Will Jennings
About Will Jennings
Will Jennings is the Managing Director of Countfire, an automated takeoff software designed for mechanical and electrical estimators to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
Will Jennings, Managing Director at Countfire
Will Jennings serves as the Managing Director of Countfire, a company specialized in automated takeoff software for mechanical and electrical estimators. Under his leadership, Countfire focuses on speeding up the estimation process by automating symbol counts across multiple PDFs. Will Jennings oversees the strategic direction of Countfire, ensuring the company delivers solutions that enhance productivity and accuracy in project estimation and execution.
Countfire: Automated Takeoff Software for Estimators
Countfire offers automated takeoff software designed for mechanical and electrical estimators. The software automates symbol counts across multiple PDFs, dramatically increasing the speed of completing electrical takeoffs. Features include the ability to count symbols automatically, deal with poor quality or incorrect drawings, and ensure accurate material costing. The platform also allows for the overlay of drawings from different disciplines, comparison of revised drawings, and creation of comprehensive floor plans.
Features of Countfire Software
Countfire includes several features aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy. The platform allows users to add symbols, edit selections, and deal with false positives directly within the software. Users can centralize all their takeoffs in one place, store drawings, and estimate quotes using a cloud-based tool. Additional functionalities include the removal of PDF backgrounds, the ability to measure any length including bends or turns, and in-built quality check sheets to verify takeoff accuracy. Notes and cloud areas can also be created to communicate important information effectively.
Advantages of Using Countfire in Electrical Estimations
Countfire offers substantial advantages for electrical estimators. The automated quantity counts ensure that no symbols are missed, significantly reducing repetitive tasks. This leads to more efficient and accurate project estimation. The software supports annotation of drawings, making it easier to highlight necessary details and communicate essential information. Countfire's cloud-based nature allows access from any preferred device, ensuring flexibility and the ability to work from various locations. These features collectively help spend more time understanding projects and less on manual counting and error correction.
Working Seamlessly with Countfire
Countfire simplifies the process of working with project drawings. Users can overlay drawings from different disciplines, compare them with revised versions, and stitch them together to create comprehensive floor plans. The software's ability to handle incorrectly drawn symbols and its snap adjustment feature for measuring lengths prevent inaccuracies. Additionally, Countfire streamlines communication within the team by allowing the creation of notes and cloud areas directly on the drawings. Estimators can focus on precise takeoffs without the distractions of background elements in PDFs, thanks to Countfire’s one-click background removal feature.