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See how you will benefit from the latest version of the PowerCAD engine as you use QSCad

See how these new features enable you to calculate and produce a graphical record of the differences between any number of tenders.

See how you can create, use and manage your own Bill Templates

Masterbill Elite provides users with a number of new possibilities when it comes to pricing the document. See how we have used our Estimating systems experience to benefit our BQ Production system.

This long awaited feature will enable you to measure areas by simply identifying the lines that form their boundaries.

See how you can produce a coloured up drawing especially for a particular sub-contractor without the hassle of creating a special layer.

Impress your client with impressive coloured up drawings - a useful addition to any Cost Plan

Find out how the system can help you keep track of any queries, assumptions or issues.

The latest version of Masterbill Elite includes a number of ground breaking features that deliver increased power and efficiency.

Check out the new features of the latest version of QSCad - more features than ever before deliver even more time savings!

During the last month we have created videos for our newest modules including Cost Planning, QSCad Drainage and QSCad Siteworks.

The Biennial Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is an important national forum to advance the role of Quantity Surveying in National Development and Masterbill were pleased to be a part of this event.

Users of our MMHW4 library will be pleased to know that our library has recently been updated and improved with amendments up to and including November 2006

With the creation of a Cost Database being the primary function of Masterbill Elite how can you ensure that your data is relevant when you start copying it around?

See how you can create, use and manage your own Project Structure Templates

Masterbill Elite boasts an increased variable length and cascading calculations.

The Architect has just changed his mind on the paving slabs is changing your measurement to maintain your audit trail too much of a hassle? Not any more!

"Wouldn't it be more cost effective to put the Car Park behind rather than in front?" We show you how to test your theories in a matter of minutes.

QSCad Version 3 enables the user to take advantage of Improved Line Style and Shading Capabilities, Referencing and Components.

With CAD Measurement becoming increasingly popular we remind you how you can import your measurement data from QSCad into MB3

Following the success and positive response form our Edinburgh Conference we now have plans for London.

Our comprehensive new tools are now available to organisations large and small!

Would you drive without learning the Highway Code? You would be amazed how many Masterbill users have never had training and use less that 50% of the system.

When you discover something as good as QSCad it's only natural you will want to tell others.

We have been working with a number of our Irish customers to ensure that the systems comply with the latest revision of ARM3.

Take a look at the latest Analysis Tools incorporated into Masterbill Elite.

Learn how to amend more that one dimsheet at a time.

Moving around Masterbill Elite is faster and smoother than ever - see how the new interface helps you find your data fast!

How much of that is in Phase 1? Is this a question that fills you with horror - not any more it will just give you a chance to show off one of QSCad's latest features.

Find out how to standardise your Layers, Descriptions and Markers together with all their attributes.

QSCad Version 3 enables the user to open multiple drawings, zoom and pan in a fraction of the time it took in Version 2.

It's easy to insert a Note or Information item in exactly the right place in the Bill - if you know how.

Getting the balance between zooming in enough to be accurate and not too much to require extensive panning has always been difficult. This tip should enable users to zoom in as much as they like without panning slowing them down.

A look back at 25 years of Masterbill

Kelly Smalley our Sales Coordinator reviews the recent Conference held in Edinburgh and looks forward to planning and delivering a London conference early next year.

Recent months have seen a number of improvements to Masterbill's website.

Take a look at the Flat Bill format and see how it enables users to produce all sorts of documents within the system rather than have to resort to Excel or Word.

Since the first release of Masterbill Elite in 2005 the dimlist has become a firm favourite of its users, we take a look at the ways in can be used and look ahead to how it could be used further in the future.

Tapping into the power of the Microsoft SQL was a major reason for the development of Masterbill Elite, see how bill generation speeds compare to Masterbill³ and say goodbye to the cogs!

"Why does 'delete' mean delete?" "Why do I always click 'Yes' without thinking?" There is no need to answer these questions any longer as the latest version of QSCad now includes a Recycle Bin.

It's amazing how many users don't realise the full benefits of running QSCad on a network. We examine the benefits and show you how to set it up.

With Autodesk moving the goalposts and changing their format every few years we explain how we have addressed the challenging issue of compatibility.

Which dims did I create as Key Dims? Can't remember? This simple tip will ensure this is a thing of the past.

Changing trends but the BQ is still in demand.

Are you sure your data is safe?

Free guides available from Microsoft.

Are you getting the most from your web searches?

Don't leave yourself vulnerable to attack. Take on board these simple measures to protect yourself.

XML is here. What is it and why does it matter?

How are the latest trends in tendering affecting the QS?

How is the advent of CAD afecting the QS? A range of new features have recently been added into the standard QSCad and now the Siteworks add-on gets more power and productivity. QS Cad keeps getting better! Check it out.

Are you loosing out because of poor website design and implementation

New eTendering solution gets Masterbill users exCITEd

New web portal enhances the eTender experience.

QS can take advantage of the fact that more and more designers now prefer to distribute their designs electronically

Masterbill is in use far and wide. Read how our Malaysian agent and customers are making progress