The ULTIMATE in estimating Software
I havent had time to show my face here lately, but Digger242j kicked my butt and I am here for a quick look around once again. Of all the posts, I find this one most compelling for me to respond to. I don't want anyone to think that I have any thing to do with the company, but I do want you to realize that I am absolutely sold on the following software.
It is called InSite. The web site is Insitesoftware.com
This is the most user friendly earthwork estimating software that I have found in my way too many years in this field. Its easy to use, thorough, and gives great color report pages that can be used for an awsome presentation to a potential customer (to make them think that you really do know what you are doing). Their tech support is second to NONE! They advertise 24-7, and it is real. I have called at 9:00 p.m. on a Sunday night, and got outstanding, friendly, happy to help at whatever time tech support.
With a little patience and practice, you will be able to show ANY engineer's estimate wrong on your project. It allows you to calculate cuts and fills, allows you to ballance the site, and also allows you to calculate other things such as slots for roadways, building pads, topsoil strip and replace, and a miriad of other things that the engineer usually doesnt take into consideration.
You can print cross sections anywhere on the project in multiple directions. You can print before and after 3D views. You can print cut and fill areas in color. This software is really amazing.
I attended an advanced class in New York a coulple of months ago. Not surprised, the education was worth every cent that was spent.
The down side is that it is sorta costly. If you work in the dirt daily, and need to continue to do so, you owe it to yourself to give this software a look. It really isn't for everyone as it is pricey, but it's wonderful stuff.
If you have time to look at the website, request the video. Tell them that I sent you to their site. It won't get me anything more than an e-mail saying hello, but I appreciate that too.
Don:usa