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News Release from: HBXL | Subject: Estimatorxpress
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 November 2004
Estimatorxpress Gives Builders Material
Prices
Estimatorxpress gives builders 24/7 access to real-time material prices.
Estimatorxpress Gives Builders 24/7 Access To Real-Time Material Prices A survey of self builders and professional builders carried out at the recent London Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2004 revealed that a shocking 20% of them do not cost out their jobs at all With the typical cost of a self build being over £200,000, many jobs are coming in over budget
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The powerful programme, called EstimatorXpress, is unique because it links directly into the price list of builders' merchant Jewson which is continuously updated.
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The job-costing package has been devised by estimating software specialists HBXL of Bristol and is the result of more than 20 years' experience in the building trade.
It is specifically targeted at small businesses and will revolutionise the way small builders and self-builders work.
It will save time in estimating the job, and save money by accurately quantifying the materials required.
In addition to giving the latest prices EstimatorXpress also provides the user with expert building knowledge and handy hints, guiding the user to exactly what equipment they will need to complete the job, from quantities of sand required, to bricks and wall ties.
The software even suggests dates to order goods by to ensure delivery on time.
EstimatorXpress also features the latest graphics technology so that the user can visualise the project that they are planning to construct, such as foundations, walls and roofs, which is extremely useful for the novice builder.
HBXL Marketing Manager Joanna Wild said: "Our survey results were a shock to us.
The people who said they didn't cost their jobs at all are obviously losing a lot of money.
Builders who don't cost their jobs properly because of the time they think it takes are making a false economy.
The software we have produced is fast and it will save users an enormous amount of time and will help builders control their costs.
"We have spent a long time researching the problems builders face and refining and testing our product.
We have a wealth of experience in the building trade and we have put a lot of time into making this product easy for small businesses to use.
"The IT Construction Forum report 2004 says small businesses see the cost of technology and the speed at which it changes as a barrier to them investing in it.
In reality, small businesses are starting to realise that investing in products like ours will actually save them time and money." EstimatorXpress costs from £269 plus VAT and each purchaser will receive full support as part of the package.
It was pre-viewed at the London Homebuilding and Renovating Show this year and will be demonstrated in full at the South West Homebuilding and Renovating show 27th - 28th November.
Everyone will be given the opportunity to see how the software performs and benefit from exclusive show offers. Request a free brochure from HBXL ...
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