Directory of Computer Software for the Wall and Ceiling Industry

s a viable wall and ceiling tion can be used to refine future bids teresting because payroll and general A contractor, you probably use to make them even more accurate. accounting do not contribute a penny a computer in your business 5. Computers may help smooth to a contractor’s bottom line. Instead, on a continuing basis. Computers can out relations with general contrac- they are expense items. Estimating provide the following advantages for tors, architects, specifiers, and code and job management, on the other wall and ceiling contractors: enforcement officials. By providing hand, are ‘bread and butter’ functions; 1. Computers can handle the complete records of projects, com- how well a contractor performs these “general business” aspects of your puters can be used to show that what functions directly determines his management needs. Areas ranging was requested was provided. They can success.” from basic financials--payroll, account- track change orders more efficiently. David R. Moore, chairman of the ing, and bookkeeping--to sophisticated They can provide rapid information Computer Information Systems management information--job track- on cost and availability when change Committee of the Associated Gen- ing, employee productivity, even on- orders are requested. Conceivably, eral Contractors, said in an article in line access to manufacturers’ specifi- since virtually everyone is using com- Constructor magazine, “I think a brief cations and code requirements--may puters more and more, they can even anecdote illustrates how crucial be possible with computers. interface directly with other comput- computers have become to the con- 2. Computers can provide valu- ers on the job; for example, the archi- struction industry. At a recent AGC able help with estimating, allowing tect’s specifications may be available meeting I heard a small but well-es- you to produce bids faster and more in a form (such as floppy disk) that tablished highway contractor from the accurately. As an example, if the cost could be fed directly into your com- Midwest tell his peers he is bidding of one component of your bid should puter so that you could check on price nearly twice as many jobs as last year change, updating the bid by computer and availability even faster. in the same market with no increase is very easy; by hand, it may take a long Clearly, computers have a huge in staff, thanks to a new computer time, and possibilities for errors are potential to make the wall and ceiling system and estimating package.” The much greater. The ability to complete contractor’s job more efficient and same advantages could apply very easily bids faster also means that you can businesslike. A recent survey by Esti- to wall and ceiling contractors. bid on more jobs; in a slow market, mation, Inc., a software supplier, To help readers of Construction this could increase the business you indicated that while many contrac- Dimensions magazine determine the obtain. tors are using computers, they have software packages available that are 3. Computers can provide advan- not integrated computers into their specifically designed for the wall and tages such as inventory control, main- operations to a large enough degree ceiling industry, we sent a survey to all tenance records for fleets and equip- to exploit their full potential. Of those construction industry software sup- ment, cost control and checks on contractors using computers in Esti- pliers. We asked them to return the expenses, and other controls neces- mation’s survey, 62% were using them survey only if their software is directly sary for your business. to prepare payroll; 59% used them applicable to the industry. The fol- 4. Computers can allow for job for all general accounting; but only lowing table shows the results. Con- management, in areas such as records 19% used computers for estimating tact the suppliers for additional in- of materials ordered for jobs, produc- and an even lower percentage used formation about their software pack- tivity on the job, and evaluation of them for job management. As Esti- ages. time spent on a project. This informa- mation says, “These statistics are in-

16 August 1991/Construction Dimensions Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Advanced Estimating Sys. The Edge Estimating and Project IBM Compatible, 266 or Unlimited telephone the first 141 N.W. 20th, Ste. F-7 Management 386, 640K RAM year; nominal charge Boca Raton, FL 33431 thereafter. Complete (407) 394-2900 databases for industry.

Anawan Computer Services PM - STATUS Ill Preventive Maintenance IBM Compatible, XT and Free support, but not toll 19 Winterberry Lane tracking for equipment, up. Any size hard drive, free. Demo program and Rehoboth, MA 02769 vehicle, and facilities 512 RAM, 132 char per manual $35.00 (508) 252-4537 line printer.

