Collaborative Communication
• Enables multiple estimator teamwork, sharing and input, on the same
estimate, at the same
time.
• File security & access controls help safely accommodate and coordinate
multiple estimators.
What If Analysis
• Apply estimate items to base or up to 700 alternates.
• Control alternate status within the estimate: pending, approved, denied.
Internet Connectivity
• Easily e-mail estimates between project team members.
• Share cost knowledge databases & estimate information via the web
• Broadcast RFI’s to selected vendors, suppliers or subs based on a variety
of criteria.
Interfaces
• Built-in flexible export design tool allows multiple application
interfaces.
Multiple Document Interface
Open multiple estimates at a time and easily drag and drop items between
multiple estimates.
Reports and Forms
• Customizable reports
• Business forms tools allow flexible creation of customized HTML and
RTF-based business forms and documents.
Chained Printing
• Multi-report
• Concurrent printing
Totals Page Filter
• Filter based totals page for individualized report formatting.
Multi-Currency
• Multicurrency capabilities for international and multi-national
organizations.
Estimate Manipulation
• Materials factor allows variable adjustments to prices by locality
• Customizable filters greatly enhance analysis and reporting tasks.
Fully customizable toolbar & menus with Microsoft Windows XP theme
Master Assemblies (Nested Assemblies)
• Assemblies and sub-assemblies can now be driven by other assemblies.
Estimate specific Global Variables
• These variable values are shared within the estimate and can be used in
assembly or item formulas. Lists of estimate specific dimensional and
specification variables and their values can be accessed via new tabs on the
estimate information page.
Item Cost Buildup
• This feature enables the user to determine the total unit cost of an item
based on a variety of individual cost components. A built-in mini spreadsheet attached to each item
in the estimate enables the user to calculate the total unit cost of an item by cost type.
Item Database - 4 Level Hierarchical Headings
• WinEst supports both the traditional 3 level and an additional optional 4th
level hierarchy. Items can be assigned to this user defined, 4 level hierarchy
in the database, and can be optionally browsed for during item takeoff using 4
levels instead of 3.
Scheduling Tasks
• Task lists used for project scheduling are now system wide instead of
estimate specific.
Web Based Update Delivery
• A new option found under the “Help” menu checks the WinEst Support center
for product updates and updates the users system automatically when selected.
Database Linking
• A linked database option has been added to the database information page.
This option enables you to set the Labor/Equipment, Subcontractor/Supplier &
Markups databases that are appropriate for this item database. These linked
databases open automatically each time the main item database is opened.