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{t:"Advantages of construction- ",p:1,x:73,y:134,w:536,h:46},
{t:"specifc solutions over generic  ",p:1,x:73,y:188,w:584,h:46},
{t:"spreadsheet applications",p:1,x:73,y:241,w:465,h:46},
{t:"2",p:2,x:60,y:1261,w:6,h:15},
{t:"Construction-Specific Estimating Solutions",p:2,x:716,y:42,w:258,h:16},
{t:"Introduction",p:2,x:366,y:116,w:116,h:23},
{t:"Significant improvements in estimating productivity can be achieved by adopting a vertical ",p:2,x:366,y:152,w:576,h:16},
{t:"(construction-specific) estimating solution versus manual or generic spreadsheet methods such as ",p:2,x:366,y:172,w:600,h:16},
{t:"Microsoft Excel. Many statistics are touted in the industry, with some sources actually assessing up ",p:2,x:366,y:192,w:604,h:16},
{t:"to a 50% increase in productivity.",p:2,x:366,y:212,w:201,h:16},
{t:"Randy Pickard, project manager at Vandenberg Air Force Base, was a previous user of Excel who ",p:2,x:366,y:242,w:597,h:16},
{t:"switched to a construction specific solution. Accor",p:2,x:366,y:262,w:306,h:16},
{t:"ding to Pickard, “What used to take us thr ee days ",p:2,x:665,y:262,w:299,h:16},
{t:"at a shot, sometimes a total of six days, we can do in under half a day now",p:2,x:366,y:282,w:455,h:16},
{t:".  That’ s a big time savings.”",p:2,x:802,y:282,w:168,h:16},
{t:"Read more: Link to the Vandenberg Air Force Base story",p:2,x:366,y:312,w:367,h:16},
{t:"Some reasons for not using generic spreadsheet software include:",p:2,x:366,y:342,w:402,h:16},
{t:"•	",p:2,x:366,y:372,w:11,h:16},
{t:"You	may	seriously	underestimate	a	project	due	to	an	overlooked,	forgotten,	or	not	properly	",p:2,x:381,y:372,w:566,h:16},
{t:"	",p:2,x:966,y:372,w:3,h:16},
{t:"quantified item.",p:2,x:381,y:392,w:93,h:16},
{t:"•	",p:2,x:366,y:422,w:11,h:16},
{t:"The	“time	drain”	in	building	an	estimate	from	scratch—one	item	at	a	time—is	significant,	and		",p:2,x:381,y:422,w:568,h:16},
{t:"	",p:2,x:966,y:422,w:3,h:16},
{t:"the need to maintain a number of Excel templates with up-to-date pricing and estimate details  ",p:2,x:381,y:442,w:578,h:16},
{t:"for specific types of projects is even more time intensive.",p:2,x:381,y:462,w:342,h:16},
{t:"•	",p:2,x:366,y:492,w:11,h:16},
{t:"When	deleting	an	individual	item	from	within	your	generic	spreadsheet,	you	run	the	risk	of	an		",p:2,x:381,y:492,w:568,h:16},
{t:"	",p:2,x:966,y:492,w:3,h:16},
{t:"associated formula being lost or worse, no longer calculating properly.",p:2,x:381,y:512,w:424,h:16},
{t:"•		Too	many	steps	or	complex	processes	are	involved	for	slicing	and	dicing,	analyzing,	and	reporting	 ",p:2,x:366,y:542,w:588,h:16},
{t:"on your estimate.",p:2,x:381,y:562,w:105,h:16},
{t:"•	",p:2,x:366,y:592,w:11,h:16},
{t:"Fearing	that	you	were	“low	bidder”	on	a	job	due	to	miscalculations	or	worse	yet,	a	missed	item.",p:2,x:381,y:592,w:578,h:16},
{t:"Even with productivity and improvements with respect to accuracy, construction-specific estimating ",p:2,x:366,y:622,w:607,h:16},
{t:"solutions do present their own challenges. In this paper, we will raise the questions and discuss ",p:2,x:366,y:642,w:581,h:16},
{t:"many of the associated pros and cons.",p:2,x:366,y:663,w:237,h:16},
{t:"Time, Money, and Intuitive Functionality",p:2,x:366,y:721,w:377,h:23},
{t:"One advantage of using a generic spr",p:2,x:366,y:757,w:228,h:16},
{t:"eadsheet for your cost estimates is the fact that they’r",p:2,x:583,y:757,w:327,h:16},
{t:"e easy-to-use ",p:2,x:893,y:757,w:83,h:16},
{t:"and intuitive. Unfortunately, simplicity often times comes hand-in-hand with limited capabilities.",p:2,x:366,y:777,w:572,h:16},
{t:"Most construction-specific solutions pr",p:2,x:366,y:807,w:235,h:16},
