Integrated with AutoCAD MEP - QuoteExpress Piping & Sheet Metal estimating software can read and write to the MEP BIM database.

BIM = Building Information Modeling

BIM is the biggest construction software technology change since the inception of computer estimating – and it’s time to get hands-on.

quoteexpress connects with EastCoast CAD-CAM HVAC, plumbing and piping solutions for construction documentation design accuracy and great building information modeling (BIM) efficiencies throughout the entire project life cycle.

It won't be much longer before your firm will be asked to bid only if it can demonstrate the ability to effectively work inside a BIM - driven project. To be BIM capable, there are a number of practices, methodologies and technologies that a company must integrate into its standard business and shop operations…

Choosing the right tool for the job – quoteexpress BIM

You've been hearing how some contractors are using BIM, but may be wondering if your upcoming projects will use BIM, or if BIM is just for specialty contractors or big projects.

Call 800-813-7020 today to learn about other contractors' BIM successes, hear what works and what doesn't – and see how quickly and easily you can create your first BIM based estimate with QuoteExpress.

• Imports and Exports to standard AutoCAD XML BIM data format.
• Plumbing, Piping and Sheet Metal
• Automatically converts data into fabrication industry standard QuoteExpress files.
• Ability to read in labor adjustment factors for floor / height / etc.
• Outputs labor hour and material cost data back to BIM
• Outputs labor and material data to QuoteExpress Crystal Reports.
• Outputs labor and material data to QuoteExpress Microsoft Excel Reports.

Training:

Learn to use BIM-Connect effectively with help from our QuoteExpress training experts. Over 90% of BIM-Connect users are set-up and trained over the phone. We also offer courses for BIM-Connect users on-site as well as at our QuoteExpress Training Centers.

Requirements:
QuoteExpress 2010 or above with active tech support and maintenance. AutoCAD MEP 2010 or 2011

QuoteExpress HVAC Sheet Metal estimating software, Cad-Connect links QuoteExpress to your CAD drawing system, so CAD drawings can be downloaded and quickly create a precise estimate for ductwork, fittings and accessories.

A takeoff that might take a day-and-a-half by hand now takes just minutes to input with QuoteExpress Cad-Connect!

QuoteExpress Cad-Connect can link to any CAD database. These include Shop Data CAD/ IntelliCAD / EastCoast CAD / Draw Tech. We also can import from any in-house CAD database.

Great for Change Orders, Design Build, As-built costs vs. an estimated cost data.

Key Features:

• Imports from virtually any data format: .db / .dbf / .txt / .csv / .tab / etc.
• Automatically converts data into fabrication industry standard QuoteExpress files.
• Ability to read in labor adjustment factors for floor / height / etc.
• Outputs labor and material data to QuoteExpress Crystal Reports.
• Outputs labor and material data to QuoteExpress Microsoft Excel Reports.

Training:

Learn to use Cad-Connect more effectively with help from our QuoteExpress training experts. Over 90% of Cad-Connect users are set-up and trained over the phone. We also offer courses for Cad-Connect users on-site as well as at our QuoteExpress Training Center in Eugene, Oregon.

Requirements:
QuoteExpress Sheet Metal 3.0 or above with active tech support and maintenance. CAD program that creates a database of ductwork and fittings.

QuoteExpress is the smarter way to bid.