Estimating Software

Using our module, your team can easily import estimate data  into the system. This user-friendly process saves vital time at the beginning of the estimating process, allowing your teams to get ahead. You’ll be able to:

• Seamlessly integrate and import estimate data
• Commence pricing estimation earlier in the project
• Import customer and QS data through CSV or CITE formats
• Import images from scanned hard-copy documents

With this system, wasted time and duplicate work becomes a thing of the past. Once you import the estimate data, the system maintains one copy to ensure users work from the same source. However, we also allow for multi-user access, so multiple estimators can price different elements of the same job at the same time. You can enjoy:

• A centralised database to work from that can be limited to read-only rights
• Estimate completion that can be done from a web browser
• Adjustable settings that allow relevant stakeholders access to the data
• Easy location of individual pricing information

Bill Pricing

The libraries are flexible, making it easier for estimators to build up bids. The system features various pricing modes, which allow your team to quickly enter one-off rates and lump sum entries.

Configurable Screens

Estimators can create user-defined screens, allowing them to see customised views of centrally held data. These screens integrate with other desktop applications, such as Microsoft Excel, to streamline the estimating process. Using these tools, estimators can eliminate mistakes and highlight elements of the estimate that require further attention, such as unpriced or partly priced items.

Resource Comparison

As the estimate is compiled, the system builds up resource lists. Throughout the estimate process, estimators can globally adjust these lists, update prices, and make specification changes. With multi-user access, all departments can simultaneously work on the same estimate in real-time. Instead of waiting for tasks to be completed, all departments can complete the necessary sections of the estimate, progressing it further.

Tender Overview and Summaries

Last-minute pricing changes or adjustments are made using a simple keystroke, ensuring bids against a tender deadline are as up-to-date as possible and accurately recorded. If further adjustments and negotiations are required, users highlight updated information, allowing for faster and more informed decisions to be made.

Tender/Estimate Adjustment

Quickly calculate and distribute profit and overheads. Using this feature, the final tender meeting decisions are made using more accurate information, giving all parties transparency if the job is won.

This module provides standard reports that break down all elements of the data held in the system. With Crystal Reporting, users can edit and amend standard reports to suit individual company requirements.

Databases

Supplier and subcontractor records are held in a central location, allowing your organisation to use, maintain, and update the database for procurement, estimating and accounts functions. Each record holds vital information allowing you to review records quickly.

Supplier and Subcontractor Comparisons

Supplier and subcontractor comparisons are used as an estimating tool and as a contract management and procurement tool.

Tagging

Estimates can be easily tagged or marked up to generate trade packages for both material and subcontractor enquires and comparisons.