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Chris
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Features That Match Our Needs
It has made our estimating process reproduceable by all who use it. All bids come onto a common spreadsheet that allows for easy review. Fast-Pipe was easy to get set up the way we like it and an easy takeoff function made for an easy transfer of systems when we purchased the Fast-Pipe system.
PROSWe are a mid size PHVAC contractor ($3-5M/Yr) and our prior system was more advanced than we required. Fast-Pipe has the features we need without a lot of features we would never use. It has an easy interface from Plan Loading to Spec Adjustments to takeoff ease. The other feature we like is a direct transfer of the outputted data onto a very user friendly bidding spreadsheet. Our former software required us to manually design a spreadsheet and transfer basic data by hand in order to bid the project.
CONSIt can be time consuming to track down specific items in the data base catalog if you aren't sure how they are originally placed.
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
We were looking for a new system that was not tied into a Project Management System. We were getting less and less customer service on the estimating side.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Chris! We appreciate your feedback. Not sure if you're upgraded our latest version of FastPIPE or not (just give us a call at 800-828-7108 if not, and we'll get you updated), but one of our newer features is the Catalog search function, which makes the process of searching for specific items much easier than before. Thanks again for your input!
Replied April 2020
Steve
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2017
FastEst is ALL you need.
Great product, great service. Non-complicated, in less than an hour, you will be building an estimate.
PROSI have used several different "top brand" programs during my ongoing 30 yr career as an MP estimator and project manager. Programs that varies in the ranges, from digitizer to on screen take off. The pipe & duct programs are so easy to use, you almost wonder - can this be true. We're programmed to work harder, not smarter. FastEst changes all that. Estimating efficiency and accuracy is what FastEst provides for me, not to mention the affordable price and options you can select for your particular needs. The other very, very important selling point is that when I have an issue and call the help line.....the person who answers the phone helps you right then - your issue is resolved. NONE of the competition does that, you place your call, they take your info then hopefully someone calls you back timely. FastEst customer service is the best.
CONSThat my competitors may discover FastEst....... I'd like to push one button for the material price updates and be done. Currently we get our materials quoted anyway as most of our bids are sizable.
James
Construction
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2014
FastPIPE review
Putting data in is very easy with this software.
CONSGetting data out could be better. It needs more options.
EDWARD
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2019
FastPIPE Review
MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN VERY GOOD. THE SOFTWARE IS EASY TO LEARN AND THE SUPPORT IS FANTASTIC WHEN REQUIRED (INSTALLING ON NEW LAPTOP).
PROSTHE ABILITY TO IMPORT PLANS, PROCEED WITH TAKEOFF, AND OVERLAY REVISED PLANS TO SEE THE CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE. THE ABILITY TO INCREASE THE PLAN SIZE IN TAKEOFF IS A GREAT ASSET AS YOU CAN PRINT THE VISIBLE PORTION ONLY IF REQUIRED.
CONSI WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SEARCH BAR TO FIND PAST JOBS AND I WOULD LIKE THE JOB LIST TO BE AT THE TOP IN LIEU OF REFRESHING.
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
THE FIRM I WORK FOR NOW HAD ALREADY PURCHASED FASTPIPE. I HAD ESTIMATION WHEN I WAS IN BUSINESS AND RETIRED.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Edward! We appreciate your feedback. Per your comments in your review, I believe you're on our latest version nowadays (version 20.1.1), so you now have both job list search and catalog search available, among other search options we've recently added. And related to job list refresh, let us know of your exact issue. If it's related to needing to view your most recent bids at the top of your list, you can click the "Bid Date" header to sort by oldest or newest, depending on your preference. Thank you again for your input -- please reach out anytime at 800-828-7108 for any questions or further suggestions you might have.
Replied May 2020
Jason
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
FastPipe is a lifesaver
Our company is involved in may multi-million dollar projects. Many that are not designed when we first receive the plans. FastPipe allows me to draw piping while creating an estimate and afterwards, I can print the plans with my layout to share with the owner/engineer team to indicate the extensiveness we went through to create an accurate budget. Additionally, we now don't have the need for so many people to complete the task of estimating which frees up resources for other departments
PROSThis software allows me to take on at a minimum twice the projects compared to taking PVF off by hand. I have used other estimating software in the past that really over complicated the process
CONSSome of the takeoff button script is a little on the small side. Larger text would be helpful but its a give and take as I don't want to lose takeoff screen size for larger text
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
Cost, ease of use
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
Their product was not user friendly and this is a big factor in getting our budgets completed and properly assessed
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Jason! We truly value your feedback. We're here for you, if you or any of your other team members ever have any questions or need assistance with the FastPIPE program. Call us anytime at 800-828-7108.
Replied December 2019
Edward
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Best Estimating software on the market!
I have been estimating for almost 20 years and have used two other programs before Fastpipe and can say honestly that fastpipe is by far the best and easiest estimating program I have use. They listen to any changes we think would improve there product, I use it daily for over 7 years now.
