{"id":8400,"date":"2020-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/uk\/uncategorized\/must-haves-construction-estimating-job-management-software\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T06:57:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T05:57:45","slug":"must-haves-construction-estimating-job-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/uk\/blog\/must-haves-construction-estimating-job-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201dmust haves\u201d of construction estimating and job management Software"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking about purchasing software for building and construction?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With many different types of job management and estimating software for small builders on the market, it is difficult to know which one is the ideal fit for your business. Some of them only do estimating,\u00a0<\/span>while others are simply for scheduling work.<\/span>\u00a0On top of that, most of them are way\u00a0<\/span>too<\/span>\u00a0har<\/span>d to use!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately,\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0has created construction estimating\u00a0<\/span>software\u00a0<\/span>that\u2019s a<\/span>n<\/span>\u00a0all in one<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0easy to use<\/span>\u00a0package,\u00a0<\/span>with a\u00a0<\/span>whole bunch of useful features<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to help you seamlessly do takeoffs, estimates and manage your jobs all in one place.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to learn more about\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0features,\u00a0<\/span>get<\/span><\/b> started with a free trial<\/a>, or speak with our customer support team to ask a question.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Access from anywhere via the cloud<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can access\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0construction estimating software with nothing more than\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>internet connection and a browser.\u00a0<\/span>Y<\/span>ou<\/span>\u00a0can log in to manage your jobs and get things done\u00a0<\/span>wherever you have internet\u00a0<\/span>access,<\/span>\u00a0from your laptop, tablet or even your phone<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>If you are a<\/span>\u00a0small builder<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0trade<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>who\u2019s on<\/span>\u00a0the road, or regularly need to travel between job sites<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0you\u2019ll be far more productive<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0construction estimating software is cloud-based, it can\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>easily sync with your accounting software<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

C<\/span>l<\/span>oud<\/span>\u00a0also means that we\u00a0<\/span>deal\u00a0<\/span>with the technology side of things,\u00a0<\/span>so<\/span>\u00a0you don\u2019t need to worry about servers<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0or installing and maintaining\u00a0<\/span>any software on your computer or laptop.<\/span>\u00a0Simply log on and get started.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Faster, easier takeoffs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Using construction estimating software like\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0can save many hours, completing takeoffs up to 80\u00a0<\/span>per cent\u00a0<\/span>faster, using the online takeoff tool. Simply upload your PDF plans, and with a few clicks, you can measure and price your jobs, with takeoffs\u00a0<\/span>automatically producing your bill of quantities, while streamlining the information straight to your quote letter<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This takes us to the next\u00a0<\/span>part\u00a0<\/span>of\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More accurate job costings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

To create accurate estimates in no time,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>lets<\/span>\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span>load contract and supplier pricing lists directly from spreadsheets.\u00a0<\/span>E<\/span>stimates can be created with automatic wastage and rounding features, along with composite recipes to help streamline job costings faster.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic scheduling<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0helps manage your scheduling by automatically generating them from your estimates. This means you can stay on top while tracking a job\u2019s progress<\/span>, set critical paths\u00a0<\/span>so<\/span>\u00a0when pushbacks oc<\/span>cur, the schedule is adjusted automatically.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another key part of this feature is that it helps you save time by\u00a0<\/span>keeping your trades in the loop by\u00a0<\/span>sending automated SMS and email reminders to your sub-contractors. This\u00a0<\/span>saves the hassle of constantly being on the phone to remind them when they should be on site<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional quotes and invoicing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing more unprofessional or off-putting than an ugly quote or invoice. With\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>, you can automatically turn your job estimates into quotes and invoices that look good and impress your customers. You can include branding like logos, detailed specifications and breakdowns of your listed PC\/PS items.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Easier budgeting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re ever worried\u00a0<\/span>that\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re under or over budget on a job, you\u2019ll be pleased to know that\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact’s<\/span>\u00a0construction estimate software streamlines all cost tracking and purchasing by easily comparing your job estimate to actual spending.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It takes a short amount of time to produce\u00a0<\/span>purchase<\/span>\u00a0orders, and you can check immediately\u00a0<\/span>whether you<\/span>\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span>under or over budget, thanks to the actuals vs estimates report<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Integration with other software<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The future is all about connectivity between platforms.\u00a0<\/span>Buildxact<\/span>\u00a0integrates with accounting software and other apps, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n