BID2WIN User Conference 2009 Highlights

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User Conference 2010 Attendee Feedback

Overall feedback

“Great time. Great facility. Well put together.”

Koby Fechner
Field Superintendent
Bituminous Roadways

“Training was very good.”

Mike Smith
President
Charles H Hamilton Co.

“The conference was great!”

Kim Mullenberg
Contract Admin / Project Manager
Harcon Incorporated

“Great time! It is always fun to talk with other users and get different perspectives on how others use the system and share ideas.”

Anthony Koop
Estimator/Project Manager
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

“This was my first user conference but won't be my last. The face to face interaction with the BID2WIN Software team was invaluable.”

Tony Verberk
IT Director
Dexter Construction

“The quality of the training sessions was great; trainers were extremely good at their explanations.”

Tom Bajko
PE, Engineer
Ryba Marine Construction Co.

“Well put together as usual. A lot of good information was presented—as an experienced user, it's always good to be reminded of features that I may have overlooked. I'm glad we attended.”

Ron Everson
Manager of Engineering
Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority

“Having the opportunity to interact with people outside of my own company was extremely valuable. It helped me to understand how BID2WIN can work in different applications and how I might apply them to my world.”

Jimm Vosburgh
Vice President
West Valley Construction

“I enjoyed it very much. It was a great experience to meet and greet the people from BID2WIN Software that are on the other end of the phone.”

Shaun Andreas
Estimator / Project Manager
Waiward Construction Management

“The location was amazing. I really enjoyed the extracurricular activities, getting to meet the BID2WIN Software staff and speaking with other users of the software. The conference was great and gave me a chance to get my feet wet, I can't wait to get the software loaded on my computer so can jump in with both feet. I really look forward to being able to create our estimates with BID2WIN.”

Justin Frasier
Estimator / Project Manager
Wildcat Concrete Services, Inc.

“Another Home Run! I have been to a number of user conferences over the course of my career, held by many different vendors. Yours have consistently been the most organized, best presented, most enjoyable of all of them. The ability to work 'in person' with a BID2WIN Software specialist is always more effective than over the phone or web-based. It is also apparent that everyone on the staff is an 'expert' on a wide variety of the products and services offered by BID2WIN Software.”

Anthony Pisarek
IT Director
Schlouch, Inc.

“The conference was excellent. I did not realize how user-based the software is! I was quite surprised that in the middle of a session, someone would suggest something, then it was asked if people agree, and notes would be taken for changes in the program.  I could not believe that a software company listens to users to that extent. The keynote address was great, unfortunately, you have made us all excited for the dispatching software, but now we have to wait for it!!!  Thank you for such an informative conference.”

Terrence Pasemko
Estimator/Project Manager
Waiward Construction Management

“Thank you for a great conference!”

Stephen Funk
Site Coordinator
Schlouch Inc.

“Top Notch!”

Gregory Johnson
Estimator
Building Crafts, Inc.

“Great conference, looking forward to next year.”

Mike Fenley
Senior Vice President and GM
Brutoco Engineering and Construction

“As usual all of the instructors were on their game.”

Robert Scheetz
Chief Estimator
J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.

“As always, a well done event.”

Jeff Walason
Estimating Manager
High Concrete Group

“Very informative. Nice resort!”

Querino Pacella
Chief Engineer
RJV Construction Corp.

“A lot of material is covered during the sessions. The trainers were excellent—job well done by ALL.”

Bob Lachance
Estimator/Proj. Mgr.
Winvan Paving Ltd.

“Very well put together conference—excellent presenters and materials.”

Brian McGarity
Project Coordinator
Superior Construction Company

“Five star program, as advertised! The BID2WIN Software team consistently delivers.”

Doug Tait
President
W.C. Spratt, Inc.

“The training was top-shelf; it was well-paced and provided just the right mix of user input and demonstration. I was glad that I was able to attend, the event was well organized and I felt that the mix of tracks and activities was well-balanced.”

Randall Reiner
Structures Division Manager
C.S. McCrossan

“Initially, we were skeptical of the price of admission... but found out that the value of the sessions, location, and activities far exceeded what we expected!”