PROSReliable, easy to uses, Fastpipe always keeps up on updating the data base and are always improving their product to keep up or stay ahead of the market. Great customer service, we have built up a relationship with the guys both professionally and personally.
CONSThe only thing I can think of if we could have (2) of the program open on one computer once we have (2) or more licences.
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
Designed by a plumber so it is easy to uses.
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
Started working for Stewart Mechanical and that is what they were using
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Ed! We truly value your feedback. As you mentioned, we are always receptive to any feedback and suggestions from customers (that's how many of our best and most helpful features have come to fruition). Please reach out at any point, as we're happy to help with any questions or problems big or small. Thank you again, Ed, for your review of FastPIPE!
Replied May 2020
Robert
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
FAST PIPE
I have been using Fast pipe for over 20 years and it allows me to estimate a job accurately and have it organized for installation. its just a very efficient way to estimate a job.
PROS-The ease of use is awesome. you can down load a set of drawings set the scale and start taking a job off very quickly. -The assembly's you can create along with the standard ones already set up make take offs very fast. -The fact that you can print the colored take off drawings and have all the systems with a different color is great to hand to the field. - Great for doing design build job estimating as you can draw the pipe as you go and have job laid out. much more accurate way to price. - Printing material list by system and or material type or by area. gives you a lot of variations to get materials ordered for the job. - they are constantly updating the software and data base to keep it current.
CONS- Really do not have any con's. As stated above they are constantly updating the software with improvements and data base.
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
most efficient way to estimate for the value
Bruce
Construction, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
FastPipe is a quick and intuitive estimating tool
The ease of doing takeoffs, generating reports and the overall functionality of the software
CONSThe Quick Pick Menu could be better customizable
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
It was the best fit for our company
Vendor Response
Bruce, thanks for the review. About the Quick Pick Menu -- the buttons can be customized within the fitting spec editor, but we realize that can be a tedious process across multiple specs and sizes. If you have any ideas for how it could be easier to use, give us a call at 800-828-7108. We are always looking for ideas of how to improve the software, and we get most of those ideas from users like you. Thanks again.
Replied November 2022
Kyle
Construction, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2019
Efficient for use and cost
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.
PROSFASTPIPE 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.
CONSI 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.
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
See notes above
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
See notes above
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2019
Fast Pipe review
The program overall has increased our ability to put out quotes and the visual aspect of seeing what has been taken off has decreased omitted items.
PROSVery easy to use, very easy to train others to use. Great product support team that goes above and beyond with help.
CONSCould include more items in the catalogue that cover specialty piping. ie: lab, clean room, pharmaceutical specialties.
CHRIS
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2019
Wouldn't use anything else.
We are able to bid every job we need to and have found that the jobs almost always come in very close to bid. We are competitive on every job we bid as well. We have never been able to bid as much work or get as much work as we have since we started using FastPIPE
PROSI initially selected FastPIPE because of the price, but I have stuck with it because of it's ease of use and the success we've had since we started using it.
CONSThe fonts are too small when selecting different sizes of pipe and fittings.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Chris! We appreciate your feedback. I believe you recently upgraded to our newest version of FastPIPE, in which we were able to improve the font sizing on the pipe size menu. Please reach out to us at 800-828-7108 if you have any questions, concerns, or other feedback. And thank you again for your review!
Replied December 2019
Mike
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
A review from a pre-computer person
The FastPipe program has enabled our firm to put out more proposals. This has resulted in closing more projects. The program has also enabled us to go back and modify proposals when negotiations require it.
PROSThe program is easy to navigate around. It is easily adaptable to different types of projects. The summary workbook helps you pull everything together for a final number.
CONSHaving grown up before the wide use of computers. It has been a slower process in discovering the huge capabilities of this program
Vendor Response
Mike, thank you so much for your review of FastPIPE! We appreciate your feedback as one of our most loyal, long-time customers. And customer input is one of our most valuable resources when it comes to improving our estimating products.
Replied April 2020
Parker
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Quick and Easy
I've personally been using FastPipe for six years and I wouldn't use anything else.
PROSFast Pipe makes estimating quick and easy. I've found, that on my commericial construction bids, the pre-loaded specs cover just about everything one would come across.
CONSI'm not comfortable enough to trust the end results for material costs and labor. I still double check with some old school methods.
Vendor Response
Parker, thank you for taking to time to leave a review of our FastPIPE program! We value your feedback. Please reach out at any time at 800-828-7108 with any questions, suggestions, or other feedback you might have. It helps us deliver a better product to all of our customers! Thanks again, Parker.
Replied June 2020
Mike
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2019
FastPIPE Review
1. It has up to date Pricing 2. It has most Piping Processes 3. Cloneing
CONSI wish I could get better Take off breakdowns I wish some Items on the Take off Page were all on the same Page Could use more Products for other Piping Bids. Water Heater Flue piping for instance.