ACCESS Software ACCESS Construction cost estimating IBM 5MB Hard Disk (min) Telephone support - 803 Forest Ridge Dr. Ste 104 Bar chart scheduling 646 K RAM, 5-1/4" or 3-1/2" Documentation - yearly Bedford, TX 76022 Floppy Drive, MSDOS 3.1 update - instructional (817) 283-4628 or later classes.

Applied Business COINS Accounting, Job costing, COINS runs on over 100 ABC offers a full line of Computers Project Management, different hardware support services, techni- 524 Route 30 - TRW Estimating, Equipment platforms, from PCs to cions, programmers Building Management, Service Mainframes. accountants and trainers N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 Management dedicated to the wall & (412) 664-9566 ceiling industry.

Applied Computer JOB POWER Estimating, Accounting/Man- PC compatible - 512 RAM - Free "Slide Show" disk. Systems, lnc. agement including: Job Cost, 20 Meg hard disk Demo disks (small chg.) 800 2133 Indian Hills, #201 G/L, A/P, Retainage, Status, number for support Knoxville, TN 37919 AlA Billing, T&M Billing, A/R, (800) 776-6556 Payroll, Bank Statement Re- conciliation. PO Tracking.

Caldwell Software Cost Estimating Estimating the cost of IBM or Compatible, 64K Telephone Hotline, 24 hour 1617 Whitton Avenue construction projects. RAM, Disk Drive, 60 column recorder. One hour of San Jose, CA 95116-2455 Designed for contractors, display, DOS 2.0 or higher. consulting assistance is (408) 251-3435 builders, engineers, and available without charge to architects. Allows the user to buyers. Demo Disk $20. input quantities and unit costs, calculates total cost for each item.

Constructive Computing QuickACCOUNT Payroll, Jobcost, A/P, A/R, G/L, Hard Drive, Printer, 640 K Toll free and non-toll free Company, Inc. Inventory, Service Billing RAM, IBM or compatible, support, Demo Disks 5600 Inland Drive DOS 3.0 or higher. Kansas city, KS 66106 (913) 596-2113

Constructive Computing QuickDIRT Earthwork Take-off IBM or compatible, Hard Toll free support, Demo Company, Inc. Drive, 646 K RAM, CGA, Disks Digitizer, DOS 3.0 or higher

Constructive Computing QuickREPORT Custom Generated Reports IBM or compatible, DOS Toll free and non-toll free Company, Inc. 3.0 or higher, Hard Drive, support, Demo Disks 640K, printer

Constructive Computing QuickEST Estimating Hard Drive, 640K RAM, Toll free support, Demo Company, Inc. Printer, Digitizer (optional), Disks IBM or compatible, DOS 3.0 or higher

Construction Systems CAPS - Cost Account- General ledger, Job Cost PC with 512 K RAM,40 On site training, 800 number Software, Inc. ing Processing System Equipment Depreciation, Meg Disk for telephone support, On- P.O. Box 171146 Accounts Payable, POs, Sub line Modem support, San Antonio, TX 76217 Contract, ARs, Payroll, Training classes, Annual (800) 531-1035 Inventory, T&M Billing, AIA Updates Billing, Job Progress Billing, Certified payroll, % Complete Report, Bond Status.

Construction Dimensions/August 1991 17 Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Cormier and Associates MAGIPAC for Accounting, Job Cost IBM compatible, MS-DOS N/A 5674 Jarry East #201 Contractors or Novell, Hard Disk Montreal (St Leonard) Quebec CANADA H1P 1V4 (514) 323-0061

D & S Systems HARDHAT Construc- Hardhat is a complete job/ Any DOS Computer w/ Nationwide support by International, Inc. tion System equipment cost system with all hard disk - 1 Meg RAM Hardhat and dealers 800/ P.O. Box 341945 applicable accounting applica- Any UNIX/XENlX computer 733-4571 Memphis, TN 35154-1045 tions; P/R, A/P, G/L, Finan- w/hard disk - 2 Meg RAM. (800)733-4671 cials, A/R, invoicing and estimating.

