While Excel is renowned for its versatility in calculations and data visualization, it can also do the job just fine as a database. Small businesses, non-profits, and even departments within ...

Over the years, I have discovered a handful of software tools that act like perfect partners for Excel, each bringing its unique strengths to the table.

FileMaker's ease of use and powerful features are an unbeatable combination for home-office and small-business users.

The question is what is better for estimating - using a spreadsheet or investing in database driven construction estimating software?