Whether you are doing a remodel, renovation, redesign, or a repair on someone’s home, getting the job completed on time, on budget, and with as little disturbance as possible for the occupants, is important for customer satisfaction and building a good reputation as a builder. With the help of remodeling estimating software, you can achieve all of these and more. First, let’s look at what estimating software is and then we’ll explore the 4 biggest benefits it will have on your business.
Estimating software
Remodeling estimating software, like the one Buildxact offer, is a cloud-based platform that takes you from takeoff to invoice for each of your building proposals, quotes, and estimates. You can access it from any smartphone or computer with an internet connection. They have templates, databases, calculators and checklists to help you look more professional, win projects, and build your business’ reputation as an honest, reliable remodeler.
- Efficiency
If for no other reason, remodeling estimating software is worth it just for the efficiency it offers. Imagine getting the admin side of your building business done 5x faster. Instead of getting one remodeling quote done you can do five, the more proposals you can get out the more job opportunities you have. Or, the more time you can spend with your family. In fact, you’ll have more time for both, family and estimating.
- Project management
You can manage all aspects of your remodeling project from the one platform. Whether it is timelines/schedules, cost tracking, progress reports, work orders, invoices, equipment tracking, laborers, or contractors everything is only an internet connection away. All communication can be conducted through the estimating app, making everyone more accountable and adding complete transparency to the project.
- Professionalism
Providing professional looking quotes, proposals, invoices, and marketing materials used to be left to the big guns of the construction industry. Companies that have a sales and marketing team at their disposal, with money dedicated to making them look the best. The remodeler or contractor couldn’t afford to invest that kind of time and money. Now, with remodeling estimating software, even you can look as professional as the industry leaders.
- Easy to use
Good estimating and construction management software does all the hard work for you. With just a little bit of training you can be on your way to building your business and improving your profit in around two hours. The automated templates can be customized, other software can be integrated, and again, most of the work is done for you. Your financial data is automatically shared with your accounting software and your suppliers can connect, allowing you instant access to their price lists.
Although we have gone over four benefits here, there are many more advantages to using remodeling estimating software. With all these benefits designed to give you back your time whilst building your business, why not check estimating and construction management software out for yourself with a 14-day free trial or book a demo with the Buildxact team.
