construction estimating software

[Todd Denniston]

Frank Cox wrote, On 01/29/2008 02:18 AM:
> On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:21:44 -0500
> Ric Moore <wayward4now at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Frank, there is a blueprint program, who's name I have forgotten, but
>> would something like that suffice along with a spreadsheet?
> 
> Maybe.
> 
> A friend of mine is designing a new house.  He's quite the handyman and intends
> to build it himself so he was asking me about what he could get for a
> estimating program.
> 
> If you think of that blueprint program, don't hesitate to post its name.
> 
> Thanks for the input!
> 

If the blueprint program Ric was talking about does not do it, don't forget 
about needing to estimate time lines (if you are having other people work with 
you).
planner (included with fedora) works pretty good (almost as good as MS 
Project) for laying out estimating time lines.


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Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter