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Confidence in Construction
On-Screen Takeoff® Allows Construction Giant Graham to Stay on Top
Graham Group is the fourth largest construction company in Canada, boasting 1,000 staffers and a 2009
revenue of $1.9 billion. With locations in the U.S. and Canada, Graham's goal is to be North America's premier
integrated construction solutions partner. Reaching such a lofty goal is a challenge, but definitely an attainable
one for a company with Graham's track record. Continued success has catapulted Graham Group to its current
industry-leading stature, with the aid of construction tools like On Center Software's On-Screen Takeoff.
Building Education
Among Graham's current successes is the University of Saskatchewan Academic Health Science D-Wing
addition. This is a 4-and-a-half-year project with a total value of $125 million. Graham was awarded the general
contract for demolition and construction. Andy Heiber, a senior estimator for Graham, is using
On-Screen Takeoff on the entire concrete portion of the project (approx. $10 million). Using On-Screen Takeoff
allowed Heiber to complete the concrete takeoff "with virtually no errors." He adds that On-Screen Takeoff helps
him "provide a level of confidence to his estimating team that the whole job was taken off completely
and accurately."
Confidence in a job that size is invaluable and On-Screen Takeoff is the catalyst for that level of assurance
and preparedness. Instead of having to check and recheck equations and measurements, Heiber is able
to automate his numbers through the digital takeoff software, saving him time and ensuring accuracy. This
electronic assistance allows the entire team of estimators at Graham to focus on business growth. "On-Screen
Takeoff has probably cut my quantity survey time in half or more, leaving me more time to focus on finding
competitive edges and ensuring the completeness of our bids."
Continued Education and Office-wide Adoption
The software education has since spread like wildfire throughout the Graham Group, with mass
On-Screen Takeoff adoption. As Heiber reports it, "On-Screen Takeoff is starting to become a
standard tool in our office." And, the transition has been quite smooth for Heiber's coworkers,
as he states that "[On-Screen Takeoff] has a very small learning curve at the beginning, and its
rewards are substantial."
Contact us
To find out how On Center Software can help streamline your operations and enhance your bottom
line, contact us at 1.866.627.6246, or visit our website at www.oncenter.com.
About On Center Software
The On Center Software collection of products makes it possible to manage all phases of a job from
the initial bid stage to completion. Estimators can perform takeoffs directly on their computer screens
with On-Screen Takeoff®, create accurate bids with Quick Bid, and track a project's status and budget
with Digital Production Control™. On Center Software provides a single-source solution for all of your estimating, bidding, and project tracking needs.
On Center Software Products
• Increase accuracy
• Reduce risk
• Bid more in less time
• Eliminate costly mistakes
• Minimize data-entry mistakes
• Reduce calculation errors
• Avoid bidding too low or too high
• Quickly fine-tune labor production
More About On Center Software, Inc.
Located in The Woodlands, TX, On Center Software, Inc. is a privately held company that
was formed in 1988 by construction professionals. Their mission is to transform the estimating
experience of construction-industry professionals by developing and supporting innovative, practical,
comprehensive software solutions that propel winning bids into profitable projects. On Center
Software combines extensive industry knowledge, a solid understanding of the estimating process,
and state-of-the-art technology to turn complicated bidding data into successful projects.
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