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Job estimates are the core of a Contracting
Office’s profitability. A successful estimate is a delicate balance between offering the potential client a competitive price while taking into consideration the job’s costs and your bottom line. Generating a fair and reasonable estimate relies on numerous variables, from the costs of supplies to market prices for labor. These factors can change quickly and significantly, making it crucial to have access to accurate information at all times. PrioSoft’s Contractor’s Office includes powerful estimating software that allows you to generate accurate estimates quickly and easily.
At the heart of this estimating software is a comprehensive estimation database that contains everything you need for your business. Incorporating
our own residential and RS Means commercial cost databases, the software can be customized and localized to create the exact solution for your needs. Whether you’re a painter that provides summarized estimates, or a general contractor that needs to break it down item-by-item, and even if you need a hybrid of both styles, Contractor’s Office makes it possible.
Every aspect of your estimate, such as labor, materials, subcontracting, and equipment, is available in the software. By entering the specs for the job at hand, you can quickly create a detailed, accurate estimate that gives you and your client a clear idea of the costs involved. You can even use the Bid Management capability to issue Requests For Quotation to vendors and, when their bids come in, include all the items from those accepted into the estimate with a couple of clicks. Mid-project changes are easy to account for, due to the centralized nature of the estimating software. Simply adjust quantities, measurements, or other details and get an immediate update reflecting the corrected cost.
Centralization is the key strength of this estimating software. There is no need to enter the information multiple times – one entry carries the information through every phase of the process, from Requests for Quotation to purchase order generation. The estimate can be saved as the budget, and at any time during of the project, you can compare the estimate to the actual costs. Further, each item integrates with other functions, such as billing and accounts payable, giving you a single, comprehensive solution that is easy to maintain.
Because no two offices are the same, flexibility is an important feature of any solution. Contractor’s Office’s estimating software is fully customizable, allowing you to shape the perfect system for your business. If you specialize in a certain type of structure, for instance, you can create assemblies within the estimating software and use it in future projects. You won’t have to enter specifics from scratch – simply choose the materials and equipment that you’ll need from the database and group them together for easy access. This provides excellent analysis functionality, as you’ll be able to get a detailed view of your processes, right down to the individual nails.
Because estimating plays such an important role in your everyday operations, as well as in your overall profitability, choosing an integrated, flexible estimating software solution makes good business sense. Combining both flexibility and functionality, Contractor’s Office offers you the most powerful solution available.
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