takeoff and estimating software

Swift Letter

PlanSwift is a great way to swiftly get estimates done to the letter of the specifications. With the ability to reduce estimating times and increase accuracy takeoff and estimating software is the way to move forward in today’s economy. Keeping estimates to the letter of the rules in a key step in making successful estimates. [...]

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Swift Contractor

Construction contractors can make swift work of takeoffs and estimates when they employ the right tools. The tools allow people to get more done in less time, and improve the quality of the work. Imagine digging the foundation to a house with a shovel…how well would it go? It would take a long time and [...]

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Montana Planroom

Montana planrooms continue to see a drift in the types of projects they are handing out. As the government and low to middle class consumers continue to pull back on spending the only ones left willing to invest in building in the upper end market. This market continues to grow at a continuous pace. These [...]

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Estimated Construction Costs

The estimated construction costs can be the difference between winning a bid and not. So why would you ever risk such an important set of numbers to anything less than the best? But time and again, we still find people willing to take longer than necessary and with less accuracy just because they do not [...]

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Construction Costs Estimates

Construction costs estimates should not take builders away from their primary tasks of building and making money. However, often it appears just the opposite; the process of cost estimating keeps owners so busy they do not have enough time. This is a shame, as most builders got into the industry because they enjoy building and [...]

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Free Construction Cost Software

Construction cost software that will be free once you start using it, and may even pay you. Let me explain. Your time is worth a lot of money. Have you ever taken the time to think about what each hour you work is worth, or better yet have you ever calculated exactly what your time [...]

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Construction Project Cost

Determining construction project cost quickly and with a high level of accuracy is difficult however, it is becoming a requirement. Project costs can be determined quickly by using rules of thumb. Average cost per square foot, or cost per linear foot. These can be great for quick reference and do give a quick number. However, [...]

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Estimating Construction Jobs

Estimating construction jobs has never been as easy as it is with PlanSwift 9, the soon to be released upgrade for the #1 construction takeoff and estimating software on the market. PlanSwift 9 is a total upgrade from 8.7. A new look, designed to make it easier to navigate around jobs, and updated “back office” [...]

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11 Reasons to Integrating Construction Software with Online Planrooms

No more printing of plans. With digital planrooms and construction takeoff software there is never a need to print plans, everything can be done on the computer screen. Save on Gas. No need to drive to the local planroom to get plans mean saving on gas. Get plans when you want. Drive not only takes [...]

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