Estimating Software

[desman]

Does any one have a suggestion for estimating software. I am helping a friend bid on bookcases for the local libraries new building. I really would like to keep the book cases local.

Thanks
Alan

[bob_reda]

George Ziegler has some software. One is called woodworkers estimate. I've used it for a number of years

Bob

[Gary Campbell]

Alan...
Are you using software to design the job? Most cabinet design software apps have cutlist or other report type outputs. Even if thse dont suit your purpose perfectly, you can usually export to Excel. Once inside Excel, you can manipulate the data to get your desired results.

And the obvious.... I use Excel and plug in cutlist data from eCabinets.

[kshores]

I use Cutlist Plus. It is a great product which is easy to setup and use. They have various levels, even a free trial version.
http://cutlistplus.com/

[gene]

on 4-22-10 from 1.00-2.00 cdt Cabinetmaker mag will have a free webinar on pricing jobs . I dont know if it will be worth while but at least its free. I think that this is a way to get you to buy future webinar seats but you can at least watch this one . Mayne it will be helpful to someone. The address is www.1.gotomeetings.com/register/182672913
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