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	Subject - Database Management Electro-dog How do you guys manage your material database? Do you keep a seperate database for each supplier and do a takeoff for each one? I thought about using 1 database with the average cost but that seems like it would be much harder to recognize an increase in costs MONOLITH I downloaded this, and was greatful for it, there's a huge material database; You have to scroll down the page a bit. Originally posted by IndCom Here's a link to download a free copy of my estimating exel spreadsheet program. It's free, but, pricing will have to be updated. http://www.myelectrical.com/pages/calculations.aspx John A. Peters My theory is that materials are relatively small part of the job, at least in my case, so I just make sure that my database includes a price that is equal or slightly higher than one actually pay and not worry about it. Of course big-ticket items have to be checked. It might even shop for the best price if you're doing a 600 and something or other