With FastEST, Inc.’s recent release of its latest and greatest program versions, the company has continued to provide easy-to-use, accurate, and affordable estimating systems, while also continuing to improve them with new features, faster calculations, and a streamlined interface.
HVAC and mechanical contractors can increase the accuracy and output of their HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical insulation bids. With FastDUCT® for HVAC ductwork and industrial sheet metal, FastPIPE® for plumbing, mechanical, and site utilities, and FastWRAP™ for piping and ductwork insulation, FastEST has an estimating solution for all types of mechanical, plumbing, and insulation contractors.
Whether you currently estimate by hand, with a spreadsheet, or with some other software product, the transition to using FastEST estimating software has been a tried-and-true success story for hundreds of current FastPIPE®, FastDUCT®, and FastWRAP™ customers.
What makes the switch to FastEST so beneficial for contractors? Here are just a few reasons.
Digital plan import
One of the cornerstones of the FastEST suite of estimating software programs is the award-winning On-Screen Digitizer feature. Users are able to import PDFs and several other digital plan formats directly into their estimate. From there, they can set the scale and start their takeoff right on the computer monitor. Takeoff speeds and accuracy are greatly increased, plus time and money can be saved by avoiding the need to print or borrow hard copy plans just for the bidding process. Single or dual-screen takeoffs are supported.
And with digital project plans becoming the standard for bidding HVAC and mechanical projects, FastEST offers its On-Screen Digitizer feature included with each software program.
Estimate jobs of all sizes and scopes
Another great aspect of the FastEST programs are their ease-of-use and flexibility. Customers range from one-man shops to some of the largest mechanical contractors in North America, running 50 or 60 stations of the software.
The programs can handle anything from small change orders to National Football League stadiums with ease (one of FastEST’s long-time customers estimated the mechanical piping and ductwork on Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers football team). Regardless of job size or scope, plan takeoff and report calculations still only take mere seconds.
Fast, easy setup
All of FastEST’s programs come ready-to-use right out of the box. Each new customer can start using the program as soon as they open it, with pre-loaded job templates filled with comprehensive specifications, job items, and assemblies. Then, each customer can customize the programs to be tailored to their particular estimating situation, with assistance from FastEST’s knowledgeable, reliable support staff.
Excellent customer support
As mentioned above, FastEST prides itself on unmatched, dependable customer support. A great majority of FastEST users say that is one of the top reasons they are satisfied with FastEST’s estimating software programs. Technical support and online training are just a phone call, email, or website visit away.
Find out more about FastEST, Inc. and its programs by visiting https://fastest-inc.com. You can view videos of the newest program versions in action, or request to schedule a free online demonstration at your convenience. ■