Michelle Mason
Estimator/Contracts Administrator
Royden Construction Co.

“BID2WIN Software put on a very well run, and organized event. I could not ask for a more knowledgeable staff and everyone that participated from BID2WIN Software deserves a big pat on the back... Good job!!”

Ryan Lawrence
Project Coordinator
Superior Construction Co.

“First Class, A-Plus; glad to be a BID2WIN Software client.”

Alan Farrington
Vice President – Construction
Sherwood Construction Co., Inc.

“Great Conference—a perfect blend of education and fun!”

Jimm Vosburgh
Vice President
West Valley Construction

“It was another great UC!”

Jesse Pero
Project Manager
Hoffman Bros., Inc.

“Zero complaints—great location, coursework & activities. The course layout was very good, and the ability of the presenters to adapt the course to answer questions from the users made it even more useful. I definitely hope to attend next year.”

Thomas Butler
Estimator/GPS
Ripa & Associates

“The quality and value of the training sessions will prove to be invaluable in my using the product.”

Dennis E. Nostrant
Estimator/Project Manager
Harcon Inc.

“I appreciate the willingness of the BID2WIN Software staff to take whatever time is needed to help and answer any questions, regardless of the user's knowledge or ability.”

Glenn McNeil
Senior Estimator/Project Manager
EJB Paving & Materials Co.

 “Informative, entertaining and enjoyable. UC2010 was particularly helpful to us from a product experience standpoint. We are very new to the product, and with our training coming up in a couple weeks, I think we gained some valuable insight into our implementation goals that will help us focus the training and get the most out of it.”

Mark Howard
President
Peters Construction Co.

“Very enjoyable, it was good to meet with and spend time talking with the BID2WIN Software staff. I appreciated the hands-on classes and how well prepared the instructors were. As this was my first time; I could tell a lot of thought and work went into this conference. Thank You!”

Duke Perry
Senior Estimator/Project Manager
David Nelson Construction Co.

“The User Conference was again a wonderful experience, from the classes to the activities to the accommodations. I have been going for many years now and still get something valuable out of it. The knowledge of knowing what is coming out and how to set it up before it arrives is a time saver. Also, the information of how colleagues are using the system is priceless.”

Tracy Schmeck
MIS Director
Brubacher Excavating, Inc

“The educational and social experience was well worth the time and expense.”

Clint Estess
Vice President
Dickerson & Bowen, Inc.

“The conference was very educational and overall a wonderful experience.”

Jared Clonch
Project Manager/Estimator
Orders Construction Company, Inc.

“The conference was great. Everybody was full of knowledge and helpful.”

Greg Bruner
Project Manager / Estimator
Peters Construction Co.

“The overall format and training was very good. Probably the most valuable part of the conference though was the access to and interaction with the BID2WIN Software staff.”

Randy Twehous
Vice President
Twehous Excavating Company, Inc.

“The conference was well done, informative, fun, and well worth my money. It also is a pleasure to meet the people I have been talking to during the year, I find them very knowledgeable and dedicated to their product.”

Dennis E. Nostrant
Estimator/Project Manager
Harcon Inc.

“I think it was an excellent conference at a very nice resort.  The BID2WIN Software staff is top notch—they are very good at explaining in understandable terms, very willing to help, and extremely personable.”

Adrian Galloway
Chief Estimator
Ripa & Associates

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What did attendees learn that made UC2010 worthwhile

“There were too many to count.
It was very worthwhile.”

Kim Mullenberg
Contract Admin/Project Manager
Harcon Incorporated

“Getting the sneak peak at Service Pack 1—that will make the transition to the updated 2009 Enterprise seamless.”

Adrian Galloway
Chief Estimator
Ripa & Associates

“Sure, for me it was all the features in BUILD2WIN I didn't even know were there that can be turned on or off.”

Stephen Funk
Site Coordinator
Schlouch Inc.

“Some of the copy features that I learned will save me a great deal of time in the future.”

Jimm Vosburgh
Vice President
West Valley Construction

“The top ten sessions gave me a lot of new short cuts and quick tips that will be very useful.”

