Floor Covering Soft | Site Measur

FEP2009 COMMERCIAL Edition
Best For: Commercial flooring contractors, Professional estimators
> Fast Plan Takeoff and Bids
> Able to handle complicated plans
> Material/Labor Cost/Profit Analysis
- Windows XP/Vista/7 Imperial/Metric System Supported
Price: $3495 (Subscribe for: $175/mo)

How does it work? Computer versus Manual takeoff

Step 1: Direct Takeoff Floor Areas from PDF Plan Files or from Online Plan Rooms ►Reads PDF plan files or other plan formats ►Trace around the floor perimeters using mouse cursor to measure ►Automatically calculates the room area ►Assign materials to measured rooms through drag and drop	See sample screens...
Step2: Layout and Estimate Automatically One click instantly Creates layout for the assigned products, calculate material usages and installation sea layout with minimum waste, once takeoff is completed.	See sample screens...
Step 3: Print Bids and Diagrams ►Bids are promptly generated on selected criteria by products,trades,by room/ floor or installation phase. ►Alternative bids can be created easily with a click providing different markup and profit margin options. ►Installation digrams and cut sheets are printed in handy for installers.	See sample screens...

What differentiates FloorEstimate Pro COMMERCIAL from other takeoff software?

Key Features:
Specifically designed for Commercial Flooring Takeoff Estimating
Minimize product waste and optimize carpet seam layout, tile pattern design, wood layout
Accept All Plan File Formats (PDF, TIF, JPG, etc) for Onscreen Takeoff
Built-in Comprehensive Product/Services Database for Immediate Estimating
Capable of Handling Complicated Flooring Designs with Curves

How do I learn it? What are the training options? How do I get support?

You may learn it by yourself through the training videos online and user guides
Or sign up in one of the training classes provided by Floor Covering Soft at customer login area
Technical support is provided by live customer service reps
Check out learning and support center...

Get Started: Should I purchase or subscribe the program?

When you are starting a business, subscription avoids the upfront software license investment
With subscription, you always get the latest version of the program without additional cost
When you purchase or subscribe the program, you get a web login account to download the program and find the activation key, sign up training, and other training videos and support

Digitizer Hardware Add-on:

Do I Need Digitizer for Blueprint Takeoff?

GTCO Rollup III Digitizer 36x48 > Fast plan takeoff with stylus cursors > Easy to move around office desks, job site and home offices > Accurate scale setup for any scale blueprints Price: $2625	Other GTCO Digitizer models and pricing

If you frequently receive paper plans from general contractors, you will need digitizer for takeoff.
The other option: you may take the paper plans and scan them into electronic files like PDF and TIF files.