The UK’s leading building software company says builders are still spending unnecessary amounts of time totting up figures when they could be out finishing jobs or finding new projects.
However by using either HBXL’s Estimating Service or EstimatorXpress software, builders will cut down dramatically the time spent producing new quotes, time they can spend on site doing the work or enjoying some down time.
To prove how effective its EstimatorXpress software is any builder that uses HBXL’s Estimating Service and spends £300 or more will have up to £300 taken off the cost of the software should they want to buy it outright.
HBXL marketing director Joanna Mulgrew said: “Our new estimating service is the perfect solution for builders who want to present professional estimates but are either too pushed for time to do it themselves or aren’t engaged with using IT and computers.
“We are convinced that once they have used our Estimating Service they will see why EstimatorXpress is so good and will want to use it on a daily basis themselves.”
The new Estimating Service is ideal for those working on extensions, new builds, garages or loft conversions and its availability coincides with the results of a survey of construction sector work patterns which revealed that estimating took up most time followed by getting in new business and travelling.
Joanna added: “We all know that producing quotes and estimates still takes out the most time in any single day and to produce a totally accurate estimate for more complicated projects can and does in some instances take up a whole day.
“On top of this many builders simply don’t have the time to price up accurately the cost of a build so either lose the job because of delays in getting back to the client or don’t make the money they should have on the job.
“This means many builders are working on into their evenings and weekends to price up work EstimatorXpress can handle in half the time.
“While most builders are enthusiastic about new tools or equipment which can save them time on site they are not using technology and services that have been tailor made specifically for them in the same way.”
The HBXL Estimating Service is aimed at builders working on extensions, new builds, garages or loft conversions. To make use of the service all builders have to do is send the plans to HBXL where expert estimators will price it quickly and accurately. Prices range from just £79 for a garage, £140 for an extension or loft conversion and £199 for a new build.
The builder receives a detailed estimate report pack outlining a summary of the project’s cost, detailed cost breakdown for materials, plant and labour, cost breakdown of each build phase, cash flow projection and a build program for when each part of the project will take place.
Joanna added: “We are so convinced the package will impress we will deduct hire costs of up to a maximum £300 from the purchase price.”
For details on the HBXL Estimating Service please call T: 0845 1234 095 or visit the web site www.estimating-service.co.uk
