Download MEP Estimating Software

The Viewpoint MEP Estimating (Which was earlier known as Maxwell Estimation) is actually a sophisticated estimating programme altogether.

It has range of specialization such as generating estimates, takeoff for HVAC, mechanical, residential and commercial plumbing and electrical firms.

It consists of trade-specific abilities of estimation to generating the help of most of the accurate and financially reasonable estimates possible.

This software also consists of a database update with most recent price for materials and labour for every industry.

The viewpoint MEP Estimating also includes some salient features in the likes of:

There is also some “what-if” analysis. The integrated takeoff module permits users to download plans from online plan rooms and use them to generate takeoffs devoid of stylus pens and digitizer boards. GTCO’s Rollup Digitizer and Rigid Digitizer integrate with the system to streamline the takeoff process, if estimators prefer to use digitizer boards.

The Rollup Digitizer is a smile digitizer set up for utilizing in the field and designed to effortlessly roll up into a convenient carrying case, while the Rigid Digitizer is an everlasting fixture offering a more traditional digitizer board. In addition to all this, users ill take pleasure in a conversion calculator, CAD file integration, automatic scaling, and other features.

Viewpoint has exact solutions for every role in the project ecosystem as part of its integrated product platform, from mobile apps to serve up the field staff to content management solutions for estimators and contract administrators. It’s a best fit for any type of contractor, business role, or project role, including General Contractors, Subcontractors, CEOs, Suppliers, Architects, Project Managers, or Engineers.

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Sage 100 Contractor Demo

Sage 100 Contractor which was earlier known as Sage Master-builder Construction Software is construction software that has gone beyond basic accounting, putting you in whole control of your construction projects.

It boosted up level of competence and output with information that flows perfectly from job estimate to the job site to the financial statement.

It can supervise the construction accounting, project management, construction estimating, and service management all in a construction software solution.

Sage 100 Contractor has been in recent times updated and features a wide-ranging suite of modules covering the total job lifecycle.

With a simpler design to cut down your learning curve, and improve the service management, vendor, reporting and other abilities to enhance your efficiency, Sage 100 Contractor gives all the tools you require to work and manage your increasing construction or contractor business.

With Sage 100 Contractor, you obtain:

Enhanced ability for service departments Quicker report search Improved contact and vendor management Ability to email stubs for direct deposit Tighter job-level security Faster validation of purchase orders, invoices, and committed costs.

If you're looking to go beyond spreadsheets or basic general accounting software to a construction system that joins accounting, project management, estimating and service management all in one place, take to be an upgrade to Sage 100 Contractor.

Reference:- Sage Construction and Real Estate

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Residential multi story concrete construction

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by One Source Global, Inc.

This construction video highlights the aluminium forming system to create a concrete multi story residential complex. The system is quick and easy to use.

For additional information please visitonesourceglobal.com

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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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How to solve a loading problem regarding structural-slab loading on a column

Civil Engineering Academy provides series of video tutorials which are very useful for students to pass the Civil PE Exam successfully. The following video tutorial is a part of their video tutorial series.

This construction video highlights the solution for resolving the loading problem concerning structural-slab loading on a column.

In this video you will find a concrete slab and its thickness is 5”. The loading is also given. Learn how to work out reaction in column B (Kips).

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How to get the load distance of a crane over a building

Civil Engineering Academy presents a useful video tutorial that provides great benefit to the student who will appear in Civil PE Exam. Thisconstruction video is based on how to obtain the load distance of a crane across a building.

A crane having a 80’ book is applied to provide a load over a building. In this video point X denotes the nearest position of boom toward the building.

Now the question is that what will be the extreme distance that the load contains from the edge of the building if the boom is totally expanded (feet)?

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Renovation Construction Budget Spreadsheet

Implementing renovations, alterations or modifications in a construction requires a precisebudget planning. Whether it is a major change or a minor one, line item construction budget spreadsheet helps in preparing cost estimates in an organized and effective manner.

This spreadsheet is very simple to use. Users just need to fill out estimated and actual costs in the yellow cells with budget projections for each of the applicable line items. The rest of the cells are calculatedautomatically. As the project progresses, estimators can use the "Actual Cost" and "Change Order" columns to track their expenditures in relation to their budget projections. The various line items that must be considered to obtain the Total Project Cost include:

Sticks and Bricks: Demolition, New foundation and footings, ConcreteFlatwork- Interior, Foundation repair, Waterproofing, Structural remediation, Termite treatment, Masonry- Tuckpoint/ Repair, Carpentry- Rough Framing, Electrical Service, Water Service, Doors and Windows, Electrical wiring, Doors, Flooring, Painting, Appliances, Miscellaneous Building Materials, etc.

Site: Excavation and Grading, Site improvements, Fencing, Landscaping, etc.

Professional: Consultants like Accountant, Architect, Structural, and others.

Development: Property Acquisition, Property Inspections, Taxes, Insurance, Monthly Utilities like Electric, Gas, Security, Water. Sales Commission, Developer Fee, etc.

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Construction Contingency: It is also necessary to provide accurate value for item estimate, unit cost, unit, accepted bid, actual cost, difference and other particulars to attain comprehensive renovation construction budget.

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