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PlanSwift by PlanSwift

PlanSwift construction estimating and takeoff software program lets users work on, manage and share scanned or CAD blueprints, thus generating estimates and take-offs. PlanSwift users can import plans created as TIF, PDF, DXF, DWG, PLN and JPG files, among others. PlanSwift software does not require the use of a digitizer device, the vendor noted.

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Ventus Software by Ventus Software

Ventus Software is a business management system for general contractors as well as firms in the mechanical, HVAC, petroleum, commercial food service and banking equipment industries. The vendor's consultants have also built business management and accounting systems for specialty contractors in fields such as drywall, excavation, landscaping, painting and heavy/highway construction.

The Ventus Software suite offers more than 20 integrated modules, which users can select as they need. Core modules include the following:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft

According to the latest CFMA technology survey, 14% of construction contractors tap the capabilities of Microsoft Excel, a component of the popular Microsoft Office business suite, to create, manage and communicate construction estimates. Since so many companies already use Excel and the full Office suite as part of their day-to-day operations, startup and training costs are minimal when compared to custom construction estimating programs.

Microsoft Project by Microsoft

Microsoft has leveraged its expertise in business software to create Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007. This project management software application can be operated as a standalone program or as part of an organization's Office Project Server 2007, which delivers enterprise-level project management capabilities.

LaborForce by Laborsoft

LaborForce provides a complete set for managing day-to-day labor relations operations.  LaborForce consist of a full suite of management applications as well as process tracking, workflow management and document management tools to fully automate labor relations activities

LaborForce Personnel module gives instant access to all of your union and non-union personnel records to review a summary of each employee's complete work history, including job title/position, salary information, grievance history, etc.

QuickBooks by Intuit

To meet the specific needs of the construction industry, Intuit developed QuickBooks Contractor Edition 8.0 with a number of capabilities designed for contractors. In addition to standard accounting tools, QuickBooks Contractor allows users to track job costs for employees, vendors and sub-contractors, and to create job costing reports for job status and analysis of costs and profits, according to Intuit.

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BuildIT Construction Scheduling Software by BuildIT Systems

BuildIT software uses templates to create and manage documents such as estimates, proposals, specs and drawings; all documents are tied to a specific job name and are searchable, according to the vendor. By using templates, contractors can quickly generate documents that can be shared via fax, email, or text message, the vendor said.

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ProEst Estimating by ProEst Estimating

ProEst 11, the newest version of ProEst Estimating Software, is available in Lite, Standard and Professional packages. ProEst 11 provides users with standard and customizable reports; estimate templates; takeoffs for assembly, simple assembly and items; pre-built and custom formulas; the ability to automatically calculate markups, and a job costing interface.

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Takeoff Live PDF by eJobCost

eJobCost's Takeoff Live PDF is a takeoff software application that aims to make managing and tracking the pre-construction process as paperless as possible. Users can view, edit and share blueprints directly from the PC monitor without a digitizer or blueprints, the vendor said.

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ProEst Takeoff by ProEst Estimating

ProEst Takeoff is a takeoff software solution that allows users to measure digital images on screen, or use a digitizer for traditional plans. It integrates with ProEst Estimating software and Microsoft Office. The newest version of this product, ProEst Takeoff 12, allows users to view two plans at the same time.