estimating and takeoff software

Software for Construction Industry

Software for the construction industry is become a requirement. Over the last couple of years the quality, power and value of construction software has grown to such a place that all any size company could benefit from its use. What many construction industry contractors are finding is that the software they use is giving them [...]

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Smart Takeoff

Doing a smart construction takeoff starts first with using the right software. There are many choices out there, including doing the takeoff by hand, so picking the right one can make all the difference. For doing a takeoff of any size or complexity, using software is a very smart choice. This is because the software [...]

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Calculate How Much Concrete I Need

Calculating how much concrete you need has always been straightforward. Length times width times depth. Elementary school math. But in construction the industry thing are never that simple. Trying to figure out how much concrete, you need for a curved sidewalk or irregular shaped room takes some work. This is where on screen estimating software [...]

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Basement Construction Cost

When looking at the cost of basement construction there are two types of projects you can pick. The first being the building of a basement, either under a new house, or yes, under an already built house. The second type of project is the finishing of a basement. Both of these can be great additions [...]

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Asphalt Driveway Cost

Asphalt driveways are the mainstay of many contractors, and the ability to estimate accurately costs is important. Whether it is for a new driveway or resealing an old asphalt driveway contractors need to be able to estimate what the project will take with accuracy and speed. If all driveways were straight and uniform this would [...]

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Alaska Planroom

PlanSwift is an invaluable tool when working on construction projects in a short building season such as in Alaska. By allowing you to complete estimates in only 10% of the time it would otherwise take you can spend less time estimating and more time building. There is only so much of the year when construction [...]

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Airport Construction Costs

Many contractors do not think of PlanSwift when they think of large projects such as determining airport construction costs. However, PlanSwift is a great tool even the largest of jobs. PlanSwift is built to handle any size job, and with the added versatility of Plugins PlanSwift can make easy work of any job. This is [...]

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Using PlanSwift with Online Planrooms to Save Money

Using PlanSwift with Online Planrooms to save money Using PlanSwift, estimating and takeoff software with planrooms is a great way to save yourself money. Everyone could use a couple extra dollars right, you included, so looking for ways to save money is important. Especially when you can save some dough without costing losing anything. PlanSwift [...]

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The case for Construction Estimating and Takeoff Software

Your time is worth a lot! I know that might sound a bit strange to hear but I think everyone forgets it from time to time. Construction estimating and takeoff software has many benefits but one of the best is the time savings it affords you. It can easily cut your estimating time in half. [...]

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