estimating software

Hi painters, anyone out there toying with Active Takeoff Software? I would appreciate any info on estimating and or using the software. Its pretty easy to use compared to a lot of them but I can't seem to get the numbers programed into it it properly.

I've seen a few posts about taking photos of your finished work and creating a nice portfolio. I was wondering if anyone uses digital photos while estimating? Whenever I go out to estimate a new job I always bring my digital camera. I take pictures of every section I'm estimating. When I get...

Hi everyone, I'm new to Paint Talk so I hope to get to know everyone on the forum better in the coming months. I'm a professional painter based in southern New England. My company specializes in hi-end residential painting both interior and exterior. Because of the area I live in we end up...

I posted my first message like one month ago, and I was advised to make an intro of myself. But since I still don’t have the habit of check the forum I simply forgot about it. I am an industrial engineer and was hired as the estimator for PCS 4 months ago. The company has been sticking their...

My apologies if this is covered elsewhere. I am looking for a good recommendation for estimating software for my boyfriend who is a professional painter. He does interiors, exteriors and power washing and wallpapering. Currently he does quoting with pen and paper and sometimes ends up...