Brief demonstration of Construction Cost Estimator

This construction video provides brief demonstration on cost estimator, an exclusive tool for precise construction cost estimation. This construction tool can work out the costs perfectly for any home building project. This tool will provide spreadsheet based three diverse estimates concurrently. So, it is not possible for you to view the discrepancies while obtaining each new estimate.

This estimating tool creates estimate on different phases which range from Preconstruction, site work, concrete stone brickwork, footing and foundation, subcontractors (wide list of probable subcontractors drywallers, painting, roofing and framing), miscellaneous like decks & outbuilding, custom built-ins, appliances, and contingency amount.

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Rajib Dey

www.constructioncost.co

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Estimate difficult angles for roof framing with Rafter Tools+ for iPhone

Rafter Tools+ is one kind of rafter calculator applied for multifaceted roof framing angles. Besides, estimating general rafters, it also provides various roof framing angle information. The Rafter Tools Plus facilitates users to work out all of the difficult angles for roof framing.

The Rafter Tools Plus contains the following exclusive features:-

Shows the hip rafter plumb line shift dimensions to outline hip rafters accurately for equal pitched or uneven hip roofs following any eave angle (0° - 180°). By applying the hip rafter plumb line shift dimensions, perfectly compute and layout the witches cut per with Rafter Tools Plus (Square Tail Fascia).

Shows the hip rafter roof framing angles by utilizing simplified Framing Square. Analyzes the lengths of common rafters, jack rafters and hip rafters through ridge and hip rafter width deductions. Capable of estimating Pentagonal, Hexagonal or Octagonal Roofs.

Timber Framing Angles calculated from Bartok, Hawkindale, Martindale and McKibben-Gray Hip-Valley Roof Ratios Angle Formulas. Timber Framing Angles definition are just a click away in the app.

The most updated version is 1.1.1 that includes Plywood Cut Dimensions to Hip Angles, Jack Rafter Shiften and 5 more Timber Framing Angles.

Get Rafter Tools+ for iPhone help files www.raftertools.com/iPhone/plus

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Post River Software introduced Asphalt Pro mobile applications for asphalt contractors

Post River Software introduced Asphalt Pro mobile applications. It is free and useful for professional asphalt contractors and inspectors to examine and quality control in the job site through smartphone technology. The tool consists of standard material and cost estimator as well as a complete set of tools to go with workflow and inspection practices for field application. These may range from mix yield underrun/overrun calculators, tack and seal distance calculators & rate validators; and visualizers to balance plant, truck, paver and roller capacities.

The one of the most important features of Asphalt Pro app is the Balanced Production Tool. It facilitates to provide a persistent pour of mix to the paver. The Seal Application tool comes up with a productive way for shot distance computation and rock lands for sealcoat processes. It has also the to validate those rates once the seal has been positioned. The application also contains project documentation capabilities. The project team will be able to detect any problem associated with a project, snap a photo and include a description as well as a station location. For confirming exactness, every photo is GPS and time stamped.

Go through the following link to download the application www.itunes.apple.com

The Asphalt Pro application contains the following exclusive features:-

• Cost Estimator for small projects, parking lots and change orders
• Work out Mix Yield and make a comparison to project estimates to detect overruns or underruns
• Compute Tack and Seal distances facilitating application operations as well as validating rates for inspection duties
• Modify any parameters for better production, enhance efficiency and minimize constraints
• Snap, arrange and distribute digital images of issues associated with the project with GPS and time coding
• Contains six conversion calculators containing units for every value required by a contractor and inspector in the jobsite in both US and Metric
• All calculations can be sent back to the office through email for documentation, updating supervisors or for general project record keeping
• Cost Estimator for small projects, parking lots and change orders
• Each function has a help screen to assist users
  
  
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Construction Estimating Tool for General Contractors

General Contractors know the key to profitability is having accurate estimates for everything from electrical to concrete work. Contractors Software Group develops fully integrated and affordable general contractor software solutions to choose from based upon your size and needs of your contracting business. Estimating Software along with our Digital Takeoff solution, digitizes your construction plans or photos, generates fully detailed bids, cost estimates, and professional reports quickly and accurately so you can win more work, more often, more profitably!

General Contractors are benefited with reduced costs while hiring or employing a full time Surveyor or Estimator. Cost Estimating is a powerful and innovative construction estimating solution; you can create estimates, perform digital takeoffs and manage the bid day process using a single solution. A comprehensive materials database allows you to refine each bid to take full advantage of project opportunities, and accurately calculate the cost of any size project – quickly and easily.

Construction Estimating for General Contractor Software Features Include:

• Fully integrated general contractor accounting, job costing, change order and subcontract management software
• General contractor-specific functionality such as estimating/takeoff software and real-time accrual of job costs
• Change order management to track potential changes at the field level, ensure that approved changes are invoiced profitably and automatically update the job estimate/budget
• Equipment Management to track profitability by unit and maximize ROI on both equipment and fleet vehicles
• Certified Payroll reporting for union and prevailing wage jobs
• Vital project close-out processes with tracking of deficiencies
• Powerful financial reporting that includes flexible WIP scheduling and detailed project views
• Executive Dashboard reports that provide project costs, revenue and key performance indicators in real time

Construction estimating tools help to save general contractors time and money. Instead of general contractors looking up costs on materials, these tools do the grunt work.

We have been engaged in many changeable projects over the years offer QTO services for the following project categories:

- Hospitals

- Schools

- Highways

- Industrial Units

- Offices

- Residential, both housing and apartments

As a general contractor, you need tools that can help you estimate everything from plumbing to roofing.  Whether you are working on new construction or remodels, On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid can help you quickly and accurately estimate and prepare your next bid.

Posted by Manoj Kumar Singh

Web Developer

Global Associates
A pioneer company in construction estimating
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Candy - A unique software for construction estimating

Candy is a comprehensive, integrated software suite designed by construction professionals being extensively utilized by big multinational consortiums and small contractors over 40 countries for estimating, planning, modeling, managing and controlling construction projects.

Construction Computer Software innovated this software. It is a single-package, project control system that includes Estimating, Valuations, Critical Path Planning, Forecasting and Cashflow Modelling alongwith some inter-related modules like Material Costing, Drawing Register, Sub-contract database, Cost Reconciliation, Information Schedules and Time-Location charts.

It is used worldwide by large multinational consortiums and small contractors alike.

Candy provides a dynamic link between money and time – the interactive link between the bill of quantities or estimate, and the program or schedule of work. So the management team and clients get a wealth of information at their finger-tips.

Posted by Rajib Dey
Business Development
rajib@jobs2india.com
Construction estimating service

Easi-Fronts 2.0 Estimating Tool

DORMA Glas, Millersville, Md just launched new 2.0 version of the Easi-Fronts estimating tool with some new updates like Net pricing, Improved Selector Guide, Electronic order submission, New Price Book, New web address etc.

This tool simplifies the estimating and ordering process by quickly creating the basic fabrication drawings for elevation, section and glass. It can also calculate the hardware costs quickly.

The tool can also be utilized to prepare orders and related materials for sidelites.

The tool can be accessible for immediate use at http://dormaeasi-fronts.com/

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Rajib Dey
for Construction Estimating Service