Enhanced estimation processes lead to greater project success and streamlined work.
In this video, Jason Beasley, the Operations Manager for Anderson Place Construction, shares his experience transitioning to Estimating Link®. As a newer company, Anderson Place previously relied on Excel for estimates, encountering significant limitations in tracking budgets, cost coding, and data sharing with project teams. In previous positions at prior companies, Jason had utilized The Construction Link Inc.'s competitors: HCSS and B2W. Jason highlights how Estimating Link’s user-friendly platform allowed his team to move seamlessly from setup to active use, enabling Anderson Place to bid on more projects while ensuring data accuracy. The tool’s capability for creating detailed budgets and providing real-time support has driven efficiency across the company, enhancing collaboration and building client trust.
Estimating Pain Points
Anderson Place Construction, a growing site work and underground utilities contractor, was struggling with manual estimating methods using Excel. While Division Manager, Jason Beasley had experience with large-scale estimating software, the high costs of these solutions were prohibitive for his newly established business.
Jason needed an estimating tool that could offer:
- Detailed budgeting capabilities: Tracking labor, equipment, and materials in real-time.
- Affordability: Big-name competitors were out of reach for a small business.
- Scalability: As the company grew, they needed software that would support their expanding team.
Estimating Link® by The Construction Link, Inc.
After an extensive search, Jason found Estimating Link, which offered all the features he needed—at a fraction of the cost of big-name competitors. Estimating Link provided an easy-to-use interface, powerful estimating tools, and exceptional customer support that enabled Anderson Place Construction to grow quickly and efficiently.
"I stumbled across Estimating Link during a search, and it offered everything we needed. It’s similar to HCSS, but much more affordable."
-Jason Beasley, Division Manager
The Results: Faster Bids, Higher Accuracy, and Business Growth
- 80% Time Savings
By switching to Estimating Link, Anderson Place Construction reduced the time spent on estimating by 80%, allowing them to send out more bids while spending less time in the office. Jason could now focus on other important tasks, like overseeing field operations.
"With Estimating Link, I now spend 80% of my time in the field, not behind a computer, and we’re still sending out the same amount of bids as before." - Precise and Detailed Estimates
Estimating Link enabled Jason and his team to create detailed, itemized budgets that accounted for every labor, equipment, and material cost—something Excel couldn’t achieve. This eliminated the uncertainty that often came with manual methods.
"Estimating Link gives us confidence that we’ve captured everything. The system generates detailed reports, which we can easily share with field crews." - Scalability and Growth
In just one year, Anderson Place Construction grew from 2 to 25 employees, largely thanks to the efficiency and accuracy provided by Estimating Link. As the team grew, Estimating Link's flexible tools allowed them to quickly add new users and scale their estimating operations without missing a beat.
"We’ve doubled the number of bids we’re sending out, and our win rate is strong. Estimating Link has been a huge part of our success."
Why Choose Estimating Link
- Affordability: Estimating Link costs up to 75% less than it's competitors, offering the same robust features without the hefty price tag.
- Ease of Use: Estimating Link is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for contractors of all levels to quickly learn and start producing estimates—unlike the steep learning curves of competitors software.
- Unmatched Customer Support: Whether through Knowledge Link (robust, on-demand knowledge base) or by phone, The Construction Link, Inc. is known for its hands-on support. Every question is answered quickly, making sure estimators can focus on what matters: winning bids.
"Customer support has been fantastic. I’ve never called and didn’t get a quick response. It’s been one of the best parts of working with Estimating Link." - Flexibility for Complex Projects: From generating detailed budgets to importing data directly into accounting software, Estimating Link makes it easy to manage complex site work and underground utilities projects—capabilities that are either missing or complicated in competitors software.
Join the Growing Number of Contractors Switching to Estimating Link
If you’re looking for an affordable, powerful, and easy-to-use estimating software for heavy construction, Estimating Link is your answer. Stop overpaying for the alternatives and discover how Estimating Link can help you save time, increase accuracy, and grow your business—just like Anderson Place Construction.
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