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October 19, 2022

What Are the 4 Types of Estimating in Construction?

In the construction industry, one of the most critical parts of the process is the ability to produce efficient and accurate estimates.

October 19, 2022

Signs You Need To Upgrade Your Construction Accounting Software

Keep your construction accounting software as up to date as possible to keep your business out of the red. Here are the signs that tell it's time to consider upgrading your software.

October 19, 2022

Which Software Is Most Commonly Used For Estimating?

There are numerous construction estimating softwares out there, yet some offer better features than others. Here are the most commonly used ones.

October 19, 2022

What Software Is Used In Construction?

With the overwhelming choices of construction software out there, we have narrowed down the list to the best ones to help you make an informed decision.

September 15, 2022

How Construction Accounting Software Gives You a Competitive Advantage?

Here are the reasons why advanced construction accounting software can help you stand out from the crowd.

September 15, 2022

How Construction Accounting Software Helps Improve Your WIP Reports?

Know how construction accounting software helps contractors eliminate repetitive tasks and incorporate all main aspects of a construction project into one system.

September 15, 2022

5 Things To Consider Before Choosing Construction Estimating Software

Are you planning to get a Construction Estimating Software? Read these tips first and make the right choice to suit your needs.

September 15, 2022

How Construction Estimating Software Is Changing the Construction Industry?

Construction estimation software is revolutionising the construction industry and is a worthy investment for any contractor or project manager. Read to know why.

August 26, 2022

Vista for HR Management and Payroll in Construction

Online accounting software can automatically generate invoices and track payments, project budgets and track expenses. This allows you to control costs and stay on budget.

August 26, 2022

Benefits of Using Construction Estimating Software

Construction estimating software has greatly improved the calculation of accurate costs in construction projects. Read some of the benefits of construction estimating software here.

August 26, 2022

First Principle vs. Unit Cost Estimating

Construction estimation uses various techniques to forecast the cost of a physical building structure. Builders need an accurate estimate of quantity take-off, take-off analysis, and unit price estimation. Other considerations such as labour, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit are also factored into the estimate. 

September 11, 2020

Cloud Estimating - Success Story

How ProEst helped a rapidly growing company win more bids and increase their revenue

November 26, 2021

Advantages of a Cloud Estimating Platform

Making the right technology decision has a range of impacts - Software licensing, Implementation Time, Training Requirements, Deployment Costs.

September 11, 2020

Quest Partners with ProEst Cloud Estimating Platform

ProEst is leading the way in Cloud Commercial Estimating. With 30 years of estimating software success, ProEst Cloud is ProEst Inc. next generation of estimating software.

September 11, 2020

Quest partners with Novade – Enterprise Construction Operations Solution

Different than other mobile solutions, Novade puts mobile first with overlayed A.I. Reporting. Novade compiles historical and current project information enabling key stakeholders project analytics not available in competing construction solutions.

September 11, 2020

Benefits of Construction Management Software

I have been working in the construction industry for over thirty years and have helped many clients through my business: Quest Construction Software. As the director of a construction software company I always have business owners or employees asking what we can ...

September 11, 2020

Understanding WIP Accounting for Construction

In some cases, it is simple to determine the timing for Revenues Earned, once ownership of a product is transferred or a service is complete, revenue is considered to have been earned. But if revenue recognition is delayed until the end of a long term contract, the Matching Principle of ...

September 11, 2020

The Most Valuable Report on a Contractors Desk

If you don’t recognise the term WIP, join the crowd. Work In Progress confuses most contractors – mainly because it was originally used by accountants and bankers as a financial instrument for the manufacturing sector. But due to increased complexity in construction law and project risks contractors need ...

September 11, 2020

Managing Financial Control through the Project Lifecycle

How do some construction companies manage financial control throughout the project life cycle when others struggle to understand profitability once the dust settle ?

September 11, 2020

Is your business managing construction variations effectively?

Variations management comes in different forms but the criticalness of getting paid or confirming payment, appropriated correctly, is a crucial function for contractors. From my experience working in construction management ...