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The following stories give insight into the many different ways in which Benchmark Estimating Software has benefited its diverse client base.

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Programmed Facility Management – Implementing a consistent estimating methodology

5 December, 2011

Programmed Facility Management (PFM), part of the Programmed group of companies, is one of Australia’s leading providers of facilities management services. They have recently engaged Benchmark Estimating to implement our estimating software system within their business to assist in the development of a consistent estimating methodology.

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WT Partnership Infrastructure

26 October, 2011

WT Partnership Infrastructure (WTPI) is a division of WT Partnership, providing cost planning and cost management services on infrastructure projects across New Zealand. WTPI recently selected Benchmark Estimating Software to help the division overcome some of the challenges they face with their estimating.

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Allens Asphalt

14 June, 2011

Benchmark Estimating Software is easily integrating with the goals of Allens Asphalt to provide easier, more consistent Asphalt Estimating for the company

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Highway Construction

Improving Major Project Estimates for the Highways Agency (UK)

7 April, 2011

Benchmark Estimating (UK) has assisted the Highways Agency (UK) in developing a consisitent estimating process, implementing the Benchmark Estimating Software system and has also provided them with expert cost estimating services.

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Glendale gives Version 7 the Green Flag

23 March, 2011

Glendale is one of the UK’s leading green service companies. A Benchmark client since 2008, they are now implementing Version 7.

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Mid Coast Water

9 May, 2009

Together with Benchmark Estimating Software and their implementation services, MidCoast Water have been able to create accurate, consistent estimates across various project phases. They have not only reduced the hours spent estimating but also increased the estimating knowledge of the organisation.

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CityWide Service Solutions

4 March, 2008

CityWide’s chosen tool to tackle estimates ranging from large Government works contracts to smaller, day-to-day asphalt quotes is Benchmark Estimating Software.

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Brown Drainage & Construction

10 February, 2008

Brown Drainage and Construction saw that critical to their expansion was the estimating system they used. Benchmark Estimating Software has allowed them to do this accurately and efficiently.

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Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure

17 December, 2006

Abergeldie is a mid-size contractor, with over 60 employees. They specialise in public infrastructure projects for government departments and various water authorities. Find out Benchmark Estimating software helps them on a day to day basis…

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Boral Asphalt

17 October, 2006

Boral Asphalt is a national supplier of asphalt with over 35 plants producing asphalt and other materials for surfacing and maintenance of road networks in Australia and the Pacific. Here’s how Benchmark Estimating Software has improved the estimating practices for Boral.

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Brisbane CityWorks

17 September, 2006

Brisbane CityWorks Asphalt Operations Group use Benchmark Estimating Software as it allows for innovation, facilitation of the continued growth of the organisation, and integrates their business systems so they efficiently and effectively deliver to their customers.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council

17 August, 2006

Moreton Bay Regional Council originally purchased 5 Benchmark licenses in 1998, and now have a staggering 15 people using Benchmark Estimating Software.

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Cairns Regional Council

17 July, 2006

Cairns Regional Council joins over 50 other Local Government bodies using Benchmark. The flexibility of the Software makes it perfect for a range of staff within Local Government organisations, offering one single system for Strategic Budgeting, Design estimates and detailed Works estimating.

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Emoleum (now Downer)

17 June, 2006

Benchmark has helped standardise Emoleum’s (now Downer) operations, and therefore “improve on each part of the business in different areas of the country.”

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Downer EDi Works (NZ)

17 May, 2006

Downer EDi Works Limited has chosen to implement Benchmark Estimating Software throughout their New Zealand operations. Find out why they chose Benchmark.

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Frogmat Environmental

17 April, 2006

Frogmat are using Benchmark for all of their estimating and quoting needs. Thanks to Benchmark, Frogmat have been able to speed up and enhance the process of delivering exceptional quality tenders, quotations and service to their clients.

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Logan City Council

17 March, 2006

Benchmark’s Fundamentals of Estimating Workshop at Logan City Council provided several benefits for the individual participant, including the considerable advantages of having multiple Councils in attendance.

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Georgiou Group

17 January, 2006

Along with astonishing time savings, the Georgiou Group has also discovered the benefits of Benchmark’s support services and its ease of use.

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Glenorchy City Council

17 December, 2005

In the public works sector, completing projects to a fixed budget is vital. That is exactly what Benchmark Estimating Software’s mix of accuracy, flexibility and speed allows Glenorchy City Council to do for their residents.

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Integral Landscapes

17 November, 2005

High attention to detail and to clients’ needs means estimating can become tricky and time consuming, as no one job is the same as the last. This is where Integral is benefiting from the use of Benchmark.

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Midwest Civil

17 October, 2005

Midwest Civil has owned Benchmark Estimating Software since April 2003 and receives great benefit from Benchmark’s Item Library, and the fact Benchmark captures and controls the company’s costing data.

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Northpipe Constructions

17 September, 2005

Northpipe Constructions realised a need to improve their estimating system, as their previous system was not up to scratch. They needed a package that provided better detail but maintained ease of use, and Benchmark easily filled this gap.

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Pioneer (now Fulton Hogan)

17 August, 2005

Benchmark’s flexibility integrates smoothly with the functionality demanded by Pioneer (now Fulton Hogan). There has been a measurable improvement in the performance of Pioneer’s (now Fulton Hogan) business due to Benchmark Estimating and its links with other business systems.

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Stone Will

17 July, 2005

David Black, owner of Stone Will, understands the importance of estimating. Thanks to Benchmark Estimating Software, Stone Will now have greater control of their estimates, hence maximising profitability and getting a competitive edge.

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