The online service will enable the company's clients to obtain quotes for potential projects in a much quicker time than is possible with traditional methods of procurement. The service also aims to reduce the time taken to appoint a contractor by providing all the information required for the prequalification of an m&e contractor.
Two levels of service are offered: QuickQuote and FirmQuote. QuickQuote is unrestricted and provides users with a general quote for a project based on building type, size, number of floors, location and whether it is new build or refurbishment.
To use the password-protected FirmQuote facility, users must be a existing client of Hills and have previously agreed schedules of rates for products and labour with the company.
Quotes provided by the FirmQuote system are guaranteed by Hills to be those charged if given the go ahead.
David Hill, managing director of Hills predicts: "Quickquote will be invaluable to clients looking for outline costs of m&e services when putting together budgets for tenders.
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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor