Benchmark Estimating – Company History Benchmark Estimating An introduction to our company

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Company overview Our mission Our focus Client services Partner program Agenda

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Benchmark Estimating – Company History Benchmark Estimating founded in 1996 by Rob and Lynda MacDonald after the development of Benchmark Estimating Software. Privately owned, family run business Offices: Nowra (HO), Newcastle, UK

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Benchmark Estimating – Company History Late 90s - early 2000s: Benchmark Estimating Software selected by several major road, civil, commercial landscaping & government organisations as their standard estimating system 2006: Benchmark Estimating UK office established. 2011: Benchmark Estimating Partner Channel established Benchmark Estimating Software used by over 2,000 users across Australia, New Zealand and the UK

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Our mission To help organisations improve their estimating, and the integration of estimating with related business processes For private enterprise this helps improve profit and market share; public authorities can deliver more accurate budgets and streamline project delivery.

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Our focus Benchmark Estimating is committed to the needs of our customers We place a solid focus on the continual development of our estimating products Our developers consult with professional estimators throughout the design process meaning an estimators perspective is always front of mind.

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Client Services Integrated Estimating Software System Training Support Implementation Consultation

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Estimating Solutions

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Flexible Software for Industry Our estimating software is suited to and used by a broad range of industries including: Asphalt Building Civil Cost Engineers Consulting Estimators Facilities Management Formwork Landscaping Manufacturing Mining Plumbing Precast Concrete Public Works Rail Road Authorities Utilities Water

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Training We offer clients a first-class training course suite – Public training courses – Web-based courses – Courses run at a clients office New User Course, Advanced User Course, Routine Writing Course, Estimating Workshop

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Support Our professional, friendly help-desk team provide clients with full technical support Support is included for 12 months when clients first purchase the software Available after this time as part of our ongoing Maintenance & Support Agreement

Benchmark Estimating – Company History User Documentation All users receive a hard copy manual with their software Online help is also included in the software

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Implementation Our Implementation team can help clients set up their database They can tailor Resources and Items to suit the companies needs The team can write Routines specifically for the client Assistance with data migration from other systems.

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Consultation Benchmark Estimating consultants can customise our software to suit the needs of individual clients Customisations include – Creation of reports specific to a clients business – Creation of customised quote templates – Custom integration with other business systems (e.g. Accounting systems) – Other special requests

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Benchmark Estimating Software Partner Program

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Partner Program Core Benefits Enable Lead Generation Sales Service and Support

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Core Benefits An integrated estimating system developed by a company with over 15 years experience A dedicated Distribution Manager Partner Newsletters updating new features, handy hints and how to guides In-house copy of Benchmark Estimating Software for demonstration purposes Highest available level of commission on any sales made

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Enable Complementary enablement training – You will undertake the New User, Advanced User & Routine Writing Courses Online Partner Learning Centre (PLC) The opportunity to provide software training and support for Benchmark Estimating Software for your own clients

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Lead Generation Access to the Benchmark Estimating Partner Portal – Instant, online access to the pricelist and regularly updated marketing and sales materials Joint marketing initiative and shared leads Pre-produced, branded newsletters for distribution to prospects Partner Directory Listing

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Sales Sales Ready Resources – Demonstration scripts and prebuilt demonstration databases Demonstration Showcase – Online demonstration facility. Partner Incentives – Promotions & SPIFS Full support provided throughout the sales cycle

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Service and Support Technical Presales and Advisory Services Product support

Benchmark Estimating – Company History Contact us For more information please contact: David Power, Distribution Manager Phone: