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Section: Construction Technology > Estimating & Bidding
Estimating & Bidding
When It Pays to Be Picky: Jobs Not Worth Taking
Caterpillar - Cat
But some projects actually end up costing you more than they’re worth and keep you from spending time on profitable work. How do you determine if a job’s not worth taking?
June 28, 2021
02 Jobs Not Worth 600x400
Apps
[APP] Complete Takeoffs and Estimates Anytime, Anywhere with STACK
Stack Construction Technologies
Eliminate bid inconsistencies, incorporate materials to ensure no pieces are missed and easily analyze estimates with detailed cost reports.
March 5, 2019
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Apps
[APP] Web-based Electronic Quoting Tool Allows for Real-time Field Quoting
FieldConnect
Simple electronic quoting tool allows field and sales staff to quickly create a quote, get management review and get customer’s approval in real time while in the field
June 6, 2017
Eliminate paper-based quotes and get quick estimates and approval from the field with FieldQuotes web-based application.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construction Project Overhead Sizing Calculator
Construction contractors can create highly accurate and current job and project sizing information with this app to keep bids accurate and increase the chance to win good projects
June 28, 2016
The Stevens Construction Project Overhead Sizing Calculator uses current banking data of the behavior of costs in construction contracting to help contractors size overhead.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Contractor Estimating and Invoicing Tool
Joist Inc.
Construction contractors can estimate, invoice, record payments and manage projects from their mobile devices with Joist's Contractor Estimating and Invoicing mobile app
December 15, 2015
Customize estimates and invoices with a company logo, info, etc.
Apps
App of the Week: JobFLEX Quickly Creates Quotes while Off-line
JobFlex
Construction contractors can use the JobFLEX mobile app to create quotes, proposals and estimates in just minutes without the need for an Internet connection
October 20, 2015
Tailor estimates and proposals with company information, logo and contracts or terms and conditions.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construction Nearby
Dodge Construction Network
Dodge Maps app combines mobile, social and location-based technologies as well as bid data to help users find bid opportunities based on location
May 5, 2015
Nearby active construction projects are displayed as “job dots” on a map, and contractors can instantly find out not only where the job is but also when it is, job size, project stage, construction type and bid date.
Construction Toolbox
Why Contractors Should Budget More for Construction Software
Implementing construction software systems - and budgeting for them - is increasingly becoming critical for construction contractors to remain competitive in the industry
April 2, 2015
Half of respondents to a Software Advice construction software prospective buyers survey are still using the pen and paper method to perform basic processes such as bidding, estimating and more, but that method can also produce less accurate data and be more time consuming than construction software.
Apps
App of the Week: Quick Service Estimates and Invoices
Logical Engine
Get your estimate or invoice into your customers' hands immediately by creating and then sending them in the field with the Quick Service Estimates and Invoices mobile app
February 3, 2015
The Quick Service Estimates and Invoices mobile app allows the user to quickly and accurately create, email and/or print professional estimates, invoices and receipts .
Apps
App of the Week: Estimate Rocket
Logical Engine
Instantly create and send digital estimates and invoices from the office or in the field with the web-based Estimate Rocket mobile app
September 16, 2014
Generate professional estimates and invoices from any device.
Business Services
App of the Week: Dodge BidPro
BidPro users can now receive the Dodge Reports and then review key details using their Android and Apple mobile devices
January 28, 2014
The Dodge BidPro mobile app delivers targeted construction project leads based on your trade or project specialty.
Apps
App of the Week: SmartBidNet
Build a network of approved subcontractors and vendors who are available to submit proposals for future construction projects
September 17, 2013
Smart Bid Net Mobile App Iphone My Project Android
Apps
App of the Week: Estimate ALL PRO
Generate and send estimates with the Estimate ALL PRO mobile app from JLGpro Apps
August 13, 2013
The Estimate ALL PRO mobile app allows the user to add unlimited items to an estimate and save an unlimited number of estimates.
Construction Toolbox
How Detailed Should Your Estimate Be?
Do your estimates provide the detail and transparency customers are looking for
June 24, 2013
Building Bottom Lines
Natural Disasters: Include Compassion in the Bid Process
If the opportunity arises to bid on work in areas affected by natural disasters, put yourself in the shoes of the individuals or companies involved.
June 1, 2011
Pavement Roundabout
"Chasing Pavements"
May 7, 2009
Pavement Roundabout
A 2008 Bidding Story
April 11, 2008
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