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Why you should partner with us for the TMR 3PCM RFP submission


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Agenda

1. 8 reasons you should partner with Benchmark Estimating

2. Company profile

3. Products we offer

4. Services we offer

5. Key clients

6. Testimonials

7. Next steps




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8 reasons you should partner with Benchmark Estimating for the TMR

3PCM RFP




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8 reasons to partner with Benchmark 1. Superior innovation with unique features not found in other

estimating products2. World renowned business expertise in the 3PCM domain3. Strong track record of delivery to infrastructure authorities 4. Leading technology stack including Oracle database5. Strong track record of systems integration 6. Our estimating solutions will replace and improve on:

a) the incumbent Expert Estimation, and

b) the early estimating function of TMR’s bespoke WMS system

7. Our software fulfils the estimating requirements of the RFP8. Our software is much easier to use than the incumbent

estimating system.




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Reason #1 Superior innovation

TMR want innovation, they want something new. Benchmark aligns with this by offering:Innovative features that maximise staff efficiency & deliver better estimatesWorld leading “parametric estimating models” for faster & better strategic decision making, andInnovative solutions for early stage estimating.

‘If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old’Peter F. Drucker

Extract from TMR 3PCM Industry briefing presentation




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Innovative featuresInclude but not limited to:1.Three Point Estimating2.Regionalisation3.Routines4.Power Routines5.Auto Allocate6.Project Comparator7.Audit




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Three Point Estimating (TPE)

Designed for government authorities Generates a minimum, most likely and

maximum estimate for each project Based on innovative, probabilistic

estimating methods Integrated Risk calculations using @RISK Range estimates (including P10 and P90

estimates) calculated automatically EASY TO USE, the user simply ticks a

checkbox to perform a three-point-estimate!!

Will help TMR make better strategic decisions

All estimates are prepared on an "unlikely to be exceeded but not excessively conservative" basis for variousstages of the project life cycle to provide confidence in project priority, affordability and strategic fit

Extract from TMR RFP document page 35




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Three Point Estimating




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Regionalisation

Benchmark’s Regionalisation feature provides a unique solution to this TMR requirement, and has been designed for government authorities!

Estimating (first principles) for projects based on commercially available up to date region specific unit costs.

Extract from TMR 3PCM RFP document




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Regionalisation

Benchmark’s Regionalisation feature:Designed in conjunction with the UK Highways AgencyUsed by the UK Highways Agency and NSW RMSUsed by NBN Co, Downer and Fulton HoganAllows all pricing data and estimates to be stored in one databaseStreamlines estimating operationsImproves business reportingImproves standardisationMakes data maintenance easier and more efficientMinimises integration touch pointsUnique design, unparalleled in other estimating systems




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Routines

Benchmark’s Routines feature:Designed for Road estimatingUsed by Boral Asphalt, Downer, Fulton Hogan and ColasCaptures intelligenceIdeal for asset valuation as wellHelps less experienced people do proper estimatesCan be used for any industry, any projectMakes estimating:

Easier Faster More consistent More accurate




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Power Routines

Benchmark’s Power Routines feature:Designed for Maintenance packagesCan price the maintenance of a whole rail/road network in secondsHelps price different options very quicklyImproves decision makingImproves productivity and consistency of estimating




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Auto Allocate

Benchmark’s Auto Allocate feature:Prices bills of quantities amazingly quicklyAllocates WBS items automatically based on matching WBS codesUser configurable matching algorithmsImproves speed of estimating by over 85%Improves consistency of estimating




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Project Comparator

Benchmark’s Project Comparator feature:Designed in conjunction with the NBN Co for comparing estimates at different stages of a project’s life cycleAllows summary and granular comparison of estimates Provides an audit trailAllows for statistical analysisTraffic light system highlights variances




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Parametric estimating pricing models

Benchmark Estimating can write a parametric model(s) for QLD TMR for Managed Motorways or any other type of road or other project (e.g. Rail).

This allows estimates to be done in minutes for projects at any stage of their lifecycle.

Click above image to download the white paper on how the UK Highways Agency used a Benchmark parametric model to

implement their Managed Motorway Programme




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The Roadworks Estimator Proprietary software developed by Benchmark

Estimating for road authorities Developed for over 15 years Early stage estimating of new freeways in minutes Helps with estimating and selecting which option of

a project to build Improves portfolio decision making World leading innovation Used for road projects in Australia, NZ and UK Easily applied to QLD conditions & rates




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Roadworks Estimator

Example of input questions used by the Roadworks Estimator.

Based on the inputs, a bill of quantities is generated and priced with up to date region specific rates based on first principles. Contingencies are also allocated appropriate to the stage of the project in its life cycle and the amount of information at hand.




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Reason #2 Business expertise in 3PCM domain

In addition to providing and supporting estimating software, we have significant real world experience in:DesignInfrastructure estimatingContract administrationRisk managementConstruction programming

These services are provided by our sister companies MIEngineers & Benchmark Estimating UK




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Reason #3 Proven track record delivering to infrastructure authorities

In addition to providing and supporting estimating software, our companies have significant experience working with many authorities on many types of projects…




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Proven track record Provided & supported estimating software to RMS for over 14

years Provided & supported estimating software to UK Highways

Agency for over 5 years Selected by NBN Co as the estimating solution for the

National Broadband Network rollout Independent Expert for NZ Transport Agency Trained over 100 personnel from Main Roads WA in

estimating fundamentals Developed hundreds of independent estimates for roads

authorities Developed a parametric estimating model for Managed

Motorways for UK Highways Agency Developed Three Point Estimating functionality based on the

needs of the UK Highways Agency




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Reason #4 Superior technology

We made the move to Microsoft .NET 5 years before TMR’s incumbent estimating system!!

