Reduce Your Estimating Time By Up To 70%

Estimating is a laborious process; having to constantly refer to suppliers for pricing, and trying to work out the right balance between being competitive, while maintaining profitable margins.

simPRO's estimating module makes estimating quicker and easier no matter what the size of the projects you do. It starts when you upload your supplier catalogues into the system. From that point on, you can update the catalogue on demand, meaning that because you are always working from the most current list; your estimates are accurately costed.

Next, by creating your own series of "pre-builds" - assemblies you regularly use - your time is further reduced because you can use the same items and pricing time after time. Simply choose the most appropriate pre-builds and cost all your jobs to the last cent.

You can also request "project pricing" direct from the supplier at the push of a button; no more having to print and fax lists or email attachments. The information you request is then refreshed directly into your estimate; again saving you time. Your estimate is then "locked down" using project pricing meaning that you're always submitting the most attractive bid possible, knowing your materials price is accurate.

You also have the ability to add different labour rates and types to each part of the estimate. Recalculating the margins in real time helps you to decide if the project is even viable. Your bid is made more competitive because you've been able to evaluate all the labour options and submit the most efficient and competitive option.

Once your calculations are complete, use the inbuilt quote template system to quickly add your own pre-written standard paragraphs such as Introduction, Terms and Conditions and signatures. Nobody needs to waste time on writing letters, simply write the key paragraphs once and store them for later use. Once saved, simPRO then automatically converts the document into PDF format ready for you to email direct to your customer.

You save enormous amounts of time because every aspect of the estimating process is done in the one package and saved in one place for later reference. This means you have an easy access library to refer to whenever a similar project comes along.

Once you've won the job, simPRO's quote management log shows you everything you need for forecasts, commissions and timelines. simPRO then carries forward all your contract management from estimating to the pending jobs, eliminating the need to reproduce the bill of quantities required and all the labour budgets for each part of the job or project.

As the project progresses, real-time reports let you revisit your estimate to check the viability and accuracy of your estimate. This means any errors can be corrected and referenced in the event you are asked to estimate similar projects in the future.

Imagine having an estimating tool with this capacity at your disposal. How many more jobs could you win?

PLUS you can be assured to know that someone with the knowledge and understanding of the contracting industry is behind you all the way as you implement this brilliant system.