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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 20, 20252 min read


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 8, 20252 min read


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 8, 20253 min read


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 29, 20252 min read


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 28, 20258 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 14, 20255 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 24, 20254 min read


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 11, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 min read


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 27, 20255 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


Bid Item Status Flags in SharpeSoft
Bid Item Statuses are a quick and easy way to determine where a job stands with just a glance. Composed of a set of colorful flag...
Dylan C
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Marble Construction Bids 70% Faster with SharpeSoft
The Story Founded in March of 2010 by the principal owner of R&M Engineering-Ketchikan, Marble Construction is a general construction...
Dylan C
Feb 12, 20254 min read


Insert a Logo for Your Company in SharpeSoft Estimator
Company logos can be easily inserted into a job with the steps outlined below. Logos will appear on various generated reports inside the...
Dylan C
Jan 29, 20252 min read


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 22, 20254 min read


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 14, 20253 min read


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


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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