Active Takeoff vs Trimble Estimation Desktop: Which is a better fit?

I love how easy to operate the software is. I tried many programs before this one, but this one had the best bang for your buck, easiest to learn and most transparent to translate to the client.

Very limited when it comes to commercial tenders where there are more accessories to count, Biggest problem for me is lack of proper icond ie square ,circle,diamond. Should be proper symbols.

Overall I'm very happy with the program so far, and when I do have a quesiton or concern, the responsiveness of the customer service has been fantastic.

Limited explanation of functions, a lot you learn by trial by error.

Very please with Active takeoff's ease of usability. No CAD background required to get very comfortable on the platform and make the takeoff process far more enjoyable.

Have to count joists off program. Just limited framing which is what I needed.

Lindsey-Leigh L

Project Manager

I love that is allows me to color code plans. As a GC, the subcontractors love it when I have a color coded plan for them.

It doesn't have customizable features for flooring. It is hard to measure for trim and/or base because there isn't an applicable extension.

We have been using Estimation/Maxwell Systems estimating program for over 26 years. It is a fantastic product, on that I would and have recommended to anyone in the market for estimating software.

The vendors inability to make improvements or even fix bugs or error within the program.

There are many functions even after 25 years of using this system that I don't use, but there are many that I do. This software is great and has provided us with winning bids in the 30 to 40% range.

We use to call and get problems resolved right away. Now we have to wait for a call back and I'm not always sitting in my office waiting for calls so I've missed those call backs (frustrating).

Our account manager (Mary Heinz) has been a great help keeping us up to date with the latest software upgrades. We recommend this system over any other estimating software we have tried.

What are you waiting for. Get rid of the costly bid documents.

Customer service agent has been a great asset to us in upgrading our software and purchasing other systems. We would highly recommend her as an account manager.

Here in Nebraska as an electrical company we find ourselves bidding houses, apartments, fire alarm systems, commercial, and industrial projects.