Data Results, Inc. ACCELERATE® All accounting functions All DOS-compatible We offer trial programs, P.O. Box 9192 Job Cost Accounting (payroll, payables, receiv- machines; 540 K RAM plus rental plans, toll-free Columbia, SC 29299 ables, general ledger job cost, hard disk required. support, free demo disks. (800) 775-5194 and labor costing) For construction companies

DENEB, Inc. DENEB Construction DENEB construction software MS-DOS & PC-DOS - Training and support are 201 Riverside Drive, Ste 2C Accounting & is a comprehensive account- Network DOS (Net Bios) offered through local Dayton, OH 45405-4956 Estimating ing and estimating system UNIX, SUN UNIX, XENlX, dealers. Source code is (513) 223-4349 designed for small to medium- SCO XENIX, AlX, DG/UX, available, Updates are sized contractors. Additional OS/2 and IBM Com- available. programs provide equipment patibles, 286, 386, & 486 (All modules can work management and marketing compatibles - Altos 500, independently or as an tools. 600, 1000, 2000 - AT&T integrated portion of the (6386,6386e,3B2) DG system.) (AViiON) IBC (Ensign) NCR (Tower), NEC (Astra) SUN (3 &4), UNISYS (5000 &7000)640K or 1 MB+ 1 MB/user, 40 meg hard disk, 30 to 132 column printer.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Provides a complete billing FOREFRONT has been Unlimited on-site training, 3200 NE 125th Street Work Order system for your service calls. ported to all major phone, consulting, modem Seattle, WA 93125 Allows you to enter the work hardware environments support. Development (206) 354-1400 order as soon as it is called in from PC to mini comput- package also available. and a dispatch ticket or blank ers. Runs on MS-DOS, S2, work order form can be Novell, Unix/Xenix, IBM printed immediately. PC/AT, DEC, IBM, HP, NCR, Prime For PC/AT - 640 K RAM

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Payroll Recognizes that contractors Same as above Same as above have very unique require- ments within the same pay period. Multiple pay rates, multiple states, and multiple union fringes must be handled in order to efficiently process a payroll cycle.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Job Cost Provides the project manager Same as above Same as above with all the tools necessary to keep the jobs on track, to spot potential cost overruns, and to estimate jobs that may be similar to past work.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Maintains all the information Same as above Same as above General Ledger necessary to make important financial decisions and track profitability.

18 August 1991/Construction Dimensions Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Gives the contractor the ability Same as above Same as above Estimating to completely automate the entire estimating process, from detail take-offs to the final bid- day adjustments and calcula- tions.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Designed to provide the Same as above Same as above Accounts Receivable/ contractor with all the timely Billing information needed to manage cash flow.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Helps the contractor have Same as above Same as above Accounts Payable/ complete control over cash flow Subcontract by scheduling payements and Management having immediate analysis of all material and subcontractor balances. This system includes complete subcontract control.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Tracks all costs and committed Same as above Same as above lime/Material Billing costs for billing. Interfaces with PO, AP, PR, IN and all pertinent modules. Date sensitive.

Dexter & Chaney, Inc. FOREFRONT Tracks all expense related to Same as above Same as above Equipment Control equipment Can be entered thru payroll. Can do maintenance and billing rates.

Elke Corporation MAIN/TRACKER Maintenance management IBM’s AS/400, S38, S36, Customer support, applica- P.O. Box 47915 software for equipment, vehicles PS/2 and PC computers tion training, consulting, Minneapolis, MN and facilities. Modules include: custom programming, docu- 55447-0915 preventive maintenance, mentation maintenance (612) 559-9394 advanced purchasing and requirements research, inventory, work order schedul- software development ing and automated data entry (bar coding).