{t:"ovide more growth capacity and sophistication, but ar",p:2,x:612,y:807,w:330,h:16},
{t:"e ",p:2,x:952,y:807,w:11,h:16},
{t:"perceived as dif ficult to use. Some of these solutions, however",p:2,x:366,y:827,w:383,h:16},
{t:", offer the best of both worlds:",p:2,x:760,y:827,w:184,h:16},
{t:"an easy-to-use spr eadsheet interface, backed by a powerful database for added flexibility and",p:2,x:366,y:847,w:574,h:16},
{t:"integration with other applications. ",p:2,x:366,y:867,w:212,h:16},
{t:"Spreadsheet familiarity",p:2,x:366,y:910,w:173,h:18},
{t:"A	recognizable	spreadsheet	user	interface	(UI)	means	an	instant	comfort	level	and	a	shorter	learning	",p:2,x:366,y:935,w:592,h:16},
{t:"curve.	And	with	some	systems,	the	UI	can	be	easily	customized	for	each	user	and/or	use,	then	easily	",p:2,x:366,y:955,w:603,h:16},
{t:"recalled with only a few simple mouse-clicks.",p:2,x:366,y:975,w:272,h:16},
{t:"One of the problems of using a generic spreadsheet for construction estimating is the fact that you ",p:2,x:366,y:1005,w:601,h:16},
{t:"have to type each line item in manually; unless of course, you’ve cr",p:2,x:366,y:1025,w:405,h:16},
{t:"eated a number of standar d ",p:2,x:786,y:1025,w:179,h:16},
{t:"templates to use for specific project types. Unfortunately, this approach only multiplies the risks of ",p:2,x:366,y:1045,w:595,h:16},
{t:"potential data entry err ors, omissions, transposed numbers, and outdated pricing.  When using a",p:2,x:366,y:1065,w:591,h:16},
{t:"construction-specific estimating solution, you simply populate your spreadsheet by pulling items or ",p:2,x:366,y:1085,w:602,h:16},
{t:"groups of items directly from your database. The database not only stores the items and assemblies ",p:2,x:366,y:1105,w:611,h:16},
{t:"but pricing, productivity factors, formulas, and more.",p:2,x:366,y:1127,w:318,h:16},
{t:"Database power",p:2,x:366,y:1170,w:123,h:18},
{t:"The thought of building a database can be formidable. But remember, making a database yours ",p:2,x:366,y:1197,w:585,h:16},
{t:"doesn’t mean you have to build it from scratch.",p:2,x:366,y:1218,w:286,h:16},
{t:"Construction-Specific Estimating Solutions",p:3,x:45,y:42,w:258,h:16},
{t:"3",p:3,x:968,y:1261,w:6,h:15},
{t:"In fact, there are solutions that support industry-specific, pr e-built databases with a kind of “do it ",p:3,x:45,y:117,w:595,h:16},
{t:"yourself”	approach	to	fine-tuning	and	further	customization.	A	cost	engineer	with	a	large	industrial	",p:3,x:45,y:137,w:595,h:16},
{t:"gases supplier relies heavily on assemblies for his estimate generation and has this to say about his ",p:3,x:45,y:157,w:605,h:16},
{t:"experience	of	customizing	his	database	for	use	with	his	construction-specific	solution.	",p:3,x:45,y:177,w:525,h:16},
{t:"Jim Hills, a cost engineer at Praxair, Inc., believes comprehensive databases can be key to saving ",p:3,x:45,y:207,w:595,h:16},
{t:"both time and money.",p:3,x:45,y:227,w:132,h:16},
{t:"“When we built the database, we wanted to make sur",p:3,x:45,y:257,w:326,h:16},
{t:"e that it prompted the users for key cost ",p:3,x:376,y:257,w:252,h:16},
{t:"drivers.  We’ve kept it simple but at the same time made it very thorough,” Hills said. “If a person ",p:3,x:45,y:277,w:589,h:16},
{t:"has a working knowledge of design or construction methods, he or she can hit the ground running ",p:3,x:45,y:297,w:601,h:16},
{t:"and be preparing accurate, consistent estimates in no time at all.”",p:3,x:45,y:317,w:398,h:16},
{t:"Read more: Link to Praxair success story",p:3,x:45,y:347,w:268,h:16},
{t:"Upon estimate completion, many construction-specific solutions help take automation to the next ",p:3,x:45,y:377,w:595,h:16},
