Why MudShark?

1. Most accurate calculation techniques.

On a large site if your calculations are out by an inch it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars; small errors on a Project can be the difference between profitability and disaster. If you are not using the most accurate calculation techniques you are potentially throwing money away and exposing your business to a lot of needless risk.

MudShark uses 3D Solid Modelling and our own custom Smooth Mesh Triangulation algorithms to deliver the most accurate calculations. So much can happen during Earthworks can you afford to not have every competitive advantage available.

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2. Estimate faster than ever before.

The faster you can complete an estimate the more time you have for other estimates, different work or time to do something you'd rather be doing. We know how valuable time is, that is why we work hard making it as quick as possible for you to calculate your Earthwork volumes using MudShark. Our rapid 3D Take Off tools make using data from plans easier than it has ever been.

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3. Immerse yourself in your fully interactive 3D site.

The world isn't flat; your software shouldn't be either. Don't accept 2D or 2.5D imposters that spit out numbers or a 3D drawing at the end. Everything in MudShark is 3D (except the stuff that is 4D); all your plans, take off and results are displayed to scale in our integrated and fully interactive 3D viewport.

MudShark makes working with 3D earthworks easier than ever before, allowing you to visually track materials as well as analyse and balance your site. You are in complete control over what you see and how you see it. Enjoy new confidence in your results because with MudShark what you see is what you get.

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4. Flexible licencing gives you an affordable solution you can access from anywhere.

Because your company is unique we offer flexible licencing solutions that can work for any company. Whether you estimate Earthworks every day, every month or just every now and then; with our fixed, floating and soon to be released subscription based licencing we offer a solution that fits your requirements.

All of our licencing is managed by our activate anywhere cloud based licencing system. No more dongles means your licence can't be lost or stolen; no more buying the product again if you lose your dongle or waiting for days for a new dongle to be shipped to you should it break. Instantly add users to an existing licence and no longer be tied down to your office or dongle when using your software.

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5. The right tool for the right job.

A poor tradesmen may blame his tools but great tradesman will choose a tool that's suitable for the job at hand; their great tools help them to be even better. Designed for bulk earthworks calculations MudShark has in-built intelligence that works with you to get your job done without getting in your way or requiring a steep learning curve. Whether you are inputting contours, boundaries or structures you can get the job done faster and simpler. Stop hitting screws with a hammer, get the right tool.

6. Start saving money now; Simple enough to pick up and just use.

Learning a new business application can be a costly exercise, with some software requiring (but not advertising) multiple training days for all of your users before they start using the software and then even longer before they are productive; we don't offer regular training days because with MudShark you don't need it.

You could be producing accurate earthwork estimates with MudShark in less than 30 minutes. We know MudShark can be used by anyone; we don't need a trained user demoing the software to make it look good. That's why we offer a free trial of the software anyone can access at any time.

Whether you are new to Earthworks estimating software or are looking at switching from a competing product; MudShark has been designed with a goal driven user experience front and centre resulting in software that is very easy to use with a gentle learning curve. MudShark is so simple, it just works. It helps you get your job done but stays out of your way when you don't need help.

7. Don't get left behind; update your processes to match your vision.

We don't subscribe to the saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it". This is the antithesis to progress. You may be using a system that isn't broken for you now, but could it be better? BrightBox strives for constant improvement in its products, we are never "done", and can always improve.

MudShark takes full advantage of modern computing power to deliver cutting edge volume calculation. Both Manual earthwork calculations and older software traded accuracy for speed and simplicity of calculation. With the advances of technology the goalposts have shifted. MudShark is designed to provide the best value for your time now and well into the future. You can't afford to be left behind, take advantage of the innovation and evolution of Earthworks calculations that MudShark provides.

8. First class support centres in multiple locations.

Your business is very important to us and we strive to offer the best support that money can buy. With prompt response times of less than 1 business day rest assured that if anything goes wrong our knowledgeable support people are there to assist you. And if they are unable then they can transfer you to the developer that implemented the feature in question.

We want to answer your queries at a time that works for you. With support centres located in Australia and Ireland, expert help that you can understand, is on hand when you need it.

Tightly integrated remote support within the software makes it possible to contact support at no cost to you; allowing for immediate messaging; remote desktop control; remote support voice and video chat. Alternatively you can get in contact with us via email, Skype or phone our support hotline.

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9. Regular updates don't leave you in the lurch.

Ever had software where you pay money for updates that seem to never come? And when they do the feature list provides little to no real benefit to you? Or if you are lucky just the bare minimum to keep the software working on a new operating system or with an updated file format?

Software is never "done". BrightBox Software strives to output regular quality updates that help you do your work better. Our agile development methodologies, interaction with customers and current tech implementation allow for us to produce new features, improvements and bug fixes faster. We want to innovate and continually improve instead of doing just enough to keep receiving your maintenance payments.

With an open and transparent plan about upcoming releases check out our roadmap to see where we are headed tomorrow or get in contact with us and let us know where you would like to go.

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10. Trust our confidence.

No other company in this space has the confidence in their product that we have in MudShark. We don't hide our product or prices behind a salesman; we think they speak for themselves. You can get your hands dirty with our fully functional 14 day Free trial of the software right now.

We are so confident that you will love what MudShark will do for you we offer a 30 day satisfaction money back guarantee from the date of initial purchase. We don't want to keep your money unless you are entirely satisfied.

Not convinced? Get in contact with us; we can give you an online demonstration or just have a chat about what you need.

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