Maxwell Systems Releases Quest Earthwork 7.0.

New Trench Features Bring Benefits of Multiple Programs into One

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Maxwell Systems, Inc. today announced Maxwell Systems[TM] Quest Earthwork[TM] 7.0, the latest release of its powerful earth measuring software. This release of Maxwell Systems' cut and fill program contains a significant number of new features and enhancements, including the incorporation of new trench features for enhanced viewing capabilities.

"Quest Earthwork 7.0 gives contractors more control over how they view and read plans," says Jim Flynn, president and CEO of Maxwell Systems. "The new trench capabilities, among others, reinforce our commitment to our customers, and to remaining at the forefront of industry innovation."

Estimators previously had to open a separate program (Maxwell Systems[TM] Quest Trenchwork[TM]) for any profile view of trenchwork features. Now, with Quest Earthwork 7.0, they can access the self-contained application for a complete plan view takeoff. The plan view is easier for estimators to read, and gives them a better overall view of the worksite for total control with each job.

Other new Quest Earthwork 7.0 features include Linear Foot takeoff for items like pipe, fencing, and curbs, as well as Count Item takeoff capabilities for manholes, catch basins, and other items. The program also includes a new Trench Templates feature, which incorporates Vertical, V-shape, T-shape, Y-shape, and more.

In addition, estimators can create their own trench templates as needed, and save them for future jobs with similar structures. All of these features enable the estimators to view cut and fill totals on a single summary screen, saving them the time of switching between two programs, and helping them work more efficiently.

Quest Earthwork 7.0's 3-D, Cross Section, and Grid Views all now incorporate trenching, too. In addition, the Summary View totals trench excavation, backfill, and bedding material. This will better help contractors determine their costs, and create an accurate bid from the start.

Overall, Quest Earthwork 7.0 helps contractors measure cut and fill quantities in record time, and instantly get access to site information that manual methods cannot provide. Takeoff simply requires tracing over plans using a stylus pen, first for existing elevations and then for proposed elevations, to generate accurate cut and fill quantities.

The program can also import AutoCAD files, saving the estimator the task of digitizing the plans. Quest Earthwork 7.0 can handle multiple sheets, and works with any known scale in Imperial or metric units.

"Adding trenching takeoff capabilities to Quest Earthwork has made it more convenient, by eliminating an extra step in completing the takeoff process," says Quest Earthwork user Chris Hawkins, vice president of Hawkins Brothers Utilities, Inc. "With this feature I'm able to perform takeoffs more quickly, and create an attractive presentation by consolidating reports. Overall, this new version has made it easier and faster to perform takeoffs."

Quest Earthwork 7.0 is now available. New customers interested in more information about the product should call 1-800-688-8226, or visit www.maxwellsystems.com.

ABOUT MAXWELL SYSTEMS

Maxwell Systems is a leading provider of construction business management and property management software solutions and services. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is dedicated to helping its 10,000 customers streamline their estimating, job cost accounting, and project management processes and improve profitability. As an industry leader, Maxwell Systems possesses the knowledge and experience to help customers grow their business while maximizing the return on their technology investment. As a technology partner, Maxwell Systems provides unparalleled support plus a host of professional services including consulting and educational services. Maxwell Systems' headquarters are in King of Prussia, Pa., with offices in Baltimore, Md., Fort Collins, Colo., Santa Cruz, Calif., and Sarasota, Fla.

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