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ProEst FAQ
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- What is ProEst?
- Why should I or my company use ProEst?
- Does ProEst have solutions for my area of the industry?
- What is a Digitizer?
- What are the system requirements for using ProEst?
- What is ProEst Takeoff?
- What other applications does ProEst Takeoff work with?
- What are some Key Benefits and Features of ProEst?
- What is offered in the way of Support and Training
- Where does the information about cost of materials/labor come from?
- What is RS Means? Why do I need it?
ProEst is the latest in construction estimating technology. With its reliable databases and industry-specific solutions, creating winning, profitable bids for nearly any project of any size has never been easier
2. Why should I or my company use ProEst?
The number one reason construction companies lose money is a result of inaccurate estimates. ProEst gives you the power to quickly and accurately collect the information needed to remain competitive in an ever growing industry. Not only is our staff highly trained in our software applications, they also are familiar with the the needs of a growing construction business - an advantage not delivered by most of our competitors. Check our our free Software Evaluation Guide and compare.
3. Does ProEst have solutions for my area of the industry?
Yes. ProEst comes with pre-built databases for General, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors. And with the help of our staff, ProEst can easily be customized to fit your business perfectly, whether your specialty is Landscaping, Residential and Remodeling, Concrete and Masonry or any other type of construction.
A Digitizer is hardware utilized in both Cost Estimating & CAD work that works with paper blueprints to accurately measure areas used in calculating costs for estimating. See our complete list of GTCO and Calcomp digitizers.
5. What are the system requirements for using ProEst?
Windows XP Editions
200 MB of Hard Disk Space
Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768
512 RAM (1 GB Recommended)
ProEst Takeoff is used to calculate the length, areas and counts-off of paper or digital blueprints. This module integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Excel or ProEst Estimating Software. This accurate and efficient way of measuring areas ensures easy and accurate estimating when transfering your valuable data.
7. What other applications does ProEst work with?
ProEst works well with many industry-leading applications. See our list of Business Partners.
8. What are some Key Benefits and Features of ProEst?
ProEst can increase your profits by improving your efficiency. This is accomplished through ProEst’s familiar, easy-to-use interface, its logical layout and design and its reliable databases.
9. What is offered in the way of Support and Training?
ProEst is backed by a highly-trained staff of professionals with extensive construction and software knowledge. Our classroom, Web-based and on-site training options, accompanied by our ProEst Service Plan, guarantees seamless integration into your current workflow. See Product Support and Training.
10. Where does the information about cost of
materials/labor come from?
ProEst comes with one of our pre-built General, Mechanical or Electrical databases that contain thousands of standard industry items and assemblies, this information can also come from RSMeans, which is required if you are working with government agencies. The costs in the database are based on national averages, are easily updated for your local costs and can be adjusted to account for other regional or economic changes.
11. What is RS Means? Why do I need it?
RS Means are databases that come complete with city indexes that are used to accurately calculate costs for specific cities or regions. These databases include material cost, labor cost and labor productivity units. There are also equipment costs incorporated into each database. You will need RS Means if you are working with a government agency.
