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Intermediate training available online

Posted on 15 September, 2022

The Databuild Intermediate Estimating Training is now available online.

Each course module has one or more sections that include instruction videos, interactive learning modules, interactive assessments, and a multiple-choice quiz. You will be able to print out your certificate after you have completed the course in full.  

Note: you don’t need to own a Databuild software package or have it installed on your computer to do these courses.  

If you are a Databuild novice or don’t own the Databuild software yet, it’s highly recommended you complete the Databuild Introductory courses first. 

Click here to access your online courses. 

Changes to Google SMTP support

Posted on 19 April, 2022

From 30 May 2022, Google will no longer be supporting the use of third-party apps or devices which ask you to sign in to your Google Account using only your username and password.

This means that anywhere in our software where you use SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for Gmail, or other email systems that piggy-back Gmail will no longer be supported from 30 May, 2022.

What can I do to prepare for this change?
Contact your IT department to make sure they are aware of this deadline if you depend Google for email communications, so they can make the necessary changes.

What if I don’t have an IT department?
You can either use MS Outlook to handle 2FA (2-factor authentication) email communications, or use non-Gmail free email accounts that support SMTP.

Will you be changing your software so it’s compatible to use Gmail via SMTP?
There are no current plans to upgrade our use of Gmail so our software is considered a ‘more secure app’. We will be monitoring the use of MFA (multi-factor authentication) as more organisations push to make this a standard practice.

If you have further questions, please contact the Databuild support team.