When well matched to a company's needs, estimating software may save time, increase accuracy, and increase the level of professionalism a bid conveys. Here are some popular options from a few of the ...

Three industry-specific estimating programs — FastPIPE for mechanical contractors, FastDUCT for HVAC contractors and FastWRAP for mechanical insulation contractors (www.fastest-inc.com) — give ...

With the goal of making television more fun to watch, we are researching television-viewing robot companions who can chat with human viewers while watching television (Fig. 1). Our hope is that, by ...

The Construction Maestro® building system estimating program has a new Basic Radiant™ heating system component. This new software module allows building contractors and others to select all the ...

Most of us see our family doctor for an annual checkup — a visit aimed at detecting potential problems that hopefully can be corrected before becoming a serious health issue. The doctor assesses our ...