Vendor Response
Mike, thank you for your review! We truly value your feedback. Call us when you have a few minutes, at 800-828-7108. You might not be running our latest and greatest version, FastPIPE 20. Among other features, you'll have the ability to customize what fitting buttons you see on the main takeoff menu, along with several other handy new features and customizations available. Thank you again for your review.
Replied April 2020
Bradley
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2022
Brads Review
Overall experience has been great, especially in terms of customer service and help.
PROSI enjoy the ease of use of the product. It is very straight forward to navigate and complete my take offs.
CONSNothing in particular. i am a firm believe there is always room for improvement with any product.
Vendor Response
Bradley, thank you for your review! We value your feedback. It is always important for us to hear from users what they really want and need so any suggestions on improvements are very welcome! Please reach out at any point if we can help you with any program issues, or if you have any questions or suggestions.
Replied November 2022
Evgeny
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Very good softwear
It's much faster I'm doing take off with this program. So I can do more.
PROSIt's very easy to do take off because I can download drawings into program and mark everything what I'm doing on screen
CONSWe can't create change orders inside of existing job. It would be nice to get this option and not create completely new job.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Evgeny! We appreciate your feedback. Give us a call at 800-828-7108 whenever you have a few minutes. We'd be happy to show you a few different ways that you can easily calculate change orders within an existing estimate. Thanks again, Evgeny!
Replied March 2020
Timothy
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Software review
This software allows us to bid on a lot of projects. Job set up is easy and the take off is a breeze. You can customize each job for your needs.
PROSEase of use. Customer support is always on point. Notifications about pricing changes are sent out as needed. Training seminars are available several times a year throughout the US.
CONSWe haven't updated to the newest version (18), I know there have been several improvements made. I really can't comment on this as of yet.
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
I did not choose the software, as I was not here at that time.
Jim
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2019
Excellent estimating software
I started using this software in 2006 and did use a competitor for a few years and I was glad to come back to fast pipe. Had to get help with everything with the competitor. Enjoy using this program.
PROSEasy to set up and easy to understand Excellent help when it is needed The on screen takeoff is easy to use
CONSI haven't had a con using this program Everything has worked well
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review, Jim. We value your feedback! Please reach out at any time if you have any questions or suggestions for us. We aim to please. Thanks again!
Replied June 2020
Greg
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Fast pipe = Fast estimates
The best part about the software is how efficient you can be using it. We have our live pricing for piping materials which makes it accurate and the support from the fastest team is great. The software is very easy to learn and very user friendly.
CONSOnly con is getting used to the software, learning how it works, and getting the specs setup for your specific materials and local codes. Once your setup I don't think there are any cons.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review of FastPIPE, Greg! We appreciate your feedback and continued business. Our support staff is always available to address any questions should they arise!
Replied January 2020
Greg
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2019
I love your product
love the support
PROSI only do the material take off. for me it is very easy to use
CONSI think there can be a few things added. Like counting core hole when adding risers on the rough-in
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review of FastPIPE, Greg! We appreciate your feedback. Setting up an assembly might be a good way to takeoff the combination of a hole-core and riser with one markup on your plan. Give us a call at 800-828-7108, and we can show you how to set one up!
Replied January 2020
Dalon
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Great software
The support from the FastPIPE is outstanding. They are quick to answer any question.
PROSBeing able to add assemblies and job items with ease. Also being able to select and de-select items to customize the final pricing/outcome. The yearly support seminars are very helpful and informative.
CONSI can't think of one. The software works for us well.
Reason for choosing FastPIPE
The owners and support staff.
David
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
FastPipe
Fantastic
PROSThe easy of learning the program and the flow keeps you on track.
CONSSometimes I mark one template and another would pop up.
Reasons for switching to FastPIPE
liked FastPipe better.
Drew
Construction, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Estimating systems
This program is very easy to learn, both Fast Pipe and Fast Duct are easy to combine the estimates together. the updates are very quick. Customer service is great. We have not had many problems but when we do they are quick to get on and make the corrections needed
CONSNothing. I have used other estimating systems and Fast Est is the best.
Steve
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Great TakeOff Software
Helps us estimate projects quicker and more accurately then old school methods.
PROSEase of take off. Use of PDF drawings for take off. Great customer service with fast response. Able to add/create custom catalog items. Updates on pricing and revisions are constantly updated. Overlaying revised drawings is great.
CONSCan't be in catalog and others doing takeoff. Changing names on imported files is slow/clumsy.
Vendor Response
Steve, thank you very much for leaving a review for FastPIPE. We appreciate the feedback. In our new release coming out soon, we've improved on some of the plan import features, including a quick-toggle between plans, that hopefully will streamline the plan labeling process. Thanks again for your review, Steve!
Replied January 2020
Josh
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
NONE
It has been great. Very useful and helpful to price up anything related to construction
PROSEasy takeoff tools. Easy to build job specifications and
CONSWhen using the tape measure tool you are required to click on the tool each time. The tool should stay on until a different function is selected.