It could be riskier not to invest in estimating software

Are you weighing-up whether or not to invest in estimating software? Whilst any outlays need to be considered carefully – especially in the current financial climate - it’s possible that any delays to the decision could be costing the business money and adding more risk.

Satisfied customers

A huge number of builders who use estimating software have recognised the positive impact it has had on both their business and the ways they can use their time. HBXL Building Software, producers of market-leading EstimatorXpress, found that users saw many benefits of estimating software, compared to non-users. By posing the same questions to both users and non-users, they found that:

• Builders who use EstimatorXpress to produce their quotes feel considerably more optimistic about their business than people who don’t use the software.

• Whilst EstimatorXpress users feel confident, non-users are concerned.

• Whilst the margins are becoming smaller for both groups, EstimatorXpress users are unaffected by price rises whereas non-users are having to absorb the price increases.

Further reasons to invest

 There are so many different reasons for choosing to invest in estimating software like EstimatorXpress, such as:

-        EstimatorXpress is made for builders so it’s user-friendly

-        HBXL offers constant guidance whilst you master the software. For example, there are short online courses which provide you with tips – all for free

-        HBXL’s website has helpful ‘getting started’ videos hosted by their expert trainers

-        The Support & Updates package (included in the first year, and permanently included with subscriptions) allows you to access the Tech Team - available over the phone, logged into your computer, via chat and email.

Paul Knapp, an EstimatorXpress user from Bristol, said this about HBXL’s support team:

“I don’t mind ringing up because people are so helpful. You can feel a bit of an idiot thinking this is really obvious I just can’t see it…but it’s so much easier to talk. It’s knowing that you can ring up and you’re not going to be treated like a bit of a dunce and you’re going to get looked after.”

Read other reviews of HBXL here on Trustpilot.

Some of the many advantages of EstimatorXpress:

-        Many builders say it pays for itself by the time you’ve completed the first project you estimate with it

-        The software helps you anticipate and calculate price rises so you don’t end up having to absorb the costs yourself

-        The material prices are always up-to-date

-        The dashboard provides guidance on various aspects of your business, such as which projects are profitable

-        Improved organisation, including material order lists, schedules and build programmes will help you keep on track and make more money!

Further information

Why not start by looking at EstimatorXpress here… Alternatively, you could have an online demonstration with one of the helpful members of the team. If you need more time we completely understand - you can even trial the software for 14-days.