CPR, Inc. Announces Year 2010 Updates
for Their Popular MS Excel Based Cost Estimating Software Programs
Jacksonville,
FL – January 3, 2010 - CPR, Inc. a provider of productivity software for
construction since 1986, today announced year 2010 updates for their
popular MS Excel based construction estimating software programs.
The updates
include new and improved features, functions, usability and reporting in
addition to cost data updates reflecting changing material and labor
pricing in today’s challenging economic conditions. Help system, User
Manual and Step-by-Step tutorial have also been completely reworked to
achieve a seamless and productive software experience.
"Creating an
accurate and reliable construction cost estimate has always been
difficult and time-consuming; and yet, it is an absolute necessity for
the success of the project." said L. Sert, Software Development Manager
for CPR, Inc. “In order to streamline the process and give a distinct
competitive edge to the estimator, we chose to base our popular cost
estimators on the world-renowned productivity tool, Microsoft Excel”.
He added: “A
truly effective cost estimating solution requires three things:
1. Based on a
full understanding and methodology of the general construction industry
2. Easy to
implement while saving time and providing accuracy you can trust
3. Provide
essential localized pricing along with flexibility and customization
This is what we
totally achieved with our year 2010 updates.”
Hands-on
testing has indicated that the updated programs painlessly create
modifiable cost estimate reports based on point and click selections.
The systems contain several worksheets containing user modifiable cost
data for cost categories covering all 16 division of CSI (AIA)
MasterFormat. A user simply has to select from the Lookup screens, thus
eliminating the risk of missing important cost items for inclusion in
the estimate.
GeneralCOST
Estimator for Excel is distributed free on a try-before-you-buy basis.
A 7-day trial edition is available to download
free at:
Upon
registration, a user receives an authorization code to unlock full
features of each program.
About CPR, Inc.
CPR, Inc. is a provider of advanced productivity tools for construction
since 1986.
Tel: 904-220-0045