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Switching Estimating Software: A Step-by-Step Guide for Heavy Civil Contractors
Switching Estimating Software: A Step-by-Step Guide for Heavy Civil Contractors If your team is still juggling Excel spreadsheets  and a pile of half-connected tools, you’re not alone. Most heavy civil contractors build their bids this way — and for years, it’s worked well enough. But here’s the truth most contractors whisper about in forums and job trailers: That patchwork setup eventually costs more time, more money, and more accuracy  than it saves. If you’re here, it’s pr
SharpeSoft
4 days ago5 min read
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Strategies for Indirect and Prorate Items in the SharpeSoft Estimator
The Summary Sheet inside the SharpeSoft Estimator is a powerful tool capable of delivering a concise overall view of multiple different...
Dylan C
Oct 73 min read
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AI in Construction Estimating: Where It Helps Today — and Where It Doesn’t (Yet)
AI in Construction Estimating: Where It Helps Today — and Where It Doesn’t (Yet) Introduction: Cutting Through the Hype If you’ve spent...
SharpeSoft
Sep 244 min read
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Fuel Cost/Usage in SharpeSoft Estimator
Fuel is an important part of any construction project, as it is literally the material on which all pieces of equipment run. Having...
Dylan C
Sep 222 min read
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Personalization Options in SharpeSoft Estimator (Part 1)
SharpeSoft Estimator, in addition to being a powerful and efficient cost estimating solution for companies of all sizes, also offers...
Dylan C
Sep 163 min read
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From Blueprint to Bid: Top Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with SharpeSoft
From Blueprint to Bid: Top Estimating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with SharpeSoft Construction is moving faster and with tighter...
SharpeSoft
Aug 284 min read
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South Bay Grading Doubles Output with SharpeSoft
The Story Located in balmy Santa Clara, California, South Bay Grading is a fully licensed Class A General Engineering Contractor. With...
Dylan C
Aug 265 min read
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Royal T Enterprises Feels the Royal Treatment with SharpeSoft
The Story Founded 20 years ago in St. George, Utah, Royal T Enterprises is a heavy civil construction company that brings founder and...
Dylan C
Aug 15 min read
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Mastering Your First Estimate in SharpeSoft: Tips for New Contractors
Mastering Your First Estimate in SharpeSoft: Tips for New Contractors Stepping into digital estimating can feel overwhelming—even more so...
SharpeSoft
Jul 174 min read
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Top FAQs for Construction Estimating: What Heavy Civil Contractors Need to Know
Top FAQs for Construction Estimating: What Heavy Civil Contractors Need to Know In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common questions...
SharpeSoft
Jun 174 min read
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Marking up Sub-Items in SharpeSoft Estimator
Oftentimes, in an effort to better consolidate our information, we may end up preventing the system from seeing data we would rather it...
Dylan C
May 202 min read
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Summary Report with Alternate Groups in SharpeSoft Estimator
In the Bid Items window, you can either create Regular groups or Alternate groups. Regular groups typically are used for grouping like...
Dylan C
May 82 min read
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SharpeSoft Estimator vs. Manual Bidding: Why Now is the Time to Upgrade
SharpeSoft Estimator vs. Manual Bidding: Why Now is the Time to Upgrade How you bid is just as important as what you build in today’s...
SharpeSoft
May 83 min read
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Creating Report Packages in SharpeSoft Estimator
If you run the same reports each time you bid a job, you can "package" those reports into groups. When you select a group for printing,...
Dylan C
Apr 292 min read
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SharpeSoft Newsletter (April 2025)
Inside... • Marble Construction Bids 70% Faster with SharpeSoft. • New Industry Podcast Estimator's Edge. • Looking Ahead at Construction...
Dylan C
Apr 288 min read
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Duct Banks for Trench Profiler
Duct banks are an integral part of many underground electrical construction projects, allowing electrical cables to be safely laid within...
Dylan C
Apr 162 min read
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The Workflow Navigator in SharpeSoft Estimator
The Workflow Navigator is an interactive map meant to guide users through the process of creating and managing a bid from setup to...
Dylan C
Apr 145 min read
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SharpeSoft Estimator Reviews: Insights from Users This Year So Far
SharpeSoft Estimator Reviews: Insights from Users This Year So Far Choosing the right construction estimating software can mean the...
SharpeSoft
Apr 103 min read
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How to Train Your Team on SharpeSoft’s Estimator Software (Without Slowing Down Projects)
How to Train Your Team on SharpeSoft’s Estimator Software (Without Slowing Down Projects) Although exciting and necessary, upgrading your...
SharpeSoft
Mar 244 min read
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Override Group Tax Rate in SharpeSoft Estimator
This window is used to override the job tax rate only for a given group you are working on. As an example, this might be necessary if...
Dylan C
Mar 112 min read
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