What's the best software for accurate framing layout?
WEBDec 17, 2006 · If you want accurate framing detail with a lumber list, a cut list, framing layout list, individual framing diagrams and lumber optimization pull list, then you would have to go with Solidbuilder IMHO. You virtually frame the house on the computer. Every stud is accounted for.
Built-in design software - JLC-Online Forums
WEBSep 28, 2010 · Re: Built-in design software John, It's hard to beat the price and versatility of Sketchup. If you were an early adopter and haven't used it in a while you might be surprised by how far it's come in the last few years. We use AutocadLT for residential design, including lots of millwork drawings. 20/20 is still the king of the cabinet world, I ...
Materials as an expense or COGS - JLC-Online Forums
WEB12-16-2005, 07:34 PM. Re: Materials as an expense or COGS. Aaron: Actually, I believe your building materials purchases are an inventory item. I don’t know what accounting software you are using or if you do new construction or remodeling, hope I don’t confuse the issue here. This is my understanding of COGS vs. expense vs. Cost.
QuickBooks help for builder making construction loan draws
WEBJan 22, 2008 · QuickBooks help for builder making construction loan draws. 01-22-2008, 06:01 PM. I'm an accountant for a builder and am trying to find a way to automate the construction loan process in QuickBooks (QB) Premier for Contractors. I find QB for Contractors to be perfect for sub-contractors but for the general or builder it has its …
Hometech software - JLC-Online Forums
WEBDec 1, 2007 · Join Date: Jun 2004. Location: Meadow Vista, CA. Posts: 2242. #2. 12-01-2007, 03:52 PM. Re: Hometech software. I have been a fan of the HomeTech estimating system for many years. With it you can prepare an accurate estimate in a short period of time, mostly through the use of assembly pricing and unit costs.
Residential Construction Specifications - JLC-Online Forums
WEBJan 30, 2011 · James Eggert. Moderator. Join Date: Jun 2004. Location: Branford, CT 06405. Posts: 3675. #7. 02-01-2011, 03:57 AM. Re: Residential Construction Specifications. Yes, SpecWriter is a database style program which you can change as you wish, from one letter in a line, to adding a completely new line.
Take Off Software - JLC-Online Forums
WEBJul 13, 2008 · Re: Take Off Software For the takeoff portion of the process, you can't beat OnCenter's product- it's far more advanced and user-friendly than Planswift. The downside, or course, is the price, but I'd much rather spend $2,500 on a time-tested program than $1,000 on a program that gets a new version every month in an attempt to smooth out …
Rough Framing - JLC-Online Forums
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Filling-in Contractor Sworn Statements - JLC-Online Forums
WEBJun 4, 2008 · I'm also an AcroForms (PDF forms) developer. That said, I've received many inquiries from others who are sick and tired of filling out Contractor Sworn Statements free hand. Also, the software referred to herein namely, 'Construction Edge' by CTIC is outdated and Garbage! Last but not least, the Advertising link on JLC online is broken!
Peachtree Accounting software - JLC-Online Forums
WEB04-02-2011, 06:23 AM. Re: Peachtree Accounting software. I'm with Parkwest, you shouldn't be able to go in and "change" an entry, you should have to make a separate entry that will cancel out the other entry, even if you make a mistake of only a few cents. Peachtree is an accounting software and not a bookkeeper program.