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estimating/Spec addons?

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#97687From: NICHOLAS M. NOWITSKIApr 18, 1994 10:14 PM
Help! Does anyone know of any construction estimating or specification software, which may or may not be compatible with AutoCAD, that can be used to aid for teaching College level estimating and specification writing courses? Nick, L.A.E. Associates
#97785From: Dave Byrnes [AEC TM]Apr 19, 1994 11:44 AM
Nick – try posting your query on the AutoCAD Forum (GO ACAD). Section 13 "Applications" would be the appropriate section. The ones that I'm familiar with are Timberline and Softdesk Estimating, but you may hear of more on the ACAD Forum. Dave
#97966From: Dick LasaterApr 20, 1994 12:32 PM
Hi Nick, I just browsed your request and thought you might be interested in a package we developed for a large const. estimating company in So. Cal. It's basically a stand alone worksheet and report generator written in assembly. No specs capabilty, but my students at Palomar College have found it useful to build professional estimates. If this might be useful, let me know. I can work out an affordable site license. ($500 ?) Thanks, Dick L.
#98063From: Terence M. ShumakerApr 20, 1994 11:06 PM
Nick, A local company here in Portland produces Timberline. It's fairly well-known, but I have not used it personally. A lot of contractors and builders use it around here. They have a good site-licensing deal for AutoCAD training centers, and may extend that to most schools. Sorry but I do not have their phone number. shoe
#98139From: Gus GrubbaApr 21, 1994 12:15 PM
Timberline Software (503) 626-6775
#98400From: Terence M. ShumakerApr 23, 1994 9:21 AM
Thanks for the Tline phone # Gus.