Estimation, Inc. Bidmaster PLUS Estimating IBM or compatible, 20 MB Ultimate Problem Resolu- 805-L Barkwood Court available on hard disk tion, On-site training, Linthicum Heights, MD advanced training classes, 21090 Toll-free 800 number (301) 636-4566 or customer support (600) 235-7676

Estimating & Computer Ser. BID-PRO Estimating Drywall, Acoustical IBM Compatible - 10 Mz Provide take-off service 14626 Rothgeb Dr., Ste 206 Ceilings, Light-gauge framing. minimum speed, 20 MB transferable by modem. Rockville, MD 20650 Specifically designed for Com- Hard Drive, 640 K RAM Seminars, classes, (301) 424-0693 mercial Drywall Companies. consulting. 800/755-2681.

Fleet Distribution, Inc. Fleet Cost Control Documents and controls the IBM-PC/XT with 10 meg Demo’s available, Phone P.O. Box 98074 Program cost of operating a fleet of Hard Disk minimum. Support to customers, On- Atlanta, GA 36329 Vehicles/equipment. Has PM site Training available. (404) 325-9214 Planning Program, and Parts Inventory Program.

Richard L. Fleischer & Construction Cost Provides comparison of budget, Any mini or main frame Customization, Initialization Associates, Inc. Control System commitments and expenditures computer with ANSI Testing and Maintenance. 135 Village Road by project and vendor at detail COBOL compiler. Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 levels. Allows mgmt to monitor/ (516) 621-2626 control costs for multiple projects.

Construction Dimensions/August I991 19 Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Gage Technology Touchdown Accounting, Job Management, 386/33 IBM Compatible Demo diskette, Mainte- 5526 Village Green Management System Measuring and Cost Estimat- Microcomputer with VGA nance, Set-up and Installa- Los Angeles, CA 90016 ing. Monitor and 1 MGB tion. Hotline service. (213) 293-2710 Memory.

ISICAD, Inc. CADVANCE PC-DOS based 20 and 30 IBM-AT or compatible, Dealer support, Training 1920 W. Corporate Way drafting. Direct links to 640K RAM, 10MB Hard tapes and classes. Anaheim, CA 92603 database, Novell certified and Disk, 1 Floppy Disk, (714) 533-8910 network compatible. Design, Graphics Board, Monitor, Layout, Project Management, Serial input, 1 Parallel port. Inventory.

KURTA Kurta XLC/ADB An 18’ x 24’ large-format Macintosh computers. Upon request, a demo unit 3007 East Chambers St. digitizer for construction esti- (Mac Plus, Mac SE, and all and pointing devices will be Phoenix, AZ 65040 mating. CAD/CAE, mapping Macintosh II models.) on loan for your evaluation (602) 276-5533 and other graphics-related Compatible with AutoCAD, for a period of 30 to 60 days. tasks. Electronic components all popular programs as You may also call and provide a flat surface for ease well as Timberline and discuss the product’s salient of use. Comes with 2-switch Promation software. points with a technical rep. advanced estimator pen or 18 key cursor with large window crosshair.

KURTA Kurta XLP A 12’ x 12’ slimline, digitizing IBM Compatible, powered Same as above tablet. Includes mouse and ADI from IBM and compatibles driver offering full software Serial port. emulation in absolute or relative modes. Also includes built-in Windows 3.0 driver, diagnostic software, and 2 pointing devices (corded 2- switch pen and corded 4- button cursor).

MAI Systems Corporation MAI Construction MAI Construction Management Min. 1 MB RAM. Runs on On-site installation and 39555 Orchard Hill Place Management System provides a set of fully UNlX operating systems. training cunsulting and Suite 150 integrated software programs Hardware currently custom enhancements. 800 Novi, Ml 46375 for the construction industry. supported includes MAI support number and 24 (313)347-9070 Modules include: Job Cost, Systems Corporation, hour, 7-day support offered. Job Receivables, Accounts Hewlett Packard, IBM, Payable, Payroll, General NCR, SUN. Ledger, Inventory, Purchase Order Processing, Estimating.

