Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization.
- Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties.
- Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical. National average cost databases (with or without cost factors), and/or historical costs simply are insufficient.
- Document Management – Version control, inclusive of document check-in/check-out is a must for assuring everyone is working the right information at the right time.
- Workflow Management – Process is “king”. Having a LEAN workflow associated with estimates throughout a project life-cycle brings consistency and quality to the process.
All of the above and more are exclusively available within the 4BT OpenBUILD (TM) suite of solutions. Change how you do business, starting today!
- Instant access anywhere, anytime – Programs, Contracts, Bid/Proposals/Estimates, Status, Workflows, Projects, Documents, Issues/Tasks, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Reports, Approvals, Forms, Teams, Internal Messaging (no emails!), and Detailed BIM Information.
- Logical, easy-to-use, yet powerful
- Word and tree search
- Create more competitive bids
- CSI Masterformat licensed
- Locally researched cost database – labor, material, equipment crew, productivity information – all editable.
- Process driven – no reliance upon ad-hoc processes and spreadsheets
- Automated estimate comparisons
- Owner and contractor notes/comments
- Ability to create WBS
- Paperless estimating
- Copy/paste projects and estimates
- Manage multiple cost databases
- Produce audit-worthy estimates in a fraction of the time
- Export to PDF, Excel, and SQL data access
- Create, monitor, manage and leverage actionable, verifiable construction cost estimates more efficiently
via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider. We help guide organizations to achieve accelerated improvement of their facilities repair, renovation, and construction outcomes through the development of a culture and client-specific program centered upon delivering customer value, and driven by proven LEAN processes, actionable data, enabling cloud technology, and ongoing training.
