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01

Intro to Countfire

In this introductory video, you’ll learn how to upload your first project in Countfire, add your drawings, and understand the workflow of Takeoff, Estimate, and Spec Compare. Perfect for new users getting started with Countfire electrical takeoff and estimating software.

ESTIMATE
TAKEOFF
SPEC COMPARE
2:24
02

Completing your first takeoff

Product Specialist Phil walks you through how to complete your first takeoff in Countfire. Learn how to identify, measure, and count items directly from your PDF drawings using automation to save time and reduce errors.

TAKEOFF
4:15
03

Processing and downloading your takeoff

This video explains how to process your completed takeoff, download output files, and review your takeoff reports. See how Countfire turns your quantities into clear, usable data for your estimating projects.

TAKEOFF
3:02
04

Creating your first Estimate

Learn how to create your first estimate in Countfire using your takeoff. This video shows how to move seamlessly from Takeoff to Estimate, helping you build accurate electrical estimates faster.

ESTIMATE
1:55
05

Creating a report

In this video, Phil demonstrates how to create client-ready estimate reports in Countfire. Learn how to generate clear, shareable reports to support your electrical estimating projects.

ESTIMATE
1:51
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Countfire is the biggest time-saving system we’ve ever implemented into our business.

Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Eclipse Controls

Game Changer. Saves more time than I care to count.

Ryan Beck
Ryan Beck
Winters Electrical

Countfire is now a fundamental part of our estimating experience.

Matt Goodacre
Matt Goodacre
MJLonsdale

Countfire really helps - we know it’s going to be accurate. The built-in checks are excellent and picked up everything.

David Leslie
David Leslie
Designplan Lighting

With Countfire you would quickly save the initial investment you have to make because of the time you save.

Chad Baumgartner
Chad Baumgartner
Wesco

If my company were to pull the plug on Countfire, I’d pay for it myself – that’s how valuable it is to me.

Ronan Carroll
Ronan Carroll
Lucid Electric

If you want something that is agile, accurate and is economical then you have to go with Countfire.

Eric Bronson
Eric Bronson
Anixter

Countfire is extremely easy to use. It’s quick, no wasted paper, and you’ve got records of what you’ve done.

Mike Tydd
Mike Tydd
ROC Group
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