Transitioning to a cloud-based cost estimating solution
Transitioning your cost-estimating solution to the Cloud can be a daunting experience. Below we outline a four phase approach to making your transition more successful.
Dynamic Estimating
Dynamic estimating is of paramount importance in the UK water sector, particularly in light of the upcoming Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). This new regulatory period, which is set to begin in 2023, will bring significant changes to the industry and will require companies to have a flexible and adaptable approach to estimating project expenses […]
How A Cost Estimating Solution Can Help Facility Managers
Facility management is the provision of services to buildings and precincts, allowing them to operate more effectively. Works can include cleaning, gardening, security and maintenance but as the industry has become more complex additional skill including technical and financial expertise. To help with the increasingly complexity. Many facility management companies are looking to cost estimating […]
How can workflows improve your cost estimating efficiency?
Taking the step in moving from spreadsheets to a cost estimating solution is the first step in improving your entire cost estimating process. However this can be even further improved by implementing workflows. Let’s explore. Streamlined Processes A considered and well thought through workflow can ensure all steps are not only clearly defined but follow […]
Benchmark Estimating Software Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Benchmark Estimating Software is delighted to announce the appointment of Lachlan Aldred as our new Chief Technology Officer. Lachlan has over 25 years of experience in the technology space and most recently joins us from Telstra where he was Chapter Lead – Technology Product Ownership. He joins us with experience in innovation and go to […]
An exciting update about our future
We are excited to announce some exciting news for Benchmark Estimating Software. After an extensive search, we have made the decision to partner with independent investment firm, Whiteoak who have has acquired a majority stake in the MacDonald Group of companies. The group consists of MIEngineers, Benchmark Estimating Software and sister company Benchmark Estimating Ltd […]
Benchmark’s Data and Intelligence Unit has Launched!
Benchmark Estimating Software is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new business unit – Benchmark Data and Intelligence. The new unit will provide specialised data, intelligence and insights services to Benchmark’s customers, including helping to assist with digital and data transformation, increasing automation, understanding insights and increasing and improving business intelligence. The unit unit […]
Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.
Usually, big unstructured data has specific characteristics that we have difficulty understanding. Therefore it is our nature to shape this data into a form people can naturally process. We all use software to capture, digitise, handle and integrate vast amounts of data within a company. This process is often driven by short-term business value, such […]
Feature Highlight | Automation – Tasks, Workbank and Workflow
In a world before technological advancement and automation, teamwork and collaboration on a project was only possible when all parties were present and accounted for on site. However, the recent pandemic has necessitated remote work, leading to the need for an innate shift in approaching the goal of an informed and productive team. Therefore, with […]
Feature Highlight | Resource by Supplier
Resource by Supplier is a fantastic new feature allowing multiple suppliers against a specific resource. The new feature allows you to be more easily select the correct resource – at the correct price – from your library, saving time, effort and money. Benefits: Improved decision-making power for Estimators More efficient data management and governance Private […]