Calming the Data Storm

Excellence in Takeoff, Estimating, and Project Management!

Data Management Institute is a unique resource for contractors in the commercial, industrial, and residential building industries. The founder of DMI, Mike Litz is recognized by thousands of construction professionals across the continent as the national authority on detailed construction takeoffs, estimating, and project management.

Data Management Institute Enables Professional Excellence

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Plan Reading
Scope Clarification

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Takeoff
Estimating

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Bid Negotiation
Value Engineering

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Project Management

History

In 1977, Mike Litz, founder of DMI, began his career.

Mike started as a draftsman, working for Anning-Johnson Company, a well-established subcontractor, with offices across the United States, specializing in walls, ceilings, and roof decks. In the decades that followed, Mike attained the knowledge to become the leading detailed construction estimating and project management consultant in the U.S.

In 1985, Mike established his consulting and estimating service.

Michael W. Litz, Inc. served Chicago area contractors exclusively during the next eighteen years. Always maintaining detailed accuracy as priority one, Mike continued to refine cost-effective takeoff and estimating methods.

In 1990, Mike Litz invented Dynamic Data Systems™ by coupling his strong work ethic, his decades of experience in construction estimating/project management, and his knack for simplifying complex problems. More than a decade later, Mike’s newest invention was game changing:

In 2003, Mike launched Data Management Institute, LLC.

A series of takeoff & estimating seminars followed, focused on improving industry techniques and methodology. Contractors sent their personnel to Chicago from across the U.S. and Canada to attend the DMI Construction Takeoff & Estimating Seminars at Northern Illinois University's Naperville Campus.

DMI also began licensing DMI Databases™ for Quick Bid®.

In the dynamic format necessary for continued success in the 21st century, DMI Databases™ for Quick Bid® provide virtually instantaneous state-of-the-art estimating capabilities. Within hours – not days, weeks, or months – estimators can simultaneously improve speed and accuracy in estimating and project management.

DMI Databases™ for Quick Bid® enable contractors to start working immediately, rather than distracting themselves with endless data-building projects. Comprised of comprehensive, intuitively organized, industry-relevant data, DMI Databases™ for Quick Bid® remain the most sophisticated advancement in detailed construction estimating and project management.

From 2004 to 2012, Mike's Private Classes became most popular.

Seasoned journeymen, young novices, all construction professionals found Mike's takeoff, estimating, and project management methods easy to learn, streamlined for increased speed, and focused on improved accuracy.

2010 marked the 25th anniversary of Mike's original business.

Through Michael W. Litz, Inc. Consulting and Estimating Service, Mike personally produced thousands of successful bids. Mike's methods and systems provided consistent profitability for his estimating service customers. DMI Dynamic Databases™ enabled Mike to expand his service area throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond.

DMI Dynamic Database Systems™ continue to enable excellence.

In fact, DMI Dynamic Database Systems™ continue to guide estimators, project managers, and operations managers toward harmonizing their efforts to achieve excellence: optimal profitability for their company.