Pipe Classroom Training Curriculum (2-Day)
Day 1 (8:30-4:00 ET)
8:00 AM – Sign In & Introductions
8:30 AM – Step #1 (Overview) - The overview is an introduction to the Pipe program. You will learn the structure of the program, and how the information flows throughout the program.
Skills learned:
Basic navigation through the program
9:00 AM – Basic Set up - Set up a new folder, a new job, and a new zone.
Skills learned:
How to create a new job
How to add attachments (plan files) to the job
How to create a new zone in the job
How to set up the takeoff workspace
10:00 AM – Step #2 (Basic Takeoff) – How to do basic takeoff easily and efficiently.
Skills learned:
How to take off pipe, fittings, or valves
Using copy-paste, colors, auto-pipe
Audit trail usage, item edit, global edit
11:30 AM – Review- Q&A - A complete review of each step involved in setting up the program.
12:00 PM – Lunch (Buffet Provided)
1:00 PM – Step #3 (Editing Specs) - Customize Specifications.
Skills learned:
How to modify specifications
How to add items
Copying Form and To Specs
2:00 PM – Step #3 Continued (Advanced Takeoff) – Advanced tools and methods.
Skills learned:
Using Job Items and assemblies
Item Factor & Toolbar pallet
Copying Zones
3:00 PM – Takeoff Exercise – Perform takeoff of the sample plan.
Skills learned:
Managing your list of round and oval pressure files
Customizing pressure files
Day 2 (8:30-4:00 ET)
8:00 AM – Review from Day 1 and Q&A session.
9:00 AM – Step #4 (Calculation & Reporting) – Options for calculating, how to use the Quotes Tab and Reports.
Skills learned:
Calc Job, Calc Selected and Calc Pattern
Using the Quote tab to export and import
Reports Tab
10:00 AM – Step #5 (Data & Labor evaluation) – Adjust material pricing and labor for your productivity.
Skills learned:
How to validate material prices and labor values from takeoff
Pricing Services
How to setup and use material multipliers and labor factors
11:00 AM – Step #5 Continued (Database) - How the database works and how to add items.
Skills learned:
Database hierarchy
Understanding Joints
Using Edit All with Excel Export and Import
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Assemblies – Create and modify assemblies.
Skills learned:
Make new assemblies
Create variable assemblies
Edit assemblies on the fly
2:00 PM – Step #6 (Templates) - How to use the Excel template and make Job Templates.
Skills learned:
Interpreting the Final Estimate Summary
Using the Subcontractor, G&A and Equipment entry tabs
How to utilize the Recap tab
What customization options are available
Create Templates to make new job creation easier
3:00 PM – Open Class - Students can work independently and focus on the different areas of the program
here they feel they need more training or need more information on specific items with the help of the
QuoteSoft trainer. If you bring a USB drive, students can begin their own implementation work so they can
ake that back with them.
©2022 ConstructConnect, Inc. All rights reserved.