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# Ensign Software

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> Ensign Software is a takeoff and estimating tool helping mechanical, electrical, ductwork, and insulation contractors create quotes.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Ensign Software?

Ensign is used by mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, ductwork contractors, insulation contractors, M\&E contractors, MEP contractors, and quantity surveyors.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Ensign Advanced Systems

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United Kingdom

## Features

- Assembly Takeoff
- Bid Management
- Bill of Materials
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Tracking
- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Document Storage
- Estimating
- Invoice Management
- Job Costing
- Job Management
- Project Management
- Project Tracking
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Reporting & Statistics
- Takeoff

## Integrations (3 total)

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Simpro

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software)

## Related Categories

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software)
- [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30753/takeoff/software)
- [Plumbing Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31022/plumbing-estimating/software)
- [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31535/electrical-estimating/software)

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## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1013367/ensign)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/230552/Ensign/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1013367/ensign> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1013367/ensign> |
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