McCormick Estimating Software

McCormick also offers other estimating products tailored to different contractor sizes:

• WIN 1000: Targeted at small contractors.
• WIN 3000: Suitable for small to medium contractors.
• WIN 4000: Designed for small to large contractors.

The software follows a structured approach to project estimation:

Step 1: Jobs

• Streamlines new job setup with a dashboard featuring job tracking.
• Includes a storage area for organizing and standardizing proposals and other documents.
• Allows for storing photos from job walks or completed work alongside the estimate.
• Facilitates note-taking and creating an easy-to-navigate interface of job information.
• Offers a paste option to copy from previous templates or estimates for efficiency.

Step 2: Labels

• Utilizes a unique 5-column labeling system (Takeoff breakouts) for categorizing materials and labor in various ways.
• Simplifies the creation of labels for takeoff categorization.
• Enables the generation of customizable reports based on the selected label sets.

Step 3: Takeoff

• Offers a patented takeoff system for rapid and efficient estimation.
• Supports basic and advanced takeoff options, allowing simultaneous takeoff of multiple items and assemblies.
• Features a real-time on-screen audit trail for reviewing, sorting, and filtering takeoff data.
• Saves takeoff data automatically, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Step 4: Extension

• Provides a comprehensive list of reports, customizable to specific needs.
• Allows for creating and customizing reports for added flexibility.
• Supports setting up different levels of pricing and labor for each extension.
• Facilitates comparison of prices from multiple local suppliers.
• Generates material and labor reports automatically, integrating them into the bid summary.

Step 5: Bid Summary

• Converts labor hours to labor dollars for accurate bidding.
• Incorporates various costs such as supplier quotes, subcontractors, expenses, tool rental, taxes, markups, and profit.
• Receives totals from the extension phase for integration into the bid summary.
• Supports customizable graphs and schedules for project planning and management.

Speed

The software’s multi-window takeoff feature significantly enhances speed, claiming to be the fastest in the market.

Networking and Database

• Offers versions for single users, local area networks (GOLD), and wide area networks (PLATINUM), catering to various organizational needs.
• The core database includes extensive parts and assemblies for different industry sectors, with the ability to modify and customize these to fit specific needs.

Contractor Solutions and Automating

• Systems designed to streamline and automate the estimating process, potentially cutting manual estimating time significantly.
• Offers different methods for material takeoff, including keystroke input, on-screen estimating, and automated direct entry.

Software Support/Training Classes

• Provides training classes in various locations and the option for on-site training.
• Offers extensive software support with a highly trained technical support staff.