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Cost Estimating Done Right – Construction Software That Makes It a Breeze

Both before and during a construction project, you need your estimator to be as close as possible to calculating the budget and resources needed. This ensures that the business can properly allocate the funds that will be necessary so more money isn’t needed than anticipated. An excess of wasted time and money on a jobsite can pose a significant financial threat to a construction business, regardless of size.

Our Construction Management Information System software empowers you to accurately track every bit of information when it comes to estimating. Here at ECL Software, we can make estimating a breeze. Call us at 800-625-5972 to speak to one of our professionals to discover all of the benefits CMIS will bring you. You can also request a free demo to experience it yourself. Don’t hesitate. It’s time to make your business as efficient as possible.

Continue reading to discover how our Construction Management Information System software can improve more than just estimating.

The Estimating Process Improved

We’ve turned estimating through CMIS into a complete costing and proposal writing tool. You can create proposals and cost estimates the way you and your client want to see them. Also, you can use scope templates, quantity take-off templates, unit costs, assemblies, and RFP’s are tools that are available to you. Further, you can track multiple versions of an estimate as the scope develops.

The process of estimating has been simplified with our Construction Management Information System software. Everything you need is all in an easy-to-use application on any device, sharing information with the entire company.

Benefits From Other Services Provided

• Logs – Easily keep track of your submittals, RFI’s, Change Order Requests, Meeting Minutes, Punch Lists, and general letters in one spot.
• Contacts – Keep your leads, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors organized in one place
• Project management – Shows, tracks, and monitors all aspects of a project. From the bidding process to warranty issues, if it’s needed CMIS tracks it.
• MAA (Management, Administrative, Accounting) – Produce and track all Prime Contracts and Subcontracts and their changes. Produce summary and detail cost reports and track and manage all projected costs to completes.
• Payroll – The most comprehensive payroll service that intimately knows everything about your projects.

Try It Out Today

Here at ECL Software, we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to improve construction businesses by making them streamlined and efficient. Contact us today at 800-625-5972 to learn how we can make that possible for you. You can also request a free demo to experience it yourself.