Thank you to everyone who attended User Conference 2011! We received a lot of great feedback, which we will use to further enhance and improve our products, and meet your needs even more precisely. We also use attendee and non-attendee feedback to plan for future events—stay tuned to find out the dates and location of UC2012, which will be announced this summer!
Chris Ryder
Senior PM & Chief Estimator
Deloury Construction Co.
"Good conference, would attend again."
Rob Hewitt
District Engineer
H.J. O'Connell Construction Ltd.
"It was my first time attending and it was a great experience. I was very impressed and happy with what I was shown, as well as how well I was treated by BID2WIN Software's staff."
Ann McLean
Estimator/Project Manager
A&A Trenching
"This was my first time at the User Conference and it was fantastic—a good mix of education and fun! I will attend again, and look forward to seeing the new upcoming changes."
Melissa Fife
Estimator
Fowler Construction Company
"It was a huge success! I was pleased with the venue, the staff, the training sesions, and the help that was both offered and received. Continue the great work."
Tim La Rose
Manager - Deep Services
A&A Trenching
"Atmosphere was positive and attendees' input was listended to."
Jonathan James
Contract Administrator
Navajo Engineering & Construction Auth.
"It was well worth the trip."
Dave Schmitz
Vice President
Northern Improvement Company
"An excellent conference. Definitely looking forward to next year."
Terry Rainone
President
Palmer Construction Group
"It was a very well organized event, and the training was flexible enough that everyone could gain a lot from the sessions. In addition, we couldn't have asked for better accommodations and social events. I look forward to next year's conference!"
Kyle Conaway
Estimator/Project Manager
Sherwood Construction
"Too many conferences are only about the fun and games, but the User Conference is more training and hands-on learning. It was good to talk to others that use the software, and it was really great to meet so many of the BID2WIN Software team."
Darcy Knight
Estimating Manager
Sureway Construction Management Ltd.
"The amount of time allotted for each training session was perfect as it allowed for full coverage of the material, but no one seemed rushed and all questions could be answered. Sometimes, you can learn as much from questions from other users."
Stephen Mosher
Chief Estimator
Eastern Infrastructure, Inc.
"A good blend of networking, training and time to relax."
Garrett Fons
Construction Manager
Ajax Paving
"Very enjoyable and informative, very professional."
Paul Huckle
Commercial Manager
Bahamas Hot Mix
"My first User Conference. Very enjoyable."
John Glanville
Vice President
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
"UC2011 was excellent, from the training sessions themselves to the venue it was hosted at. Felt like a VIP as always. Well done!"
John Anderson
Estimating Assistant
Bituminous Roadways
"The UC was great. Most conferences are not much more than an excuse to party—BID2WIN Software actually teaches us!"
Tom Woodward
Senior Estimator
David Nelson Construction Co.
"UC2011 was well managed and enjoyable. I liked the combination with CONEXPO and the activities that Las Vegas has to offer."
Randy Smith
Project Manager/Estimator
Wildcat Concrete Services
"Good conference. A lot of information was fit into the sessions."
Kris Duininck
Estimator/Contract Manager
Duininck, Inc.
"It was another successful learning experience for our company."
Matt Plumhoff
Contract Manager
Duininck, Inc.
"Excellent people, excellent software. Good job."
Benoit Lalonde
Estimator
Demix Construction
"It was a great experience for me. It was well worth the time."
Ryan Russell
Estimating Dept Manager
Idaho Sand and Gravel Co.
"Very useful. We sent four people of varying experience and all learned useful tips. I would recommend."
Nolan Jenkins
Manager - Eng. & Business Development
H.J. O'Connell Construction Ltd.
"Very pleased with all of the BID2WIN Software staff. They were very helpful and understanding with questions and problem solving. They all have the 'team' mentality."
Paul Seidenkranz
Project Manager/Estimator
Standard Contracting, Inc.
"As in everything you do, it was excellent."
Larry Fleetham
Estimator Area Manager
Fowler Construction Company
"The User Conference was informative and extremely well run."
Kim Mazzoni
Project Manager
Eosso Brothers Paving
"I really enjoyed the treatment we received."
Lawrence Lano
Estimator/Coordinator
Navajo Engineering & Construction Auth.
"I was extremely pleased with what I learned at the conference—well worth attending."
