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Automated take-off vs. digital take-off: What’s the difference?

Not all takeoff software automates the same way. Here's the difference between digital and truly automated takeoff, and why it matters for your estimating team.

How to choose the best electrical estimating software

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Intro to electrical estimating

How to choose the best electrical estimating software

Not all electrical estimating software works the same way. Here's what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to avoid choosing the wrong tool.

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Trends in estimating for 2026

A fresh look at the factors shaping electrical estimating in 2026, based on research, new industry data, and insights from our team.

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What’s new in Countfire? A powerful suite of exciting drawing features in Takeoff

We have released the much-requested drawing comparison feature, along with other significant additions to Takeoff. Take a look here to see how these features will help make life easier when working with drawings.

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What’s new in Countfire? Enhanced price lists, plus some handy features in Takeoff

We release hundreds of platform enhancements each year to improve our customers’ experience and ensure Countfire is ahead of the game. Find out what’s new in this quarter.

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Team Countfire puts traditional estimating to the test: here’s how it went

The whole team at Countfire stepped into the shoes of an estimator for a day to experience the role for ourselves. Here, we discuss the issues we came across using the traditional takeoff method and the difference Countfire made to the process.

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What’s new in Countfire? Estimate upgrades, speed enhancements and more

We’ve introduced some exciting new upgrades and improvements this quarter. Find out what’s new in Countfire so far in 2022.

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Tom Ellard: joining Countfire as a product specialist

Tom joined Countfire as a product specialist. In this blog, he gives an insight into what it’s like to switch from estimating to the tech industry.

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How to do electrical estimating

A step-by-step guide on how to do electrical estimating using a modern workflow.

Estimating best practices

4 useful Google Sheets formatting tips

Increase your efficiency by learning these four Google Sheets tips.

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What happens to your manual counts each time you’re interrupted

Interruptions can be a real productivity-killer. As an estimator, they can also impact your accuracy. Here’s what you need to know about distractions and some tips for avoiding them:

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How to estimate AV accurately

The modern estimator’s guide to thinking about AV requirements.

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