Eque2’s estimating software, EValuate has become the preferred choice for businesses seeking to replace outdated manual systems with a modern, efficient approach to estimating and tendering. EValuate streamlines construction estimating processes, enhances accuracy, and reduces risk with advanced tools like On-Screen CAD Takeoff and the Subcontractor Enquiry Portal. Centralising essential data, such as templates, resource libraries, and previously used rates — enables businesses to create accurate and consistent tenders while effectively tracking budgets for both pre- and post-contract.
When combined with our construction accounting software, Construct for Sage, provides companies with even greater control and efficiency. Enabling businesses to gain visibility of the full project lifecycle from initial estimate through to final accounts. Construct for Sage's integration with Sage Accounts offers instant insights over project finances, contract costs, and budgets. By streamlining procurement, subcontractor management, and reporting, it ensures financial stability and enhances profitability across every stage of the construction lifecycle.
Discover how our recent business partnerships highlight the powerful advantages of joint estimating and construction accounting software.
Le Pelley & Granite Le Pelley Chooses Estimating Software Solution to Support Future Business Growth
Le Pelley & Granite Le Pelley, a leading stone masonry and natural stone specialist based in Jersey, is known for its passion for delivering exceptional engineering solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Le Pelley provide end-to-end services, from sourcing premium natural stones, through to installation and ongoing maintenance.
After over 20 years with a competitor RedSky, Le Pelley found that their existing solution no longer met their needs and aligned with their evolving objectives. They shifted their focus toward modernising commercial processes, particularly in estimating and tendering.
With a strategy focused on continuous innovation and collaboration with global experts; to consistently exceed client expectations, Le Pelley identified several key areas for improvement:
- Increase control, visibility, and speed and accuracy of reporting on tender data.
- Eliminate inefficiencies and errors caused by ad-hoc processes.
- Automate repetitive tasks, speed up processes and lower risk.
- Protect margins and have more control over profitability to help support growth.
- Manage complex, multi-currency transactions with USD, Euros, and GBP for global sourcing.
- Utilise powerful CAD-capable take-off tool to simplify measurements.
Le Pelley chose Eque2’s innovative solutions— EValuate for estimating and Construct for Sage for construction accounting—to meet these needs. The outdated technology, lack of updates, and limited functionality of their previous system made EValuate a clear choice to drive operational efficiency, improve project accuracy, and support long-term growth.
Evaluate offers a unique solution to Estimators looking to accelerate and enhance their work. Le Pelley can now benefit from the centralisation of essential data such as estimates, libraries, rates, and templates. The flexibility enables Le Pelley to efficiently manage client changes, material prices, and revisions. Integration with Take-Off CAD tools and access to historical data support faster, more accurate tenders, streamlined take-offs, and improved workflow, helping to reduce errors. Enhanced visibility into tenders and profitability will allow for the team to concentrate on growth and success.
To address the complex multi-currency transactions, EValuate’s currency-agnostic design allows Le Pelley to track and manage international pricing with ease, ensuring accuracy across all transactions and protecting profit margins. By providing powerful reporting, collaboration tools, and automated processes, the software enables Le Pelley to deliver more work with greater precision and less effort.
To further streamline operations, Le Pelley chose Construct for Sage. Our construction-specific accounting solution allows the company to benefit from powerful cloud-based tools for managing real-time project data, automation of workflows, and enhancing collaboration across teams. With Construct for Sage, Le Pelley are now able to alleviate the burden of spreadsheets, effectively manage subcontractors, create accurate reports, and submit applications and returns on-time.
Implementing end-to-end software to support their estimating and construction accounting processes, Le Pelley is now set up for sustainable growth, with streamlined processes, greater control over costs, and improved project efficiency. The company can now look forward to achieving its business objectives with tools that support quality, accuracy, and collaboration—strengthening its reputation as a leader in stone masonry and natural stone solutions.
Thames & Newcastle Transition from Outdated Software to Modern, Innovative Platforms: EValuate and Construct for Sage
Thames & Newcastle (T&N), a renowned building contractor with over 30 years of experience operating in London and the South East, was founded in 1986. T&N manages projects from conception and viability to planning and on-site construction, acting as both a traditional main contractor and a specialised design-and-build contractor.
T&N were looking for a modern, user-friendly cloud-based solution to minimise reliance on manual systems and support their entire project lifecycle from initial estimates to final accounts. It was crucial for T&N to have a solution that seamlessly links pre-contract estimating to post-contract delivery, ensuring smoother project execution. The solution needed to enhance collaboration with site staff through mobile applications, reducing duplication and eliminating the costs associated with server management. Additionally, it was essential for T&N to efficiently create efficient buying lists while maintaining consistency in pricing and supplier references.
Thames & Newcastle had previously benefited from the EasyBuild package, acquired by the Access Group, but it no longer met their needs due to the growing size of their business. The company had to go-to-market for a more sustainable option that could replace their existing solution, while allowing Thames & Newcastle to streamline their operations and improve project coordination. While they had a post-contract solution, a lot of pre-contract work was done independently, which resulted in labour-intensive procedures and duplicated information across many platforms. It was difficult to match initial budgets with project completion without an integrated approach, which led to inefficiencies.
Given T&N’s familiarity with Sage, adopting a cloud-based construction accounting system like Construct for Sage, alongside estimating software, Evaluate, was an ideal fit that matched their mid-market needs. The transition from EasyBuild to Eque2 offered an opportunity to embrace modern technology, gain access to reliable support and updates and benefit from a product with a clear roadmap for growth and improvement.
By adopting EValuate and Construct for Sage, Thames & Newcastle will be able to:
- Utilise a modern and flexible cloud solution, eliminating the need for desktop servers.
- Access back-office functions from anywhere, benefitting from continuous developments and modern technology.
- Establish end-to-end visibility of the project lifecycle from estimate through to final account
- Improve analysis capabilities and protect margins while reducing duplication in processes.
- Better manage goods received notes, PAYE timesheets, subcontractor worksheets, and purchase orders with Construct Mobile Apps
- Take advantage of integrated tools including Document Capture and ICA Professional Reporting in Construct for Sage.
Thames & Newcastle are excited about their growth, particularly in leveraging mobile applications to enhance operation efficiency and on-site collaboration. Construct for Sage will offer T&N flexible reporting capabilities, while EValuate will play a crucial role in streamlining pre-contract estimation to gain greater accuracy and consistency of projects from start to finish. The alignment will enable T&N to scale effectively, improve decision-making and drive operational excellence as they expand.
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