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Estimation Software Preferences (The Youngster)

Josh_10
Josh_10 Member Posts: 787
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What do you guys think about Maxwell?

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  • Josh_10
    Josh_10 Member Posts: 787


    Just curious what types of estimation software others are using. How friendly is it to Hydronics?

    Thanks,

    Josh
  • tim smith
    tim smith Member Posts: 2,807
    the best one i have found is my brain.com

    I could not help it but I sometimes find software to be a lazy way out of using my brain. Tim :)
  • Josh_10
    Josh_10 Member Posts: 787


    Quite true. I have a distinct accuracy problem with my brain however when the project exceeds 5 or 6 weeks length.
  • Wayco Wayne_2
    Wayco Wayne_2 Member Posts: 2,479
    I've often wondered what

    people used to estimate. I made up my own spread sheet years ago, but have always thought, there must be a better way. Watching with interest. WW

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  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    Josh,

    I have used a system called Wendes for about ten years now and would not change to anything else.

    I was one of their first plumbing system users and helped them with feed back the first couple of years.

    I only use the plumbing/piping portion but they also have a duct work sytem that we used to use when still doing HVAC which we got out of six/seven years ago.

    I have bid around 350 million dollars in those years and landed around 23%

    I am on vacation, away from the office and will be back next week if you would like more information but you could
    Google them to get a contact.

    I have had few problems with the system over the years and when I did they responded quickly and got me going even at times taking over my computer from Chicago while I watched the mouse move across the screen.

    Good luck,

    Jack
  • Ruthe Jubinville_2
    Ruthe Jubinville_2 Member Posts: 674
    E Z Heat loss

    Jerry and I used this program for years before and after they added radiant calculations and always had real good luck with it. Don't know if it exists still
  • Josh_10
    Josh_10 Member Posts: 787


    Maybe I should tell you guys where I am going with this. We are currently working off of spreadsheets but need to do estimates a little quicker as we expand.

    I am willing to make a significant investment if it's worth it. I need something with hydronic and sheet metal. Sheet metal seems easy but were having trouble finding a program with hydronic manifolds and room to room pex estimations.

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