Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. releases version 2.3 of their popular construction estimating, job costing and scheduling software.

Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. the recognized leader in affordable construction software solutions has released Bid4Build Version 2.3. Bid4Build is considered by to be one of the most advanced, easy to use, construction estimating and job costing software solutions available on the market today for the price.

(PRWEB) January 12, 2004 --Bid4Build Construction Estimating Software is designed for all sizes of general and subcontractors. Bid4Build is a powerful and sophisticated database software solution for the construction industry. Bid4Build generates bids, cost estimates and reports, quickly and accurately so customers can Bid the work, 4 the job, and Build their business.

Bid4Build version 2.3 is well suited for all types of residential construction, insurance estimating, home remodeling projects and many areas of commercial construction. Bid4Build's extensive database and category listings enable our customers to provide accurate estimates which span the gamut of contractor jobs, including most every common building material. Our leading-edge Windows® based products provide features which are only found in the most expensive estimating software packages.

"Our version 2.3 has the functions and features which are only seen in construction software packages costing hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more" said Mark Kennedy, Vice President and General Manager of Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. "We are able to integrate the construction cost data from Craftsman National® and have direct integration capabilities with Microsoft Office®, including Microsoft Project® and Intuit QuickBooks®. These features are typically only available in much more expensive construction software. We are now able to offer these capabilities to our customers for less than $200.00! We are not aware of any other construction software solution on the market with this kind of pricing structure."

Highlights of Bid4Build Version 2.3
Features of the Bid4Build version 2.3 construction estimating, job costing and scheduling software include the following:
Multiple Item Master database plug-ins;
Advanced editing capabilities;
Built-in construction Estimating Calculators and Calendar Management;
Customer, Project and Supplier databases;
Project Phase and Area analysis;
Construction Unit and Composite Assemblies;
Job Tracking and Costing;
Change Order Processing;
Visual Calendar and Gantt Chart Scheduling;
Digital Photo Project Library;
Bid Package Management;
Reusable Estimating Templates;
Direct Integration with Microsoft Project®, QuickBooks® and Craftsman National® General Construction cost data;
Import/Export functions to popular packages such as Microsoft Word® and Excel®
Extensive Reporting capabilities and Invoicing.

Bid4Build Pricing and Support
The Bid4Build software provides a context sensitive help system and a unique "QuickHelp" hypertext answering system. A fully-functional demo is available for download at the company's web site www.bid4build.com. Standard support is included with the price of the software. An optional one year support contract is available for $75.00 (at the time of purchase) which will assign a specific technical customer support representative to the customer.

Bid4Build has a Lite version and a Standard version. The lite version is $59.00 and the standard version is currently $149. The Bid4Build software is delivered with a robust item cost database. Each optional Craftsman cost data product is $49.00.

About Bid4Build
Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. is a leading supplier of construction software for residential and commercial construction. Its flagship product, Bid4Build version 2.3 is a construction software solution for construction estimating, job costing and scheduling. Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. is a Pennsylvania based company. To order Bid4Build products, call 610-358-2634 or visit www.bid4build.com. Bid4Build Lite, Standard, Version 2.3 and Bid4Build.com are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Bid4Build Enterprises, LLC. Other parties' trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners and should be treated as such.
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