FastEST
Estimating and takeoff software for commercial plumbing, piping, mechanical, HVAC, sheet metal, and insulation companies.
Product Overview
FastEST offers a suite of software products including FastPIPE, FastDUCT, and FastWRAP. These are specialized for estimating in the construction sector, particularly for plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and insulation projects. The software caters to commercial and industrial contractors, offering features like comprehensive reporting and integration capabilities for streamlined project management.Pros
- On-screen digitizer takeoff
- Comprehensive reporting tools for detailed project analysis
- 60-day money back guarantee
Cons
- Initial learning curve due to complexity of features
- Potential compatibility issues with certain hardware setups
- Setup and customization can be time-consuming
Target Market
Mid to large-scale commercial and industrial contractors in the construction industry. Contractors that specialize in plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical or industrial projects. Construction professionals that require accurate and detailed cost estimates or digital takeoffs.FastEST is a collection of estimating and takeoff software that provides a complete solution for cost-estimating and on-screen plan takeoff needs. The solutions include FastPIPE for mechanical estimating, FastDUCT for HVAC estimating, and FastWRAP for insulation estimating.
FastEst Key Features
- Support for a large variety of digital plans formats (including PDFs)
- Takeoffs performed directly on digital job plans using the on-screen digitizer
- Labor rates based on industry standards that can be adjusted for job or site conditions
- Material pricing that can be job-specific based on your supplier quotes
- Labor and material reports filtered and sorted as you require
- Export to a Microsoft Excel workbook for final quote
The three core versions of FastEst include:
FastPIPE
- Plumbing & mechanical-specific pricing catalog, jobs and bids
- Specifications that can be tailored to each plumbing & mechanical job
FastDUCT
- HVAC-specific pricing catalog, jobs and bids
- Specifications that can be tailored to each HVAC job
FastWRAP
- Insulation-specific pricing catalog, jobs and bids
- Specifications that can be tailored to each mechanical insulation job
FastEST Industries Served
- Plumbing & mechanical
- HVAC & VRF systems
- Medical gas piping
- Industrial process piping
- Sheetmetal & ductwork
- Mechanical insulation
FastEST Pricing
FastEST offers three (3) separate estimating applications: FastPIPE, FastDUCT, and FastWRAP. There is a free trial available, but there is no free version.
| FastEST | Purchase Price | Lease Price (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| First Application | $4,995 | $225/mo |
| Additional Application | $2,495 | $93/mo |
| FastPIPE & FastDUCT Combo | $7,490 | $318/mo |
All packages include the first year of maintenance, online training, installation assistance, material pricing updates, and a 60-day money back guarantee.
| Maintenance Package | Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| First Application | $1,100/year |
| Additional Applications | $200/year |
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