FastPIPE

About FastPIPE

FastPIPE is a software platform for commercial plumbing, piping, mechanical, HVAC, sheet metal & insulation contractors. The FastPIPE Estimating and Takeoff software platform allows contractors to quickly and easily estimate and takeoff their projects.

The software provides an intuitive interface that allows contractors to build projects quickly and easily with the ability to add photos from any mobile device.

FastPIPE provides an easy way to track inventory, parts lists and job costs while also allowing contractors to bill their clients directly through the app.

Pricing starting from:

US$4,995.00/one-time

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

Typical Customers

  • Freelancers
  • Small Businesses (2-50)
  • Mid-size Companies (51-500)
  • Large enterprises (500 and more)

Deployment

  • Cloud-based
  • On-premise

Markets

Canada, United States

Supported Languages

English

Pricing starting from:

US$4,995.00/one-time

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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FastPIPE Software - FastPIPE on-screen takeoff

Features

Total features of FastPIPE: 15

  • Audit Trail
  • Change Order Management
  • Commercial/Industrial
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Fitting Management
  • For Plumbing Industry
  • Job Costing Software
  • Prebuilt Assembly
  • Proposal Generation
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Takeoff Software
  • What-if Analysis

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Reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
(132)
Value for Money
4.8/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.7/5
Customer Support Software
4.9/5

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Chuck
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Reviewed on 2012-08-23

When I first looked into FastEST products in 1997, there were plenty of other options out there....

When I first looked into FastEST products in 1997, there were plenty of other options out there. Over time, we have watched those competing companies get bought out, merge with others and some go out of business altogether.

Accuracy is a big concern when it comes to estimating in general. With the high pressure to kick out large volumes of estimates, mistakes are easy to make and in some cases, cost people their businesses. FastEST provides a high level of transparency in their products, making it very easy for managers to review estimates before they are sent out. All of the data is exported to excel where it can be analyzed, cut and diced into manageable chunks and quickly compared to historical data. Many other programs claim to do this, but are not as seamless.

We are fortunate to belong to several trade organizations and had the opportunity to ask our competitors what programs they were using. We were amazed to find out they had spent thousands of dollars on other programs and never made it to full implementation. After talking with these people the reason why became more and more apparent. If it is not intuitive and easy to understand, it will simply not get used. Many estimators are brought up through the ranks in the field, into the office and expected to understand computers. FastEST shines in the power of simplicity. While most other programs require a week training or more, we can have someone up and going in a matter of a few hours. The interface is very user-friendly.

When its crunch time a call back or a response to an email is too long to wait! Although I would have to say emergencies have been quite rare with the program, when issues have arisen, a quick phone call and the support staff will get you back on your feet. Like anyone that knows what they are doing, they make it look easy and they are almost always done in a matter of minutes. Other programs we have used require an email to be sent before you are even placed in the queue.

In 1997 when I first started using the program, we were doing strip malls and gas stations. We now use the program to estimate all manner of public and medical facilities well into the ten million dollar range. This is a product that can help you grow your business and grow with your business. We have been fortunate to have FastEST as a partner in our business and contribute much of our success to the power of the program.

Brad
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Fastpipe

Reviewed on 2019-10-31

Pros

Very easy to learn and navigate, Fast takeoffs

Cons

1. Can not update original drawings with addendum drawings.
2. Can not preform area square foot measurements on the drawing.
3. Its hard to quickly take off multiple items.

Response from FastEST

Thank you for your review, Brad! We appreciate your feedback.

Let us know when you have some time to chat -- we can fill you in on numerous helpful features within our FastPIPE program.

These include, but aren't limited to: Plan Overlay and Plan Replacement (both helpful when it comes to addenda plans and other revised estimate drawings); setting up a Job Item for calculating measurements like area per square foot, lengths per linear foot, etc; and the use of assemblies, AutoConnect, and the new QuickPick menu (all helpful ways to help you take off your estimates faster).

Thank you again for your review, Brad!

Bradley
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Mission

Reviewed on 2019-11-06

I like that it does everything that you can do

I like that it does everything that you can do

Pros

It helps with labor And material for projects

Cons

Set up and updates it takes time and you can not back up in the cost

Kyle
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Efficient for use and cost

Reviewed on 2019-11-04

Many years ago we realized our old estimating software was not efficient with regards to assemblies...

Many years ago we realized our old estimating software was not efficient with regards to assemblies and reports - we had too many estimators spending time making reports for operations, rather than helping cost new opportunities. After reviewing several softwares, we found that the support from FASTPIPE during the sales process was a good indication of how they would be after the sale - they were top-notch all the way. We immediately noticed the setup and training was easy and that we could send data to operations and let them run reports however they wanted, which saved us time. The cost was also much more competitive than several other options, which is a nice benefit.

Pros

FASTPIPE is easy to start, easy to use, provides all reports in native Excel format, and an excellent value for the money. Though it is rare that we need assistance, the customer support is second to none. We have always received immediate responses to our questions, and that matters in today's fast-paced world. I highly recommend this product whether you are doing $100k or $100M bids.

Cons

I would like a few more options in terms of custom reporting, but the EXPORT feature does a good job of handling most of those. Would also like some more options when setting up specifications for underground work.

Alternatives Considered

Trimble Accubid Anywhere, QuoteSoft and IntelliBid

Reasons for Choosing FastPIPE

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Reasons for Switching to FastPIPE

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David
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support Software
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

FastWRAP

Reviewed on 2019-11-11

Pros

FastWRAP insulation software has doubled the amount of projects we can bid and increased our sales to match. It allows us to send electronic copies of project prints that show the highlighted systems to be insulated in color. Not only does it save time and money in the office, but in the field as well. The technical support is fast, personal and knowledgeable about the product. It makes figuring bulletins and change orders simple and easy to read for other contractors and building owners. The software is very flexible allowing for a range of pricing, labor and the ability to add in personal estimating "extras" that compete a bid. The training sessions are informative and paced to include everyone's ability's.

Cons

Over the last four years we have not experienced any issues with FastWRAP.

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FastPIPE offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$4,995.00/one-time
  • Free Trial: Not Available

Lease- $225/month Any addtl systems are half-price 60-day money back

FastPIPE has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

FastPIPE supports the following languages:

English

FastPIPE supports the following devices:

We do not have any information about what integrations FastPIPE has

FastPIPE offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep)

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