Helping the Little Guy - Estimating Software

 

Dear Newsletter Friend,

 

I was approached by Mr. Bill Ruffner about his Estimating Software designed specifically for Residential Electrical Contractors, and I made him jump through hoops to change the design of the product to meet my high standard. In addition, I had the software tested at a training facility that teaches electrical estimating (based on my textbook) and they gave it rave reviews.

 

I generally do not promote products (except my own!) via my newsletter, but if I can help the 'little guy' I will. Bill good luck and God Bless.

 

Mike Holt

 

About TurboBid

Unlike other electrical estimating programs, TurboBid has been built from the ground up to meet the unique requirements of the residential electrical contractor.

Special Offer from TurboBid: Anyone that purchases TurboBid will receive a free copy of “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating”. TurboBid is making this offer because their software follows the estimating principles that Mike teaches. The Estimating book really helps to clarify and enforce these principles. TurboBid also includes a sample estimate that is based on the blueprint located in the book. Mike’s Estimating book is a natural companion to TurboBid so everyone who buys TurboBid should have a copy.

Please go to www.TurboBid.net and download a free trial copy of TurboBid. You will find that it is powerful, yet easy to use. We feel confident that you will agree that TurboBid is a great product that will help the residential electrical industry. It is also being offered at a very reasonable price.

Following are some of the features found in TurboBid:

• TurboBid works great for new work as well as remodeling jobs.
• Automatically adjusts the labor units based on the building's construction
• Keeps your material prices up to date with Trade Service and NetPricer updates
• Enter material pricing for up to 5 of your favorite vendors
• Generates an estimate for "Per Plan" as well as for "Value Engineered"
• Complete take-offs on a room by room basis
• Automatically adjusts material quantities and labor hours based on how the conduit or romex is installed
• Automatically adjusts hours for a trainee's lack of production
• Automatically includes the cost of future labor rate increases
• Calculates the average man-hour cost for the crew that will be on the job
• Includes a local electrical code section to help identify all local code requirements.
• Increases estimating productivity and accuracy with a unique wizard format
• Saves time by automatically generating professional proposals and reports
• Prints out complete material kits for Service, Rough and Trim
• Contract pricing for up to 5 draws is included in the formal proposal
• The formal proposal can be used as a contract document
• Material database includes thousands of items and over 700 pre built residential assemblies
• Easily create, copy or edit items and assemblies
• Generates a lost project report. Adjust your bids based on historical data
• Keeps detailed job notes
• Security enabled. User names and passwords can be set for each estimate. Each project can also restrict a user to data entry only screens. They can be locked out of sensitive pricing areas.
• Automatic database back-up

For more information, please contact:

Bill Ruffner

President

Advanced Electrical technologies, Inc.

BillR@TurboBid.net