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...
by Jim Yarrow | Oct 5, 2011 | Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software, General Contractor
General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. PlanSwift is the right tool to efficiently and quickly calculate costs and potential profits for the General Contractor. PlanSwift is the #1...
by Jim Yarrow | Oct 5, 2011 | Construction Cost, Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
To be able to calculate the costs in construction quickly and accurately requires a quality takeoff and estimating software program, or a full time employee dedicated to cost calculations. When comparing the two, software verse employee, the software wins every time....
by Jim Yarrow | Sep 28, 2011 | Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software
SwiftTube is an amazing resource for anyone using PlanSwift, which contains almost one hundred videos on how to use this program. There are two ways to view these videos: The first is to visit SwiftTube directly and search for the video you would like. The second why...
by Jim Yarrow | Sep 28, 2011 | Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software, Planroom
Tennessee planrooms are busy with work for many new project receiving federal grants. When complete this new construction will add thousands of jobs to the state. This highlights an often overlooked important part the construction industry plays in our economy....
