How to estimate HVAC Equipment Pricing & labor cost

Estimating Wizard Youtuber has presented this useful construction video for HVAC estimators. This video will teach you how to make estimation for HVAC Equipment Pricing and labor cost into the estimating wizard spreadsheet.

HVAC Estimating Spreadsheet is useful for ductwork sizing, pressure drop calculations, and building load calculations.

Download the spreadsheet from www.estimatingwizard.com

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Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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JobFLEX Pro is the next generation estimating app

JobFLEX™ is going to launch the latest version of its mobile compatible estimating app alias JobFLEX Pro. This newest estimating app is available in Google Play™ free of charge in Spring, 2015.

With JobFLEX, the users can generate error free professional estimates instantly in the office or in the field devoid of any 4G or Wi-Fi Connection.

The free Google Play version of the app comes with the following attributes :-

• Generate estimates from any location devoid of any 4G or Wi-Fi connection

• A new easy-to-use and compact interface

• Quick in-app access to account settings

• Extensive materials list which can be easily created and edited from any remote location

• Assign photos in estimates to get an clear conception

• Adaptable format for a single estimate

• Preview, email, or print estimates with just one click

• Unrestricted customer support

• Generate estimates for up to 50 customers through 1 user account

For enjoying more advanced features, the users can use the updated versions alias JobFLEX Basic or Pro package. All the project files ranging from customer information, photos, quotes/estimates, job sheets, etc. are uploaded to a protected File Directory and the users can avail these files later, out of a mobile gadget or a computer.

There a version of JobFLEX Pro, for companies with several users, contains the File Directory feature together with a CRM, scheduling tools, and reports.

JobFLEX™ is offering a beta testing program for beta testers and reviewers to make assessment of this new estimating app.

Selected beta testers will then be offered to use the JobFLEX Pro version at free of cost for six month (a $600 value). Beta testers and reviewers should have to apply an Android device and perform and/or publish in one of the following industries to meet the criteria:

• Construction-General Contracting, HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical, Landscaping, Remodeling, etc.

• Distributors-Building Products, Electrical Equipment, Plumbing/Heating Equipment, Machinery, etc.

• Service-Catering, Sign Companies, Advertising, Sales Reps, Specialty Services, etc.

In order to participate in beta testing program, visit www.job-flex.com/early-access.

For getting more updates, visit www.job-flex.com

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Published By

Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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eBooks on 2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator

2014 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator By James A Thomson.

Manhours, labor and material costs for all common plumbing and HVAC work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required.

Every plumbing and HVAC estimator can use the cost estimates in this practical manual. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included. Explains how to handle change orders, letters of intent, and warranties. Describes the right way to process submittals, deal with suppliers and subcontract specialty work.

Included in this edition: costs for ASME "H" or "U" stamped, LFUE certified 90% or better green certified boilers, costs for emmission sensing and recording equipment for boilers, costs for self-contained roof-top DX air conditioning units, costs for heat recovery ventilators, roof exhaust fans, makeup air units, ventilation exhausters, energy-effecient exhauster arrays, air balance software, LEED certified boilers, residential heat pumps, LEED certified geothermal heat pumps, LEED certified residential HVAC, LEED certified air to air heat pumps, and much more.

You will also receive a link to download the 2014 electronic version immediately while your book is in the mail.

Includes a free download of an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone WindowsT estimating program. An interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the software to compile construction cost estimates is free at www.costbook.com. Revised annually.

• Author: James A Thomson
• Price: $73.25

Add to cart

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Rajib Dey

www.quantity-takeoff.com

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Some state of the art software ideal for HVAC & Mechanical Estimator

HVAC estimating software provides great benefits to mechanical, piping, plumbing or sheet metal estimator to estimate the material and labor cost required to build a heating and cooling ventilating system. In order to find out the total cost estimate for the HVAC ventilating system all facets of material and labor cost are documented. A wide-ranging bill of materials supported with detailed design criteria and specifications for the HVAC system are generated alongwith related labor cost for manufacturing and installing a system in a building.

The HVAC estimating software also enhance your bid volume and accuracy by providing consistent, professional bids itemized in greater detail that are easily evaluated and amended to boost your business bottom line and competitive position. The software also provides a detailed bid report and summaries during a project.

The HVAC estimating software also facilitates the commercial estimator to characterize duct construction standards for rectangular, round and oval ductwork.

FastDuct

FastDUCT is an unique HVAC estimating software ideal for industrial and commercial sheet metal contractors to figure out construction cost quickly and precisely. The software can easily computetakeoff from rectangular, round, and oval ductwork and sheet metal and HVAC equipment.

The user can customize their specifications to go with their standard for duct construction or purchasing duct.

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FastPIPE

FastPIPE™ is a state of the art mechanical piping software intended for plumbing contractors to estimate the plumbing work and construction cost accurately and in less time.

FastPIPE™ applies interactive Windows Graphics to make the estimating process easier. Theestimator can view what he is taking off.

With its improved detailed take-off capabilities the software can easily track diverse areas or location within a project.

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FastWrap

FastWrap provides great assistance for the mechanical insulation contractor and gives piping & duct insulation support for mechanical, industrial piping, plumbing, HVAC piping, HVAC duct and industrial duct.

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QuickPen Autobid

QuickPen AutoBid SheetMetal software empowers HVAC estimator to create HVAC and Sheet metal estimate quickly and accurately.  HVAC and sheet metal estimators can raise their bid volume by modifying bids quickly and take action to last-minute changes in bidding process to meet up the most deadlines.

QuickPen AutoBid SheetMetal  save time for HVAC estimator to a great extent as it can easily segregate an area in GTO and transfer it to alternate or a different HVAC system.

The estimator can also apply it at inventory time to cost and produce spreadsheets of stocked material.

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