The database capabilities of Excel are very powerful. In fact, not only can Excel be used to create a simple searchable database, it also can be used to create a proper relational database.

How to Generate an MS Access Report to an Excel File. Microsoft Access is the powerful relational database application that ships with professional and enterprise versions of Microsoft Office.

What is SaveToDB add-in? For those unfamiliar, SaveToDB is a powerful and user-friendly add-in for Microsoft Excel that unlocks essential database features right in your spreadsheet program.

Excel possesses formidable database powers. Creating a relational database starts with a Master table that links to subordinates called (awkwardly) Slave, Child, or Detail tables.

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