22 February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carlson Software Says Bring it ON at CONEXPO, March 11-15

Bring your CAD file to the Carlson Software booth and see the estimation and 3D modeling performed before your eyes with Carlson Takeoff 2

MAYSVILLE, Ky. --  “The Estimator,” Carlson Takeoff 2.0 (T2), is ready for the challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008. Carlson Software invites attendees to bring their CAD files to the Carlson booth, #H-29013, and sit back and see Carlson Takeoff 2.0 in action. This enhanced version of the first-ever AutoCAD®-based site-estimating option provides fast and accurate project estimating, plus 3D simulation, streamlined digitizing, automated elevating, precision calculating of volumes and material quantities and cut/fill color mapping.

“We know that once people see T2 work on their own files in real time, they will be amazed at how fast and accurate it is,” says Todd Carlson, Takeoff Product Manager. “More and more construction companies are using it for accurate bids, then utilizing its models for both stakeout and machine control once they get the bid.”

Carlson Takeoff 2.0 has extensive functionality to estimate and report cut/fill, subgrade materials, topsoil, trenching, roads, strata and more, making it a definite time- and money-saver. Its automation allows users to quickly take plans from 2D to 3D. Carlson’s exclusive RoadNet has been added to the program and gives land developers the ability to lay out a collection of intersecting roads, process them all together, clean up all intersections and cul-de-sacs in 2D and 3D with a single click.

“For Data Prep,” adds Carlson, “users will find T2’s survey capabilities for layout, its evaluation options that help find the best design for the least cost, and the ability to create a 3D model for machine control are among the most powerful, yet easy to use in the industry.”

To set up an appointment to get individual attention at the CONEXPO show, email Todd Carlson at tcarlson@carlsonsw.com prior to the show to set up an appointment or stop by the Carlson booth, #H-29013, with your CAD files to see if he can work with you right then. Other products to be featured by Carlson Software at the show include the versatile machine control software, Carlson Grade; the all-new Carlson Layout for contractors, plus the stalwarts for land developers, Carlson SurvCE2.0, Carlson Survey, Carlson Civil, and Carlson Hydrology.

Founded in 1983 and celebrating its silver anniversary in 2008, Carlson Software Inc. (www.carlsonsw.com) specializes in field data collection, CAD software design and machine control products for the civil engineering, surveying, construction and mining industries worldwide.