History

In the late 1970's, Mike Litz, founder of DMI , began his career in the wall and ceiling industry as a draftsman, working for Anning-Johnson Company, a well-established specialty contractor with offices across the United States.  In the years that followed, Mike attained the knowledge to become one of the most successful construction estimating and project management consultants in the U.S.

In 1985, Mike created his construction takeoff and estimating service, Michael W. Litz, Inc.  During the next eighteen years, Mike continued to refine his cost-effective methods, always maintaining detailed accuracy as priority one.

By 2003, software advancements enabled Mike to neatly package his methods and systems into the ultimate setup for construction takeoff and estimating.  With patents pending, Mike launched Data Management Institute, LLC and a series of takeoff and estimating seminars focused on improving industry techniques and methodology.  Construction professionals from  across the United States and Canada visited Chicago to meet Mike in person and attend one of the DMI Construction Takeoff and Estimating Seminars at Northern Illinois University's Naperville Campus.

From 2004 to 2012, Mike's Private Classes became even more popular than the original group seminars.  Contractors sent their personnel to Chicago from across the U.S. and Canada because Mike's takeoff and estimating methods are easy to learn, enable increased speed, and support improved accuracy.

2010 marked the 25th anniversary of Mike's original business enterprise, Michael W. Litz, Inc.  Through the years, Mike personally produced thousands of successful bids. Mike's methods and systems enabled hundreds of his customers to consistently produce profitable jobs.  DMI Databases enabled Mike to expand his service area throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond.

DMI's Databases are currently available via Quick Bid. However, Mike's advanced methods and systems also enable incomparably efficient takeoffs and automated-estimating capability via inexpensive, non-construction-based software such as Microsoft Excel.  Specialty contractors who benefit the most include:

• Light Gage Structural Steel Contractors
• Rough Carpentry Contractors
• Casework and Millwork Contractors
• Insulation Contractors
• EIFS and Stucco Contractors
• Doors and Hardware Contractors
• Metal Stud Framing Contractors
• Wallboard and Drywall Taping Contractors
• Acoustic Ceiling Contractors
• Painting and Wallcovering Contractors
• Division 10 Contractors

For additional information, see Advantages, Contact us, or call Mike or Sheryl Litz directly at 800.983.0829.

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In 2000 New York City's population exceeded that of Virginia, and 38 other states too.  Only North Carolina and the top ten states accommodated more people than the biggest city in the U.S.A.

New York City also took top honors with the largest share of its state's population.  Anchorage's population ranks only 65th nationally, yet its share of Alaska's population remarkably resembled NYC's share of NY.  Biggest in South Dakota, Sioux Falls' population ranks 179th nationally.

The U.S. Millennium Census: only the following cities had populations exceeding 100,000 residents.  At the time more than one quarter of the nation's residents lived in 247 cities.

California tops the chart with 23% of 100k+U.S. cities.  By contrast, the only 100k+ city in Hew Hampshire, Manchester ranks 222 nationally.

Seven states have no city in the top 247.  Burlington, the biggest city in Vermont, holds the title for least-populated number-one-city in the nation.

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