WhatIfBid by ActiveGraf: Smarter Bidding. Better Margins.

WhatIfBid is ActiveGraf’s powerful solution designed to transform the way commercial construction companies approach bidding. Built on real-time data visualization and mathematical optimization—not simulations—WhatIfBid empowers teams to develop accurate, profitable, and competitive bids without the guesswork.

???? Bid Smarter with Data-Driven Confidence

WhatIfBid replaces gut-feel estimates and disconnected spreadsheets with a centralized, dynamic system. From material prices and subcontractor rates to logistics and labor, every input can be modeled and updated in real-time—giving you complete visibility into cost drivers and their impact on your bottom line.

• Live Variables: Adjust assumptions instantly and see the impact on project profitability.

• Scenario Comparison: Evaluate multiple bid strategies side by side to choose the best path.

• Visual Forecasting: Turn complex data into interactive dashboards that your whole team can understand.

???? Maximize Margins Without Losing the Bid

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of commercial construction, missing a margin target or underbidding can cost millions. WhatIfBid helps teams strike the balance between being competitive and staying profitable.

• Profit Guardrails: Set target margins and get alerts when decisions threaten profitability.

• Real-Time Feedback: See the financial impact of pricing, scope, or supplier changes before submission.

• Historical Benchmarking: Compare your current bid against past projects and benchmarks to avoid common pitfalls.

????️ Built for Construction Teams

Whether you’re a preconstruction manager, estimator, or executive, WhatIfBid brings transparency, speed, and alignment to the bidding process. No more Excel chaos. No more guessing. Just better bids—faster.

• Collaboration-Ready: Share and update bids across departments in real time.

• Audit-Ready: Keep a clear, traceable record of all bid decisions and assumptions.

• Easy Adoption: Seamlessly integrates into your existing workflows with minimal training.

???? The Bottom Line

With WhatIfBid, you’re not just creating bids—you’re engineering better business outcomes. Cut the uncertainty, reduce the risk, and protect your profit margins while still winning work. That’s the power of WhatIfBid by ActiveGraf.