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Description

Developers in the construction industry, including those focused on insurance, appraisal, and estimating software, will discover that Craftsman's licensing fees are both reasonable and accessible. For more than six decades, Craftsman Book Company has established itself as a reliable source of construction cost information, allowing you to leverage that authority for your projects. Initially created through a collaboration between a general contractor and an insurance company executive over 60 years ago, this resource has consistently evolved through meticulous updates and now features around 30,000 cost estimates. Originally part of a significant insurance firm's database, it includes 6,000 updated repair and remodeling cost figures, which are refreshed annually by a seasoned insurance appraiser with over three decades of expertise. This valuable resource has been utilized effectively for more than 30 years, making it a trusted choice for industry professionals. By choosing Craftsman, you can enhance the accuracy and reliability of your cost data needs.

Description

The GemGuide Appraisal Software (GAS) prioritizes efficiency across its various modules, enabling users to complete most appraisals by selecting options from drop-down menus, thereby minimizing typing and enhancing overall speed. It includes up-to-date pricing for diamonds, colored gems, and pearls, and users can instantly generate pricing by selecting grading criteria. The software allows for the integration of inclusions through any mouse or tablet, making it user-friendly. For those who wish to include a grading report with the inclusion plot, GAS simplifies this process, allowing for quick integration into the appraisal for a polished presentation. Any digital camera can be utilized to enhance the appraisal documentation. Additionally, for maximum efficiency, the software features auto-formatting options and the capability to export to various word processing applications for added versatility. Users can attend training sessions once or multiple times, and they have the option to send new employees for training at a later date, which can help streamline the onboarding process for the software. Thus, GAS not only improves appraisal speed but also enhances the overall user experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

$78.50/one-time
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$295 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Craftsman Book

Founded

1958

Country

United States

Website

craftsman-book.com/data-licensing

Vendor Details

Company Name

Gemworld International

Website

www.gemguide.com

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database Yes 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database Yes 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating Yes 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books Yes 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Product Features

Jewelry Store Management

Appraisal Management Yes 
Commission Management No 
Consignments No 
Customer Purchase History No 
Jewelry Design No 
Marketing Management No 
Multi-Store Management No 
Pricing Management Yes 
Repair Tracking No 
Supplier Management No 
Wholesaler Management No 

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