A recent survey revealed that as many
as 80% of contractors who generate
estimates and bids on computers are
using their trusty spreadsheets instead of
dedicated estimating software. One of
the greatest pitfalls of spreadsheet-based
estimating is having items "fall off the
pad" — that is, forgetting to include
items or even entire categories of work.
An incomplete bid might win you the
work, but before you can say "change
order," your wallet will be taking the hit.
To keep spreadsheet estimates on track,
Quick Bid 2000 provides a comprehensive
"checklist" of items across every
phase of residential construction, and
adds some basic reporting and construction
documentation features as well. If
you're a spreadsheet estimator who has
been meaning