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Training an Estimator: Four Steps to Success
So you’ve hired a new estimator but they don’t have any experience? What were you thinking? It was too hard to find someone with experience? Yes. Often it is hard. There are advantages and disadvantages to hiring someone with no experience. An advantage is that you have a fresh mind—one that is trainable ...
Six Steps to Building a Solid Estimate
By Roland Miles, Estimating Edge. One of the most important skills needed to run a successful contracting business is the ability to prepare accurate job estimates. If a contractor’s estimates aren’t accurate, there is a risk of losing money on the project. Developing a precise project estimate requires attention to detail and ...
Q1: Does this Software Fit the Roofing Company’s Specific Need?
Clearly define the need that your business has before you start shopping for solutions. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that help roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software for their businesses. Over ...
Estimating Edge Gives Yorkshire Federal Versatility to be Competitive
By The Estimating Edge. Once the measurements are entered, everything needed is in there to ensure you don't miss a thing. Yorkshire Federal, Inc. is a full-service roofing company that offers a complete line of roofing, waterproofing, and painting products and services to inspect, analyze, remediate or replace existing roof systems ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
The Single Best Piece of Equipment Carolina Commercial Uses
The company was able to win several large commercial jobs thanks to the Edge. Established in 1990 by current owner, president, and sole estimator, Dale Gillis, Carolina Commercial Roofing, Inc. is a full-service roofing contractor offering a variety of quality roofing services including new construction, installation, replacement and repairs. Carolina Commercial ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos
Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...
Volunteers Trade Computers for Hammers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Employees spent a day out of the office installing sheathing on a rooftop. Estimating Edge is a team of tradesmen and software experts, building cutting-edge estimating and takeoff software for use in the construction industry. With a desire to get involved and give back to ...
Roofing Road Trips with Heidi Welcome Estimating Edge’s Adam Oaks
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Best of breed concept and open API’s are important considerations for contractors when choosing software. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips with Heidi, she is joined by Roofing Technology Think Tank member Adam Oaks from Estimating Edge to talk technology and software. One of the ...
Maxwell Roofing Says the Estimating Process of the Edge is Key to Consistency
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Hear why the company chose to use the Edge estimating software how it has helped their bid accuracy and ability to retain margins. John Maxwell was the only estimator in the early days at Maxwell Roofing. He had been searching for a solution that could help ...
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