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What is The Estimating EDGE?

The EDGEâ„¢ is an innovative software solution designed specifically for commercial roofing companies, providing automated takeoff and estimation capabilities. This professional roofing estimating tool is not only powerful and comprehensive but also user-friendly, making it accessible for most roofing contractors and estimators. Installation can typically be completed within a few days, allowing for quick deployment. The EDGE boasts various features, such as an all-in-one platform that integrates cost estimation with takeoff functionalities. Users can measure standing seam metal roofing and tapered insulation with ease, and it also provides precise calculations for fastener lengths. Furthermore, the software allows for customized pricing, ensuring that roofing bids remain accurate and competitive, while complex calculations for labor and material costs are performed in real-time. Developed by seasoned roofing experts, the EDGE is designed to be intuitive, enhanced by extensive databases of roofing products sourced from various manufacturers, ensuring that users have access to the most relevant information available. Additionally, this software helps streamline the estimating process, ultimately leading to greater efficiency and profitability for roofing businesses.

What is Purple Hammer?

Purple Hammer is a comprehensive desktop solution developed specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, aiming to fulfill the vision that Bluebeam sought to achieve. This software boasts impressive features, including a PDF viewer operating at 120 FPS, extensive markup and measurement tools covering aspects like length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume, as well as sophisticated drawing comparison options that facilitate auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. In addition, it offers built-in estimating worksheets, the ability to utilize takeoff formulas with advanced syntax, and access to cost and contract lookup tables. The platform is further enhanced by an open MCP for AI integration, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the capability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Moreover, it provides live document and version control, allowing users to export marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs efficiently. Compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, Purple Hammer is meticulously crafted to optimize the estimating workflow for construction professionals. Its intuitive design coupled with its powerful features establishes it as a critical tool for improving both the efficiency and precision of construction projects, ultimately driving better outcomes in the industry.

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Integrations Supported

Field Materials
Followup CRM

Integrations Supported

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$12.99/user/month
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
Mac

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Estimating Edge

Date Founded

1986

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.estimatingedge.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)

Date Founded

2014

Company Location

Israel

Company Website

purple-hammer.com

Categories and Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Building Product Database
Change Orders
Cost Database
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Flooring

Not specified

Roofing

Checklists & Inspections
Commercial / Industrial
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Work Order Management

Takeoff

Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Error Checking
Subcontractor Management

Categories and Features

Takeoff

Not specified

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