ESTIMATING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY CHECK LIST

• Upgrade to the current Sage Estimating Software Version 20.1.

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• Migrate Estimates from Timberline Pervasive to Sage SQL including Archives Preceding Timberline 9.7.

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• Update your Database Units Prices for your Most Commonly Used Items.

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• Use Crews, Crew Resources and Productivity to Provide granular details often required for Self Performed Work and Subcontractors.

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• Use Smart Assemblies (Logic Driven) to easily provide 90% of your Estimate Content for "Typical Project Types"

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• Combine Multiple Assemblies into Models (Assemblies of Assemblies) for even Greater Efficiency and Control.

 

• ​​Standardize Sort Sequences and Spreadsheet Layouts for all New Projects.

 

• Standardize up to 40 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes for Estimate Analysis, Pricing Breakouts and Schedule Development.

 

• Utilize Multiple Code Schemas at the same time including:​

  • ​MasterFormat

  • UniFormat

  • CSI 16 Division

  • Client Specific 

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• Include ​​Bid Alternates into each Estimate and Manage with Status Options.

 

• Analyze ​Overall Project Unit Costs based on ​​Site, Building or T.I. SF Areas or even Durations by Months or Weeks.

 

• Estimate Analysis Reporting to Ensure your Estimated Costs are in the “Range” before management review or submitting to clients.

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• Conceptual Estimates that Evolve to Detailed Estimates from UniFormat to MasterFormat as the level of detail becomes more available.

 

• Utilize the Full Capabilities of the Sage Estimating Management Console (EMC) with Job Classifications for Managing and Filtering Estimates.

 

• Save "Project Turnover Time" with Embedded Job Cost Codes ready to Export or Integrate to your Accounting or Project Management Systems.

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Inquire to see if your system can support these features or how it can be upgraded.​​​