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Description

FastEST Mechanical Estimating Software provides a complete solution for takeoff and estimating from beginning to end. All programs include a comprehensive pricing and material catalog, as well as an on-screen takeoff. All programs are easy-to-learn and generate reports & quotes in seconds. We can get you up and running in under 15 minutes so that you can start estimating better today. FastPIPE is the industry-leading plumbing and mechanical estimating software for industrial contractors. FastPIPE is the industry-leading software for estimating plumbing, HVAC, and industrial process piping. It provides all of your takeoff & reporting tools to create a timely and accurate quote. FastDUCT is ready to use HVAC and duct estimating software. It meets the needs for commercial and industrial sheet metal contractors. Contractors who do HVAC installation and duct fabrication can use the on-screen takeoff. FastWRAP is great for mechanical insulation estimation. FastPIPE/FastDUCT can import takeoffs.

Description

Stratus is an innovative cloud-based platform designed to streamline construction workflows and fabrication management for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors, seamlessly integrating design, fabrication, shop production, and field operations into one cohesive system. By eliminating the need for disjointed paper and PDF processes, it enhances efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration among teams. The platform is compatible with leading industry CAD and BIM software, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Fabrication tools, allowing contractors to transform digital models into fabricable work packages, create cut lists, generate bills of materials, and produce automated labels. Moreover, it facilitates direct data transfer to shop equipment without the necessity for manual translation, which significantly minimizes errors and rework, thereby increasing speed and precision on the shop floor. Stratus also centralizes essential functions such as project planning, custom work package creation, real-time tracking, and material management, providing teams with comprehensive visibility into productivity and progress. This integrated approach not only optimizes operations but also fosters a collaborative environment where teams can work more effectively towards their project goals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD No 
Fabrication ESTmep No 
Revit No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
Fabrication ESTmep Yes 
Revit Yes 

Pricing Details

$225/month
Lease: $225/month
-- non-binding, per user --
Additional systems are half price.

Purchase Price: $4995
--one-time, per user--
Additional systems are half price.

60-day money back guarantee on all purchases

Maintenance is included on all leases for duration of the lease and for 1 year with purchase price.
$1,100 for first program, $200 for additional programs
**Maintenance is not required for continued use of the program. **
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
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 No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

FastEST, Inc.

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

fastest-inc.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Stratus

Founded

2010

Country

United States

Website

www.stratus.build/stratus

Product Features

Construction Estimating

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

HVAC

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

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates Yes 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff Yes 

Plumbing

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

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders Yes 
Commercial / Industrial Yes 
Cost Database Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Fitting Management Yes 
For General Contractor No 
Overhead Costs Estimating Yes 
Prebuilt Assembly Yes 
Quotes / Proposals Yes 
Takeoff Yes 

Product Features

MEP

3D Design No 
3D Spooling No 
Costing and Reporting No 
Design Feedback No 
Documentation Tools No 
Drafting Automation No 
HVAC Design No 
MEP Fabrication No 
Project Communication No 
Service Validation / Clash Detection No 

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