How EstimatorXpress deals with building construction price rises
How do you avoid losing out to rising costs? How do you make sure your estimates aren’t inaccurate? The construction industry is notorious for fluctuations in material costs. Price rises, influenced by global economic factors, supply chain disruptions, and other unforeseen circumstances, can disrupt project budgets, causing financial strain for builders. Worse still, inaccurate calculations and estimations at the project outset can compound these challenges, leading to under or overestimating costs, both of which can put paid to a firm's profitability.
However, advanced tools like EstimatorXpress from HBXL Building Software have become invaluable assets, helping building firms to mitigate these risks and navigate the complexities of cost estimation with precision and confidence.
Cutting-edge software
EstimatorXpress, a powerful software solution developed by HBXL Building Software, is designed to address these exact pain points. This cutting-edge software employs hundreds of finely tuned estimating calculators to streamline the estimation process. It allows builders to create detailed, accurate estimates that account for fluctuations in material prices and labour costs. In the process you’re safeguarded against unexpected price rises that could jeopardise project finances.
Latest material prices
One of the primary advantages of EstimatorXpress is its ability to factor in real-time pricing updates from various suppliers. The software uses its own secret weapon, Price Tracker+ to ensure the most up-to-date pricing information available. This feature empowers building firms to make informed decisions and proactively adjust project budgets in response to fluctuating material costs, reducing the risk of unexpected cost creep.
Accurate calculations
The software's intuitive interface and comprehensive set of tools enable users to create detailed and precise estimates, accounting for every aspect of the construction project, from materials and labour to overheads and contingencies. By using EstimatorXpress you’re eliminating errors in your cost estimations, allowing you to present clients with reliable and competitive quotations while protecting your profit margins.
Good management
EstimatorXpress automatically generates a build programme so you can manage your trades and deliveries effectively. It also produces over 80 management reports from your estimate data. These reports encompass a full breakdown of costs, cutting lists, material schedules (Bill of Quantities), and labour schedules. Additionally, it offers valuable insights into your projected profit and provides cash flow analysis. These reports help you to make informed decisions and streamline your construction projects effectively. Just another way of staying on top of prices.
A comprehensive solution
Another key feature of EstimatorXpress is its flexibility and adaptability to different project types and sizes. Whether it's a renovation, extension, conversion or new build, the software has an estimating template to suit the job. This versatility is empowering! You can generate detailed estimates efficiently, irrespective of the project's complexity, and take on projects you might never have considered before.
What next?
EstimatorXpress allows you to produce precise, up-to-date estimates, enhancing your competitiveness, protecting your profit margins, and impressing your clients, with professional-looking quotations. So ask for a free 14-day trial today! No credit card details. No obligation.