History

In the late 1970's, Mike Litz, founder of both DMI and Michael W. Litz, Inc., began his career in the wall and ceiling industry as a draftsman.  In the years that followed, Mike attained the knowledge to become one of the most successful estimator/project managers in the greater Chicago area.

In 1985, Mike created his construction takeoff and estimating service.  Mike continued to refine his cost-effective methods, always maintaining detailed accuracy as priority one.

By 2003, software advancements enabled Mike to neatly package his methods and systems into the ultimate setup for construction takeoff and estimating.  Mike launched Data Management Institute, LLC with a series of takeoff and estimating seminars focused on improving techniques and methodology.  In 2003 and 2004, construction professionals from many regions of the United States and Canada came into Chicago to attend Mike's seminars at Northern Illinois University's Naperville Campus.

Since 2004, Mike's Private Classes have become even more popular than the original group seminars.  Smart construction estimators continue to gain proficiency by coming into Chicago from both U.S. coasts, Canada, and many, interior states because  Mike's takeoff and estimating methods are easy to learn, enable increased speed, and support improved accuracy.  See the seminars page for more information on private lessons, personally directed by Mike Litz.

2010 marked the 25th anniversary of Mike's original business enterprise, his takeoff and estimating service.  Over the years, Mike satisfied hundreds of customers by personally producing thousands of successful bids.  Always moving forward, Mike is currently developing data to work in the newest, most popular, takeoff and estimating software.  An announcement will be coming very soon.

DMI's Databases for Quick Bid are still available, easy to learn, and intuitively natural to implement.  Some of the specialty contractors who benefit the most include:

• Light Gage Structural Steel Contractors
• Rough Carpentry Contractors
• Casework and Millwork Contractors
• Insulation Contractors
• Doors and Hardware Contractors
• Metal Stud Framing Contractors
• Wallboard and Drywall Taping Contractors
• Acoustic Ceiling Contractors
• Painting and Wallcovering Contractors
• Division 10 Contractors

For additional information, see Advantages, Contact us, or call Mike Litz directly at 800-983-0829.

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New York City's population exceeds that of Virginia, and 38 other states too.  Aside from each of the top ten states, only North Carolina accommodates more people than the biggest city in the U.S.A.

New York City still takes top honors with the largest share of its state's population.  Ranked 2nd in this national category, Anchorage's population ranks only 65th nationally.  Biggest in North Dakota, Sioux Falls' population ranks 179th nationally.

The 2000 U.S. Census discloses only the following cities had population exceeding 100,000 residents.  More than one quarter of the nation's residents live in these 247 cities.

California tops the chart with 23% of 100k+U.S. cities.  By contrast, the only 100k+ city in Hew Hampshire, Manchester ranks 222 nationally.

Seven states have no city in the top 247.  Burlington, the biggest city in Vermont, holds the title for least-populated number-one-city in the nation.

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