{t:"level. Database pricing can be kept current by integrating with pricing services such as RS Means, ",p:3,x:45,y:397,w:599,h:16},
{t:"Trade Services, and others.",p:3,x:45,y:419,w:166,h:16},
{t:"The advantages of integration ",p:3,x:45,y:476,w:290,h:23},
{t:"Integrating and sharing data with other applications",p:3,x:45,y:524,w:390,h:18},
{t:"Estimators’ responsibilities don’t always end once the estimate is completed and the job begins. ",p:3,x:45,y:555,w:588,h:16},
{t:"Sometimes they may be required to buy out the job or perform project scheduling. And the last ",p:3,x:45,y:575,w:580,h:16},
{t:"thing an estimator wants to think about is finishing up one process (estimating) and starting another ",p:3,x:45,y:595,w:606,h:16},
{t:"one (project scheduling) using a blank slate. ",p:3,x:45,y:615,w:269,h:16},
{t:"Most construction-specific estimating solutions have at least some level of integration with other ",p:3,x:45,y:645,w:585,h:16},
{t:"applications. Since construction-specific estimating solutions store a variety of details associated ",p:3,x:45,y:665,w:590,h:16},
{t:"with	items	in	the	database	(labor	productivity,	task,	etc.),	most	make	this	information	available— ",p:3,x:45,y:685,w:584,h:16},
{t:"via	integration—to	other	applications	such	as	Primavera	or	Microsoft	Project,	thereby	minimizing	",p:3,x:45,y:705,w:586,h:16},
{t:"repetitive actions and the need to re-key data.",p:3,x:45,y:727,w:279,h:16},
{t:"Other integration options",p:3,x:45,y:770,w:189,h:18},
{t:"Estimate details can often be shar",p:3,x:45,y:795,w:206,h:16},
{t:"ed with construction-specific applications that support the Buyout,",p:3,x:243,y:795,w:404,h:16},
{t:"PO Generation, and Job Cost tracking processes.  Once again, this reduces duplicate data entry, ",p:3,x:45,y:815,w:594,h:16},
{t:"typos, transposed numbers, and omissions.  Besides r",p:3,x:45,y:835,w:332,h:16},
{t:"esulting in greater time savings and incr eased ",p:3,x:368,y:835,w:273,h:16},
{t:"productivity, you’ll see improved accuracy and communication throughout departments.",p:3,x:45,y:857,w:533,h:16},
{t:"Additional Productivity and Efficiency Tools",p:3,x:45,y:915,w:411,h:23},
{t:"Takeoff methods",p:3,x:45,y:964,w:125,h:18},
{t:"Digitizing	technology	is	well	known	and	widely	used	in	the	construction	industry.	Digitizing,	an	",p:3,x:45,y:989,w:569,h:16},
{t:"automated method for performing counts and calculating dimensions speeds up the takeoff ",p:3,x:45,y:1009,w:560,h:16},
{t:"process considerably. Integration with these types of tools is very common among construction- ",p:3,x:45,y:1029,w:587,h:16},
{t:"specific estimating solutions and can save a significant amount of time by eliminating the need for ",p:3,x:45,y:1049,w:595,h:16},
{t:"disparate systems and manual entry of these values.",p:3,x:45,y:1069,w:319,h:16},
{t:"The	development	of	digitizing	technology	has	continued	to	evolve	over	the	years,	and	in	some	",p:3,x:45,y:1100,w:586,h:16},
{t:"situations,	the	need	for	paper	blueprints	or	a	digitizing	board	is	reduced.	With	the	introduction	and	",p:3,x:45,y:1120,w:584,h:16},
{t:"rapid adoption of onscr een (electronic plan) takeoff capabilities, estimators using construction-specific",p:3,x:45,y:1141,w:610,h:16},
{t:"estimating software are taking advantage of this new appr oach to increase efficiencies even mor e.",p:3,x:45,y:1163,w:580,h:16},
{t:"4",p:4,x:60,y:1261,w:6,h:15},
{t:"Construction-Specific Estimating Solutions",p:4,x:716,y:42,w:258,h:16},
{t:"Comparison and variance reporting",p:4,x:366,y:117,w:267,h:18},
{t:"Flexible reporting is key when it comes to many aspects of the estimating pr",p:4,x:366,y:142,w:462,h:16},
{t:"ocess. In addition ",p:4,x:840,y:142,w:114,h:16},
{t:"to sharing estimate information with other pr",p:4,x:366,y:163,w:268,h:16},
