How to Train Your Team on SharpeSoft’s Estimator Software (Without Slowing Down Projects)

Although exciting and necessary, upgrading your heavy civil construction software can feel overwhelming. While on one hand, a tool like the SharpeSoft Estimator can boost project precision, help you win more profitable bids, and save hours of manual work. On the other hand, training your team while overseeing active jobs can complicate matters even more.

However, here’s the good news: you don’t have to slow your construction projects down to train your team on SharpeSoft’s estimating software solutions. With the right training strategies, you can empower your team while improving your estimates, streamlining program adoption, and keeping operations running smoothly without missing a beat.

In this from SharpeSoft, we’ll explore how to train your team on this trusted provider’s estimator software without slowing down your construction projects.

Table of Contents:

Why Training Your Team Matters for Construction Estimating
Top Challenges When Introducing New Estimating Software
Training for The SharpeSoft Estimator: A Step-By-Step Plan
Choose a Training Champion
Start with SharpeSoft’s Built-in Training Tutorials and 24/7 Support
Break-Up Training into Short, Focused Sessions
Train Using Real Projects and Data
Track Progress and Celebrate Wins
SharpeSoft Features That Make Training Even Easier
Keeping Projects Moving During Training: A How-To
Final Tips for Long-Term Team Adoption
Conclusion

Why Training Your Team Matters for Construction Estimating

Even the best and most innovative software is only as good as the people using it. Proper onboarding means your crew can hit the ground running, and SharpeSoft’s software solutions make the training process faster and more user-friendly.

If your team isn’t trained in these essential programs, you risk:

Wasted time on manual or double-entry calculations
Resistance and frustration from your team
Inaccurate project bids

Top Challenges When Introducing New Estimating Software

There’s no doubt that introducing any kind of new software comes with its challenges. That being said, there are things construction businesses can do to help address common challenges while keeping teams motivated and project progress streamlined.

Examples of top common challenges include, but are not limited to:

“We don’t have time for training.”

You’re running active bids, and slowing down isn’t an option.

“This is how we’ve always done it.”

Resistance to change is a real and common thing, even more so with experienced teams and estimators.

“It’s too complicated.”

Any new software system has a learning curve—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or steep.

Training for The SharpeSoft Estimator: A Step-By-Step Plan

Training your heavy civil construction team on new software doesn’t have to be disruptive. With a clear plan, you can introduce SharpeSoft’s Estimator in a way that fits into your existing workflow.

This step-by-step approach focuses on practical actions that help your team learn the system while continuing to meet project deadlines. The goal is to build confidence through short, focused sessions using real project information.

Choose a Training Champion

Appoint someone in-house (preferably a senior estimator) to lead the training transition. They’ll be your go-to person for team support questions.

Start with SharpeSoft’s Built-in Training Tutorials and 24/7 Support

SharpeSoft offers documentation, guided walkthroughs, and live customer support. Leverage these first before building your own SOPs.

Break-Up Training into Short, Focused Sessions

Instead of workshops that last all day, schedule 30- to 60-minute blocks for training that focus on primary features—like adjusting bid schedules or importing assemblies.

Train Using Real Projects and Data

Nothing beats hands-on learning. Use real jobs and information as case studies to walk your team through the software in a practical context.

Track Progress and Celebrate Wins

Create a milestone tracker or simple checklist. As each team member hits goals, celebrate them to boost confidence and build momentum.

SharpeSoft Features That Make Training Even Easier

One of SharpeSoft’s biggest advantages is that their estimating software solutions were built by heavy civil construction professionals for construction professionals. This means that the learning curve is much smoother than most.

Let’s take a look at some other SharpeSoft features that make training that much easier.

Live, 24/7 Support: SharpeSoft experts are ready all day, every day to help you and your team.
User-Friendly Interface: Drag-and-drop assemblies and clean dashboards make up the easy-to-use interface.
Pre-Designed Templates: You can replicate past construction projects in minutes with SharpeSoft’s easy-to-use pre-built templates.

Keeping Projects Moving During Training: A How-To

Are you worried that new software training will slow you or your team down? With SharpeSoft, you don’t have to be! The goal is to make this software part of your current day-to-day routine, not separate the two.

Here are some ways to help prevent disruptions:

Delegate low-priority estimating tasks to newer users as part of their training
Phase the rollout: Start with one department or project before company-wide adoption
Use shadowing: Pair experienced estimators with trainees for quick on-the-job learning

Final Tips for Long-Term Team Adoption

With training incorporated into your company culture and ongoing training, SharpeSoft becomes more than your estimator software provider—they’re your partner while also helping provide a competitive edge.

Encourage feedback: Ask your team what’s working and what isn’t
Schedule monthly refreshers: Keep skills sharp and explore advanced features
Stay updated: Follow SharpeSoft updates to benefit from new improvements

Conclusion

SharpeSoft’s Estimator software is a powerful construction tool. Teach your team to utilize and benefit from this innovative software with a smart, phased approach to education and training, allowing your team to be fully onboarded without slowing down.

Book a FREE demo with a SharpeSoft training expert to get started today!