Name: EstimatorXpress from HBXL: Estimating Software designed specifically for builders
Uploaded: 2015-10-29T14:52:02.000Z
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Description: Introduction to EstimatorXpress from HBXL

Help Desk

Web and Video Conferencing

Customer Support

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Kubernetes Monitoring

Software Repositories

WebOps

Development

Academic Advising

Classroom Management

Education

Business Intelligence (BI)

Collaboration

File Sharing

Workspace Planning

Enterprise

Accounting

Invoicing

Finance and Accounting

Applicant Tracking

Background Check

Corporate Learning Management

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

HR Management

Payroll

Talent Intelligence

Talent Management

Workforce Analytics

Workforce Management

Human Resources

Business Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Cloud Storage

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Configuration Management Databases

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Data Collaboration

Data Observability

Database Load Balancing

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Enterprise Architecture Management

Fraud Detection

IT Operations Analytics

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

Internet Security

MLOps

Network Monitoring

Network Performance Monitoring

Release Management

SOA Application Gateways

Secret Managers

Technology Scouting Software

Threat Intelligence

WiFi Hotspot

Workload Automation

Information Technology

A/B Testing

AI Writing Assistant Software

Ad Serving & Retargeting

All-in-One Marketing

Content Management

Digital Asset Management

Digital Content Creation

Email Marketing

Landing Page

Marketing Automation

Online Proofing

Retail Media Advertising

Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Social Media Management

Social Media Marketing

Survey & Forms Building

Swag Management

Video Collaboration

Web Analytics

Marketing

Project Management

Professional Services

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Social Commerce

Sales

Video Surveillance

Security

Oil and Gas

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EstimatorXpress provides significant benefits for small contract builders, particularly those who have previously struggled with creating detailed quotations in a timely manner. The quick quote feature of the software stands out as a key use case as it enables users to produce quotes for loft conversions quickly and cost-effectively. Users report that this feature saves them both time and money, while also allowing them to provide more detailed quotations than they would be able to produce manually.

The wizards within EstimatorXpress are also highly regarded by users, facilitating the estimating process by breaking it down into logical steps and simplifying complex tasks. This feature is particularly useful for bricklayers who may not have previous experience working on private jobs, as their estimation process can become easily streamlined with the software's help. Additionally, the software's access to live prices efficiently streamlines the pricing process and significantly reduces the time spent obtaining quotes. Overall, EstimatorXpress offers valuable solutions to inefficiencies that traditionally plagued small contract builders' quotation processes and allows these professionals to save time while producing accurate quotations with ease.

Effortless input process: Many reviewers have stated that the input process in EstimatorXpress is effortless. It is easy to create quotes and estimates with the software, and the reports generated are of excellent quality.

Helpful wizards: Several users have praised the wizards in EstimatorXpress, citing them as the best feature of the software. The wizards break down the estimating process into logical steps that provide clear images backed up with tips and useful information. They make data entry easy and logical while presenting finer details that may be overlooked.

Useful Quick Quote feature: A number of reviewers appreciate how they can quickly create quotes using the Quick Quote feature in EstimatorXpress before adding rooms and add-ons as needed. This streamlines their workflow considerably, allowing for faster turnaround times on projects.

Steep Learning Curve: Several users have found the software's learning curve to be steep, which can make it difficult for small builders who have limited computer skills or time. 

Challenging Price Books: Some users find it challenging to produce price books tailored to individual job requirements, which may impact their ability to provide accurate estimates.

High Initial Cost: The initial cost of purchasing the software may be high, especially for those who only have occasional large contracts to price.

EstimatorXpress is a construction and estimation software offering from HBXL Building Software.

Procore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.

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Contractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.

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EstimatorXpress

Construction Management

HBXL Building Software

Introduction to EstimatorXpress from HBXL

EstimatorXpress from HBXL: Estimating Software designed specifically for builders

EstimatorXpress is the fastest, most accurate estimating software for extensions and new builds, renovations and alterations, loft conversions and more! Estimate everything down to the last screw with a business-winning professional quote including preferred mark-up and profit.
100% accurate estimates. Seriously simple. Save time. Increase job win rate by 230%.

Construction Project & Field Management

Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)

Plan distribution & viewing

Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).

Plan markups & sharing

Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.

Document sharing

Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

Issue tracking & punchlists

Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.

Photo documentation

Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.

Jobsite reports

Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.

RFI tools

Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

Collaboration & approvals

Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

As-built drawings

Users can generate as-built drawings upon project completion, to reflect the exact dimensions and materials of the final work, including any changes made to the initial plans during the construction process.

Mobile app

Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

Submittal design and management

Tools that allow users to draft and build submittals, track their status, submit them online, annotate submittal PDFs, and send submittal approval online.

Checklists

Construction checklists allow you to link important elements in your construction project. Construction checklists detail specific information of activities and phases in your project.

Meeting Minutes

Tools that help you keep track of minutes in meetings.

Specifications

Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.

Change orders

A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.

Estimating

A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure.  Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.

Takeoff tools

Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

Job costing

Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.

Cost databases

Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

Cost calculator

Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.

Bid creation

Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

Employee demographic data

Administrators have the ability to enter detailed demographic data for each employee.

Employment history

Employment history is the ability to track previous positions held.

Job profiles and administration

Job profiles and descriptions can be created and edited.

Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.

Employee move workflow provides the ability to move employees to different positions and apply pay raises.

Benefits information

Organizational charting

Organizational charting is the ability to create hierarchical charts.

Organization and location management

Organization and location management allows employees to be managed across multiple geographical locations.

Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Compliance capabilities ensure full compliance with federal workplace regulations by capturing required data in central database.

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

Pay calculation

Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.

Support for external payroll vendors

Support for external payroll vendors is the ability to integrate with 3rd-party payroll services.

Off-cycle/On-Demand payment

Provide employees access to wages accrued during the pay period before the end of the pay cycle.

Payroll history for each employee

Benefit plan administration

Benefit plan administration is administration of health insurance plans and 401k plans, and other benefits.

Direct deposit files

Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.

Payroll tracking and auditing

Salary revision and increment management

Salary revision is the ability to modify individual employee pay.

Reimbursement management

Reimbursement management provides cash reimbursement for employee expenses related to business travel or other.

Statutory form management

Generation and management of tax forms (state and federal).

Asset Management

Maintaining a record of assets such as laptops, pagers, cell phones, etc. issued to employees. Record typically includes asset type, number, serial number and date of issuance.

EstimatorXpress

Overview

What is EstimatorXpress?