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Commercial Flooring Takeoff and Estimating with FloorEstimate Pro

Old Manual Takeoff	New Computer Takeoff	The Benefits
Time-consuming and complicated Lose money or bids because of takeoff estimating mistakes	Fast takeoff on-screen or with a digitizer pad Accurate estimate and report on material and labor usages Estimating software becomes simpler to use	Speed up the bid process with fast and accurate takeoff Increased profit with less mistakes More time on value sales and customer services

How Does On-Screen Takeoff Work?

1. Import Bitmap Plan	2. Trace the Rooms	3. Print Finish Schedule
Set material spec and floor layers Open a bitmap plan file (JPG, TIF, Dodge Plan, PDF, or AutoCAD DXF/DWG/DWF) Set takeoff scale	Trace floor rooms Assignment material spec Layout and adjust seam locations	Print the quotation by layer or by room Print work order for installers Print installation cut sheet, seam diagrams

5 Minutes	15 Minutes	5 minutes
** Based on a typical commercial office building plan with around 40 rooms

How Does Digitizer Takeoff Work on Blueprints?

1. Place Blueprint on Digitizer	2. Trace the Rooms	3. Print Finish Schedule
Set material spec and floor layers Place blueprints on digitizer Set blueprint scale and digitizer takeoff parameters	Tap corner points to trace room areas (any angled or curved walls) Trace any take-out areas (islands etc) Assignment material spec Layout and adjust seam locations	Print the quotation by layer or by room Print work order for installers Print installation cut sheet, seam diagrams

5 Minutes	15 Minutes	5 minutes
** Based on a typical commercial office building plan with around 40 rooms

Select the Solution That Matches Your Commercial Takeoff Estimating Need

FEP6 Professional $2495	FEP6 Commercial $3195	FEP6 Commercial+ Contact Us
Best for: Flooring Contractors, Multi-family contractors, large dealers Key Features: All of Retail Edition Tile Designer Self coving (flash coving) Import PDF, Dodge Plan, AutoCAD DWG DXF DWF Files Estimate by floor layers Advanced seam manipulations Training/Support: 6-month technical support 4-hour internet training More info...	Best for: Commercial Contractors Large dealers Multi-family contractors Key Features: All of Professional Edition Digitizer Support: room, hole and curve drawing Training/Support: 6-month technical support, 8 hour internet training More info... *Ask about bundle package with GTCO Digitizers	Best for: Commercial contractors with large volume of takeoff estimating jobs Key Features: All of Commercial Edition Roll allocation Dye lot Spec Batch floor page import Estimate by installation phasing Training/Support: 12-month technical support On-site and internet training Contact: Alicia Pollerana 1-866-928-3326 or 1-626-683-9188 (International) sales@floorcoveringsoft.com

Takeoff and Measure Hardware: GTCO Digitizers
GTCO 30x36 Rollup $2225	GTCO 36x48 Rollup $2625	Leica Disto A6 $649
Best for: Frequent printed blueprint takeoffs Key Features: Accurate takeoff with 30"x36" board (762 mm x 914 mm) Portable (1/10" thick, 6LB), work from home or office Room drawing and hole drawing Curve drawing Any blueprint scale (imperial or metric) 16-button stylus Best with FEP6 COMMERCIAL More Info...	Best for: Frequent printed blueprint takeoffs Key Features: Accurate takeoff with 36"x48" board (762 mm x 914 mm) Portable (1/10" thick, 7.25LB), work from home or office Room drawing and hole drawing Curve drawing Any blueprint scale (imperial or metric) 16-button stylus Best with FEP6 COMMERCIAL More Info...	Best for: Frequent onsite measuring for sales reps, installers and estimators Key Features: Transfer measurement through Blue-tooth Measure up to 650ft in a second with +-0.06 inch accuracy Best with FEP6 measure estimating software editions Other Models (from $199)...

Get Support and Help

The key to successfully find a right package is to do your homework and try it out before purchase. Floor Covering Soft offers fully functional trial version for download. Here are factors to consider while evaluating and deploying an estimating solution.

Run a pilot project with an employee who will be the user of the estimating software
Download fully functional free trial and view its online tutorials on how to using it
Sit in scheduled live demo session over the Internet on Tue & Thu (sign up here)
Call live technical support staff for questions 1-866-928-3326, 1-626-683-9188 (International) or email support@floorcoveringsoft.com
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Purchase the Software & Support Package

Order online from product catalog at Floor Covering Soft Online Store
Or call sales representative at 1-866-928-3326 (in United States) 1-626-683-9188 (International) to ask questions and place your order, or email us at sales@floorcoveringsoft.com

What do you get after purchase?

Support package and updates of purchased program when available
Customer login ID at Floor Covering Site web site to access latest updates, beta preview versions, customer/developer forums, tips, video tutorials, and discussion forum that are only available to customers
Monthly product newsletter
Software CD with user guide and tutorials if selected
30 day return guarantee