Contractor Resources

QuickEye Estimator, LLC:

Contractor Resources

The Estimating Process
Tools - Including Estimate Costing Software
Training
Help

Finding Projects - Online Planrooms of North America

Working with Others
Find a Job
Estimating Services

Tools

Old School Supplies

HP Plotters Example: 24" HP DesignJet 500 for $2,059, delivered (will print 24x36)
Plotter Paper & Ink 24" x 150', $9.90 / roll, delivered, when you buy four rolls.
Highlighers $5.60 / Dozen

Measurement Takeoff and Plan Communication

QuickEye Estimator

Spreadsheet Software:

OpenOffice.org ( Free )
Microsoft Excel

Free Starter Spreadsheet

QuickEye Spreadsheet Template ( Free ) - OpenOffice.org

Sub Costing Databases / Estimating Software

CSC Software

- New Release; QuickEye Integrated

360 Difference

- New Release; QuickEye Integrated

General Contractor / Construction Management Systems

ArenaSoft Estimating

SharpeSoft

Corecon

Training

Pricing Book: How Much Should I Charge?
Capacity Based Markup Examples
30 Reasons Why Contracting Businesses Fail
Estimating is every project's foundation by Al Schwartz
Other Articles by Al Schwartz

National Organizations

Associated General Contractors Training & Education
ASPE Online Classes

Online Training

Construction Engineering Management Graduate Program - UAB School of Engineering
Construction Engineering Graduate Program - University of Washington
Construction Project Management 4PM.com

Local - 50 States Listing Construction Management Degree.org

Help

QuickEye Consultants

Richard Rasmussen - 33 years experience

Background:
Painting Contractor
Painting Estimator
Project Management Provides:
QuickEye Training
Painting Quick-Library
Painting Pricing Spreadsheet

Rate: $55/hour

Frank Salseina - 28 years experience

Background:
Plumbing/Welding
Construction
Estimating Provides:
QuickEye Training
Mechanical Quick-Library
Mechanical Pricing Spreadsheet

Rate: $65/hour

Tom Berger Sr. - 30 years experience

Background:
Estimating - Drywall/Framing/Acoustical Ceilings, etc.
Project Management
Timberline Estimating Software
IT

Provides:
QuickEye Training
Quick-Library Setup Assistance
Pricing Code Setup / Development
Spreadsheet Setup / Development
Timberline assembly setup / database development

Also provides web design / computer support services

Rate: $65/hour Web Site: TCB Services, Inc.

Finding Projects

196 Online Planrooms in North America
Federal Business Opportunities

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Estimating Services