One of the main challenges in the construction sector is estimating. It is with this initial analysis that the contractor will set his price as well as the duration of the project. It therefore becomes crucial to the success of the project, in fact it will serve as budget planning, resource order planning as well as establishing a precise and feasible schedule. Unfortunately, the estimate is often done too quickly or it lacks depth in the costs.
Estimating a project is quite complex, because there are issues that we have control over and others that are totally external. It also happens regularly that unforeseen events occur that will add a delay and additional costs.
These unforeseen events can be created by humans due to an error of judgment, a delay in receiving materials or the temperature playing tricks on us for example. In addition, we must not forget that each construction project is different and that there are issues to be detected. This is why it is important to analyze these potential problems and adjust the estimate. In order to ensure that the budgets and deadlines for the work are respected, it is crucial to be precise, analytical and take the time to understand the project.
Humans, as perfect as they may be, sometimes make mistakes due to inattention, transcription or simply forgetfulness. As for technology, it is rigorous and precise, but it cannot take into account a human analysis in relation to the project in particular. Know that the best estimator team is to combine technology with humans with a touch of working method that will bring great efficiency to your estimates.
Here are some advantages of our software that will help you;
1. Inflation of material costs
The prices of materials vary regularly and it becomes very difficult to follow them and adjust them to the estimates. With automatic price updates, you will no longer have to worry about cost inflation and your projects will adjust automatically.
2. Forgotten indirect costs
Indirect costs, i.e. overhead and administration, are often forgotten in estimates. These costs are not visible at first glance, but they can quickly increase and affect your profit margin if they are not taken into account in the estimate. With our assembly of general costs, you will have a memory aid to remind you of possible costs and update your estimates according to the project.
3. Forgotten and lack of precision
An oversight or lack of precision of materials can sneak into an estimate. With our predefined and customizable assemblies, you will have the complete list of necessary materials. You only have to remove what you do not need in the project and your estimate will respect the needs of the project.
4. Calculation of quantity of materials
Calculating materials is quite complex and takes a lot of time. With the import of PDF plans and automatic calculations, the quantities are counted by themselves. You only have to do an analysis to ensure that the project is respected.
In short, estimating a project takes a lot of time and requires rigorous precision in order to create the foundation of a project. After all, it will be the basis of the project that will determine the budget and the schedule to be respected. The estimate is divided into two parts, namely the analysis of the project and making the submission itself. As mentioned in the article the advantages of our software, the best estimator team is the human and the technology. In order to optimize operations, the technology can take care of making the estimate and the estimator will be able to carry out the analysis before and after submission by the Evalumo software. Our specialists will be able to explain to you how we are able to help you increase the efficiency of your estimation department.
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