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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 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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Experience the Best Support in the Business with SharpeSoft
Everyone has been there. A problem has come up with a device or program you are using, but calling the support hotline does nothing but...
Dylan C
Apr 92 min read
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Security Access Rights in Estimator
Sometimes users make changes to basic window settings and configuration that can adversely affect data accuracy and system efficiency....
Dylan C
Mar 264 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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Override Detail Item Tax Rate in SharpeSoft Estimator
This window is used to override the job tax rate only for the detail line you are currently working on. As an example, this might be...
Dylan C
Mar 52 min read
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The SharpeSoft Estimator: A Comprehensive Construction Quoting Software Solution
The SharpeSoft Estimator: A Comprehensive Construction Quoting Software Solution In today’s heavy civil construction industry, efficient...
SharpeSoft
Feb 275 min read
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Quick Toolbar in SharpeSoft Estimator
Once you have been using the system for a while, you will find yourself going to certain windows on a regular basis. You can set up a...
Dylan C
Feb 252 min read
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SharpeSoft Newsletter (January 2025)
Sharpe News Quarterly Construction News Inside... FDM Contracting Finds a Work/Life Balance with SharpeSoft. Introducing the SharpeSoft...
Dylan C
Feb 39 min read
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The Importance of Electrical Cost Estimating Software for Heavy Civil Projects and SharpeSoft Estimator’s Position
The Importance of Electrical Cost Estimating Software for Heavy Civil Projects and SharpeSoft Estimator’s Position Estimating costs is...
SharpeSoft
Jan 224 min read
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Using the Filter Wizard in SharpeSoft Estimator
Key windows and tables throughout the system, especially those that contain long lists of entries (e.g. Jobs, Vendors, Owners and Item...
Dylan C
Jan 143 min read
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SharpeSoft Estimator Wins the Winter 2025 Top Performer Award from SourceForge
SharpeSoft is proud to be a winner of the Top Performer award from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison...
Dylan C
Jan 92 min read
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Escalation Factors in the Estimator
Escalation factors are a form of specialized markup that can be entered at the bid item or sub-item level. These factors are specific to...
Dylan C
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Request and Receive Vendor Quotes (MatConnect)
SharpeSoft Estimator offers the ability to instantaneously request and receive quotes on associated bid items with either the MatConnect...
Dylan C
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Exploring SharpeSoft's Heavy Civil Construction Software Solutions
Heavy civil construction is competitive and fast-paced, with little to no room for error. In an industry where accuracy and efficiency...
SharpeSoft
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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