Mike's Tips
06/14/10
– Twenty-five Years
August 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of my estimating service in support of contractors who perform the following types of work:
- Light Gage Steel Framing
- Rough Carpentry
- Millwork, Casework
- Insulation
- E.I.F.S.
- Doors & Hardware
- Lath & Plaster
- Drywall & Metal Framing
- Residential Drywall
- Acoustic Ceilings
- Acoustic Wall Panels
- Painting & Decorating
2010 also marks the 7th anniversary of Data Management Institute, launched to support those same contractors, and help them improve their in-house takeoff and estimating efforts. DMI promotes takeoff and estimating excellence via educational seminars, online classes, and software advice.
Here are two links to good values in takeoff and estimating software:
- If your company uses Quick Bid, start getting the most out of it:
DMI Databases for Quick Bid
- If not, join the construction software revolution:
Free 14 Day Trial of PlanSwift
There is no obligation to buy PlanSwift, and you can even receive free PlanSwift training during your 14 day trial period. Try it; you will like it...
The best way to get jobs is clear: base your bids on accurate takeoffs and estimates.
Today, you can start using your takeoff & estimating resources more effectively.
You can bid faster… and more accurately.
I can show you
how… just show me that you are interested NOW.

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