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As a subcontractor, you know that general contractors rely on your specialized skills to complete a wide range of industrial and construction projects. Your business is carpentry, masonry, electrical, lighting, metal work, plumbing, heating and air conditioning (HVAC), security, concrete, excavation or one of the hundreds of other specialized services required for the construction, renovation and maintenance of commercial, residential and government buildings, facilities, schools, roads and bridges. So why would you consider owning a large format printer, instead of just running to a service bureau or copy shop when you need plans for a job?
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Well, until recently, when a GC or architect needed to get bids and job estimates from subcontractors, they would communicate the project’s requirements by distributing a set of printed plans. Today, to cut their own costs and improve estimating and turn
around time, plans are more commonly distributed in digital format, often via on-line plan rooms. Now, subcontractors are typically required to print their own plan sets for estimating or on-the-job direction.
If you are a subcontractor weighing the decision to purchase your own large format printer, here are some considerations to keep in mind:
- Time is Money
Between the demands of jobsite tasks, meeting with clients, and managing your business, you don’t have the time to make extra trips to a copy center or service bureau to output project plans. By installing a large-format printer, you can save both the time and money while gaining control over your printing needs. This all adds up to greater productivity.
- Submitting More Bids = Getting More Work
With construction in a recession, competition for available jobs has increased. One of the best ways to improve your chances of landing more work is to increase your volume of bid responses. But, increasing bidding activity means increasing your demand for large-format prints. An incredibly fast imagePROGRAF printer means that project plans can be output in less time, meaning more jobs can be specified and estimated.
- Accuracy is Critical
Because project cost estimates are based on measurements taken from the printed project plans, you need to be confident that the printed plans you are using are as accurate as possible. The unparalleled accuracy of an imagePROGRAF printer means that the subcontractor can rely on the measurements taken from the prints they produce.
imagPROGRAF Printers…More Affordable Than You May Think..
Canon imagePROGRAF large format printers start in 24-inch wide configurations that fit easily into even the most crowded offices and are surprisingly affordable. Plus, a variety of software utilities and an economical Draft Print mode help you to conserve ink and reduce operating expenses, making the cost of individual plan prints much less expensive than the ones you purchase from an outside supplier. When you account for the value of your time, an imagePROGRAF printers can pay for itself in a matter of months, while helping you ensure that you always have the most up-to-date plans with you on the jobsite.
For More Information..
For information regarding Cost per Copy, Rentals and Lease/Purchases, Please contact Gordy at: gordy@caes.com or 206 467-1611 ext.1214 |
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