About 6x6Builder.com Construction Estimating and Job Management System
- 6x6builder.com is a Construction Estimating and Job Management System with powerful tools designed for planning, estimating and controlling residential construction projects. This system was created as a result of years of experience in working with manufacturers, engineers, building contractors, technical and creative advancements, code enforcement officers and safety administration personnel.
- 6x6builder.com is supported by a team of experts who are committed to the construction industry. Our team is dedicated to giving the highest level of service to each and every customer.
- 6x6builder.com is a user friendly system that utilizes the latest Internet technology. Designed to accommodate small builders, contractors and large building companies by providing the highest degree of accuracy in all phases of the construction process.
Materials
- 6x6builder.com will give you an average cost or an actual cost per item from a particular supplier.
- How do you get updated prices? Simply send a quote to a supplier by email and they electronically send it back to you with prices for your review. To accept prices, simply click and your prices are automatically updated.
- Use a material estimate to create your purchase order, thus eliminating duplicate work and reducing the possibility of human error.
- Purchase orders can be sent the same way as Quotes via email.
Allowances
- 6x6 has created a feature that will control allowances for each section of a project. Add an allowance for a section and track spending as the customer decides which products they want.
- As the items are purchased, the system will compare the estimated Allowance budget against the actual cost of the items with a "plus or minus" overview.
- Print a report for your customer to review the comparisons.
Instructions
- 6x6builder.com has a customizable feature called “Instructions” that greatly reduces the punchlist.
- Instructions will appear when printing contracts, can be given to employees, used as an inspection sheet before issuing payment to a subcontractor and more.
- Instructions such as what material to use, where to use it and how to install it are a few examples.
- Instructions also assure you that the job will be completed with proper workmanship and in compliance with all building codes and OSHA standards.
Contracts
- Creating a contract for your subcontractor is done in three different ways: (1) labor only, (2) material and labor, or (3) a contract with individual components.
- When creating a contract, simply click on the subcontractor that you wish to use and the system will automatically check the status of his workman’s compensation and liability insurance and create the legal binding contract. 6x6 will give you a warning if their workmen’s compensation and liability insurance have expired.
- The contract the will also retrieve all of the “instructions” that you have developed and the material list without prices for the section.
- Subcontractors can check material quanities and condition of the material delivered and notify you of any discrepancy.
Labor
- Employee rates are calculated and tracked in every project.
- Employee tasks can be assigned as needed.
Reports & Tracking
- The more information you add when creating your estimate, the better the 6x6 system will work for you. The reports that 6x6 can provide is one of the best features of this system and can give you knowledge and control over every phase of the entire project.
Summary
- 6x6builder.com is an incredibly versatile system that enables you to estimate and control all phases of construction. By using the latest technology, you are able to view and obtain up to the minute pricing for any product ranging from nails to bathtubs. Access your private account anywhere and at anytime. There are no hidden fees and updates are free. Sign up for a Free Trial today.
Dan Klock
Builder & Developer, 38 years
info@6x6builder.com
