your overhead.
Can I track different types of fabrication processes?
Yes. Set up custom production stages for your specific workflow — cutting, welding, grinding, painting, powder coating, assembly. Jobs move through your stages on the production board.
Does Bildyr handle install scheduling?
Install is a production stage in Bildyr. You can see all jobs waiting for install, add notes about site requirements and equipment, and track completion — all from the production board.
How do I handle material price changes?
Update material costs in your settings. New quotes use the updated prices. Existing approved quotes keep their original pricing — the customer sees what they agreed to.
Can I use Bildyr for both sign fabrication and general metalwork?
Bildyr works for any custom fabrication workflow. The time+materials calculator and production stages adapt to your specific process, whether that's channel letters, architectural metalwork, or custom brackets.
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