FastPIPE

Pros: I like being able to add and remove colors for different assemblies and job items to my liking.

Cons: It is working just fine now as it is with adjustment with as I am estimating projects.

Pros: It's very user friendly and the software/price catalog updates keep it that way.

Cons: Hmm, I'm sure I have a gripe or two, but nothing comes to mind right now.

Pros: Not having to resort to using the old-fashioned highlighter and drawings method makes it so much more convenient to do our piping takeoffs.

Cons: At times it can be a bit laggy, but typically only happens if a lot of takeoff items are already present.

Pros: transition was not to bad, the training class was worth the time, it saved time for the learning process and we learned a lot of short cuts

Cons: that program won't save pricing from actual bid time. if you need to break out for schedule of values at a later date it requires you to recalculate which changes pricing if there have been any updates.

Pros: FastPipe is a great estimating program with realistic labor and material costs. It is easy to use. The more you put in, the more you get out of it. FastEst is always available by phone for assistance.

Cons: It is difficult to get true material costs without asking suppliers.

Pros: The easy of learning the program and the flow keeps you on track.

Cons: Sometimes I mark one template and another would pop up.

Pros: I enjoy the ease of use of the product. It is very straight forward to navigate and complete my take offs.

Cons: Nothing in particular. i am a firm believe there is always room for improvement with any product.

Pros: THE THINGS I LIKE MOST, THE KEEPING UP TO DATE MATERIAL PRICING, THE SUPPORT IS UNBEATABLEWHEN YOU NEED HELP YOU GET IT (PROBLEMS USUALY come at INCONVENIENT TIME) THERE SEEMES TOBE A CONTEMPLATED EFFORT TO KEEP THINGS simple.

Cons: I HAVE EXPRESSED IN THE PAST THAT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF THE DIFFRENT TYPS OF MATERIALS (TYP M-L -L -C&C) WERE AVABLE ON THE SAME TAKE OF SCREEN. I SHOULD HAVE SAID HOW I HAVE TO CHANGE TAKE OFF`S screens?

Pros: This software makes quoting a project very simple.

Cons: I would like the ability to be able to put piping and ductwork into one takeoff.

Pros: Built-in assemblies are a great tool as they provide a general idea that serves as a basis for use in a takeoff for the installation of pipes in different fields of food production plants.

Cons: The existing standard templates are helpful but it would be much better if they augmented their templates for some more specific plumbing installations in the food industry.

Pros: FastPIPE helps us (as a plumbing contractor) to accurately estimate fixture counts, costs, and labor.

Cons: Could use a makeover to appear more modern or sleek in design... nothing to change about functionality though!

Pros: Ease of learning and use of software. Customer Support.

Cons: I do not have any cons to the program.

Pros: Auto Updates Connectivity features, Size requirements of pipe and fittings On remodel it is able to pick Old from new work easier than most software

Cons: A few fittings are as trade recognizes on occasion.

Pros: Ease of use

Cons: Not being able to scroll from drawing to drawing with a toggle button

Pros: Easy to use, new users can learn the basics in a couple of days.

Cons: The interface, the looks is a bid outdated

Pros: Accurate way to do take offs, great reports for ordering material and managing labor hours.

Cons: Using the highlighter to do as built drawing and make corrections or provide information to my field staff needs improvement.

Pros: Easy to learn, being able to run several reports for the same projects, overlay of revised plans and switching from spec to spec

Cons: Having to hunt down pricing for items that we use day to day, even thou we have input the price, on a new take off it still comes up as price needed

Pros: Auto Table Pricing Updates, Customizable Bid Book Excel templates, Ease of takeoff. Ease of use doing on scree show and tell when doing project Bid reviews with management.

Cons: Inability to copy areas of takeoff into assemblies via cut and paste Inability to build assemblies using graphical take off method.

Pros: Absolutely and GREAT tool. This system has streamlined our whole workflow. From the moment we begin estimating the project, to ordering materials, to coordination during the project.

Cons: No Undo Button! There are only a couple of small items that would make it better for our use, but the BIGGEST, Almost singular item is there is not an UNDO button.

Pros: Probably the on screen takeoff, its a real time saver. I brought in my 55" flat screen TV to be able to view entire plan on screen

Cons: Nothing I can think of, I like all features

Pros: How easy it is to load plans, design specifications to meet the desired job, clone & copy items, upload ISO Schematics, and make everyday systems to allow for an easy takeoff. I enjoy this software program.

Cons: When you clone a job in the directory you are only allowed to change the name and not the description.

Pros: The software is very easy to use and self explanatory. Customer service has been exceptional - every time we call we are able to talk to someone and they are able to help us.

Cons: It takes a little bit to get a job set up - plans moved over, specs set-up, etc.