You’re really busy. It’s a fact. Some of you may well be booked into late 2022 (and beyond?). You’re probably happy that you’re booked up that far in advance as reduces one thing to worry about. But is being booked up so far a head a good thing right now? We believe - perhaps counterintuitively - that if you’re not using the right tools to help you then possibly not. And here’s why…

As the boss of a construction business, you no doubt have a very long to-do list: estimating, liaising with clients, booking subcontractors, supervising work on site, form-filling, health and safety compliance, ordering materials… the list goes on.

There are many things to consider when choosing estimating software for your building firm. The best software for your business depends on the type of work you carry out and the features you’re looking for in the software.

You might be forgiven for feeling a little down in the dumps this January. Short days, cold, wet weather and (dare I mention it?) Covid aren’t the best recipe for progress on building sites. But let’s look on the bright side. More days in the office (or at home!) can mean time to think about your business and how you’re going to move it forward in 2022.

No doubt you’ve considered the benefits of estimating software. Estimating building work is time-consuming and difficult, especially in the current climate of escalating construction costs. The business argument for investing in software is strong.

What if I told you, you could quote for building projects more quickly AND make a better profit margin on the work? Too good to be true? Wrong!

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re thinking about making changes to the way you estimate. Here are 5 signs you need to make the change now.

The construction estimator is crucial to the success of a building project, which is why the tools they use are as important as any circular saw or drill. Estimating in construction is essentially assessing and anticipating the cost of a project prior to the build itself. And it’s important because the estimate is the difference between profit and loss.

When purchasing estimating software there are a number of important factors to consider. Check out our blog piece on the factors you should consider if you want to purchase the best estimating software!

There are now lots of construction estimating software packages out there that can do the job for you, and it’s important to choose one that is well known in the industry to guarantee high-quality results. Choosing to invest in estimating software can be a big step for a builder so read more about how to choose the best estimating software for your business.