Holte
Holte is a suite of construction-industry software products that provides cost estimation and tendering (SmartKalk), project operations and field-to-office workflows (HoltePortalen), and building permit application support (ByggSøk).
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Holte is a suite of construction-industry software products that provides cost estimation and tendering (SmartKalk), project operations and field-to-office workflows (HoltePortalen), and building permit application support (ByggSøk).
Published Jun 25, 2026
Vendor-published user-count claims exist (for example, large aggregate user claims for Holte and a smaller subset attributed to SmartKalk). Independent validation of market share was not located in the public sources reviewed.
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Because Holte is a multi-product suite (portal + estimating + permits), the following table focuses on estimating/kalkulasjon where direct competitors are most clearly named.
| Aspect | EG SmartKalk (Holte) | Cordel | ISY ByggOffice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Not published for Norway; published per-seat pricing available from the vendor for Denmark | Varies (typically quote-based) | Varies (typically quote-based) |
| Best For | Norway/Denmark trades needing structured estimating + price bases + downstream documentation | Norway contractors using established estimating workflows | Firms seeking integrated Norwegian construction estimating/office workflow suites |
| Key Strength | Vendor claims a strong Norway presence and trade tailoring; modules include LCA/"Miljø" and IFC/BIM/documentation workflows | Established competitor with entrenched user base in Norway | Broad functionality; can be strong for office workflows depending on modules |
| Key Weakness | Limited independent reviews on mainstream platforms; some evidence of mobile sync issues for the portal; pricing opacity in Norway | Potential cost/complexity depending on configuration (requires validation) | Potential cost/complexity depending on configuration (requires validation) |