Sharp Estimator  & Project Tracking

The Sharp Estimator has been designed and developed to assist in  accrately estimating the cost of construction work for residential, industrial, commercial and high rise buildings.   

"Winner of the 2000 Asia Pacific Award for Excellence in Building and Construction".

Sharp Estimator     FACT SHEET

Estimate with 'Unit Rates' - 'Standard Rates'- 'Square Metre Rates' - 'Per Point Rates' 

Customise to your stile of estimating, or let CavSoft show you a simple easy to follow method" which will improve your accuracy and profits!

Simple to use

1. Price Book        FACT SHEET

* Electronic trade store price files

* Fastest search available - finds products as fast as you type.

* Search by Description, Code or Category

* Multiple "Price Files" can be loaded

* Five (5) price levels available

* Set your true buy price

* GST included or excluded prices

* Add - Modify - Delete products

* Fail-safe when deleting

* RateCalc - labour cost calculator

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2. Standard Rates       FACT SHEET

The most asked question I receive is

 "Where does the secret of estimating lie?".

It is in the establishment of standard rates which will never have to be changed and only modified on a percentage basis related to the degree of difficulty of a job.

* Use the example Standard Rates or build your own.

* Materials and Labour at cost

* Find and Replace product function

* Adjust labour by percentage (+ or -)

*  Add - Modify - Copy - Delete

* Update prices automatically in just a few minutes

*  Accurate - Consistent - Timesaving

3. The Estimate 

“Standard Rates” -"Unit Rates"- "Square Metre Rates" or "Per Point rates" 

Speed, accuracy and consistency.

* Unlimited customer database

* Pre-prepared standard "Take-Off Books"

* Customised breakdowns  

 a) Set-up and establishment costs                               

 b) Footings and slabs                 

  c) Frame & roof                  

  f)  Hardware and finishes              

  h) Plumbing & Drainage sub-trade                

 i)  Electrical and communications      

* Unlimited breakdowns for each section.

* Complete analysis of materials, labour (in hours and dollars) plant and equipment, subcontractors and another six (6) possible areas.

* Find and Replace products for the project.

* Add special "Project Prices" for labour, materials or equipment.

* Increase or decrease the labour time to suit the degree of difficulty.

* Update prices automatically (when the project does not proceed for some time)

* Analysis of the actual costs

*  Price variations to the contract.

* Flexibility in the method of applying mark-ups.

* Sharp Estimator will identify if there will be a loss-- before the tender is submitted.

4 TRAINING

If you can use a computer and know a little about Windows. you can operate the Sharp Estimator.

PowerPoint training presentations are provided.

The software comes with a training CD and explanations via the "F1 help key". As well as <training@cavsoft.com>

If you want to know more  Download a Presentation FREE. (Click Test Drive on the top menu)

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