Causeway Estimating, powered by Vixensoft, is a leading industry solution for mechanical and electrical estimators. Unlike other estimating products, Causeway’s M&E solution can operate as a stand-alone estimating package or as an integral part of a Building Services ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system*
The value of an enterprise-wide system, in which estimating, purchase ordering, job costing, accounts and other applications are all linked together, is well documented. The benefits include minimised data entry; faster data access; reduced duplication; greater efficiency and improved transparency, which all combine to deliver a streamlined process and measurable cost savings.
That is not to say that there is not a place for stand-alone estimating packages for businesses that do not require an integrated system or that already have one and simply require an M&E estimating product. Either way, Causeway M&E Estimating is an advanced but easy-to-use "take-off" estimating solution with a proven user-base of leading UK contractors. Developed with real estimators in mind; it’s intuitive design, simple initial set-up and easy on-going database maintenance sets it apart.
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* See also Financials Suite
Budget Estimating
Causeway's budget estimating tool (previously called ProjectWinner) is a powerful knowledge-based application capable of producing full construction, mechanical and electrical cost plans in a fraction of the time taken using traditional methods. Using an "intelligent" Q&A approach to building an estimate, the software uses known data, pre-defined parameters and industry trends to predict costs accurately and remarkably quickly.
From the initial estimate, an elemental cost breakdown provides detail of the how the budget has been reached. Changes can then be made to the original design which instantly filter across the entire project, reflecting how that alteration will affect other elements of the building design.
Cost plans which used to take weeks can now be created accurately in hours, enabling you to provide a more reactive service to clients and dedicate more time to costing valuable opportunities. |
