Mechanical insulation is a critical component of energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and cost savings in industrial facilities. However, it is often “out of sight and out of mind.”
It is essential for contractors to properly quote and estimate mechanical insulation projects. If you are estimating jobs, you should consider using a mechanical insulation estimating software system.
MIKE
MIKE is a software program created by Comput-Ability and designed for mechanical insulation contractors. It’s a powerful system that automates the process of getting accurate takeoffs, estimating and bidding mechanical insulation jobs. It’s a competitive advantage in the industry because it allows contractors to secure more projects by bidding faster and smarter.
MIKE consists of two main components: RapidBid and FastWRAP. It helps contractors to quickly and accurately calculate mechanical insulation costs for a range of pipe and duct sizes. It also helps to reduce estimating time in half by avoiding costly extension errors.
The software is easy to use and requires minimal training. Contractors can also customize it to meet their specific needs. The program is a great way to estimate sheet metal, piping and insulation requirements for all types of commercial and industrial jobs.
It is also a good tool for estimating thermal imaging and energy modeling in HVAC applications. Using a computerized takeoff and estimating system can save contractors a lot of money on printing costs. It’s a quick and efficient solution to get an accurate mechanical insulation cost estimate for any project.
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RapidBid
Mechanical insulation is an effective method for reducing energy costs and ensuring a comfortable environment. It also protects building occupants from noise and fire. This type of insulation can be used in both new construction and retrofits.
There are several estimating software applications that can help you estimate the cost of mechanical insulation projects. These applications can be very useful when you’re bidding on a project and need to calculate the exact cost of the work.
One of the most popular mechanical insulation estimating software programs is RapidBid. This program is designed specifically for insulation contractors and can save you a lot of time on each project. It can cut down your takeoff and estimating process by 400%, so you can win more jobs and make more money.
The program is easy to use, and it offers many features that will help you estimate the cost of your job. For example, it can provide you with a breakdown of the materials by section or floor, and it has the ability to print out a detailed bill of material. It also includes a variety of labor estimating options that can be modified to meet your needs.
It is also designed for easy search capabilities, and it can be customized to suit your business’s needs. It can be purchased for a small fee and can be installed on a desktop or laptop computer.
In addition, this estimating software will automatically generate quantity lists and price estimates for your customers. It can also track the progress of each project.
This program is designed for commercial contractors and features an on-screen mechanical insulation takeoff. It is affordable and can be used to estimate all types of commercial insulation projects.
RapidBid can be used to estimate the cost of mechanical insulation projects and can be a great way to increase your productivity. It can save you a lot of time on your projects, and it is easy to use.
It is also an excellent way to get a quote for your customers, and it can be used by both residential and commercial contractors. It can also be purchased for a small fee and can help you save a lot of time on your projects.
FastWRAP
FastWRAP is an estimating software system that’s designed specifically for the mechanical insulation industry. It offers features like material pricing, crew sizing and labor rates and can generate quotes and reports in seconds. It also comes equipped with a complete database of specs, making it ideal for the digital takeoff of mechanical insulation and HVAC ductwork.
FastWrap minimizes printing costs by executing takeoffs directly from digital plans on your computer screen with the help of its on-screen digitizer interface. It can execute takeoffs in a wide range of CAD drawings, including Windows Bitmap, iSqFt plans, Dodge plans and PDF files.
The software comes with a comprehensive database of 150,000 items, and its robust features allow it to handle both large and small jobs. It’s easy to set up and learn, and its powerful estimating capabilities will help you estimate mechanical insulation projects more accurately than ever before.
It’s loaded with productivity factors that make it easier to tailor your labor and material estimates for a particular project, and it allows you to modify both estimates by section or total job, so you can bid smarter by playing “what-if” on material prices and labor rates, and applying factors for difficult job-site situations.
Moreover, the software can automatically create bill of materials and labor cost reports for each job. This will save you time and money and make it easier for you to get more business.
As a result, it will give you a leg up on the competition. It will also allow you to cut your quoting time in half and avoid costly extension errors.
In addition, it can calculate linear feet, square feet and material costs in seconds with a single click. This can be based on your company’s standards for typical linear feet per day (piping) and square feet per day (duct).
With this software, you can easily customize specifications and create a library of specifications that can be copied to new jobs. The software also supports a unique layering feature that allows you to define multiple layers for a range of pipe, duct or fitting sizes.
GEM
GEM is the industry’s leading mechanical insulation estimating software. It allows users to quickly and accurately estimate insulation requirements for a wide variety of projects. Its robust features make it ideal for both large and small contractors. Its powerful on-screen takeoffs, integrated material and labor costs, and flexible job factors help contractors bid more intelligently and compensate for difficult job site situations.
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