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Maxwell Systems Launches Estimation Logistics 7.3
King of Prussia, PA – January 21, 2007 – Maxwell Systems, Inc. is today pleased to announce the release of Maxwell Systems™ Estimation™ Logistics 7.3. New to the program are full integration with the Maxwell Systems American Contractor™ job cost accounting solution, Estimation Digital Takeoff functionality, and a proposal writer tool.
”The integration of Estimation Logistics with American Contractor means our customers can enjoy an end-to-end construction business management solution from a single company,” says Jim Flynn, president and CEO of Maxwell Systems. “The integration streamlines the process from estimate to billing, and gives business owners greater visibility into bid accuracy, win percentage, and the profitability of every job.”
Estimation Digital Takeoff
Estimation Digital Takeoff allows estimators to generate takeoffs straight from digital plan files from an online plan room, scan in plans, or upload them from a CD-ROM. Once the plans are loaded, the estimator can measure and/or count on their computer screen using their mouse; there’s no need for a digitizer board, stylus pen, or a set of paper blueprints.
As it allows the estimator to zoom in to any line or contour on the drawing, digital takeoff is far more accurate than traditional manual takeoff. With its superior accuracy, the technology can help estimators get their job done correctly the first time. Since digital takeoff utilizes digital plans, it also eliminates the costs associated with printing paper plans.
“Maxwell Systems’ Digital Takeoff has a lot more features than what is typically found in other types of takeoff software solutions,“ says Jed Miller, estimator for Arco Electric in Idaho Falls, Idaho. “It is not only easy to use, but also very accurate and efficient. I like the way Digital Takeoff works.”
Proposal Writer
Proposal Writer helps contractors easily accumulate estimate details and create proposals in the format their customers want to see. The application includes many user-definable fields to give contractors flexibility throughout the proposal creation process, as well as tracking tools to help them organize and monitor submitted proposals.
Proposal Writer incorporates a Proposal Wizard, which will quickly accumulate bid details for a proposal. Once they’ve created a proposal, the program allows a contractor to easily track the status of bids by a variety of criteria, such as client, estimator, salesperson, lead source, bid file name, start date and more.
Estimation Logistics
Estimation Logistics was developed to meet the needs of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC contractors. These solutions allow contractors to automate the bidding process and lower costs associated with bidding and winning jobs. With them, contractors can create detailed, accurate and professional estimates quickly and easily. Further, with the programs’ multi-level breakouts and a customizable database, contractors can enjoy complete control over the estimating process.
A significant timesaving feature of Estimation Logistics is the assembly. Traditional estimating is a laborious task of itemizing every single item needed in capturing a total price for the job. An assembly allows the estimator to grab an entire job task and place it in the estimate or bid rather than grabbing individual pieces. A typical assembly may have a dozen or more material items as well as all required labor captured in one line item.
Maxwell Systems Estimation Logistics 7.3 is now available.

