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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Benchmark Estimating Solution has never had more accessibility and connectivity than it does today with the addition of an industry standard API to Version 8. The API allows Benchmark Estimating Software to communicate with 3rd party systems to pass data back and forth, creating a more integrated and connected information eco-system. Common systems to […]
Benchmark Estimating Software is proud to announce the launch of the latest version of their estimating solution, Benchmark Estimating Software Version 8. The latest version – three years in the making – combines the fantastic core functionality of Benchmark’s existing solution with a number of new features and enhancements to existing features. The latest capabilities […]
There has never been a better time for a small business to move away from the chaos of using spreadsheets for estimating and to embrace digital transformation, with the government announcing a new $1 billion plan to boost small business’ investment in technology in this week’s budget. The plan will see small businesses – those […]
A recent LinkedIn poll has found that Sustainability is the biggest trend impacting the construction industry right now, followed by the increased pressure on margins and increased technology adoption. Sustainability is a hot topic across all industries, with businesses looking at how they can become more sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint in-line with the […]
The ubiquitous spreadsheet has become something of an icon in the business world, with one’s ability to build a sophisticated spreadsheet likened to a work of art. And this is certainly true in the world of estimating, with many organisations using sophisticated workbooks to conduct their estimating on major multi-million and billion-dollar projects. And while […]
An exciting update about our future
/in News /by MarketingWe 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!
/in News /by MarketingBenchmark 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.
/in News /by Samantha CramerUsually, 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 News /by Samantha CramerIn 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
/in News /by Samantha CramerResource 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 […]
Feature Highlight | The Benchmark API
/in News /by Samantha CramerThe Benchmark Estimating Solution has never had more accessibility and connectivity than it does today with the addition of an industry standard API to Version 8. The API allows Benchmark Estimating Software to communicate with 3rd party systems to pass data back and forth, creating a more integrated and connected information eco-system. Common systems to […]
Benchmark Launches Version 8
/in News /by MarketingBenchmark Estimating Software is proud to announce the launch of the latest version of their estimating solution, Benchmark Estimating Software Version 8. The latest version – three years in the making – combines the fantastic core functionality of Benchmark’s existing solution with a number of new features and enhancements to existing features. The latest capabilities […]
2022 Budget: Government backing small businesses to invest in technology
/in News /by MarketingThere has never been a better time for a small business to move away from the chaos of using spreadsheets for estimating and to embrace digital transformation, with the government announcing a new $1 billion plan to boost small business’ investment in technology in this week’s budget. The plan will see small businesses – those […]
Sustainability the biggest trend impacting the construction industry
/in News /by MarketingA recent LinkedIn poll has found that Sustainability is the biggest trend impacting the construction industry right now, followed by the increased pressure on margins and increased technology adoption. Sustainability is a hot topic across all industries, with businesses looking at how they can become more sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint in-line with the […]
10 Common Estimating Mistakes Made with Spreadsheets
/in News /by MarketingThe ubiquitous spreadsheet has become something of an icon in the business world, with one’s ability to build a sophisticated spreadsheet likened to a work of art. And this is certainly true in the world of estimating, with many organisations using sophisticated workbooks to conduct their estimating on major multi-million and billion-dollar projects. And while […]