Few computer programs succeed in
addressing all the needs of a particular
business in one package. The
rule is: The narrower the focus, the
better. Yardi Systems' The Estimator
concentrates on the office skill most
fundamental to the construction
business — estimating the project. It
is designed to suit the needs of estimators
in any segment of the business,
from home builders and
general contractors to remodelers
and specialty contractors.
The Estimator culls the most
useful features from spreadsheets,
database managers, and word processors
to produce a specialized package
that helps you to bid jobs much
faster and with greater flexibility
than is possible with a pad and
pencil. Unlike many other estimating
programs, which force you to
follow a software developer's