Our software supports Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases – both systems which are used by TMR.




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Technology innovation

• Based on the Microsoft .NET Framework (we moved to the .NET Framework 5 years before TMR’s incumbent estimating system)

• Selection of database management systems including:• Microsoft SQL Server

• Oracle

• Citrix Ready• Motorola ISV Partner




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Reason #5 Proven track record of systems integration

We have over 18 years experience integrating Benchmark with related business systems including design, quantity takeoff, ERPs, project management, scheduling, Microsoft Office and bespoke systems.




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IntegrationWe have developed integration with:@RISKViewpoint Construction SoftwareJDEdwardsOracle (various products)Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)Microsoft ProjectOn-Screen TakeoffMicrosoft Word, Outlook & ExcelERPs including Jobpac, Epicor and TimberlineWorkbench Project ManagementIPM Project ManagementVectorworks Design




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Reason #6 Our estimating solutions can replace and significantly improve on:

Expert Estimation, and The early estimating component of

TMR’s WMS system.

TMR would therefore have 1 vendor for all estimating software support plus an improved, easier and more innovative estimating solution.




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Reason #7 We fulfil the estimating requirements of the RFP

Benchmark Estimating Software fulfils the Estimating Requirements as detailed in the RFP.




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Reason #8 Our solutions are easier to use and more innovative than the incumbent estimating system

Benchmark is widely regarded in the industry for being the easiest estimating solution, and also for being significantly easier than Expert Estimation.

Many QLD Councils have selected Benchmark ahead of Expert Estimation for this reason, as did Fulton Hogan & Downer.




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Easy to use & innovation

Benchmark Estimating Software can be used by everyone in TMR who needs to produce an estimate

Benchmark’s unique and more innovative features also make it suitable to all types of users and all types of projects

The incumbent system, Expert Estimation, does not match the ease of use and flexibility of Benchmark, and is only usable by limited users for limited projects




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Company profile Founded in 1996 Privately owned, family run business Offices: Australia, UK, Spain Over 2,500 software users in over 12 countries Global Reseller network Growing rapidly Oracle technology partner Part of the MacDonald Group of companies

Benchmark UK Benchmark Estimating Australia MIEngineers

The group employs over 50 staff




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Products we offer Benchmark Estimating Software

Lite edition Professional edition Corporate edition Three Point Estimating/Risk module Available in English, Spanish, Hungarian & Polish

The Roadworks Estimator Vectorworks Quantity Takeoff On-Screen Takeoff (Authorised Reseller)

Brochure Download




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Services we offer

• Software upgrades

• 24/7 Phone Support

• Email and online support

• Training (in-house, online)

• Implementation (data migration and/or database creation)

• Consulting (software customisations and integration)




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Services we offer (continued)

Services offered by our sister company MIEngineers:

Design Cost estimating Contract administration Risk Training Programming

Download the

MIEngineers Capability Statement




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Key software clients Roads & Maritime Services NSW Highways Agency UK NBN Co (read the press release online) Boral Asphalt Fulton Hogan Downer Infrastructure (AUS & NZ) City Care (NZ) CityWide Service Solutions UGL Infrastructure (Rail) MidCoast Water Programmed Facility Management Over 40 Local Government bodies Over 80 Civil Contractors Over 20 Commercial Landscaping contractors




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Key clients (continued)

QLD Councils using Benchmark Estimating Software:

Brisbane CityWorks

Cairns Regional Council

Moreton Bay Regional Council

Toowoomba City Council

Logan City Council

Gladstone Regional Council

Somerset Regional Council




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Key clients (continued)

Key clients of our sister company MIEngineers:

QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads

NSW Roads and Maritime Services

Highways Agency UK

NZ Transport Agency

SA Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure

And major consulting engineers including GHD, SKM, AECOM, Arup, Hyder, PB & SMEC




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Testimonials“I would like to thank Benchmark for their support to the Highways Agency Commercial Division. Benchmark are the preferred software option for the UK Highways Agency estimating capability providing the Agency with world leading estimating software and estimating support. When I challenged Benchmark to assist in developing a true three point estimating capability for highways construction they rose to the challenge working closely with us to provide the scope and direction to manage this significant software element of the larger estimating development project.”

Mark GriptonHead of Total Cost Management Team – Commercial DivisionHighways AgencyBirmingham, United Kingdom




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Testimonials“We really appreciate the commitment and service provided by Benchmark Estimating and we look forward to fully utilising the solutions within our organisation as we rapidly move towards full scale rollout of the National Broadband Network.”

“We selected Benchmark because, no matter what line of work each individual business unit is in, the software can produce estimates quickly and accurately. The software will be utilised in a way that can be rolled out throughout the entire organisation. “

Kevin MercerNational Manager - Design Cost OptimisationNBN CoMelbourne

Peter ReidyChief Operations OfficerDowner InfrastructureAuckland NZ

Read more testimonials




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Next steps

We welcome the opportunity to be a partner in your RFP submission

Please contact either: Rob MacDonald – Managing Director

Mob: 0412 230 566

Email: [email protected]

Nigel Watts – Marketing & Product Manager

Mob: 0417 413 043 or Direct 02 4969 8435

Email: [email protected]

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