Switch from Excel to my calc – and gain time, precision and profitability
Excel has been with the construction industry for 30 years. But today's projects require more than formulas and files.
my calc is a cloud-based calculation system developed for contractors - ready to use, without installation.
Why businesses are switching from Excel
From spreadsheets to results – why Excel is no longer keeping up
Excel is familiar, flexible – and low cost. But it was never designed for modern construction costing. Small errors in a formula can cost big money. Lack of structure makes collaboration difficult, and updating prices takes time.
Facts about Excel
- No price bank or standards
- High risk of errors and duplication of work
- Manual follow-up and lack of control
- No overview when multiple people are working on the same project
my calc – built for the construction industry
Built for professionals
Made for entrepreneurs, not economists.
Always up to date
Price bank and NS standards in the cloud.
Ready in minutes
No installation, no training.
Where Excel requires manual follow-up, my calc gives you control – right in the cloud. You get professional offers, updated price database and calculations according to Norwegian standards (NS) without installation.
The numbers speak for themselves
This is the difference when contractors switch from Excel to my calc – less time, higher precision and better profitability
In short: my calc gives you more accuracy, lower costs and less manual work – all in the cloud.
| Key indicator | With mycalc | With Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy in calculations | 95 % | 80 % |
| Time spent per calculation | − 40 % | — |
| Cost benefit per year (average per user) | + 98,700 kr | 0 kr |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ Yes | No |
From Excel to my calc – Moment Betong AS's journey
Moment Betong AS went from Excel and email to my calc and my project, and experienced faster calculation work, easier document management and better interaction between the office and construction site.
Read how the transition has made everyday life more efficient and clear.
The transition from Excel to build has been a big improvement. mycalc provides efficient calculations and an updated price database.”
- Stig Jespersen, Moment Betong AS
Calculate smart, not hard
my calc lets you see profitability while you calculate.
If you change hours or material markups, you immediately see how it affects the bottom line.
This gives you better decisions, more secure offers – and fewer surprises along the way.
For small, medium and large contractors
| Type of business | Recommended version | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small businesses | mycalc Light | Quick start-up and low cost |
| Medium-sized | mycalc Standard | Full functionality and price bank |
| Large contractors | mycalc Pro | Advanced modules and integrations |
my calc scales with your business – no matter the size.
my calc vs Excel – see the difference in practice
Feature comparison
| Functionality | mycalc | Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based access | ✓ | X |
| Updated price bank | ✓ | X |
| Import of supplier prices | ✓ | ▲ |
| NS standards (3420, 3451, 3459) | ✓ | X |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | X |
| Automatic markups and margins | ✓ | X |
| Offer reports (PDF w/logo) | ✓ | ▲ |
| Version history | ✓ | X |
| Error checking | ✓ | ▲ |
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information as of 2025 and is intended to help companies choose the right calculation tool. mycalc is an independent product from Buildit AS and is not affiliated, owned or associated with any of the competing products or companies discussed.
Used by contractors all over Norway
Customer testimonials/quotes:
- “ my calc saved us hours every week. Excel feels like a thing of the past.”
- “Finally a system that calculates correctly and feels modern.”
- “Everyone in the company can contribute to the same calculation – it has changed everything.”
Excel is flexible – but my calc is made for you
- Faster startup
- Cloud-based collaboration
- No installation
- Lower total cost
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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mycalc is designed to calculate for construction projects, with an associated template library. In Excel you come to a blank spreadsheet that is intended to meet the needs of all users, not necessarily yours.
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From 12500kr per year. Prices vary depending on the size of your business, the features and number of users you need. Contact us for a tailored offer.
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We offer free startup meetings where we go through basic functions, so training is usually not necessary.
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The product comes with a broad price bank and flexible reports in a user-friendly interface. With this, you will be able to quickly calculate and get more quotes. This allows you to get more jobs and earn more money.
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Yes, mycalc supports all of these standards, and helps you create calculations and reports that follow current norms.