{t:"oject team members as well as management, it’",p:4,x:646,y:163,w:291,h:16},
{t:"s ",p:4,x:947,y:163,w:10,h:16},
{t:"imperative that estimators can easily compare current estimates with data from historical estimates ",p:4,x:366,y:184,w:602,h:16},
{t:"or conceptual estimates for a more accurate final estimate. ",p:4,x:366,y:205,w:360,h:16},
{t:"Typically , construction-specific estimating solutions include  a variety of built-in r",p:4,x:366,y:236,w:479,h:16},
{t:"eports that ar e needed ",p:4,x:829,y:236,w:138,h:16},
{t:"for estimate generation, analysis, and collaboration. Having these built-in reports or a report writing tool ",p:4,x:366,y:257,w:606,h:16},
{t:"that’s powerful, yet easy to use, is critical thr oughout the entire estimating process to quickly provide ",p:4,x:366,y:277,w:605,h:16},
{t:"the information you need when you need it. The ability to do a finite comparison between estimates or",p:4,x:366,y:298,w:618,h:16},
{t:"portions of estimates will ensur",p:4,x:366,y:320,w:187,h:16},
{t:"e a better chance of success and accuracy with new jobs.",p:4,x:547,y:320,w:354,h:16},
{t:"Locating, accessing, and utilizing historical estimates",p:4,x:366,y:363,w:403,h:18},
{t:"Organizing	and	locating	past	estimates	often	becomes	a	difficult	challenge,	especially	during	crunch	",p:4,x:366,y:389,w:609,h:16},
{t:"times.	You’re	looking	for	a	certain	project	you	bid	about	12	months	ago	and	you	begin	to	question	",p:4,x:366,y:410,w:599,h:16},
{t:"how much more time you should invest in looking versus just moving forward and  developing an ",p:4,x:366,y:431,w:604,h:16},
{t:"entirely	new	bid.	In	an	already	hectic	estimating	environment,	organizing	and	locating	old	bids	can	",p:4,x:366,y:452,w:610,h:16},
{t:"be overwhelming.  ",p:4,x:366,y:472,w:115,h:16},
{t:"Utilizing	historical	project	information	can	be	a	HUGE	time	saver	when	building	new	estimates	and	",p:4,x:366,y:503,w:598,h:16},
{t:"can also be a significant factor in developing highly accurate and competitive bids. After all, what ",p:4,x:366,y:524,w:589,h:16},
{t:"did you learn the “last time around” when doing a similar job? ",p:4,x:366,y:545,w:376,h:16},
{t:"Some of the construction-specific estimating solutions can assist in this area and do the heavy lifting ",p:4,x:366,y:576,w:612,h:16},
{t:"for you. They offer built-in methods for quickly viewing curr",p:4,x:366,y:597,w:357,h:16},
{t:"ent and past projects from a variety of ",p:4,x:730,y:597,w:239,h:16},
{t:"angles such as projects by status, type of work, estimator and more.  Estimate management tools ",p:4,x:366,y:617,w:599,h:16},
{t:"will	help	organize	your	estimates,	minimizing	the	amount	of	time	attributed	to	those	frustrating	and	",p:4,x:366,y:638,w:605,h:16},
{t:"what seem to be endless, or even unsuccessful, searches.",p:4,x:366,y:660,w:355,h:16},
{t:"Audit Trails",p:4,x:366,y:703,w:84,h:18},
{t:"Looking back over your work before your estimate is considered “final” and your bid is submitted ",p:4,x:366,y:729,w:590,h:16},
{t:"can sometimes be confusing.  All too often, clarifications such as knowing just how a particular",p:4,x:366,y:750,w:575,h:16},
{t:"takeoff quantity was calculated or what dimensions or variables wer",p:4,x:366,y:771,w:411,h:16},
{t:"e used, relies on memory.  ",p:4,x:791,y:771,w:169,h:16},
{t:"Many construction-specific solutions support a kind of audit or electronic trail showing exactly what ",p:4,x:366,y:792,w:605,h:16},
{t:"steps were taken and what values were used in calculating the takeoff quantity and ultimately your ",p:4,x:366,y:812,w:599,h:16},
{t:"estimated costs. Some of these solutions also incorporate the ability to recall the takeoff variables, ",p:4,x:366,y:833,w:598,h:16},
