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Any advice, comments, etc. on software? We are a growing small to medium firm and have been getting by with excel spreadsheets and word documents, but I was wondering if any of the "construction software" out there is worth it.(timberline, primavera,etc.)
Any inf would be greatly appreciated.
There are many demolition contractors that I know use Excel for their estimating templates. Excel is one of the most versatile spreadsheet programs out there. The best thing about using Excel is that when you bring a new estimator in most if not all knows how to use it. With Timberline or Primavera, it’s possible that you will have to spend sometime training that person. But you have to ask yourself is it worth the money?
One of the other problems with the other software is most are set-up for general contractors that use all or most of the CSI codes, although they can be set-up for a specific industry. I have looked at different estimating programs and still kept coming back to Excel.
If I am not mistaken some of the software companies give out free working samples. Check out their sites, but be prepared for the sales calls onslaught afterwards.
It's going to be about a day or 2 before I can get it to you. It's in my other computer and I don't have it with me right now.
If you are into Excel Estimating there is a book out that I consider the "bible". It's called "Estimating With Microsft Excel" by Jay Christofferson. It teaches you how to do a lot of really neat stuff.
If you are into Excel Estimating there is a book out that I consider the "bible". It's called "Estimating With Microsft Excel" by Jay Christofferson. It teaches you how to do a lot of really neat stuff.
I saw this book once and it was filled with great ideas. There is a bunch on Ebay I might have to pick one up.
Also I would to be interested in the details of the demolition estimating template.
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