The main strength of computer estimating
software is in the reduced
time it takes to perform the math, check
for errors, and produce the documents
necessary for a professional presentation.
I've been using WinEst for three
years, and I recently had an opportunity
to try out the newest version — WinEst
Pro Plus 4.0 ($3,999 from WinEstimator,
8209 S. 222nd St., Kent, WA 98032;
800/950-2374, www.winest.com). While
software alone can't produce a good estimate,
good estimating software will help
an experienced estimator to organize
and accurately project the cost of construction
projects, including material
takeoffs and sub and supplier quotes, as
well as taxes, bonds, and markup.
WinEst is one among many estimating
programs, but I think it fits