Estimating Software for Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC & Sheet Metal Contractors

FastPIPE Version 5 Available for General Release

(Wichita, KS, March 7, 2005) - FastEST, Inc. announces the release of Version 5 of the FastPIPE Estimating System. Version 5 continues the tradition of providing contractors a powerful estimating system that is easy to learn and use.

FastPIPE Version 5 offers many new features to further reduce the time involved in producing accurate estimates. These new features include

• Improved Graphics Interface Using Windows XP-Style Icons
• New Support for Trapeze Hanger & Mounting Forms
• Increased Number & Size of Specialties & Job Items
• Increased Catalog Size to Support up to 300,000 Items
• Expanded Catalog Fields for Accounting Integration
• Hide/Unhide Logic for Personalizing the Catalog Interface
• Optimized Database Access Logic for Network Users
• Color Coded Indicators for Isolating Exceptions
• Improved Section/Spec/Job Item Copy Interface
• New Sort Options for Reports & Data
• Delete to Recycle Bin to Protect Against Lost Data
• New Area Calculation Tool for Digitizer Users
• And many more...

FastPIPE Version 5 is shipping immediately for all new orders. Existing FastPIPE customers who have maintenance contracts will receive Version 5 at no charge as an upgrade to their current system.

For more information about FastPIPE software, visit the FastEST, Inc. web site at www.fastest-inc.com or contact them by phone at 800-828-7108.

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