Marathon System Services MARATHON Specialized language and tool 386 or 486, UNIX or XENIX Complete software support, 1877 Broadway, Suite 506 Estimating System kit for developing estimating Operating System, 4 Mg On-site Training, Hot-line Boulder, CO 60302 systems quickly and efficiently RAM required, also works support. (303)447-3700 without prior computer with IBM RS 6000. expertise.

Modern Data COBEST Construction Modules include: Estimating, IBM PC Compatible 646 K Free 1 year maintenance & Management, Inc. Management Software Job Costing & Analysis, memory, 50 Meg HD, IBM support, 800 hot line 363 Washington Street Contract Management, Project PS/2, IBM AS/400, UNIX/ support. Free on-site Hartford, CT 06106 Scheduling, Equipment AlX, WANG VS, D/G installation and training, On- (800) 726-3160 Control, POs, Submittal AViiON line HELP. Control, Order Processing, General Ledger, APs, ARs, Union & Certified Payroll.

The Muralco Company The Paint Expert Provides the user with the IBM or Compatible 800 number and operating 148 East Fifth Street necessary tools to specify computers with minimum instructions Bayonne, NJ 07622 architectural coatings, 512 K RAM, available in 5 - (800) 631-3446 including surface preparation 1/4" or 3-1/2" diskettes. and recommended products.

20 August 1991/Construction Dimensions Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Paydirt Systems/Spectra- General Contractor An earthwork estimating IBM Compatible PC, 640 K Paydirt Systems offers free Physics Laserplane program that calculates cut & RAM, VGA, EGA, CGA, demo disks, free technical 3005 Center Green, #120 fill volumes from plan-view or Hercules Monitor, support and extensive Boulder, CO 80301 data Features include 3-D graphics, digitizer, printer training. (303) 440-8850 reports and cross section (all major brands). analysis.

Paydirt Systems/Spectra- Bidwork Bidwork is a unit price estimat- IBM Compatible PC, VGA, Same as above Physics Laserplane ing program intended for any EGA, CGA, or Hercules estimator or contractor who graphics, 640K RAM, any uses lump sum or unit price major brand of printer. estimating methods in calculating bids for excavation, utility, and highway/heavy projects.

Pinnacle Technology The COM-QUEST Quantity Takeoff and Cost IBM PC or Compatible with On-site training is available 1601 Frontenac Road Estimating System Estimating Hard Drive and Digitizing along with unlimited 800 Naperville, IL 60563 Board Hotline Support (800) 346-4658

Pinnacle Technology The ESTIMATOR’S Quantity Takeoff and Cost Same as above A complete tutorial is WORKBENCH Estimating available along with 90 days of 800 Hotline Support

Profitool, Inc. Contractor Accounting and Job Cost DEL VAX and PRIME 50 Complete installation, 1600 Stout St., Ste 2000 Management control. Modules include Series Training, Conversion, Denver, CO 30202 Information System Payroll/Personnel, A/Ps, A/Rs, Implementation and Support (303) 571-1555 (CMIS) Purchasing, Equipment, services. Subcontract Control, Job Cost, G/L, Report wrier.

Prosoft, Inc. DIGIPRO Takeoff measurement system IBM Compatible, 1 Meg Demo Disks 107 North Armenia with digitizer. ie: Estimating RAM, Floppy or Hard Drive Tampa, FL 33609 Interface (813) 251-1628

Primavera Systems, Inc. Suretrak Project Project management; IBM PS/2 & PC Com- 1 year free telephone Two Bala Plaza Scheduler provides critical path schedul- patibles, 640K, Hard Drive, support; Demo Disks; Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 ing for small to medium-sized DOS 3.0 or higher. Training classes upon (215) 667-4600 projects up to 4000 activiies. request

Primavera Systems, Inc. Primavera Project Project Planner integrates Same as above Same as above Planner (P3) critical path scheduling, resource and cost control with presentation quality graphics.

