FastWRAP

FastWRAP

FastEST, Inc.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Methvin

Methvin

5.0 out of 5 stars
FastWRAP Methvin

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FastWRAP:

About

FastWRAP is ideal for the mechanical insulation contractor and provides insulation support for mechanical, industrial piping, plumbing, equipment, HVAC piping, HVAC duct, industrial duct and fire-stopping. FastWRAP is an advanced estimating software for commercial & industrial mechanical insulation contractors. FastWRAP estimating software is fully equipped with a complete database and customizable specs for the digital takeoff of mechanical insulation and jacketing for plumbing, piping & HVAC ductwork. FastEST provides online training, customer support, database updates, and program upgrades. FastWRAP is built on our common award-winning estimating platform and includes the same powerful features of FastPIPE and FastDUCT. And best of all... FastWRAP is backed by our unconditional 60-day money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and a lot of new mechanical insulation work to gain!
Methvin:

About

Methvin is a Collaborative Portal for Clients and Contractors. Shift from the adversary approach of managing clients to one of open communications. This will foster and improve relationships and outcomes for both parties. The shared goals will establish the basis for a motivated team and encourage individual contribution to the end goal of delivering your project on-budget and on-time. Methvin Agile is a project management tool that enables you to visually organize your project in a way better and easier than other expensive software packages. Methvin Agile will provide you with a place to deposit and use critical drawings and documents. Relax knowing that once loaded, these cannot be deleted; but can be retired and replaced with a new version. Further to this, Agile will facilitate the management of incidents on site through to closure including: Management System Estimating Software Gantt Scheduler Takeoff tool Contract documentation Drawing register Client RFIs
FastWRAP:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Methvin:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
FastWRAP:

Audience

FastWRAP is designed for mechanical insulation contractors and mechanical contractors who do their own insulation.
Methvin:

Audience

Construction management, estimating, gantt and takeoff
FastWRAP:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Methvin:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
FastWRAP:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Methvin:

API

Offers API Not Supported
FastWRAP:

Screenshots and Videos

Methvin:

Screenshots and Videos

FastWRAP:

Pricing

$225/month/lease
$4995 full purchase price
Any additional systems are half-price
60 day money back guarantee
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Methvin:

Pricing

Free for single users
Single user - Free
Business - $27.00/month
Enterprise - $179/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
FastWRAP:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
Methvin:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5
FastWRAP:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • My estimators absolutely love the time saved when doing an estimate now. They are/were doing estimates by hand with pencils, scales, and excel spreadsheets. They are able to get more estimates completed in less time than it took to do one! Another great feature which sold us on the software is the ability to select small sections of a drawing and see exactly how much material and what type of material is needed just for that section. It's been a huge help with my Supply Chain Coordinator and our inventory levels in the warehouse.

Cons

  • Set up wasn't the easiest, but once it is done, it is set. Only small updates will be needed to keep up with the material and labor pricing as things change.
Methvin:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I was looking for a construction estimating platform that delivered what it promised, and Methvin did. I use the Gantt chart features to schedule a client project and see how long it would take. They helped me complete the project within the client's six-month timeline. I like the simple modules because they’re easy to navigate and toggle around, and I can find everything in one place. I also found the initial setup very easy (9/10).
  • Cuts out repetitive work and acts as a library of information. It handles arithmetic, data collection, and sorting, and it can link to accounts as well as to time/programme.
  • The estimating functionality is one of the strongest parts of Methvin. Its first-principles estimating approach allows users to build costs using resources such as labor, materials, plant, and productivity rather than relying solely on historical averages. This gives estimators more control over how project costs are developed and reviewed.
  • Methvin stands out because it builds estimates from real labor, plant, and material costs rather than leaning on outdated historical figures. That extra level of detail gives project teams genuine confidence when putting together competitive bids. The interface feels straightforward, collaboration is smooth, and everyone stays aligned around the same numbers. For organizations managing multiple tenders at once, it reduces manual effort and helps avoid the estimating mistakes that can quietly drain budgets.
  • Strong collaboration features Real-time cloud access makes it easy for estimators, project managers, and leadership teams to work from the same data set, reducing miscommunication and version conflicts. End-to-end project visibility The integration of takeoffs, estimating, scheduling (Gantt charts), and job costing gives a clear picture from bid stage through project execution.

