Masonry Magazine January 2005 Page. 31
ACCOUNTING
Foundation®
by Foundation Software
FOUNDATION
software,
inc.
Ideal for:
Mid-to large-size, labor-intensive contractors.
System requirements:
Windows NT 4.0, 2000 Professional or XP Professional, Pentium III 1Ghz or higher: 512 MB RAM; and 10 GB hard drive or larger.
Description:
Foundation for Windows construction accounting software was designed specifically for the labor-intensive contractor, helping them to understand their jobs and manage overall financial progress better, faster and with greater accuracy than ever before. Endorsed by CPAs and contractors alike. Foundation works the way you want it to. The system's use of a Microsoft SQL Database increases user control, allowing unlimited flexibility and reporting. For instance multiple job cost reports, such as production reporting, work in progress, variance and over/under-billings, can be created on the fly. Additionally, the unique user-definable drill-down capability can address multiple reporting needs. For more information, call (800) 246-0800 or visit www.foundationsoft.com.
ESTIMATING
Tradesmen's Software
by Tradesmen's Software, Inc.
Ideal for:
Any size business, from small to large, is well accommodated by Tradesmen's Software.
System requirements:
Windows XP Professional recommended.
Description:
Windows-based masonry estimating software enables buildings to be displayed in 3D while doing takeoffs. After completing a takeoff, walk through or around and see the finished buildings. This 3D image is an instant visual feedback helping eliminate any mistakes. Print out up to a 42"x48" high-resolution 3D image. The estimating program can also be used for design-build projects, as a "foreman helper," and for increasing estimating productivity. The software can be used with or without a digitizer, integrated with a complete accounting system, and can work using English or metric measurements. For more information, call (708) 364-1643 or visit www.tradesmens.com.
The Voice of the Mason Contractor
MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING
Now in 3D
by Tradesmen's Software
Masonry Computer Estimating
That Does It All... in 3D!
See the actual building being displayed in 3D as you do your take-off in either PLAN mode, PERSPECTIVE mode, OUTSIDE mode, INSIDE mode or at any ELEVATION.
Complete your take-off, then walk through or around and see the actual finished building(s). SAVE S-No more walls, bandings, openings or even buildings missed from your estimate.
Figure special wall shapes like PIERS, GABLE, SLOPE or STEPS!
Calculates CMU: HALF and FULL BULLNOSE, DOUBLE BULLNOSE, CHAMFER, or SASH for any or all OPENINGS, JAMBS, CORNERS, CONTROL JOINTS and any SPECIAL CUTS.
Integrate with PROJECT COST and DIGITAL PLAN MEASURING SYSTEMS.
Windows 98/NT/ME/2000 or XP compatible. 30 day money back guarantee.
Computer illiterate? Let our 40 years of masonry and 10 years of computer experience help you help yourself. Support available 7 days a week.
Tradesmen's Software, Inc.
1-800-494-4899
See for yourself at:
www.tradesmens.com
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