CAD Estimating
McCormick’s AutoCAD® Interface for McCormick Estimating Software Users.
Just pick the drawing or drawings and let the automated takeoff process track changes in the AutoCAD® drawings. This user friendly interface is an intelligent program that learns as it goes.
Highlights Include:
- Direct interface with McCormick Estimating programs
- Automated takeoff of AutoCAD® drawings*
- Intelligent program that learns as it goes
- Tracks changes in AutoCAD® drawings*
- User friendly interface
Jobs
Interfaces easily with the systems you are familiar with. Create jobs in the Windows Estimating System as usual; open the CAD Estimating System and all jobs created using the Windows Estimating System are available for takeoff. Attach an AutoCAD® drawing to the selected job and you are ready for the easiest takeoff you have ever done while using the same user security.
Takeoff Lengths
No measuring or missed runs. Add home runs & drops and you’re done! If Lengths are drawn on separate layers, Automatic Takeoff may be selected, measuring the drawing automatically. There is a home run feature that may be used for the automatic takeoff of data, fiber, and voice, etc. Choose the number of additions to the ends and drops down the wall for each length to be added.
Takeoff Symbols
No more manual counting of items & assemblies. With 100% counting accuracy, Auto Takeoff uses takeoff symbols that are linked to specific items & assemblies. All the symbols (data/voice outlets, cable tray, racks, etc.) are identified, read, and counted. If the items & assemblies are already attached to the symbols, they are automatically taken off and added to the Audit Trail.
Items and Assemblies
Just link the drawing symbols with items or assemblies, pick them out of your estimating system or paste from other jobs. The CAD Estimating System uses the same items & assemblies used in the Windows Estimating System. You can also have several different symbols libraries if you need them.
Guaranteed Success
Using estimating software from McCormick Systems will improve the way you do business. You will have the ability to quickly produce complete, accurate and consistent bids. Just as important as an accurate bid is the ability to provide complete documentation. Complete documentation makes your organization look more professional, as proven every day by over 34,000 McCormick users worldwide. Our users include most of the top contractors in the industry. They all agree that McCormick Systems Estimating Programs increase their productivity, success, and their bottom line.
Take the Office with You
McCormick Estimating Systems are designed to be compatible with desktop PCs, laptops, and tablet PCs, enabling you to work anywhere (especially at the job site).
The Database
McCormick’s database is the core of our estimating program. With this database, you can create detailed and accurate bids your way. Our database can store virtually unlimited amounts of items & assemblies plus unlimited amounts of items & assemblies to each job. Any assembly can contain unlimited items which can be taken off as a unit. Both items & assemblies can be modified to fit your needs; it is easy to add, move, and edit them. Items & assemblies contain user definable specification fields. As an example, Price 1 could be your cost, Price 2 your sell price and Price 3 could be a change order price. In addition, each item and each assembly can have its own unit price. We designed the database to be a productivity tool. By taking advantage of its powerful capabilities, you can increase your accuracy and cut your estimating time up to 75%.
Software Support/Training Classes
Important assets of McCormick Systems are the training classes. We have thousands of contractors from all across the Nation that attend our regularly scheduled classes at our training facilities in Arizona and Maryland. These classes are enjoyable and include hands on experience of a full run-through of an estimate with your estimating package. Furthermore, we can arrange a trainer to visit your facility and train your estimating staff onsite without the hassle and disruption of travel.
In addition to our training, another asset of McCormick Systems is our software support. All of our programs come with unlimited access to our support staff. Our tech support staff is highly trained with a minimum of 5 years with McCormick Systems. Their combined areas of expertise will assure that your questions, whatever they may be, are answered quickly.