{t:"review, and change as needed. Calculations can be edited, replaced or deleted all the while, again ",p:4,x:366,y:854,w:599,h:16},
{t:"providing a trail of exactly what was done with the particular takeoff.",p:4,x:366,y:875,w:411,h:16},
{t:"Adjusting column values is a very easy process in Excel. Unfortunately, when a value is changed ",p:4,x:366,y:906,w:585,h:16},
{t:"from “x” to “y” you lose the history of the change. And should the change or adjustment af",p:4,x:366,y:927,w:547,h:16},
{t:"fect ",p:4,x:929,y:927,w:27,h:16},
{t:"multiple items, it’ s a lengthy and time-consuming pr",p:4,x:366,y:947,w:316,h:16},
{t:"ocess to revert back to the original values.",p:4,x:689,y:947,w:258,h:16},
{t:"This is assuming you’ve kept track of the changes.  ",p:4,x:366,y:968,w:315,h:16},
{t:"A good construction-specific estimating solution supports these types of changes; has a built-in ",p:4,x:366,y:999,w:602,h:16},
{t:"method for automating and tracking them; and has an easy way to revert back to the original value ",p:4,x:366,y:1020,w:603,h:16},
{t:"before the adjustment. As a result, you won’t have to jump through hoops to have better control ",p:4,x:366,y:1041,w:586,h:16},
{t:"and confidence about your bids.",p:4,x:366,y:1062,w:197,h:16},
{t:"Last Minute Cuts and Adds",p:4,x:366,y:1106,w:204,h:18},
{t:"Having the ability to spread last minute cuts or adds to a near final estimate can make the difference ",p:4,x:366,y:1132,w:610,h:16},
{t:"between	winning	a	bid	and/or	leaving	profit	on	the	table.	Estimators	require	a	quick	and	easy	method	",p:4,x:366,y:1152,w:600,h:16},
{t:"for identifying the spread (either a negative or positive) as well as the rules to be used (i.e. 6% add ",p:4,x:366,y:1173,w:596,h:16},
{t:"to all labor items within a particular phase of work).  Equally as important is the capability to remove ",p:4,x:366,y:1194,w:605,h:16},
{t:"the adjustment after it’s been made.",p:4,x:366,y:1215,w:218,h:16},
{t:"Construction-Specific Estimating Solutions",p:5,x:45,y:42,w:258,h:16},
{t:"5",p:5,x:968,y:1261,w:6,h:15},
{t:"In Excel, this type of pr ocess is often handled by copying estimates at the time of each change",p:5,x:45,y:117,w:579,h:16},
{t:"in order to ensure they have the ability to go back to the original estimate if need be. However",p:5,x:45,y:138,w:571,h:16},
{t:",  ",p:5,x:632,y:138,w:12,h:16},
{t:"a construction-specific solution should allow the estimator to make the adjustment, r",p:5,x:45,y:159,w:512,h:16},
{t:"eview, and ",p:5,x:569,y:159,w:69,h:16},
{t:"either keep or reject the changes at any time without sacrificing estimate integrity or accuracy.",p:5,x:45,y:180,w:568,h:16},
{t:"Subcontractor Bid Tracking",p:5,x:45,y:224,w:207,h:18},
{t:"When bid deadlines are getting tight and you’re waiting on supplier or subcontractor quotes in order ",p:5,x:45,y:250,w:610,h:16},
{t:"to finish your estimate, multiple spreadsheets or scattered hand written notes only add to the stress. ",p:5,x:45,y:270,w:611,h:16},
{t:"And	keeping	those	quotes	straight	as	they	come	in,	then	trying	to	easily	analyze	and	choose	who	to	",p:5,x:45,y:291,w:609,h:16},
{t:"go with can be tricky. ",p:5,x:45,y:312,w:133,h:16},
{t:"Many construction-specific estimating solutions help in this ar",p:5,x:45,y:343,w:373,h:16},
{t:"ea as well by allowing the logging",p:5,x:428,y:343,w:202,h:16},
{t:"of multiple bids by vendor for individual or gr",p:5,x:45,y:364,w:268,h:16},
{t:"oups of items. A kind of spr",p:5,x:325,y:364,w:167,h:16},
{t:"eadsheet within your",p:5,x:500,y:364,w:125,h:16},
{t:"estimating 	spreadsheet 	makes	last	minute	subcontractor/supplier",p:5,x:45,y:385,w:408,h:16},
{t:"	bid	analysis, 	follow-up, 	and	",p:5,x:458,y:385,w:180,h:16},
