ZEN Industries' August 2013
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Takeoffs Go Mobile
The Age of the Hand-Drawn Takeoff Comes to a Close
No doubt the hand-drawn takeoff, done in the field by an experienced
contractor, is a reliable and authoritative document. The challenges,
problems, and limitations come after.
The obvious issue is that changes and tweaks can be messy when you start
with paper and pencil.
The real problems come when all this information
is digitized, as it must be in today’s world.
Data entry offers all
kinds of opportunity for error, and often several varieties of software
are involved and several generations of data entry. Mistakes are almost
bound to creep in, and as revisions and updates are made, the
possibility for error multiplies.
Forging a straight path from takeoff to production and installation not
only reduces errors, it keeps headaches to a minimum and saves money
every step along the way.
iQduct HD Mobile Takeoff
When
it comes to HVAC takeoffs, at ZEN M.E.P., we’re always working to
find the most efficient means to get the job done right.
A new product we see as having great promise is
iQduct HD
Mobile Takeoff, a QuoteExpress Mobile Solution from
QuoteSoft.
This is software for the iPad. It also requires that you have
QuoteExpress Sheet Metal 3.4 or greater. If you have both an iPad
and the needed QuoteExpress software already in hand, the additional
investment is negligible, under $20. Purchase iQduct HD
Mobile Takeoff from the
iTunes Store.
The idea is simple: do takeoffs in the field on the iPad, with the
information starting its digital life right from square one. Add lists
of ductwork, spiral pipe, fittings, and ductwork accessories in the
field and have them show up instantly in your office.
The software
automatically uploads your item data to the cloud for retrieval into
your QuoteExpress Sheet Metal or Fabshop workstation. You can eliminate
hand sketched, faxed, and paper job orders while making collaboration
and communication about jobs so much easier and more accurate.
With QuoteExpress Mobile Solutions, you can minimize delays and reduce
conflicts by entering data in real-time. More importantly, it allows you
to monitor project changes and provide instant availability of labor and
material costs to project managers and estimators.
Want to know more? Contact ZEN
M.E.P. to ask about our experience turning HVAC takeoffs,
production, and installation into an accurate, error-reducing, and
cost-savings process that adds profit to your bottom line.
Commercial Ducts and Fittings
Commercial Ducts and Fittings in Stock, Ready to Ship
Count
on ZEN for a large selection of pre-fabricated air ducts and fittings,
including adjustable elbows, snap-lock pipe, and more.
ZEN Industries is often
chosen for our reputation in HVAC fabrication, but did you know we have
a wide variety of in-stock pieces available and ready to ship? With our
on-shelf capacity, ZEN eliminates production time and ships directly and
immediately to your job site.
- Pre-fabricated HVAC duct
- HVAC fittings
- Curb adapters
- Adjustable elbows
- Snap-lock pipe

Your order can be filled quickly from the materials already on our
warehouse shelves. And at ZEN, we are always ready to talk to you about
any of your HVAC product needs, including takeoffs and shop drawings.
Contact ZEN today!
No matter how big or small your project:
No matter how demanding the project,
ZEN Industries has the experience and expertise you need. To
learn more,
Contact ZEN Industries today!
ZEN Industries provides all or part of your HVAC needs. HVAC ductwork
manufactured according to your schedule, meeting 3rd Edition 2005 SMACNA
standards. Contact Heather Rodehaver - Business Development Representative at 877-600-0274.
Success in our business is about service.
Success in our business is about service. The quality of our HVAC duct work is of the highest caliber and our
price competitive with the best in the industry. Nonetheless, quality
and price are default items today in sheet metal fabrication. They give
us access to the playing field. Service is where
ZEN Industries Inc.
gains its edge, and service means people - it's about our experienced
personnel and the relationships we build with each and every customer.
Learn more at
www.ZENIndustries.com or at
www.ZENMEP.com
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