Cathy Major
Construction Assistant
Louis W. Bray Construction Limited
"Very useful, looking forward to attending the next conference, and learning more about the software."
Tyler Magee
Superintendent
Fermar Paving Ltd.
"UC2011 was very informative, especially with the new products you are working on."
Tracy Schmeck
MIS Director
Brubacher Excavating Inc.
"Once again BID2WIN Software has done a great job of presenting and explaining new features and future development. I look forward to seeing what's next."
Dan McGrew
VP Business Development
Griffith Company
"Very worthwhile. I was reluctant to attend in our first year due to our inexperience with the program, but the presentations met all needs and experience levels."
Ron Robinson
Vice President
Ron Robinson Limited
"Excellent conference with great Q&A sessions. Informative and friendly staff on the BID2WIN Software team. All feedback is welcomed and recorded. Great atmosphere and networking."
Steve Nester
Estimator/Project Coordinator
Schlouch Incorporated
"Very well organized and managed, great selection of class levels and types."
Alan Farrington
Vice President
Sherwood Construction
"It was great! This is my second year at the conference and I have learned a ton from each."
Greg Bruner
Project Manager/Estimator
Peters Construction Co.
"Tremendous. We have attended two User Conferences, 2010 and 2011, and we will be back next year."
Mark Howard
President
Peters Construction Co.
"UC2011 was seamless and very well run."
Jim Royal
Sales/Customer Relations
Pike Industries, Inc.
"Great event, well organized. Well worth the time and money."
Jeff Reid
Chief Estimator
Pennecon Heavy Civil Limited
"The conference was first class all the way, just like last year."
"This was my first User Conference and I feel that it went great. It was especially nice that we were able to meet and greet at the dinners to ask any follow up questions or gain more information from your staff."
Riley Beckman
Estimator/Contract Manager
Duininck, Inc.
"The User Conference was awesome, you and your staff did a great job. I learned a lot of valuable tricks that I didn't know could be done in BID2WIN. The hotel, food and events were all exceptional. I will have to make sure Brutoco sends me to your future events."
Brian Zagorsky
Operations Manager
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
"Great staff, great facilities, great location, great conference. This was my first User Conference and I came away very impressed. BID2WIN is a constantly evolving software and I feel that the staff provides clients with a high level of support. The overall feel was that BID2WIN is what its users make of it; clients' questions/needs are always heard and the software is proof of this."
What attendees learned that made UC2011 worthwhile
"BUILD2WIN Field and reporting."
Tim La Rose
Manager - Deep Services
A&A Trenching
"Report writing."
Chris Harland
Estimating Manager
BA Blacktop Ltd.
"New BID2WIN features."
Tom Williams
Chief Estimator
P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.
"How to avoid errors, and shortcuts that exist."
Paul Huckle
Commercial Manager
Bahamas Hot Mix
"I learned new tips to improve my performance and efficiency."
Alvaro Escobar
Estimator
A&A Trenching
"The interaction between trainers and attendees during sessions."
Jon Minich
Project Manager
Ajax Paving
"As a beginner to BID2WIN it was great to learn all that it can do for me."
Kimberly March
Office Manager
Construction Material Recycling
"The shortcuts that I can use while bidding, including template creation."
Michelle Roberts
Senior Project Engineer
Corman Construction Inc.
"Functions of BID2WIN that I didn't know about."
Kevin Kern
Vice President
Corman Construction Inc.
"My experience with BUILD2WIN Field was minimal, so getting to know the program and its capabilities."
Garrett Fons
Construction Manager
Ajax Paving
"Most of my time is spent in the field managing work, so the overall program was very helpful for me."
Brian Zagorzky
Operations Manager
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
"Logistics, got some answers to some important questions, and the ability to write customized reports."
John Anderson
Estimating Assistant
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
"As a new user, the Estimating 101 class was key!!"
Chris Ryder
Senior PM and Chief Estimator
Deloury Construction Co.
"I learned many aspects of BID2WIN's Enterprise Edition that I was not aware of."
John Glanville
Vice President
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
"Preview of what is coming in the next releases of BID2WIN and BUILD2WIN."
Tracy Schmeck
MIS Director
Brubacher Excavating Inc.
"I learned new shortcuts and techniques that will help speed up my estimating."
Kris Duininck
Estimator/Contract Manager
Duininck, Inc.
"The most important task that I learned was saving from an estimate back to resources."
