Beacon entered a partnership with estimating and project management software Estimating Edge. The partnership includes a “seamless integration” of The EDGE estimating tool and the EDGE On Site mobile production-tracking app in Beacon’s e-commerce platform, Beacon PRO+, according to the company.
“We’re excited to bring these technology integrations to Beacon’s customers and give them an advantage with a solution that quickly turns bids around with incredible accuracy,” Adam Oaks, CEO of Estimating Edge, said in a news release. “And when a job is ready to be built, they can use EDGE On Site to track production, track hourly employees, and produce time cards, in real-time with virtually no data entry. The software and app are intuitively designed to help both new and seasoned professionals work smarter, bid sharper, and build better.”
EDGE On Site is a mobile app that tracks production directly from the original estimate, providing an “accurate picture of total project costs,” according to Estimating Ege. The EDGE Estimator is a commercial estimating software that provides an automated solution for both takeoff and estimating. The software updates materials and labor costs immediately while also checking for costly errors.
“We’re continuously looking for new ways to help our customers save time and grow their businesses,” Jamie Samide, vice president of marketing at Beacon, said. “The integration of the EDGE solutions with Beacon PRO+ will help contractors prepare estimates and orders with greater accuracy as well as increased efficiency and consistency.”
Herndon, Va.-based Beacon is a distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products, with over 500 branches throughout all 50 states and six Canadian provinces.
