Beck Technology, leading preconstruction and estimating software firm for the commercial construction industry, has released a new version of its intelligent estimating software: DESTINI Estimator 2017.3.0. The platform includes more than 20 new innovative features – developed with input from leading top general contractors – that make construction estimating faster, easier, and more intelligent.
To determine exactly which features would deliver the most value to construction estimators, Beck Technology used a crowd-sourcing approach to target its development efforts, seeking input from current Estimator users as well as a select group of industry experts. The software enhancements were a direct response to guidance from Beck Technology’s Industry Advisory Board, which is comprised of select general contractors from the ENR Top 400 General Contractors in the United States. This group’s feedback provided valuable direction on 85 percent of the features introduced in Estimator 2017.3.0.
“Our Industry Advisory Board shaped our estimating solution with ideas not only about improving the previous feature set but also on what they think the future of commercial construction will need,” said Michael Boren, Chief Technology Officer for Beck Technology. “To see their feedback implemented in Estimator 2017.3.0 means we are listening, collaborating, and cooperatively building a better industry.”
A significant number of enhancements were made in Estimator 2017.3.0 highlighted by the following features:
Clients are part of molding Estimator 2017.3.0 as they implement and use the software in their companies. Initial feedback includes: