State-of-the-Art Contractor: Flexible Estimating

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