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what's holding contractors back

Outdated software creates friction, costing you bids.

Many contractors already use an estimating solution. But if it isn't aligned to how water authorities operate, it's working against you. From manual reformatting to version confusion, small inefficiencies stack up - and slow your team down.

Contractors who use the same software eliminate friction — from first pricing to final claim.

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HOW HIGH-PERFORMING CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONDING

How leading contractors differentiate to win in AMP8

The contractors winning work in AMP8 aren’t just pricing faster — they’re submitting smarter. Their estimating processes are structured, repeatable, and aligned with what water authorities already use internally.

Mirroring client systems

Enabling faster importing, scenario analysis, and transparent build-ups.

Using parametric estimating

To reuse logic for common scopes like trenching and traffic management.

Standardising cost libraries

Using shared codes to reduce translation errors between organisations

Centralising rates and resources

Estimators work from a single, accurate source of truth.

WHY ALIGNMENT IS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Alignment is key to winning bids in AMP8

Contractors aligned with their client’s software are easier to onboard, quicker to approve, and more likely to build long-term trust. When estimating aligns with how authorities already work, you stand out — before your bid is even reviewed.

Here’s what it unlocks:

Productivity gains

Parametric models build rates from first principles. Comparators flag scope changes instantly. Concurrent editing eliminates file lock chaos.

Strategic positioning

Using Benchmark Estimating signals estimating maturity — often a deciding factor in tight competitions.

Faster approvals

Structured estimates are ingested directly into authority workflows, reducing clarification rounds and speeding up onboarding.

Frictionless data exchange

Bids arrive in the exact format authorities expect — no re-mapping, hidden formulas, or versioning issues.

Move faster. Bid smarter. Align with your clients.

Whether you want to explore smarter estimating workflows or understand how alignment with asset owners can help you win more water work, we’ve made it easy to take the next step.

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