Some Questions to ask:
1) Do you want it on line - networked?
2) Do you want a web interface ?
3) How many people in your Org might work on an estimate?
4) Who will create your costs / labor, etc ?
5) Who will maintain your cost books?
Here are some systems I have reviewed:
Try these out: Pretty cost effective:
Bid4Build :
Bid 4 Build Software Estimating
Extensive software package.
http://www.bid4build.com/
Expert Estimating DB based, has 23,000 code items $ 39 / month then you own
Down load - No specs
www.expert-estimating.com
Home Tech Great Access DB software, good screens, Adds specs into the line items
Price: $ 895
Good interface
Uses the cost book ideas, can copy and paste old estimate into a new estimate.
Good Videos,
www.hometechonline.com
Build Star
On Line estimating, task mgt, scheduling - $ monthly = 30 / mo
Nice interface
All on line web interface
www.buildstar.com
Elms Software: combines both labor and materials to a categorized task list.
the task list is extensive. Does not offer an on line version - multiple copies for only $ 299 Rated: A www.elmssoftware.com/
UDI system - good interface www.uniteddesign.com Starts at $ 400 / single version
****This one might appeal to you. Real nice interface.
Contractor's Software Group ( Jeff Knutson ) Has video on line. www.contractorssoftwaregroup.com
These might get you started. I have tried them all.
We want to interface the Specs with the Bid and no program out there even knows what is specified on a job.
Hope this helps,
Terry
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