Adrian said: “We have been busy all winter on a series of smaller jobs and I decided to give EstimatorXpress and PlansXpress a try.
“Although I haven’t been using the software that long it has clear advantages over the competitors especially as regards time saving. I have already cut my estimating time down by around 50 per cent and expect to improve on that as I become more proficient on the system.”
Developed from a family business operating in the Yeovil area, AHB has established a solid reputation for trust, quality and reliability.
Adrian added: “We have used PlansXpress to draw up designs for several house extensions, one a straightforward kitchen and the other a more complex kitchen, dining room and first floor extension. We then run the agreed plans through EstimatorXpress to come up with accurate costings.
“One of the advantages of the system is its flexibility. EstimatorXpress allows us to utilise our own suppliers’ pricing structures based on our existing discounts to come up with a speedy and accurate quote for the client. To be able to produce a highly accurate estimate direct from the plans is not only impressive but very handy.”
Joanna Mulgrew, marketing director at HBXL said: “It’s great to see a business like AHB make the most of the very latest technology which greatly enhances the service they provide and makes them stand out from the competition.
“The integration of EstimatorXpress with PlansXpress means builders like Adrian can draw the project on-screen with PlansXpress using simple drag & drop tools, and then import the drawing into EstimatorXpress which will price the full job accurately at the click of a button!
“Visual estimating vastly speeds up the estimating process compared with older methods of using software, pen and paper, spreadsheets or calculators. And it cannot be beaten for accuracy or professionalism. Plus, the bonus is that you’ll have a full 2D drawing & automatic 3D model to hand to your customers and knock the socks off your competition.
“The days when a builder pulled a chewed pencil stub from behind his ear and sketched out some crude designs on the back of a fag packet are long gone. Even working from spreadsheets is out-of-date.
“With the construction sector beginning to move out of the recession builders are reporting a marked increase in inquiries and the ability to respond quickly providing detailed and accurate estimates with plans and project visualisations is a cornerstone of winning the new business out there.
“Our research shows that clients often find there is very little to choose from one builder to the next when selecting the right one for their project, so to produce architect-quality plans, 3D models and photo-realistic images quickly and easily is a real winner.
“People rely on trade people’s professional integrity when approaching builders with a project and this product gives them that vital first impression edge.”
For details on the HBXL software range please call T: 0845 1234 065 or visit the web site www.hbxl.co.uk
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