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Version 6.07 is giving users what they want


Version 6.07, released in December 08, is truly one of Benchmark’s most powerful, exciting and functional releases to date. Version 6.07 enhanced Benchmark’s ease of use and includes brilliant new features such as the Calculator, the powerful Variables functionality and flexible, customisable reports.

We are already receiving
some outstanding feedback from clients, including Beeby Constructions owner Stephen Beeby who wrote, “Thanks for the new upgrade, it looks and feels great to use. A big thanks for the change to the Progress Claims module that we requested – it is just what we needed. Well done again Benchmark.”

More great feedback came from JMAC Constructions Senior Estimator, Tony Sharrock, who tells us, “The new report is fantastic; it helps the field staff run the job more effectively simply because it gives them the right information the way they want it.”



Interim Release: Version 6.07.01


Benchmark’s pace of development has continued, with upgraded functionality to several key areas ensuring that our clients are kept at the edge of estimating excellence.

The end result of this is Version 6.07.01. This release will soon be available to our clients and includes:

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The new Resource Factor (pictured) to provide you with a secondary total for Resources in your project. For instance, if you use metre rates for a steel Resource, but need to also determine the total weight of the steel Resource as is used in your project, simply establish a Resource Factor (eg. 1.5 Kg per metre) and Benchmark will automatically calculate this for you, saving you time and eliminating potential errors.

> 4 new reports including one that displays all Variables used in a Project and an Items with Cost Code report to help with job costing
 
> An improved Routine Selection window providing speed and simplicity in selecting Routines
 
> A new Auto Allocate window for more consistency and ease of use
 
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Microsoft Word Quote Reports improvements that produce your Schedule of Items in exciting new and improved formats, so you stand out from the crowd and win more work.

 

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