Matt Plumhoff
Contract Manager
Duininck, Inc.
"I learned more detail on how to use portions of the software that I had not discovered yet."
Stephen Mosher
Chief Estimator
Eastern Infrastructure, Inc.
"How the Field, Logistics and Maintenance modules work together."
David Gerber
Estimator
Gerber Construction, Inc.
"As we roll out BUILD2WIN, my time in the Field track was very useful."
Dan McGrew
VP Business Development
Griffith Company
"Some great tips and tricks for BID2WIN 2011—can't wait to get it!!"
Melissa Fife
Estimator
Fowler Construction Company
"I came away from the conference with some good insights regarding implementing BUILD2WIN in our organization."
Tom Woodward
Senior Estimator
David Nelson Construction Co.
"I learned of the new and future releases that will be available, and existing functions that my company and myself were not using."
Steve Nester
Estimator/Project Coordinator
Schlouch Incorporated
"I learned more efficient ways to use BID2WIN, such as a shortcut for copying components, and using cost groups to combine like pay items."
Randy Smith
Project Manager/Estimator
Wildcat Concrete Services
"I learned about the Check Wizard, this is a feature I never used before the show."
Anthony Eosso
Estimator
Eosso Brothers Paving
"How BID2WIN, BUILD2WIN Field, and the Logistics and Maintenance modules will all work seamlessly and effectively."
Brad Christianson
Senior Estimator
Fowler Construction Company
"Hands-on experience with field logs, discussion with other contractors using BUILD2WIN."
Tracy Wagner
Project Timekeeper
Duininck, Inc.
"Report Manager."
Terry Smid
Estimator
C.A. Hull Company
"Reports."
Jeff Walason
Estimating Manager
High Concrete Group
"Report writing."
Terrell Maroney
California Business Manager
J. Fletcher Creamer & Son
"The hands-on training provided many user tips for BID2WIN that will help me be more effective at work."
Rob Hewitt
District Engineer
H.J. O'Connell Construction Ltd.
"Upcoming improvements to BID2WIN as well as an introduction to the Logistics and Maintenance modules."
Nolan Jenkins
Manager - Eng & Business Development
H.J. O'Connell Construction Ltd.
"The new features in BID2WIN, particularly the ability to tree out on the right side."
Ammerson Barber
Estimator/Project Coordinator
Navajo Engineering & Construction Auth.
"Being refreshed as to some of the the features of BID2WIN that I may not have been using, and the ability to save items from an estimate to resources/item databases."
Ron Everson
Manager of Engineering
Navajo Engineering & Construction Auth.
"The upcoming enhancements in BID2WIN and BUILD2WIN. UC2011 also acted as a refresher course for features we were taught, but had forgotten about."
Chris Rech
Area Manager
A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
"I enjoyed the intensive labs with the hands-on atmosphere. Plus the Solution Center helped me ask a few questions that will make it easy for our staff to complete the estimating process."
Steven Rose
Vice President
Lorusso Corp.
"New BUILD2WIN features."
Chace Albright
Project Superintendent
Louis W. Bray Construction Ltd.
"All of track 2!"
Jeff Williams
Project Manager
Miles Resources
"Small time-saving tricks and tips."
Ryan Russell
Estimating Dept Manager
Idaho Sand and Gravel Co.
"The advantages of a single database for estimating, accounting and operations."
Chris Hiller
Equipment Manager
P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.
"How BUILD2WIN can help track productions and time, and work with BID2WIN, which we presently have."
Dennis Labay
Vice President & Chief Estimator
Palmer Construction Group
"Familiarity with the new updates to BID2WIN, some different ways of utilizing BID2WIN features, and initial exposure to BUILD2WIN, which will eventually be a tool we will utilize."
Mark Howard
President
Peters Construction Co.
"All of my user questions were addressed and demonstrated."
Greg Bruner
Project Manager/Estimator
Peters Construction Co.
"An in-depth look at BUILD2WIN, which prompted us to purchase it."
Terry Rainone
President
Palmer Construction Group
"Shortcuts and time-saving options."
Dave Schmitz
Vice President
Northern Improvement Company
"There are many construction companies all over the world that find themselves with common problems or needs in terms of estimating and bidding work. BID2WIN Software listens to these needs and provides a solution by implementing new tools or making changes to the software."
Cole Millare
Project Engineer
Grace Pacific Roadway Solutions, Inc.
