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Description

Ensign is a software suite tailored for contractors, focusing on estimating, takeoff, and quantity surveying to assist construction experts in generating precise cost estimates, proposals, and measurements efficiently. By integrating essential workflows into a unified and user-friendly platform that operates seamlessly on both cloud and Windows environments, it minimizes manual tasks and the potential for errors. The suite features advanced on-screen PDF takeoff tools that allow users to directly measure lengths and count symbols from digital drawings, eliminating the need for printing and significantly enhancing the speed of material and labor quantity assessments. Additionally, it includes estimating modules that provide regularly updated material pricing and standardized labor rates, enabling companies to create detailed, customized cost proposals that accurately reflect current market conditions. The system also facilitates comprehensive quantity surveying, allowing for the compilation of thorough breakdowns and variation reports, thereby enhancing billing precision and transparency in payment applications. This combination of features empowers construction professionals to streamline their processes and improve overall project management.

Description

Smartware Studio, also known as Studio360, serves as a comprehensive framework for organizing diverse information and documents related to a Customer’s control network. This innovative tool aims to resolve many frequent challenges faced by companies throughout project lifecycles, while also offering a foundation for various advanced functionalities such as the Engineering Submittal Design (Design360) and Estimating capabilities. It enables the creation of intricate System and Network Models, along with the ability to store multiple iterations of any document or file type. The suite includes a Designer Module (Design360) and an Engineering Submittal Drawing System, facilitating a seamless transition from the older Designer Suite 2005. Additionally, the Estimating Module provides a robust Project Estimator, adaptable for both simple and complex estimating tasks. It also features WorkPlace Tech Utilities, which allow for centralized storage and retrieval of application files by device, along with automatic archiving of prior versions of the same application. Utilizing Smartware Studio enhances the management of Projects, Files, and Emails, streamlining workflows and improving project efficiency. This multifaceted tool effectively integrates various project components to ensure better organization and accessibility.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ensign

Founded

1980

Country

United Kingdom

Website

ensign.software/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Smartware Technologies

Founded

1988

Country

United States

Website

web.smartwaretech.com/smartware-studio-studio360

Product Features

Electrical Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Change Orders No 
Cost Database No 
Project Management No 
Quotes / Proposals No 
Takeoff No 

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff No 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans No 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

Product Features

HVAC

Billing & Invoicing No 
Customer Database Yes 
Dispatch Management No 
Inventory Control Yes 
Job Management No 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Routing Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Service History Tracking No 
Technician Management No 
Work Order Management No 

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