quoteexpress HVAC estimating software

QuoteExpress Ductwork estimating software for contractors who need a fast and accurate tool to estimate HVAC labor and material costs. QuoteExpress calculates rectangular, round, and oval ductwork and HVAC accessories and equipment. QuoteExpress delivers accurate bids for Ductwork, Pipe, Fittings, Equipment, and Accessories

Six reasons why QuoteExpress is
“The better way to bid”

1. Program Database Architecture.

Sheet metal is the only mechanical trade that is bid twice. Once for fabrication (& purchasing) and once for the installation of the items. QuoteExpress has a separate material database built-in from the ground-up; Most other estimating programs just adds ductwork & fittings items to their piping database. Don’t buy sheet metal estimating, designed by plumbers and pipe fitters.
Ductwork and Piping estimating need different tooling; just like out in the field.

2. Labor & Material Visibility.

QuoteExpress Sheet Metal allows you to see and adjust the specification, build type, hanger, labor hours and material dollars during takeoff per item.

1. This is the difference of knowing what’s in your bid and ignorance of what’s in your bid.
2. This allows an estimator to adjust for the exact conditions of specific items.
3. This allows for easy training of new estimators to use specifications created by others.
4. This allows bidding to the exact specification by overriding it during takeoff.
   Only QuoteExpress has this capability.

3. Labor & Material Precision and Adjustability.

1. Each labor item can be set up with unique labor: per item size, per pound, per foot, etc.
2. Each fitting is a collection of individually adjusted labor and material. Items are comprised of base labor, seam labor, sealant labor, joint labor, joint sealant labor, rod labor, angle reinforcement labor, liner labor, wrap labor, engineering and drawing labor, etc.   They treat fittings as single unit costs – like in a piping program. 

When you override a joint in QuoteExpress (i.e. Slip & Drive to TDC) the labor and material cost is removed for the specification joint (S&D) and then the new joint labor and material costs and hours are added to the fitting. PS you can’t override joints in takeoff in any other program. 
Only QuoteExpress can do this.

 

4. Expert System – The right parts, automatically.
Estimating knowledge stuck in the head of a single estimator can create a company-wide bottleneck. QuoteExpress helps you add your specific product, labor hour and material costs from all personnel to its knowledgebase, to create an Expert Estimating System.  What pipe to use at a specific size and specification? QuoteExpress knows the answer because we have put that knowledge into its setup. How long will installing this equipment take? We help you preset your company labor standards. Every estimator and project manager comes to the same final bid number with your QuoteExpress knowledgebase.  Consistency makes you more comfortable with the software, and there will be fewer mix-ups and miscommunications, this is just one of the reasons to maximize your estimating with QuoteExpress.

 

5. Microsoft Excel Integration.
Estimating can be a daunting task. Luckily, programs like Microsoft Excel can make adding up your material and labor simple. While Excel can input a simple takeoff, it can’t automatically arrange items into groups and specifications for a streamlined takeoff of duct, fittings, or equipment.  Performing a good takeoff becomes painless when you take advantage of Excel’s database features with QuoteExpress. With just a few clicks and you can send a complete marked up takeoff into your Excel sheet with details like size, labor hours, cost, and type of item included.
Suddenly, takeoff and estimating becomes faster and even easier for everyone, from estimators, project managers to support staff.  Keep Excel for its strength — the final estimate summary— and let QuoteExpress take care of the rest. Specification takeoff with QuoteExpress is over 3 times faster than any other takeoff method.

 

6. Simplify.
After all, companies looking for estimating software want much more than simply getting organized and making sure that the bids are in order. They also want to save money, bid more jobs, add value, retain estimator knowledge, and promote consistency — and, above all, the software has to be easy for everyone to use, or they won't. QuoteExpress has more trainers and support personnel than the rest of the industry combined.  You get a “personal trainer” who will walk you thru your 8 step setup and training path.  Unlimited training, and unlimited toll free support are just the start of our commitment to your satisfaction. We support our clients with an education and support model built on the knowledge that increasing confidence increases program utilization. As former estimators and tradesmen, our Quotesoft trainers excel at applying practical knowledge to your unique industry needs. In a nutshell, you’ll have solutions tailored to increase productivity for your organization.

 

Architected, Validated, Visibility, Expert, Excel, and Simplify.  We can do that — all in one convenient, simple to use package. Call us today for more information or a live demonstration. 

 

Call 800.813.7020 or visit www.quotesoft.com  for information or a live demonstration today.