There is a sobering moment when you win a bid and realize that your estimate was significantly lower than all of your competitors. You know the feeling. “What did we forget?” There is a large potential for error in estimating, and it can have a dramatic impact on your bottom line.

Fluctuating steel and lumber prices can play havoc with your profit. If you have two estimators, they probably have completely different methods. Often times an estimator takes the longest to train, and they can make the most expensive mistakes. How can you get control of this important part of your business? How can you make sure you could recover from losing an estimator? Implement the right estimating solution.

By selecting the right database, you can save hundreds of hours of entering materials and assemblies. Once you have a standard database, you automate your bidding process, converting your selected bids to PO’s and following those through to accounting. You can also use a digitizer for more accurate and much faster takeoffs.

If you would like to improve the speed, consistency and accuracy of your estimates, contact CIS Consulting Group today.