Masonry Magazine February 2011 Page. 31

Words: Todd Ferguson
Masonry Magazine February 2011 Page. 31

Masonry Magazine February 2011 Page. 31
MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING

Masonry Computer Estimating
That Does It All... in 3D!
by TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE

# On-Screen 3D Take-Off

New for 2011! Utilize Tradesmen's 3D masonry take-off for BIM models.

Just point and click on the digital blueprint and see your walls displayed. Our On-Screen 3D Take-Off Engine makes it simple and fast.

Runs on Windows PCs and Bootcamp/Windows on Intel Macs.

Support available 7 days a week.

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).

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 Accounting Software and transfer data to Microsoft Excel

30 day money back guarantee.

Negotiating projects with a 3D image will win you more contracts and enhance your professional image.

TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE, Inc.
1-800-494-4899
See for yourself at:
www.tradesmens.com
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February 2011
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