Browse the list to explore Expert Estimation’s features and how they benefit you.

THE PROGRAM

• Easy to use
• 24/7 Support
• Product training
• Secure
• Compatible
• Collaborate

PROJECTS

• Resources
• Master and Library Projects
• Sorting
• Multi – currency
• Attachments
• Password Security
• To Do List

ITEMS/TASK/SCHEDULE

• Direct Cost Schedule
• Overhead/Indirect Cost Schedule
• Cost Estimate/Build Up/Breakdown Formulas
• Item Grouping
• Cost Codes

PROJECT SUMMARY

• Project Summary
• Margin
• Risk and Opportunities
• Pre and Post Margin Adjustments

CALCULATIONS & ANALYSIS

• Spread
• Resources and Cost Code Flows
• Cash Flow and Budget
• Resource Quotation Analysis
• Subcontractor Comparison

REPORTING

• Choice of Format
• Submission Reporting
• Direct/Overhead Cost Reporting
• Resources Reporting

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THE PROGRAM

Easy to use - Expert Estimation is easy to use, even if you have limited computer experience. Expert Estimation’s Windows functionality is supported by a comprehensive help system which allows users to press F1 on any page to access context sensitive help.

24/7 Support - Telephone support provided by local product specialists is available to users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

Hands on Training - Pronamics hosts regular hands-on product training sessions. Our product training courses are held in professional training facilities where each person has their own computer for hands on learning. Private courses are also available. Visit our training page.

Secure - Control and protect access to Expert Estimation’s features and your project’s areas by setting individual user profiles and passwords.

Compatible - Easily import data into Expert Estimation from other programs such as Microsoft Excel.

Collaborate - Multi user capabilities mean that a group of people can work on a single project from multiple locations.

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PROJECTS

Resources - Resources can be easily imported from Excel into a fully customisable library/database.

 Master and Library Projects - Master and library projects allow you to duplicate common tasks to reduce your project set up time.

 Sorting - Sorting allows you to easily locate your data based on customisable work breakdown structure (WBS), cost codes or any other criteria you define.

 Multi–currency - Multiple currencies allows for international projects or resource rates by allowing users to work in single or multiple currency modes.

Attachments - Easily attach and access important project information such as contact information, notes and images.

Password Security - Password security allows you to restrict access to sensitive projects using read only, write, or full access options.

 To Do List - To do lists allow you to record important tasks and leave notes for other users.

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ITEMS/TASK/SCHEDULE

Direct Cost Schedule - Easily enter your direct cost items or import them from another program. You can also attach notes and takeoff to each item.

Overhead/Indirect Cost Schedule - Estimate the indirect costs for your project using the same resources and structure as your direct costs.

Cost Estimate/Build Up/Breakdown - Calculate the value of each Direct and Overhead cost item using first principles estimating processes.

Formulas - Make use of a range of formulas to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your estimates.

Item Grouping - Group items together for Analysis purposes.

Cost Codes - Allocate estimated costs to Cost Codes to calculate the budget for the project.

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Project Summary - Displays a summary of the estimated costs and margin (profit) in your project as well as the final project value.

Margin - A variety of techniques are available for calculating the amount of margin (profit) for the project.

Risk and Opportunities - Quantify the effect of any risks or opportunities to your project.

Pre and Post Margin Adjustments - Make adjustments to your project value before and after margin calculations.

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CALCULATIONS & ANALYSIS

Spread - Using a number of different methods, calculate the sell value of your Direct Cost Schedule items that best suit the requirements of each project.

Resources and Cost Code Flows - Track the use of Resources and Cost Codes over time through your estimated project Cash Flow.

Cash Flow and Budget - Calculate both the Cash Flow and Budget for the project and then export the results to Microsoft Project or a variety of accounting systems.

Resource Quotation Analysis - Compare and analyse resource quotes from various suppliers to find the most cost effective rates.

Subcontractor Comparison - Discover if your subcontractors are costing too much by comparing your rates with theirs.

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REPORTING

Choice of Reporting Format - Expert Estimation contains over 50 customisable report formats for you to choose from. You can also export your reports to a spreadsheet program.

Submission Reporting - Break down your submission reports using a variety of different formats depending on the requirements.

Direct/Overhead Cost Reporting - Provide full information including cost codes, item grouping, resources and cost estimates.

Resources Reporting - Analyse the use of resources throughout the project.

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