As a graduate of the Construction Management Engineering program at UNC Charlotte, I had limited exposure to takeoffs and estimating. When I started working as an estimator, I initially used old-school methods on 24x36 drawings.
I knew there had to be a better, faster, and more economical way. That’s when I found Bid Wizard and OnScreen Takeoff. Watching the tutorial videos sparked my interest.
Using these tools has made my job significantly more productive. What used to take me a week now takes only a few days. After completing a takeoff in OnScreen Takeoff, I simply press a button, and my estimate is essentially done.
99% of the time, Bid Wizard’s estimate aligns within 5% of my spreadsheet calculations. Vince even provided in-person support when we first purchased the software. I’m very happy with my decision to use Bid Wizard and OST