Tired of waiting for a Databuild upgrade? DBx Desktop sits directly on top of your existing Databuild SQL Server database — no migration, no disruption, just a better day-to-day experience for estimators. Free, forever.
Developed by Takeoff & Estimating
No mock-ups — these are screen captures of DBx Desktop running against a real Databuild SQL Server database.
Years of price lists, suppliers and templates already in Databuild. DBx Desktop reads and writes the same SQL Server tables — nothing changes underneath.
The Databuild client hasn't moved in a while. DBx Desktop gives the same data a modern editor, faster searches and proper revisions — without forcing you off the platform.
zzTakeoff integration, supplier price tracking, purchase orders and claims — features the Databuild client doesn't have, layered on top of the data it already manages.
Spreadsheet-grade grid with formulas, copy-paste from Excel, in-line editing, fuzzy search, and revisions on every line.
Quantities flow straight from your zzTakeoff measurements into the BOQ. No re-keying, no transcription errors.
Generate POs against any BOQ item or cost centre. Supplier price overrides, b-load grouping, PDF export to email.
Progress claims with retention, GST, variations and stage-based templates. Keeps the contract value and claimed-to-date in lockstep.
5 price levels (Estimate, Regional, Sales, etc.), running price history per supplier, and supplier-vs-estimate variance reporting.
Per-job document library with PDF markup, OCR text extraction and SHA-256 deduplication so you don't store the same drawing twice.
DBx Desktop reads and writes the same SQL Server database your Databuild client uses. Both can run side by side. Switch between them per job, per user, or move across entirely — your call.
Stays exactly where it is. No data migration, no schema changes, no licensing change with Databuild.
Connects to your SQL Server with the same Databuild credentials. Reads and writes via the same tables. Installs in minutes on Windows 10+.
Sync jobs / BOQs to costed.app for mobile access, claim portals, and team collaboration. Your Databuild SQL stays the source of truth.
Before you install
DBx Desktop runs on a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 computer with access to your existing Databuild SQL Server database. Core desktop work can stay on your local network; optional cloud integrations need an internet connection.
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