We are pleased to announce that the 28th Annual ICE Conference will be held at the Mid-South Convention Center at Harrah's Tunica Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi.
Harrah's Tunica is the largest casino resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. This complete resort offers:
- Three luxurious hotels
- A world class Convention Center
- State-of-the-art event and entertainment center
- RV resort
- Bellissimo, a full-service spa and salon
- The Links at Cottonwoods, our Hale Irwin-designed golf course
- Willows Sporting Clays and Hunting Center
- Three outdoor pools
- One indoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Eight great restaurants including the NEW Paula Deen Buffet
- NEW! Mid-South Business Center
- And More!
Accommodations at the Veranda Hotel for only $65 per night (single or double).
Visit the Harrah's Tunica Website to learn about this wonderful Resort and its many outstanding features.
Click here for more information on ICE Conference 2010.
Integration of PlanSwift Takeoff and ICE Estimating
Henderson, Nevada, August 12, 2010 — Tech Unlimited, Inc., the company that developed the PlanSwift takeoff software, announced its partnership with MC², a powerful software program for estimating large construction projects. The partnership allows PlanSwift and MC² users to utilize both software programs in conjunction to create quantity takeoffs and then produce a completed estimate.
“This tight integration involves open communication between two strong software programs moving effortlessly between takeoffs and estimates,” said James Purpura, COO of PlanSwift.
“Projects are able to be measured, tracked and accurately estimated seamlessly, without confusion.”
MC² has over 45 years of experience providing builders with high quality construction estimating software. Purpura said, “ICE users will find that they can bid more work in less time with increased accuracy while utilizing PlanSwift’s easy, point-and-click interface.”
“MC² is recognized as one of the industry leaders, and this partnership is a logical step for our combined client base. Both PlanSwift and MC² develop valuable client tools that focus on ease, accuracy and standardizing the market,” said Matthew Miller, Director of Marketing at PlanSwift.
“Our ICE integration with PlanSwift provides the tightest link possible between two different software platforms” said Kevitt Adler, MC² president. “PlanSwift and ICE data are live-linked together like two parts of the same product. When you change a measurement in PlanSwift, that change is automatically recognized and re-calculated in ICE.”
About MC²
For over 45 Years, MC² has been trusted by some of the world’s largest contractors to help them maintain their competitive advantage and increase their profits. For more information on our estimating products like ICE®, Interactive Cost Estimating®, visit the company’s website at www.mc2-ice.com.
About PlanSwift
PlanSwift, a subsidiary of Tech Unlimited, Inc., is a leading provider of takeoff and estimating software to industry professionals. The PlanSwift Company has developed software to enhance the construction industry’s daily takeoff and estimating needs. More than 7,000 industry professionals, in over ten countries, use PlanSwift to help them complete more precise and accurate bids every day. To see why more leading companies are saving time and money with PlanSwift, industry professionals are offered a free 14-day, fully functional download of PlanSwift at http://www.planswift.com. A free one-hour demonstration with an experienced estimator is also included to maximize the trial offer.
If you would like more information about the partnership or PlanSwift, contact Matthew Miller at (888) 752-6794 ext. 4 or email
marketing@planswift.com
Winners of Constructech 50 Announced
Carol Stream, Ill., July 7, 2010 – Today, the winners of the Constructech 50 Hottest were named by Constructech magazine.
The Constructech 50 is a listing of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence. This resource is determined by the editors of Constructech magazine and is published in the annual Constructech IT Playbook.
Some of the criteria used in determining the list include having a strong product/service aimed at the construction industry, ongoing customer satisfaction and growth, as well as outreach and educational efforts for the construction industry, among other considerations.
The Constructech 50 continues to function as a snapshot of the current construction climate. The construction industry is still an ever-changing marketplace, but the use of innovative technology continues with a solid presence.
Many companies that were a part of the Constructech 50 in 2009 again made the list. However this year did see some new additions to the list based on changing market factors.
Some of these companies came from the area of wireless/mobile, as well as mobile hardware providers. These were highest-ranked categories of emerging/hot technology to have an impact on the construction industry in the next five years, according to a recent Constructech survey.
“Choosing the top 50 solution providers in the construction space was no small feat,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Constructech magazine. “After much debate and discussion, we believe these 50 companies are bringing consistent and important solutions to those in the construction industry. And for their accomplishments, they should be commended.”
“For the editorial team here at Constructech magazine, the Constructech 50 serves as guide for anyone looking for innovative, proven technology within the construction marketplace,” says Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Constructech. “The members of the list for 2010 definitely embody those criteria, and will be essential solutions for companies looking to improve their business practices.”
To learn more about the winners of the 2010 Constructech 50, be sure to order your copy of the annual Constructech IT Playbook. This comprehensive resource is a one-of-a-kind reference guide to the technology landscape in residential and commercial construction today. Orders can be placed online today.
To learn more about how your company may be named as one of the Constructech 50 for 2011, please contact Michelle Mayer at +1 630.933.0844 ext. 246 or via email at mmayer@constructech.com.
About Constructech Magazine
From the perspective of the construction professional, Constructech magazine uncovers the necessary tools to increase productivity and profitability and reveals the value of information technology tools and building control automation.
MC² e-Learning VIDEOS AVAILABLE NOW
 For those customers who have already completed ICE training, supplimental ICE training videos are available through ICELINE, MC² customer forum/website. MC² e-Learning videos are designed to enhance ICE training knowledge already gained by participating in classes at our training facilities. They are perfect for refreshing and familiarizing yourself with many different aspects of ICE learned during training.
To have access to these videos you must be current with your Maintenance Agreement, have already paid for and participated in ICE Training, and have set up a valid account on ICELine, our customer forum.
 Improve your knowledge of MC² software with our excellent training seminars. Take advantage of our professional classroom facilities, or have one of our trainers come to you with on-site training. Learn how to maximize the power of ICE. Space in our hands-on classes is limited, so sign-up now!
Click here for a complete schedule of classes.
Current ICE Update Level
(as of 6/7/10)
MC² offers you a variety of helpful estimating information on the Estimators' Reference section of our web site. There is access to such tools as lists of formulas and equations, weights of common materials, interactive geometric forms, metric conversion factors, structural steel shapes and weights, rebar data and more. Simply click on the Estimators' Reference icon at the top of the web site and explore all the useful information.
"What a nice website! I was searching the web for a formula that I could not remember, and I found your site. I have to write to let you know that you have done a great job with the Estimators' Reference pages."
-- J.C. Flanders, Sr.
- Added Number Prefixes to General Formulas page
- Added Concrete Slab Flatness section to Concrete section
- Added Average Rebar Weights in the Concrete section
- Added new Finishes page with Finish Levels section
- MasterFormat 2004 pages complete
- Added Derivations and Mass versus Weight in the Metric section
- Coming soon Interactive Triangle
If you would like to contribute to this reference site, please forward your requests to request@mc2-ice.com. All requests will be reviewed and taken into consideration.
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