![]() Macros:A very rich feature, It works like visual basic in MS Excel.PDF and JPG drawings can be imported to the software and user can link the take-off with appropriate BOQ items in the pricing section. QTO:CCS introduced QTO feature in 2018, it allows 2D and 3D on screen calculation with the same licence.Estimator can develop complex resource up-to 9 levels. Resourcing Libraries:In CCS, estimator develops and organizes resources depending on his level of expertise.Standard factorization can be assigned to compare the rates with previously submitted tenders. It allows doing the packaging of similar components to present in the management report. Packaging of Different trade:Task coding in CCS is a unique feature that is not available in many other estimating software.Crew composition criteria is limited to 7 skilled workers which I believe is not enough, developer should increase this limit to at least 20 workers. Production Coding:CCS enables to develop crew compositions with appropriate productivity rates, we can calculate the corresponding man-hours for each activity by assigning production codes.In addition, a priced BOQ can be imported to CCS with plugged rates (labour, material, sub-con). We can assign Price codes, task codes and pricing remarks in MS Excel for complex and lengthy BOQs and all this data can be imported to CCS very efficiently. Bill Importing: CCS allows to import a variety of data from excel spreadsheets which is not limited to standard BOQ columns i.e., item, description, unit and quantity.My network is requested to share their thoughts, experience and more features I could not list down. The purpose of this Article is to share the experience from user's perspective for those who are considering to buy an estimating software. Here I am listing down the features that distinguish Candy from other available options in the market (features related to estimation only). Anyone who has good command of MS Excel can learn it within couple of days and can use it efficiently. It gives all the unique features that are required to produce an accurate and competitive bid. With more than 14 years of experience in estimation field, I have used variety of estimating software but Candy is the best choice between currently available competitors in the market. ![]()
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