August 10, 2016 | Comments Off on

Prime6400 will be showcasing their latest version of their software at The IWF 2016 in Atlanta. Join us at Booth A1316. Join us on August 24 – 27 at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, Georgia. We will be in Building A at Booth 1316 showcasing our latest version of Prime6400. Prime6400 is estimating software used by the architectural woodwork, millwork, store fixtures and casework industry for the commercial, institutional and high end residential markets. Prime6400 emphasizes on Special/Custom work including metals, glass, plastic & stonework. Setup time – under 8 hours*. Training time – under 2 hours*. No programming
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AWI Florida Chapter Spring Seminar – Technology for Woodworkers

AWI Florida Chapter Spring Seminar – Technology for Woodworkers

March 16, 2016 | Comments Off on AWI Florida Chapter Spring Seminar – Technology for Woodworkers

Registration is only $75.00 per person, including lunch Join us in Orlando on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 8:30 am at the Holiday Inn-Downtown Disney Area Overview Session 1: Plan Viewers, Digital Takeoff, and Estimating. Session 2: Drafting, Engineering, & CNC Integration with CAD/CAM Packages Session 3: Data Management – How a Unified Information Management System Can Save You Time & Money Agenda Thursday, 4/14, 4:30 to 5:30 pm Membership/Board Meeting (All member are welcome.) Thursday, 4/14, 5:30 to 8:00 pm Dinner on your own. Thursday, 4/14, 8:00 to 9:00 pm Social hour in the lounge. Friday, 4/15, 8:30 to
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If it’s not easy to use, then what’s the point?

If it’s not easy to use, then what’s the point?

February 14, 2016 | Comments Off on If it’s not easy to use, then what’s the point?

NAPLES, FL — The purpose of technology is to make our lives easier, more efficient. Perhaps no sector has experienced this truth as much as woodworking manufacturers, where computers and software have often been inserted into the operational mix. But the human factor often still seems missing. This gap between an intuitive approach to business and raw technology is what Doug Baxter, president of Prime Estimating & Software Services, has worked tirelessly to close for the better part of four decades. He hopes his latest efforts help woodworking businesses across North America increase simplicity while minimizing waste and worry. In
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Who said it?

Who said it?

November 30, 2015 | Comments Off on Who said it?

Answer Michael C. Stone (December 2007) said: “In my 40-plus years in construction, one of the best improvements to estimating is the development of estimating software programs. The individual who insists on doing estimates longhand is open to errors. Doing estimates by hand is slow, out of date, inefficient and an irresponsible use of time. If I were the company owner or sales manager, I would not hire an individual for a sales and estimating position unless they were competent on an estimating software program or willing to learn and use one.” This quote is from Michael’s book, “Profitable Sales, A Contractor’s
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The Feel of Pencil and Paper

The Feel of Pencil and Paper

November 28, 2015 | Comments Off on The Feel of Pencil and Paper

Prime6400 V4.7.4 is the software platform developed by Prime Estimating & Software Services that integrates the estimating process of a woodworking business into its overall operational efficiency. The software is designed to incorporate the feel of pencil and paper, the way estimating used to be done, in order to maximize project, material and shop management — especially in the architectural woodwork and millwork sectors. Prime6400 includes easy interface capability with other major wood-industry and business software, and V4.7.4 specifically includes enhanced parametric assemblies, library functionality, and measuring-unit conversion. Try it out today! Get your free 30 day trial.
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Win More Bids with Prime

Win More Bids with Prime

November 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Win More Bids with Prime

Fast, accurate estimating of all millwork and casework items including all peripherals. Always an eye on the risks in the estimating task looking for missing or derogatory details and information to reduce any risk to the millworker. We consider all aspect of the manufacturing from machinery type to applicable processes. And continue with the installation, allowing for phasing and logistics. Please give our estimators an opportunity to assist you. Conceptual Budgets Budget Estimates Quantity Survey – Detailed Takeoff Detailed estimate including all elements that touch millwork Bill of Materials, labor task breakdown Detailed estimate for installtion Review your plan service
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Latest Software Streamlines Millwork Operations

Latest Software Streamlines Millwork Operations

November 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Latest Software Streamlines Millwork Operations

NAPLES, FL — The purpose of technology is to make our lives easier, more efficient. Perhaps no sector has experienced this truth as much as woodworking manufacturers, where computers and software have often been inserted into the operational mix. But the human factor often still seems missing. This gap between an intuitive approach to business and raw technology is what Doug Baxter, president of Prime Estimating & Software Services, has worked tirelessly to close for the better part of four decades. He hopes his latest efforts help woodworking businesses across North America increase simplicity while minimizing waste and worry.
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