Assembly Based Estimating

BIM Estimating

BIM estimating has many positive and negative aspects to it. The biggest drawback is the complexity of the setting up and starting to use a BIM system. One way to gain most of the benefits of BIM estimating techniques with the level of complexity is to use assembly based takeoffs. With assembly based takeoffs, the [...]

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Asphalt Driveway Cost

Asphalt driveway cost can be estimated quickly, accurately and from just about any plans with PlanSwift takeoff and estimating software. PlanSwift is a remarkably powerful software program that allows people to digitize plans on a computer screen then with the help of assembly based takeoffs complete highly accurate estimates. Some view PlanSwift as only for [...]

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Contracting Estimating

PlanSwift construction takeoff and estimating software offers many great and powerful tools for contracting estimating. Too many for anyone to believe with seeing it for themselves. PlanSwift 14-Day Free Trial The send plans feature of PlanSwift is great for sending plans to contractors for them to estimate and send back. You can send entire files [...]

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Swift Architect

PlanSwift is one of those amazing tools that allow architects to swiftly complete construction takeoffs and estimates, and produce quality reports for clients. “I have 35 years experience in the construction industry including architectural services and general building construction. After viewing many on-screen takeoff programs available, I have chosen PlanSwift. I found the program to [...]

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Square Foot Calculation

PlanSwift is a powerful tool and software program that allows construction professionals to do square foot calculations quickly and accurately right on a computer screen from any type of plans. PlanSwift construction takeoff and estimating software is an amazing tool that allows users to calculate square footage then add materials to the area in the [...]

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E Plan Table

PlanSwift is a great addition to any e plan table you might have. With the ability to run takeoff and estimating software on most PSs you can do work directly on the screen. This can make the work both fast and a lot less of a hassle. With PlanSwift’s assembly based operations estimating on an [...]

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Material Takeoff Software

Material takeoffs can be done with software in one-tenth the time it takes to do the same work by hand with highlighter and calculator. This is the type of time advantage many construction professionals have been waiting for. With PlanSwift construction takeoff and estimating software material lists can be compiled quickly and accurately. PlanSwift uses [...]

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General Contractor Estimating Software

PlanSwift is one of the best general contractor estimating software and an amazing tool for anyone. With the ability to do takeoffs in one-tenth the time and to quickly and securely send plans to multiple people PlanSwift can be a major time saver for general contractors. PlanSwift’s send plan feature allows users to quickly and [...]

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Estimating Mortar

Estimating mortar with the help of PlanSwift is a great way to reduce the time and effort involved in estimating for any size project. Because PlanSwift uses assembly based takeoffs, it make it easy for anyone to accurately and quickly estimate mortar needs. The assemblies can be built once then reused on any project that [...]

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Estimating Home Construction Costs

Estimating home construction costs can be done easily with PlanSwift with the advantage of allowing you to work anywhere you have a computer. Because PlanSwift is a program that runs on your computer and can access and store plans from many locations you can do your estimating work when you want. No more needing to [...]

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Electrical Construction Cost

Electrical construction cost estimates can be done with the help of PlanSwift software to make estimating quicker and more accurate. PlanSwift offers the ability to use assembly based takeoffs when doing work. These great little collections of all the parts, pieces, tools, and even labor are a great time saver. Simply building them once and [...]

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Commercial Construction Estimating

Commercial construction estimating can be enhanced and quickened with the help of PlanSwift construction takeoff and estimating software. PlanSwift is designed to help construction professionals to do takeoffs and estimates quicker and with great accuracy than it takes to do the same work by hand. With assembly-based takeoffs and powerful formulas, PlanSwift makes easy work [...]

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International Construction Costs

International construction costs continue to rise, driven by demand for supplies and worker in BRIC countries. This means that construction cost estimates need to be updated quickly and often in order to be accurate. To do these updates by hand is a labor intensive task and the need to employ additional people could be prohibitive. [...]

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Foundation Construction Cost

Foundation construction cost estimates can be done quickly, accurately and easily with the power of PlanSwift the number one construction takeoff and estimating software in the industry. Over eight thousand contractors have already started to use PlanSwift and there is a good reason why. PlanSwift is designed from the beginning to be easy to learn [...]

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