Accurate estimating is the key to profit in construction, so the estimator must be aware of all factors affecting project costs including identifying areas of risk for consideration at the final review stage.


A core consideration to the way in which Valesco has been designed is to allow flexibility in the way the software can be used. This allows the user to configure how an Estimate  Valuation is prepared and priced rather than the software dictating procedures.



Using Valesco Estimating & Valuation will:

 

  • Promote clarity and understanding of a bid
  • Increase throughput whilst maintaining accuracy
  • Assist in building regularly used library items
  • Allow control of last-minute changes and variations of a bid
  • Give the ability to offer alternatives bids with minimum of effort
  • Provide visibility and transparency of build-ups for Managers & Clients
  • Improve the accuracy of Buying

 

Valesco Estimating & Valuation features:

 

  • Easy import of BoQ from Excel, Cubit or CITE
  • Quick Bill Production using a standard headings library
  • Take-off using a Dim Pad or optional On-screen take-off
  • Easy pricing of Schedules of Works using sub-items (mini-bill)
  • Use Item Quantities for Bulk Earthworks or repetitive works
  • Estimates can be compared with alternative quantities 
  • Unlimited resources per bill item
  • Subcontractors can be compared and while the estimators own build-up is retained
  • Manipulate the spread of profit over the project
  • Monitor wastage allowances in materials
  • Comprehensive user defined reports and tender analysis
  • Changes can be made effortlessly and with confidence
  • Copy and paste between projects & bill items
  • Export all reports direct to Excel
  • Convert to Post Contract Valuations (update using Percentage, Quantity or Value)
  • Review Resource usage based on Measured, Allowance (waste), Claimed & Remaining

 




Valesco Estimating can be tailored to suit the way you work, as it is flexible & adaptable:


  • Copy & Paste between Projects
  • Create your own resource library items
  • Create your own reports
  • Create your own Grid Views and Screen Layouts
  • Create multiple Factors to tailor your rates as required (e.g. Wastage, Discounts, etc.)
  • Create Global Variables to allow adjustments to the overall bid (e.g. Fuel, Inflation, etc.)
  • Compare Subcontract Rates and make allowances for exclusions & discounts etc.