5 reasons why you don’t need construction estimation software
At Builder Estimating Software, we understand that every building firm is different and has different needs and priorities. That’s why some builders are yet to take the leap with construction estimation software. So we’ve put together a list of reasons why estimating software might not be right for you. If you find yourself agreeing with the 5 reasons below, you probably don’t need estimating software.
(We hope you can look beyond our sarcasm! We also hope you decide you have nothing to lose by downloading a free trial of an estimating software solution today!)
If you’d rather be estimating than enjoying some free time, estimating software is not for you!
1. YOU LOVE SPENDING YOUR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS WORKING ON QUOTES.
Why would you want more time with your family and friends when you can spend your precious free time producing quotes? You don’t mind sacrificing quality time with your nearest and dearest or missing out on the weekend’s big match!
2. INACCURACY ISN’T AN ISSUE IN YOUR WORLD.
So you make the odd mistake in your estimates and end up eating into your profit margin. No worries. You don’t want to get it right every time, and make the profit you expected. Being perfect is overrated!
3. KEEPING ON TOP OF MATERIAL PRICES AND ORDERING IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB!
You’d be sad if you didn’t get to call your merchant every day, ordering materials and checking prices. Who would want the latest material prices to appear automatically in their estimates? You’d rather make a best guess; hope the price is the same as the last time you checked. If you find out the cost is different later on, no worries! Who doesn’t like a surprise?
4. YOU THINK HIDDEN EXPENSES ARE FUN AND MAKE LIFE INTERESTING!
Holding it all in your head and remembering everything is your kind of challenge. And anyway, you really enjoy going back to the customer to ask for extra money when you miss something! Even more, you love putting your hand in your back pocket to cover costs you haven’t budgeted for. That’s your favourite type of spending!
5. RUNNING OVER SCHEDULE IS PAR FOR THE COURSE!
Project delays are fine. If a project takes longer to complete than you originally expected, it’s not at all stressful. You’ve not got another job to move onto – spilling over to the next week or month is no biggy!
THE VERDICT
If, having read all this, you’re still convinced that you don’t need construction estimation software, we understand. If you’re sure that estimating software won’t help your business, save you time, money or effort, we bid you farewell and good luck (honestly, no hard feelings!)
But, if you’re looking to improve your business with a construction estimation software solution, here’s how to get started. Download a free trial of one of the market leading estimating solutions. Go on – you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner!