Countfire

Easy, powerful tool

Pros

I find it very simple to use, and guidance is quickly accessible.

Cons

It is challenging to move plans between different disciplines in the software.

Countfire review

Pros

Countfire helps me produce precise takeoffs and minimizes errors.

Cons

Loading times for drawings can be quite lengthy, and I often end up waiting for a while before they're fully displayed.

My review of countfire

Pros

I appreciate that it saves me time on larger projects with a lot to quantify, making measurements easier and faster.

Cons

There have been instances where the software doesn't pick up symbols as accurately as I'd like.

Fantastic bit of Software

Pros

I found Countfire incredibly simple to use, and the speed of takeoffs for various systems saved me valuable time. The online chat and support are fantastic too.

Cons

While there are a few quirky issues, they're not significant enough to stop us from using the software.

Best for Take Off's

Pros

I can complete takeoffs by covering one item multiple times with one symbol or manually counting them using the measure tool. Overlapping drawings is great for when I have multiple drawings for one floor.

Cons

Occasionally, I don't receive the Dropbox link via email after processing my takeoff, which can be inconvenient.

Users Review of Countfire

Pros

Countfire was developed specifically for takeoffs from PDF drawings. The ease of extracting from PDFs and exporting to Excel is impressive. Creating zones that match the tender breakdown is also a standout feature, and the support is exceptional.

Cons

The estimating package requires substantial improvements to meet the needs of major M&E companies. For example, the left-hand margin and contents are fixed, which limits flexibility for movement and font adjustments. Additionally, it can be slow when the background is active, although sometimes it's necessary to keep the background on.

I love this software

Pros

I love the customer support and the time it saves me.

Cons

Some features are not available at the moment, but the software is continuously being improved. In fact, a feature I recently voted for was just added to the program's functionality.

Countfire Review

Pros

It boosts my productivity and lets me put together a quote much faster!

Cons

There are very few downsides; the only thing that comes to mind is that the tab on the side might benefit from being extended to display more counts and measurements while scrolling up and down.

Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD

Pros

Countfire's auto count across multiple drawings has sped up the takeoff procedure, allowing me to spend more time estimating and assigning costs instead of counting.

Cons

The measurement facility for containment drawings is not necessarily a dislike, but it's similar to what I've seen in other software like PlanSwift.

New user of countfire

Pros

As a new user of the program, I find it very intuitive, and the tutorials are very informative.

Cons

One drawback I noticed right away is that the taskbar on the right can be minimized or maximized, which affects how the drawing is viewed on a full page.