by Jim Yarrow | Aug 29, 2012 | Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
I have worked in the construction area for a long time; we get clients all the time wanting “quotes”. I understand the wanting a quote and all but for us that meant work, the customer only has to call and ask for a quote then send you the blueprints, you’re the...
by Jim Yarrow | Jul 23, 2012 | Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
PlanSwift calculates everything you need to get an estimate together, labor, square footages, perimeters, volumes of simple or complex areas, beams, rebar, studs, gallons of paint, concrete, insulation, gravel, length of copper wire (or anything in between). With...
by Jim Yarrow | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bidding and estimating on today’s residential jobs calls for builders to hunker down. Cutting costs out of the bid can be make-or-break for builders, but that means finding the right technology tools that can help trim the fat, so to speak. Estimating technology...
by Jim Yarrow | Oct 19, 2011 | Builder Estimating Software, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
When estimating the mean material needs for a construction project you are looking to determine the average amount that will be needed. This is extremely useful with dealing with materials that are easily arranged or that flow. Cement, mortar, gravel, rocks, and sand...
by Jim Yarrow | Oct 19, 2011 | Construction Cost, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
PlanSwift has the great ability to connect with a construction cost database and pull material prices directly from it. This allows users to have access current cost numbers and to add markup as needed to them. This is just one more way that PlanSwift, the #1...
