Estimating

SEC’s new state of the art, and much emulated Cypher1 “Electrical” estimating software provides contractors with the next generation of software tools for estimating. Building on the previous success of Premier Plus and Win.it, Cypher1 maintains the SEC principals of a simple, easy to use and understandable interface.

Designed using Microsoft’s most modern programming languages combined with an SQL database structure, Cypher1 is the perfect estimating solution for use on either single user or multi-user network platforms featuring full compatibility with Microsoft’s latest operating systems.

With the ability to create Kits and Favourites on the fly and automatically generating a recently used library of products, estimating has never been easier or quicker. Wholesalers preferential discounts can be imported via Excel documents for accurate costs, and comprehensive “what if” modelling features ensure estimates have clearly defined and adjustable profit margins. This provides fast and effective value for money for all sizes of contractor

Cypher1 estimating software providers users with:

• •  Specially designed for contractors of all sizes
• •  Built for ease of configuring and use as well as being easy to learn
• •  Integrates with SEC’s price updating service with a comprehensive range of products
• •  Feature rich with a full technical support backup services
• •  Split screen estimating interface for quick access to pricing data
• •  Can make use of dual monitor configuration
• •  Any number of section headings with unlimited sub-sections
• •  Section and page wizard to avoid repetitive key entries
• •  Ability to amend total hours and cost across sections for ‘what if’ adjustments
• •  Keep a track of tender documents and call logging
• •  Import and export from existing estimates
• •  User defined labour and material cost centre and mark-up codes