Can our Estimating Advisor services work for you?
Are you missing important deadlines?
Automating some common tasks or processes... Or designing an estimating process around critical path can help get the work done quicker with less error; This has a cumulative effect on other bids as well. We offer a comprehensive Bid Tracking Tool to help prioritize and manage your estimating workload.
Are you making the same mistakes on estimates?
The only true mistake is not learning from the experience. Putting that knowledge directly in path of any task is going to add value to an outcome by truly learning from a mistake. Our work is built around this principal.
SqD Estimate creates a knowledge base for this critical information.
Are you using MS Word or 'typing' proposals manually?
We offer an Automated Proposal format in Excel that is generated from the entries and selections made in the course of your estimate. It's possible to adapt this to some degree to other methods, but its standard in SqD Estimate.
Is it taking too long to turn around bids?
Automating some common tasks or processes... Or designing an estimating process around critical path can help get the work done quicker with less error; This has a cumulative effect on other bids as well. SqD Estimate is designed to process an estimate quickly and accurately.
Do you want to expand into new markets?
Growing a business or expanding market share starts with estimating. Reaching into new territory may require upping your estimating game. Sealed bids, bid forms, bid requirements, and more... Get these wrong and you might be doing the next project at a loss. We can guide you through this process and help you get on top of it.
Do you have a specialized and/or varying product that you need to provide estimates for?
SqD Estimate is design for exactly that; And if the standard template is not the right fit, we can customize one specific to your trade.
Are you spending too much time on training?
Training is a big investment that doesn't always create the return you would like it to; Mostly because people simply don't remember every single detail in a few information packed sessions.
I create methods with optional video instruction that is put in path of the user to learn a task or method when they need to.
And I offer on-demand support which again addresses the specific issue when a user will learn the most from the experience.
Are you a small or midsized business that needs people with professional experience, but not full time? (not yet at least)
You may not need full time help with some tasks, but if you do not fill the position, you can't expand your business. There are a few ways to solve this dilemma; We can offer you temporary assistance, or a software solution; But the best outcomes can be a little of both. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Is there a process that you are sure there is a better way to do, but not exactly sure how to?
Yes - everyone has this. When you get this notion, it's for a reason and you need to take action. We can help you target the issue and create a solution.
Are you covering taxes correctly?
Taxes need to be carried correctly at the estimating stage. Understanding what gets taxed, for how much and when can be complicated. We can build this into the workbook and automate the process. SqD Estimate has a dynamic tax calculation feature built-in.