Primavera Systems, Inc. Expedition Expedition is software for Same as above Same as above complete control of construc- tion and engineering contracts.

Primavera Systems, Inc. Parade Parade is performance Same as above but DOS Same as above measurement software which 3.1 or higher combines cost and schedule control in project management environments.

Primavera Systems, Inc. Executive Summary Executive Summary Presenta- Same as above Same as above Presentation (ESP) tion is project information software for managers and senior executives.

Quick Bid, Inc. QUICK BID Estimating and project MS DOS Systems, 640K Free Technical Support, 7979 Westheimer Ste 2723 Professional assistance for drywall, RAM, Hard Disk Evaluation Packages Houston, TX 77063 Estimating Software acoustical, thermal, plastering Available, Free toll call (800) 880-8254 and EIFS contractors.

Construction Dimensions/August 1991 21 Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

Rainbow Enterprises Custom Software Can design a program to do IBM PC’s and MS-DOS Telephone Support, Demo 15127 NE 24th, Ste 152 Development anything for the contractor or Compatibles Disks, Consultation Redmond, WA 96652 supplier/manufacturer. Have (206) 661-7243 developed Estimating, Job Costing, Inventory & various Business Management packages.

Shaker Computer & COINS ® Accounting, Job Costing, Runs on MS DOS, UNlX, 24 Hour Support Management Services, Inc. Construction Estimating Software for the XENlX, AlX, and VMS 56 Century Hill Drive Industry Software Construction Industry. Operating Systems Latham, NY 12110 (518) 766-7200

Software Shop Systems ACE Estimating software package IBM PS/2, IBM PC-AT, or Training and Support are P.O. Box 728, Rt. 34 designed for General Compatible - 640K RAM arranged through the local Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Contractors. dealer. (800) 554-9865

Software Shop Systems The Construction The Construction Manager is a Same as above Same as above Manager job cost based accounting system designed for Contrac- tors.

SPAR The Federal Contract The software provides complete Runs on virtually any high Full complement of Consult- 927 West Street Manager estimating and cost/schedule powered PC or mini ing and Training Services. Annapolis, MD 21401 control for large projects computer, eg: 386 PC; DEC Can assist contractors in (301) 263-8593 (Projects in excess of 5 million VAX; IBM AS400; HP3000, Bidding, Scheduling and dollars and over 6 months and others. Cost Control. duration).

TCMS The TOTAL Construction Accounting & 286 Based PC, 640KB, 30 Toll-Free “800” Support. Ste B1, 2233 Hamline Ave CONSTRUCTION Management: General Ledger, MB Hard Disk Annual updates. Data set up. N MANAGEMENT Accounts Payable, Job Cost, St Paul, MN 55113 SYSTEM Equipment Management, (800) 328-TCMS Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Inventory.

Tally Systems, Inc. Gypsum Estimator Drywall Estimating Program IBM Compatible, 640 K Free Telephone Support 1742 Garnet Ave., #111 that calculates drywall, taping RAM, DOS 2.1 or higher, San Diego, CA 92169 and hanging costs. Hard Disk (819) 266-1810

Tally Systems, Inc. Tally DMS Premiere Quantity take offs from Same as above Free Telephone Support blueprints using a digitizer.

Touchware Computer Digitized Take-Off Quantitative Material Take-Off IBM PC and Compatible, Hardware sold at wholesale Systems for Residential and Commer- 384K Memory, 360K prices to all soft war8 users. 1763 Arroyo Vista Way cial Construction, Multi-unit Floppy, Program takes Folsum, CA 95636 Apartments. advantage of extended (916) 933-2342 memory and digitizer.

TurtleCreek Software MacNail 3.1 Estimating, accounting, job Mac Plus or greater. Hard Free unlimited phone 651 Halsey Valley cost tracking, scheduling for disk required, min. 1 MB support (toll). Printed Spencer, NY 14663 residential and light commer- RAM. Also requires manual, demo disk available. (607) 589-6856 cial construction. Microsoft Excel 1.5.

