FastPIPE Reviews

Pros

I really appreciated how user-friendly it is! The setup doesn't feel complicated and it didn't take long to get used to. Once I started using it, it cut the time I usually spend on a takeoff in half and doing it digitally also helped keep my scheduling and time management on track.

Cons

Honestly, there isn't much to complain about. It genuinely makes life easier for estimators.

Pros

Being able to add and remove colors for different assemblies and job items lets me customize the look exactly to how I'm estimating projects.

Cons

Right now it's working perfectly as-is and I'm only making minor adjustments while I estimate.

Pros

FastPIPE makes it really easy to handle takeoffs, generate reports and use the full range of features the software offers. Everything feels geared toward getting work done quickly and the overall functionality stays consistent from start to finish.

Cons

One area that could use improvement is the Quick Pick Menu, it needs more options for customization so it can match different workflows.

Pros

Feels really user friendly and the regular software and pricing catalog updates help keep it that way. Each update seems to make it easier to stay on top of what's available without extra hassle.

Cons

Nothing major stands out as a gripe at the moment, if anything is amiss it hasn't been noticeable yet.

Pros

It keeps showing updated pricing and I rely on it because the numbers feel accurate and dependable.

Cons

It doesn't include every item in the database so a few things I need aren't always listed.

Pros

Switching from the old-school highlighter and manual drawing workflow has made our piping takeoffs a lot more convenient. The tool helps us move through the process faster and stay organized instead of constantly marking things up by hand.

Cons

There are moments when it feels a little laggy, usually when the sheet already has a large number of takeoff items loaded but it's not a constant problem.

Pros

It is a solid estimating program and the labor and material figures feel realistic. The workflow is easy and the output scales nicely. The more effort you put in, the more useful the estimate becomes. When questions come up, their support is reachable by phone and the help is there when you need it.

Cons

Getting truly accurate material costs can be tough unless you directly check with your suppliers.

Pros

The transition ended up being pretty manageable and the training class was definitely worth the time. Using this tool helped cut down on the time spent during the learning phase and it also made it easier to pick up a bunch of useful shortcuts along the way.

Cons

One limitation is that the program doesn't automatically save pricing from the actual bid time. If you later need to break things out for a schedule of values update, you have to recalculate especially if anything changed in the meantime since that affects the pricing.

Pros

It is really easy to learn and the overall workflow stays organized in a way that keeps me moving in the right direction. The guidance through each step makes it feel like the program is actively helping me stay on track instead of getting lost in menus.

Cons

The only hiccup I've run into is that if I select one template, another one occasionally pops up on its own which can interrupt what I'm trying to set up.

Pros

I really like how user-friendly it feels. The interface is simple to navigate and it helps me complete my takeoffs without getting stuck or wasting time figuring things out.

Cons

No specific complaints so far. I do think there's always a chance for any product to get better, even when it's already working well.

Pros

Makes it surprisingly simple to create quotes for a project. Getting a quote together feels easy and the whole process doesn't drag on.

Cons

It would be even better if the software could combine piping and ductwork into a single takeoff instead of forcing them to be handled separately.

Pros

When we got the Fast-Pipe system, the process of getting it set up the way we like it was simple, and a function that made it simple to take off the old system allowed for a smooth transition. The flexibility to make practically any alteration is one of my favorite features. I like that it was possible to be tailored to the specific requirements of our business, down to the most minute details.

Cons

When moving materials from one specification to another, there are times when it can be a cumbersome process.