Recent Webinar Recordings

Visual Estimating is the new way to estimate for extensions, new builds and all other domestic works and we'd like to invite you to join Matthew Wild, Chief Demonstrator at HBXL for a Visual Estimating Online Seminar.

What is Visual Estimating?

Visual Estimating allows you to scan a customers' plans and quickly trace over the drawings to create an accurate, professional estimate AND a 3D model of the job to handover with the quote. No more manual take-offs. All you need is two CDs - EstimatorXpress and PlansXpress.

The webinar will be split into 5 stages:

Stage 1: Importing a set of plans into PlansXpress
Stage 2: Using PlansXpress tools to trace over the plans on-screen
Stage 3: Importing the drawing into EstimatorXpress for an automatic estimate
Stage 4: Producing your customer quote to win the work
Stage 5: Automatic 3D designs, 2D elevations and other business winners

Don't miss this essential live demonstration of the estimating revolution that is taking the industry by storm!

Join us for a ProjectXpert Online Seminar as we demonstrate the ultimate project management software tool! See how to create powerful Gantt charts, create critical paths and help you ensure you keep your projects on time and budget.

Using the latest technology we bring you this live demonstration of ProjectXpert straight to your home or office over the Internet.

Plus, we'll demonstrate the link with EstimatorXpress allowing you to send cost information to ProjectXpert and then feed project changes and real-time information back to the estimate.

This Webinar demonstration is suitable for all plumbers, heating installers and engineers, or any trade that does Plumbing and/or Heating works on domestic and light commercial jobs.

We'll provide a demonstration of EstimatorXpress Plumbing & Heating Trade edition to show you how to use the software, customise it to the way you work and generate reports and a customer quote.

- Easy to use
- Unrivalled estimating speed
- Professional quotes
- Tighter Project Management

If you quote for plumbing and heating works and want a helping hand to win the business then this 45 minute session is for you and will leave time for a Q & A session at the end.

In this complimentary online seminar, Ed Britten will show you how to ensure that you comply with current health & safety legislation using the latest version 4 of Health & Safety Xpert from HBXL.

The seminar will be split into 6 parts:

• An introduction to setting up Health & Safety Xpert
• The 4 parts of the CDM regulations explained
• The importance of a Company Health & Safety Policy & CHAS
• The elements that make up a Risk Assessment
• The elements that make up a COSHH Assessment
• Best practice for Method Statements
• A guide to producing permits, registers and other H&S management documents

As well as giving you insights into using Health & Safety Xpert we will be providing you with key information about why these documents are required and which laws relate to you.Remember that documenting your health & safety is a requirement by law and this 45 minute session will provide you with the problems and the solutions, along with a Q & A session at the end.

Combining EstimatorXpress and PlansXpress from HBXL gives you the industry's first 'visual estimating solution' using a unique CAD-estimating software link.

This Webinar demonstration will show you how to design a building project and automatically estimate and quote for every brick with just a few mouse clicks using live material prices! The webinar will be split into 5 stages:

Stage 1: Designing plans with PlansXpress
Stage 2: Importing your plans into EstimatorXpress
Stage 3: Automated estimating of your plans
Stage 4: Producing your customer quote to win the work
Stage 5: Automatic 3D designs, 2D elevations and other business winners

Don't miss this essential live demonstration and find out how easy it is to draw your own plans, produce full estimates and take your building business to the next level by joining the Visual Estimating revolution.

For home owners, self builders and alike, there can often be little to choose between one quote and another and so if you want to find out how to produce the perfect quote for all your building jobs, from new builds to smaller works, then sign up to this free online seminar with Paula Maggs.

The seminar will be split into 4 stages:

- An introduction to setting up EstimatorXpress
- Links to live material pricing and customisable labour rates
- The simplicity of adding dimensions into EstimatorXpress
- The 3 quick steps to printing your business-winning quote

If you want to find out how you too can produce perfect quotes every time then then this 45 minute session is for you and will leave time for a Q & A session at the end.

The common misconception of CAD software is that it's too complicated to learn, too expensive or just "not for us".

If you fall into any of the above then join our exciting PlansXpress 3D online seminar with Ian Clark and find out how to start drafting plans quickly and easily with then new PlansXpress v3. We'll not only prove to you how easy our unique CAD system is but will show you the jaw-dropping 3D realism the software creates for you automatically.

By charging for a set of plans you can add a profit centre to your business, save on architect fees and clients will be impressed with the added service you can offer, helping you to win more work, and with PlansXpress you can arm yourself with all of this!

If you specialise in loft or attic conversion works then you cannot afford to miss this crucial online seminar with Paula Maggs where she'll take you through the basics of estimating for lofts using award-winning EstimatorXpress.

Since 2008 when we released a Loft and Timber Frame Bonus pack we've incorporated many calculators and technologies into the software to handle all types of general building work, and by having the ability to quickly and accurately price up loft conversions our software users are able to win lots of lucrative work in this field.

Whatever your method of estimating and quoting right now, you'll see how simple, and accurate EstimatorXpress is for this type of work.

The seminar will be split into 4 stages:

- An introduction to setting up EstimatorXpress for Lofts and Attics
- Links to live material pricing and customisable labour rates
- The simplicity of adding dimensions into EstimatorXpress' Attic Conversion Workbooks
- The 3 quick steps to printing your business-winning quote tailored for lofts

If you want to find out how you too can produce perfect quotes for Loft Conversion work every time then then this 45 minute session is for you and will leave time for a Q & A session at the end.