"Obtained quite a bit of information from Sessions 1-2—1-4. Several things that were mentioned in those sessions, I was doing the way it shouldn't be done, but since learning, my bids will be more precise."
Franco De Marco
Assistant Estimator
TCG Asphalt & Construction
"Many things were worthwhile, but to mention one would be how to manage contingency items. The instructor showed us different ways to handle these items, which was an improvement to my current bidding methods."
Andre Biliski
Estimator/Project Coordinator
TCG Asphalt & Construction
"I learned about a couple of tools that I was not utilizing in my bidding."
Ryker Kerbs
Estimator
Whitaker Construction
"It was great to be introduced to the new features."
Attendees overall feelings regarding the evolution of BUILD2WIN
"Well done."
Cathy Major
Construction Assistant
Louis W. Bray Construction Limited
"Extremely impressive software."
Stephen Mosher
Chief Estimator
Eastern Infrastructure Inc.
"Impressive piece of software."
Jeff Reid
Chief Estimator
Pennecon Heavy Civil Limited
"Moving in the right direction."
Chace Albright
Project Superintendent
Louis W. Bray Construction Limited
"Very interested!"
Jeff Williams
Project Manager
Miles Resources
"It will be a valuable tool."
Kyle Conaway
Estimator/Project Manager
Sherwood Construction
"These modules are a welcome addition to the software solutions package."
Tim La Rose
Manager - Deep Services
A&A Trenching
"I am very excited that there will be a solution that ties everything together."
Tracy Schmeck
MIS Director
Brubacher Excavating Inc.
"Interesting concepts, I look forward to their implementation."
Paul Huckle
Commercial Manager
Bahamas Hot Mix
"Was able to have a one-on-one session and thought it was great."
John Anderson
Estimating Assistant
Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
"I am really excited to see where it will go from here."
Kimberly March
Office Manager
Construction Material Recycling
"We really liked what we saw of the new modules."
David Gerber
Estimator
Gerber Construction Inc.
"Very interesting, and moving in a good direction for the future of our company."
Tyler Magee
Superintendent
Fermar Paving Ltd.
"BID2WIN Software is constantly moving forward, and caters to clients' needs and requests."
Cole Millare
Project Engineer
Grace Pacific Roadway Solutions, Inc.
"The user interface and the level of integration with each of the modules is exciting."
Dan McGrew
VP Business Development
Griffith Company
"It was exciting to see that the Logistics module was so similar to what we were currently doing—the transition would be so easy for everyone!"
Melissa Fife
Estimator
Fowler Construction
"BID2WIN Software is going in a positive direction with features that will give our project management team advantages over our competition."
Garrett Fons
Construction Manager
Ajax Paving
"It seems like a very valuable system, we have had several discussions in our office after the conference about Logistics."
Brian Zagorsky
Operations Manager
Brutoco Engineering and Construction
"It looked impressive. In fact, our company purchased BUILD2WIN, in part, because of the new modules."
Brad Christianson
Senior Estimator
Fowler Construction
"They were awesome. As a senior member of this business who started with a slide rule, I find the user friendly nature of BID2WIN Software's solutions truly amazing."
Larry Fleetham
Estimator Area Manager
Fowler Construction
"Having real-time weather and traffic data is important. Currently, I access weather web sites and forward the information to our vendors to schedule deliveries, and to the project site manager to schedule concrete pours, etc. I look forward to using the Map feature within our company.”
Ammerson Barber
Estimator/Project Coordinator
Navajo Engineering & Construction Auth.
"Very good Keynote Address. We purchased the Logistics module, and plan to purchase Maintenance when available."
Dennis Labay
Vice President and Chief Estimator
Palmer Construction Group
"It could integrate many different systems under one umbrella and make info more widely accessible."
Nolan Jenkins
Manager - Eng. & Business Development
H.J. O'Connell Construction Ltd.
"It is going to be a good program, and will help the company to use the software to its fullest."
Greg Bruner
Project Manager/Estimator
Peters Construction Co.
"Looks like it's going to be a great product! With lots of valuable uses."
Jim Royal
Sales/Customer Relations
Pike Industries, Inc.
"Impressive, your company is headed in the right direction."
Branden Boyd
Vice President
R.D. Johnson Excavating Co.
"It will be a great addition to the existing components that you have now."
