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ESTIMATOR'S ADD-VANTAGE SYSTEM by: Add-Vantage Software Inc. OS: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP License: starts at $200. File size: 8.9MB The template-based program combines an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed Estimator's Add-Vantage estimating software with online contractor resources and a materials price database. Templates for all major types of residential construction projects speed the estimating process, allowing the contractor to respond more quickly, more accurately and more professionally to requests for proposals. The price database can be updated automatically with the optional Add-Vantage Pricing Service, streamlining the time consuming estimating process. In addition, contractors can send materials orders from the program via fax or email to their favorite suppliers. The Building Products Database is the first of its kind system for organizing, finding and retrieving relevant product information for contractors and the construction process.

AEsti Auto Estimator by: Duke Associates OS: MS Windows 95/98/ME License: Shareware File size: 1.2MB Estimating software for construction works ranging from house extensions, remodelling etc. to factory units. It is intended for use by small contractors working on relatively low value projects. Print option disabled in Shareware version. Full version costs $190.

 

PANEL BUILDER v4.0 by: Novatek Software OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000 License: Shareware File size: 4.4MB Panel Builder will draw glass block panels for window openings or walls based on the dimensions you supply. The program displays the number of each size block required and will calculate the costs of materials with sales tax, using pricing information that you tailor for each account. Companies can cut their billing time in half. Panel Builder prevents costly errors when laying out and pricing glass block windows. Odd size windows can take time to layout, especially for beginners. Panel Builder makes working with glass block fast and easy. NEW IN VERSION 4.00: Six inch block option Calculate finish size of panels Update price feature for panels and save list Add block shadow to screen and printouts Print invoices and save as files Print price list for over 9000 panel sizes Print panels in portrait or landscape mode Match account and pattern prices Save information for accounts Add company logo to all printed material

CONSTRUCTION COSTS Excel v5 by: JacMar Freeware OS: Windows 95/98 & Excel 97 or 2000 License: Free File size: 31K Mac or PC compatible. Construction Costs is an Excel spreadsheet allowing the user to record each payment of a construction project (new house, new bedroom, etc.) & then categorize the payments into a summary. Invaluable record for future tax purposes. Allows for changing categories & replacing original list.

CUTLOGIC 2.1 by: TMachines OS: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me/XP License: Free to try; $199.00 to buy File size: 5.3MB CutLogic 1D is a length nesting and cutting optimization software, for cutting any linear material such as pipes, profiles, bars, cables etc. The program finds an optimal cutting plan to minimize material waste, work and time. Main advantages: limited only by 1 billion total length of cut-to parts stock material & offcut inventory detailed reports intelligent refinement of optimization metric, feet & inches extensive import/export

OUTHOUSE ESTIMATOR 3.1 by: Anthony Jacob OS: Windows 95/98/NT License: Free trial File size: 13.08MB OutHouse Estimator is a comprehensive, yet, easy to use productivity tool for contractors & estimators. Features include: a fast, simple, pure estimator, import data from any pricing service or accepts user defined prices. It supports assemblies, equipment rates & labor rates. Search by vendor codes, keyword codes, commodity codes & includes formatted reports including Job Summary, Material Report & more.

BLOWPIPE HVAC SOFTWARE by: Silverglance Software OS: Palm OS 3.x License: Free demo, $17 to buy File size: 531K Blowpipe enables rapid sizing of pipes in a wide range of pipework materials & fluid temperatures. Pump motor sizes can be determined for a range of drive types & motor & pump efficiencies. Blowpipe operates in either metric or imperial units, using calculation methods common to both UK and USA & with international pipe data. If you need additional pipes, please contact Silverglance Software. Sizing data can be logged & output to any infrared or bluetooth equipped printer (additional software required).