VERSYSS, Inc. VCMS VERSYSS Job Costing Accounting, UNIX Mini Computer or 120 Offices nationwide offer 400 Blue Hill Drive Construction Project Management, DOS PC Systems. 1-2 Meg local Service and Support, Westwood, MA 02090 Management System Estimating, Equipment memory needed depend- Onsite and regularly sched- (617) 461-6400 Management, Wall Systems ing on applications and uled Classroom Training. Take-Off users.

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC Over 100 pre-drawn interior IBM PC, AT or Compatible Free Demo Disk available 262 Second St, 4th Flr. DETAILS (™) Interior door details for use with the Computer; 640K RAM; and Toll Free Phone Support San Francisco, CA 94105 Doors, Wood Framed VERTEX DETAILER (™) Hard Disk (Requires (415) 957-2799 Walls AUTOCAD)

22 August 1991/Construction Dimensions Name of Software Company Name of Program What It Does Hardware Needed Additional Support

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC 75 pre-drawn interior Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Window, Metal window details for use with Stud Walls the VERTEX DETAILER (™)

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC 100 pre-drawn interior Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Windows, window details for use with Wood Framed Walls the VERTEX DETAILER (™)

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC Over 200 pre-drawn Wood- Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Interior Framed interior construc- Construction, Wood tion details for use with the Framing VERTEX DETAILER (™)

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC Over 200 Pre-drawn interior Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Interior construction details for use Construction, Metal Studs with the VERTEX & Gypsum Board DETAILER(™)

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC Over 250 pre-drawn interior Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Finishes finish details for use with the VERTEX DETAILER(™)

VERTEX Design Systems VERTEX DYNAMIC Over 100 pre-drawn interior Same as above Same as above DETAILS (™) Interior Doors, door details for use with the Metal Stud Walls VERTEX DETAILER(™)

Vertical Market Software CONTRACTOR INFORMA- Integrated applications for Minimum needed: IBM Training, either at VMS or 9295 Scenic Highway TION SYSTEM (CIS) the wall and ceiling Compatible, 512K memory, Customer Site, provided for Pensacola, FL 32514 contractor, including: Job 30 Meg Hard Disk, the applications. Toll Free (904) 476-0094 Cost, A/Ps, A/Rs, optional Software Runs on MS-DOS, Support, Modem Support, AIA Progress Billing LANS, XENlX, UNIX, AIX & Enhancements, Newsletters. Module, T & M Billing, Esti- VMS Operating Systems. mating, G/L-Financial Statements, POs with Committed Costing, more.

Welcom Software COBRA Cost Control performance PC-IBM PC 286, 386, 486, Maintenance is free for first Technology measurement software that PS2 and Compatibles. VAX year. To continue 20% retail 15995 W Barkers Landing provides C/SCSC (Cost/ any model of DEC VAX price is charged. Includes: #275 Schedule Control System running VMS or Micro VMS Telephone Support, Soft- Houston, TX 77079 Criteria) for project cost version 5X. ware Enhancements & (713)559-0514 managers. Updates, Access to BBS

Welcom Software OPERA OPEN PLAN extension for Same as above Same as above Technology risk analysis. Determines most likely durations and costs using Mont8 Carlo Simulation with user defined intervals.

Welcom Software OPEN PLAN 4.0 Project management Same as above Same as above Technology software. Latest release offers graphical user interface, Project Executive, that allows users to switch between three alternate views. Handles multi- project scheduling and runs on multiple platforms.

Workhorses, Inc. Contractor’s Dream Estimating, Cutting Lists IBM PC or Compatible Demo Disks - $10, Unlimited 305 B 14th Street 512 K minimum, Hard Disk Telephone Support, 30 day Golden, CO 30401 with 15 Meg free. Money Back Guarantee, 800 (303) 279-3551 777-2477 support number

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