HBXL - Construction Software
Welcome to the HBXL June Newsletter 

Dear Sir / Madam,

We’re now under a week away from the emergency budget on 22nd June and while catching up with the news this week it doesn’t paint a rosy picture for our industry! The restrictions on ‘Garden Grabbing’ and the impending public sector cuts are predicted to result in the lowest quantity of new builds since 1900!

On the flip side, the announcement from the new coalition government to commit to improving the energy efficiency of existing homes could unlock a new market worth between £3.5bn and £6.5bn each year for the RMI market.

It’s difficult to predict exactly what effect any changes will have on the construction industry but one thing that is certain is that with your HBXL software it gives you a competitive, professional advantage over those without, and just as our motto of ‘your partner in success’ suggests, we’re embarking on a 3 year development plan to bring you even more useful software tools to stay ahead.

We’re currently looking for Users to assist with our development so if you would like to get involved with our development road map (whether it be BETA testing, questionnaires or usability studies) then please email me direct at anthony.botibol@hbxl.co.uk.

Kind regards,

Anthony Botibol Anthony Botibol,
Marketing Manager,
HBXL Ltd.
  

The new MS Office 2010 is out this month and so our software developers have been rapidly working on some software updates to ensure that your HBXL software is compatible with latest editions of MS Word and MS Excel. These updates will be available to all customers with an up-to-date HBXL Support & Updates subscription from 1st July at hbxl.co.uk/updates

 

   

Useful Links...

HBXL Training Events

Refer a friend and you can save £149!

NEW EstimatorXpress for Roofers

HBXL @ HBR Sandown in June

Free Top Tips

Free ‘HOW TO’ Guides

HBXL Recruitment

Latest News

 
 
Group Training

Sometimes it can be difficult to invest the time to learn new features or get started with your software. For those who want it – we offer Group Training days for EstimatorXpress and PlansXpress throughout the UK where you can spend 6 dedicated hours with our Training Manager to ensure you get the most from your software.

  Where: When: Software: Order now:  
  Crawley 23/06/2010 EstimatorXpress » FULL  
  Basildon 13/07/2010 EstimatorXpress » Book now!  
  Basildon 14/07/2010 PlansXpress » Book now!  
  Bristol 21/07/2010 EstimatorXpress » Book now!  
  Bristol 22/07/2010 PlansXpress » Book now!  
  Edinburgh 11/08/2010 EstimatorXpress » Book now!  
  Edinburgh 12/08/2010 PlansXpress » Book now!  
  Slough 25/08/2010 EstimatorXpress » Book now!  
  Bournemouth 01/09/2010 EstimatorXpress » Book now!  
  Bournemouth 02/09/2010 PlansXpress » Book now!  

A Group Training Workshop costs £269 ex vat and provides you with 1 days training, course notes to take away, lunch and refreshments. We also provide a laptop for you on the day. 

Summer Special Offers (Between May - August)
Book a place on any EstimatorXpress OR PlansXpress Group Training in the summer & get a free Bonus Pack worth £50 - £99!! Do you want to train on both EstimatorXpress & PlansXpress? Save £39 and get the EstimatorXpress PowerPack (worth £199) free - book online now!

Refer a friend and save £149!

Refer someone you know to HBXL and earn yourself £149 voucher to spend on any HBXL product or service. You could renew your support for free, get a discount off training or even get SketchXpress absolutely free. Use your voucher for anything at all…

The person you refer to us needs to spend over £500 ex VAT on HBXL software but they too will get £149 off their purchase, so it’s a great way to get any subcontractors you know, general builders, architects or even self builders using the software – and save yourself a packet!
More Info...

Refer a friend now    |  Download the FAXBACK

EstimatorXpress for Roofers

In the first two weeks of July HBXL will be launching the second of our range of EstimatorXpress Trade editions with the release of EstimatorXpress Roofing Trade edition.

Designed specifically for Roofers to estimate all shapes of roof such as Apex, Apex Truss, Valley Roofs, Half Hip, Hipped, Flat, Lean To and many more.

Roofers can take estimating down to just 5 minutes per roof and whether pitched or flat, slate, tile or pantile you’ll instantly get a full cutting list report, material schedules, project management chart and quotation feature.

MORE INFO | BOOK A DEMO | BUY FOR £349

Sandown Park, Surrey     Free 'How To' guides
   

Want free tickets to the Southern Homebuilding & Renovating show next weekend?

HBXL are going to be showcasing all our software products & services at the Southern Homebuilding show which opens on Saturday 26th June, and we've got hundreds of free entry tickets available so you can save £14 on the door.

>> REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS

   

Issue 3 of 9: Chp 2. Online Marketing - Basic Guide to the Internet

The Internet is the most accessible library of companies, products and services in the world and online advertising is now a huge source of enquiries for small builders.

>> DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE


Check out our other How To guides

       
EstimatorXpress Top Tip     PlansXpress Top Tip
   

How to create your own reports
This month’s Top Tip explains how you can copy and modify an existing report and save it for use in your estimates…


>> Download EstimatorXpress Top Tip

   

Modify Non-Estimated Symbols and save the modified symbols to the Library
The Tip shows you how you can take an existing Non-Estimated Symbol, modify it, and save it for future use…

>> Download PlansXpress Top Tip

     
HBXL Recruitment

HBXL are now recruiting for the following positions:

Software Sales Consultant
This exciting role of Software Sales Consultant is focused on demonstrating & selling of software systems to the building industry to leads generated through marketing processes whilst ensuring personal Sales, Calls and Quality targets are achieved in line with the Company objectives.

Click here for more info and to apply

Building Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor
HBXL are seeking a Builder Surveyor / QS to assist in the development of the next generation of Estimating Software. Our existing software is being developed and improved to enhance integration with our existing CAD software.

Working alongside the software development team and the University of West of England this presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team changing the way the management of projects occurs in the Housing and RMI sectors.  

Click here for more info and to apply

HBXL Software Re-sellers
If you speak or sell to builders on a regular basis and want to earn some extra cash then we're looking for salespeople to promote HBXL's award winning software products to your customer base.

Click here for more info and to apply
News      

PlansXpress Review in Professional Builder magazine – June 2010 Ultimate designs with PlansXpress can help builders grow…

>> Check out the full new piece online


Layout & Materials key to building efficiency – HBXL Release June 2010 The country’s leading building software company is encouraging builders to take more time considering a property’s layout and the materials used in order to improve its efficiency.

>> Check out the full new piece online


New Software for Students, Colleges and Apprentices
HBXL have launched the latest collection of software products for the construction industry – but this time they’re for students and teachers…

>> Check the NEW section on the website

 
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