Spreadsheet style estimating
• Allows easy customization and greater analytical flexibility
Comprehensive audit trail
• Precisely track all changes and modifications with item level detail
Multiple document Interface
• Open up to 16 estimates at a time and easily drag & drop items between
multiple estimates
Takeoff
• Item takeoff
• Assembly takeoff
• Powerful item search capabilities
Estimate manipulation
• Materials factor allows variable adjustments to prices by locality
• Customizable filters enhance analysis and reporting
Total page filter editing
• Editable filter based totals page for individualized report formatting
Multiple interfaces
• Scheduling: Microsoft Project and MPX output
• Interfaces to the leading construction solutions
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
• Global Variables 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
• 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.