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Benchmark Estimating Software

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What is Benchmark Estimating Software?

Benchmark Estimating in Redfern offers an Estimating Software package that aims to streamline and simplify estimating processes, and improve the consistency and accuracy of pricing. It is used globally for project types including Asphalt, Civil Construction, Construction, Facilities Maintenance, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Mining, Road, Water & Sewer, by private enterprise, public authorities and small to medium businesses.

Categories & Use Cases

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Marketing Dashboard
Project Browser
Takeoff Sheet Template

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Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Benchmark Estimating Software has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 2 ratings of Benchmark Estimating Software's features
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Top Performing Features

  • Cost databases

    Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

    Category average: 7.6

  • Cost calculator

    Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Bid creation

    Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.

    Category average: 7.7

Areas for Improvement

  • Job costing

    Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.

    Category average: 7.3

  • Takeoff tools

    Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

    Category average: 7.4

  • Mobile app

    Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

    Category average: 7.4

Reviews

What users are saying about Benchmark Estimating Software.
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Benchmark Estimating Review

Incentivized
Brian D. SalmondView profile
Owner/Estimator in Professional Services at Big Fish Estimating (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

  • Logical set-out of resources inside standard items in an Item library.
  • Up to date resource rates in an easy to use resource library.

Cons

  • I haven't found anything yet. Benchmark is constantly evolving and adding new processes, I believe it keeps up to date with what it's users want.

Return on Investment

  • Quickly producing an accurate estimate that's easy to follow and review.
  • Easy to use - Easy to change productions or numbers of machines/resources required in an item.

Alternatives Considered

Expert Estimation and Candy

Other Software Used

Autodesk Civil 3D

Not only called Benchmark, it IS the Benchmark!

Incentivized
Chris van Vuuren
Project Manager at RCA Civils Group Pt Ltd (11-50 employees employees)

Pros

  • Progress Claims
  • Standard quotes

Cons

  • Retention money reminders
  • Interface with a calendar

Return on Investment

  • Benchmark has created standardisation in quotes and tenders.
  • Created standard progress claims.

Alternatives Considered

PlanSwift

Other Software Used

PlanSwift, Microsoft 365 Business

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