Cons

  • Some of the Gantt features need to be improved soon if I’m going to continue using Methvin. The steel erection feature was lagging and sometimes didn’t come up.
  • Some actions don’t carry through to all applications. For example, the “No off” option in Estimating can’t be used in “Cost & Allowable.”
  • Because Methvin covers a large number of construction processes, new users may need time to become familiar with the platform. Organizations implementing several modules at once should allow sufficient time for configuration, training, and establishing internal workflows.
  • The platform has a learning curve for users transitioning from spreadsheets, and some advanced features take time to master. Smaller teams doing basic estimating might not immediately tap into everything the software offers. That said, the pricing feels premium upfront, but it gets easier to justify as you adopt more features across your projects.
  • Interface can feel dense at first While powerful, some users may need initial guidance to fully understand where everything sits within the platform. Best value realized with regular use Smaller teams or infrequent estimators may not immediately leverage all the advanced capabilities.
FastWRAP:

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Methvin:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
FastWRAP:

Company Information

FastEST, Inc.
Founded: 1994
United States
fastest-inc.com/FastWRAP
Methvin:

Company Information

Methvin
Founded: 2002
New Zealand
www.methvin.org
FastWRAP:

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Methvin:

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FastWRAP:
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FastWRAP:
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Methvin:
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FastWRAP:
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Methvin:
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FastWRAP:
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Methvin:
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FastWRAP:

Categories

Methvin:

Categories

Construction CRM Supported
Earthworks Supported
Home Builder Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Jobsite Management Supported
Masonry Supported
Punch List Supported
RFI Supported
Roofing Supported
Subcontractor Supported
Takeoff Supported
FastWRAP:

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration Not Supported
Audit Trail Not Supported
Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Calculators Supported
Change Orders Not Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Not Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Not Supported
Historical Database Not Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Subcontractor Management Not Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Not Supported

HVAC Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial/Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Equipment Maintenance Not Supported
Financing Management Not Supported
Labor Rates Supported
Quotes/Proposals Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Takeoff Supported

Plumbing Estimating Features

Change Orders Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Fitting Management Supported
For General Contractor Not Supported
Overhead Costs Estimating Supported
Prebuilt Assembly Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

Remodeling Estimating Features

Cost Database Supported
Quote Management Supported

Residential Construction Estimating Features

Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Customer Management Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Quote Management Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Takeoff Supported

Plumbing Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Customer Database Not Supported
Dispatch Management Not Supported
Inventory Control Not Supported
Job Management Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Routing Not Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Service History Tracking Not Supported
Technician Management Not Supported
Work Order Management Not Supported
Methvin:

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Calculators Supported
Change Orders Supported
Contract Management Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Supported
Historical Database Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Supported

HVAC Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial/Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Equipment Maintenance Supported
Financing Management Supported
Labor Rates Supported
Quotes/Proposals Supported
Scheduling Supported
Takeoff Supported

Plumbing Estimating Features

Change Orders Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Fitting Management Supported
For General Contractor Supported
Overhead Costs Estimating Supported
Prebuilt Assembly Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

Construction Bid Management Features

Bidder Management Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Cost Database Supported
File Sharing Supported
Proposal Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
RFP Management Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
Version Control Supported

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking Supported
Contract Management Supported
Forecasting Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Sales Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Management Supported

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported
Change Orders Supported
Commercial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Contractors Supported
CRM Supported
Equipment Tracking Supported
Estimating Supported
Incident Reporting Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Offline Access Not Supported
Residential Not Supported
RFI & Submittals Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Timesheets Not Supported

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management Supported
Change Orders Supported
Gantt Charts Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Project Scheduling Supported
Rescheduling Supported
Staff Calendar Supported
Task Management Supported

Electrical Contractor Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Customer Database Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Tracking Not Supported
Work Order Management Not Supported

Electrical Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Cost Database Supported
Project Management Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

Home Builder Features

Accounting Management Not Supported
Bid Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
CRM Supported
Job Costing Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Permit Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Warranty / Service Management Supported

Punch List Features

Collaboration Supported
Commenting / Notes Supported
Document Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Drawings Integration Supported
Include Photos In Reports Supported
Issue Tracking Supported
Quality Control Checklist Supported
Task Management Supported

Roofing Features

Aerial Measurement Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Checklists & Inspections Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Dispatch Management Supported
Lead Management Supported
Photo Capture Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Work Order Management Supported

Takeoff Features

3D View Not Supported
Assembly Takeoff Not Supported
Cross Section Creation Supported
Electronic Plans Supported
Elevation Checking Supported
Error Checking Supported
Site Balancing Supported
Slope Routines Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
FastWRAP:

Integrations

@RISK Not Supported
Oracle API Management Not Supported
ViewPoint Not Supported
Workbench Construction Not Supported
Xero Not Supported
Methvin:

Integrations

@RISK Supported
Oracle API Management Supported
ViewPoint Supported
Workbench Construction Supported
Xero Supported
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