Brian McGarity
Project Coordinator
Superior Construction Company

“How to navigate my way around in the program to obtain the features I want to see.”

Dennis E. Nostrant
Estimator/Project Manager
Harcon Inc.

“Report building for BID2WIN and BUILD2WIN.”

Jesse Pero
Project Manager
Hoffman Bros., Inc.

“Custom management reports & trench calcs.”

Rick Keeler
Director Strategic Development
Team Fishel

“View Pay Item history and unique mark-up's.”

Kris Duininck
Contract Manager/Estimator
Duininck, Inc.

“Little tricks that I had either forgotten about or learned new.”

Luke Minger
Project Manager
Minger Construction Inc.

 “A further understanding of how cost groups and work types can be used.”

Robert Scheetz
Chief Estimator
J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.

“The ability to export contact data.”

Thomas Woodward
Senior Estimator
David Nelson Construction, Co.

“Lots in BUILD2WIN, such as custom properties for field logs and business units. The up and coming service packs were informative. Also, customizing different columns and seeing what was available to me.”

Terrence Pasemko
Estimator/Project Manager
Waiward Construction Management

“Something really simple—the ability to put in an RFP quantity on the suppliers RFP form. There were others, but that one stands out.”

Ron Everson
Manager of Engineering
Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority

“New features, such as the import resources from Excel. Seeing some examples and setup of bids different from ours was interesting and helpful.”

Brian Landry
Chief Estimator
Stansell Electric Co.

“To be able to help guide development of the products so they are a better 'fit' for our company… I find it priceless.”

Anthony Pisarek
IT Director
Schlouch, Inc.

“Just the overall experience and hearing the input from other users of the software.”

Ryan Lawrence
Project Coordinator
Superior Construction Co.

“Just an overall familiarization with BID2WIN Estimating & Bidding. We needed it and you delivered!”

Mark Howard
President
Peters Construction Co.

“The networking was the most worthwhile. Being able to brainstorm issues or successes with other companies from around the country in our same industry was insightful!”

Michelle Mason
Estimator/Contracts Administrator
Royden Construction Co.

“It's really nothing new, but it is always good to see how focused BID2WIN Software is on their core product while developing new products at the same time.”

Randy Twehous
Vice President
Twehous Excavating Company, Inc.

“Knowing what to expect from the 2010 release and how to use the improvements.”

Thomas Butler
Estimator/GPS
Ripa & Associates

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Attendees overall feelings regarding the new dispatching product

“It looks like another good product from BID2WIN Software.”

Jesse Pero
Project Manager
Hoffman Bros., Inc.

“Very impressed. Looking forward to the release.”

Mike Smith
President
Charles H Hamilton Co.

“Very excited. Looking forward
to it very much.”

Koby Fechner
Field Superintendent
Bituminous Roadways

“Cool.”

Mike Mulich
Sr. Project Manager/Estimator
Sukut Construction

“Looks to be a very powerful tool.”

Brian McGarity
Project Coordinator
Superior Construction Company

“I am excited about it!”

Shaun Andreas
Estimator / Project Manager
Waiward Construction Management

“Great News, looking
forward to it!”

Anthony Koop
Estimator/Project Manager
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

“It will be important in the
future for us.”

Thomas Woodward
Senior Estimator
David Nelson Construction, Co.

“Intrigued with the numerous possibilities.”

Robert Scheetz
Chief Estimator
J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc.

“I think the introduction of the dispatching product will be a great thing for BID2WIN Software and their customers. It will fill a void that many companies face.”

Randy Twehous
Vice President
Twehous Excavating Company, Inc.


“It’s the right move for BID2WIN Software and it will only grow the company. It’s something that's needed in this industry.”

Stephen Funk
Site Coordinator
Schlouch Inc.

“It looks like a great tool to link operations and job cost accounting.”

Jimm Vosburgh
Vice President
West Valley Construction

“Interested and confident our needs will be met.”

Doug Tait
President
W.C. Spratt, Inc.

“I see this product as a valuable add-on for our company.”

Mark Howard
President
Peters Construction Co.

“Awesome! It will solve a number of issues we experience.”

Anthony Pisarek
IT Director
Schlouch, Inc.

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