{t:"selection	a	breeze.",p:5,x:45,y:406,w:113,h:16},
{t:"Estimate Your Way",p:5,x:45,y:454,w:178,h:23},
{t:"After years of experience, estimators have their unique ways of doing things. In some cases, Excel ",p:5,x:45,y:490,w:599,h:16},
{t:"has been manipulated, molded, and made to do things it was never initially intended to do.  With ",p:5,x:45,y:511,w:590,h:16},
{t:"that said, there have been some pretty impressive and sophisticated pr ocesses developed and ",p:5,x:45,y:532,w:592,h:16},
{t:"performed using Excel. However , in today’s increasingly competitive envir onment, estimators are ",p:5,x:45,y:553,w:600,h:16},
{t:"always looking for ways to work smarter and find better uses of their time. Using a dedicated",p:5,x:45,y:574,w:563,h:16},
{t:"construction estimating solution allows for the same type of sophistication AND MORE with just a ",p:5,x:45,y:595,w:594,h:16},
{t:"fraction of the time and effort.  ",p:5,x:45,y:615,w:187,h:16},
{t:"Software developers pr ovide many pr oductivity and ef ficiency tools without mandating strict guidelines",p:5,x:45,y:646,w:609,h:16},
{t:"as to how they are used. Takeoff, for example, is offered in a multitude of options such as individual ",p:5,x:45,y:667,w:612,h:16},
{t:"items, groups of items, and in some cases, an entire building or construction project at one ",p:5,x:45,y:688,w:563,h:16},
{t:"time.	Additionally,	takeoff	tools	such	as	Digitizers	and	the	electronic	plan	takeoff,	are	just	two	other	",p:5,x:45,y:709,w:595,h:16},
{t:"alternatives that ar e available with some construction-specific solutions.",p:5,x:45,y:730,w:429,h:16},
{t:"Once again, the developers of these construction-specific solutions have learned that they can not ",p:5,x:45,y:760,w:601,h:16},
{t:"dictate or tell  estimators how to do their jobs. Rather, they’re providing the means to support the ",p:5,x:45,y:781,w:592,h:16},
{t:"estimator’s	own	specific	styles	and	methods	building	estimates—resulting	in	significantly	improved	",p:5,x:45,y:802,w:599,h:16},
{t:"productivity and accuracy.",p:5,x:45,y:823,w:159,h:16},
{t:"Conclusion",p:5,x:45,y:880,w:107,h:23},
{t:"In order to win more jobs, you have to “crank out” more estimates. And, just generating twice ",p:5,x:45,y:918,w:569,h:16},
{t:"the number of estimates alone won’t help. In today’s fiercely competitive market, you’ve got to ",p:5,x:45,y:940,w:575,h:16},
{t:"work smarter by creating tighter and more accurate estimates instead of cutting corners and ",p:5,x:45,y:961,w:565,h:16},
{t:"compromising your profits.",p:5,x:45,y:983,w:162,h:16},
{t:"Although some generic spr",p:5,x:45,y:1015,w:164,h:16},
{t:"eadsheets may work fine for smaller",p:5,x:202,y:1015,w:218,h:16},
{t:", less complicated jobs, their capabilities",p:5,x:410,y:1015,w:244,h:16},
{t:"may get pushed to the limits when bids demand more complexity and fine tuning. And you may not ",p:5,x:45,y:1036,w:607,h:16},
{t:"even	realize	those	limitations	until	you’re	in	the	midst	of	an	intricate	bidding	process.",p:5,x:45,y:1058,w:509,h:16},
{t:"Putting construction-specific estimating solutions in place not only helps you make the best use of ",p:5,x:45,y:1090,w:599,h:16},
{t:"your time but ensur es that the time spent r esults in more accurate estimates that “hit the mark”.",p:5,x:45,y:1111,w:589,h:16},
{t:"Eliminate the inconsistencies and the end result is improved confidence in your numbers. And, less ",p:5,x:45,y:1133,w:603,h:16},
{t:"time spent crunching numbers means more time for estimate analysis and strategies on how to win ",p:5,x:45,y:1155,w:606,h:16},
{t:"more jobs with a higher potential for profit.",p:5,x:45,y:1176,w:256,h:16},
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