In Short:
PlanSwift construction estimating software simplifies adoption through four key advantages:
- Easy-to-learn interface – Users start estimating within hours, mastering basics in under a week
- All-in-one platform – Combines takeoff and cost estimating, eliminating multiple programs and data transfers
- Versatile tool – Handles any construction job across multiple trades with the same interface
- Strong support – Dedicated technical assistance, professional training, and extensive documentation ensure user success
Users report immediate productivity gains without lengthy training or complex setup requirements.
Let’s face it: construction estimating has changed, we’ve ditched the paper plans and colored pencils and embraced technology. Today’s contractors need fast, accurate tools to stay ahead—and that’s why you should be using PlanSwift® to quantify and estimate your construction projects. From small to large companies, our customers tell us PlanSwift helps them get their bids out faster and more accurately, so they feel more confident in their estimates.
We know that learning new software can be pain in the neck, we get that! You may be wondering, “Is this another complicated software that takes months to learn?” Our users tell us that PlanSwift is incredibly easy to use, even if you’re not tech-savvy.
In this first of a two-part series, we’ll explore four key ways that make PlanSwift easy for any contractor to use (in our follow-up, we’ll cover the power of customizing PlanSwift to make it work for your company – stay tuned!).
Let’s dive into why getting started with PlanSwift is easier than you think.
1. Simple, Familiar Interface is Easy-to-Learn
Start estimating with PlanSwift in hours, not weeks.
You probably think that construction software requires days or weeks of training and practice. While that is often true, PlanSwift breaks that pattern with an intuitive design that gets you to work fast.
PlanSwift’s Home Tab – where you perform takeoff
Don’t just trust us, listen to what our customers have to say:
“I was able to buy a license and start estimating day one without having to go through any kind of training program.”
Javier Silva, Silver Cost Consulting
“PlanSwift is so simple, everybody can pick it up within an hour.” His entire estimating team quickly learned the basics and started producing results immediately.
Henry Frondorf, Prus Construction
What makes PlanSwift so easy to learn?
- Clear and logical design – functions grouped into Tabs
- You only need basic math skills – PlanSwift does the heavy lifting for you
- Visual tools that are easy to understand – large, intuitively designed buttons and controls
- No difficult setup needed – install, activate, load a plan, and start working in minutes
Most users master the basic features in less than a week, and advanced features within a month. This is not your grandma’s estimating software that took years to master!
2. Takeoff and Cost Estimating in One App
Stop jumping between multiple programs.
Many of our competitors force you to use separate programs for takeoffs and pricing. PlanSwift combines both into one integrated platform, meaning you only need to learn one system.
The alternative requires moving data between multiple programs.
One PlanSwift user considered switching to another platform but decided against it:
“I love PlanSwift because it’s an all-in-one program. You don’t have to have separate platforms for takeoff and estimating. You can do it all in one place. I don’t want to take data from here and flip it over there and try to rebuild my assemblies.”
Andrew Beach, Independence Commercial Construction
What makes PlanSwift’s all-in-one design better:
- No data transfer between programs – no exporting, no copying and pasting
- Fewer software licenses needed – one product, one license
- Single learning curve – learn something once, apply it everywhere
- Consistent interface – one, unified application, everything feels the same
With PlanSwift, you’ll make fewer mistakes and ensure no costs are missed.
3. Handle Any Construction Job with One Tool
Use PlanSwift for multiple trades and project types.
Some software is made for only one type of work or one type of project. You can use PlanSwift for any construction job, large or small. No need to learn new software when you take on a different type of job.
Beach’s company demonstrated this range in their Division-9 work:
“We do drywall, metal studs, wood framing, ceiling tiles, doors, and millwork.”
PlanSwift handles each trade effectively with the same interface and tools. Check out PlanSwift’s Starter Packs for ways to add trade-specific parts, templates, and assemblies to the application.
What are some of the types of projects you can estimate in PlanSwift?
- Interior renovations – big or small, PlanSwift has you covered
- New construction – overlays allow you to compare phases of drawings
- Demolition work – identify what needs to be done before construction can start
- Site development – PlanSwift’s EarthWork Pro Plug-in handles site work with ease
- Specialty trades – PlanSwift offers Starter Packs for over a dozen trades
Jerry Chandler, Arizona Specialty Demolition, Phoenix, demonstrates the versatility that PlanSwift brings to his workflow: “I bring plans into the program for interior work or simple takeoffs. But I also use it for building demolition takeoffs.”
This versatility also helps with mixed-scope projects. Many contractors work across multiple trades, and PlanSwift supports this reality without forcing you to master multiple platforms.
4. Support That Has Your Back!
The Support and Customer Service you receive plays a huge role in software satisfaction, especially when customizing advanced features.
How does PlanSwift’s Support Stand Out?
- Dedicated Technical Support – available Mon – Fri 7a.m. – 7p.m. CST
- Professional Estimator Assistance and Training – industry professionals who partner with you so you succeed
- Customer Success Manager – your company’s champion at ConstructConnect
- Extensive online documentation and videos – if you like to learn on your own, we got you!
Current PlanSwift users agree:
“I was on the phone with a support person for 40 minutes while he rebuilt my entire database. He fixed it the same day, and I got right back to work.”
Javier Silva, Silver Cost Consulting
“You can call someone on the ConstructConnect team and figure out how to change your reports to design them however you want.”
Andrew Beach, Independence Commercial Construction
ConstructConnect connects with you to give you peace of mind and set you up for success.
Ready to Get Started? The Power Comes Next
PlanSwift proves that powerful construction software doesn’t have to be intimidating. With its intuitive design, integrated approach, and broad versatility, you can start estimating projects on day one without extensive training or complicated setup.
But ease of use is just the beginning. Once you are confident in the bases, you can customize PlanSwift and use advanced features to discover its real power.
“PlanSwift is the most wonderful takeoff tool I’ve ever used in my entire life. It’s really streamlined my business, and I love it.”
Jerry Chandler, Arizona Specialty Demolition
Stay tuned to this blog for Part 2 of this series where we will look at how you can customize PlanSwift to fit your business’s specific needs perfectly.
Ready to get started? Get your trial of PlanSwift today.