{"id":19536,"date":"2022-01-06T12:55:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundationsoft.com\/?post_type=press-releases&#038;p=19536"},"modified":"2023-08-03T10:43:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:43:53","slug":"foundation-software-announces-acquisition-of-estimating-edge-software","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.foundationsoft.com\/press-releases\/foundation-software-announces-acquisition-of-estimating-edge-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Software Announces Acquisition of Estimating Edge Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>STRONGSVILLE, OH and BOYNTON BEACH, FL \u2013 January 6, 2022<\/strong> Foundation Software, LLC \u2014 provider of America\u2019s #1 construction back-office solutions \u2014 has announced the acquisition of Estimating Edge, developer of The EDGE\u2122 commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software. This acquisition further enables Foundation to serve the construction community by providing software and services that align and strengthen contractors\u2019 back-office operations.<\/p>\n<p>Estimating Edge creates a professional, all-in-one commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software for acoustical, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, wall paneling and waterproofing contractors. By adding Estimating Edge to their family of products, Foundation now offers an even more complete solution for contractors to take control of their projects at every stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting time right now,\u201d said Adam Oaks, President of Estimating Edge. \u201c<em>We\u2019ll continue to focus on takeoff, estimating, and project management for specialty trade contractors, but now being part of Foundation Software, we\u2019ll have more resources to provide even greater value for our customers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Foundation continues to grow its product offerings through both development and acquisitions. Mike Ode, CEO of Foundation Software, looks forward to what this latest addition will mean for the industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to have Estimating Edge join the Foundation Software family of companies. The addition of their commercial construction estimating and takeoff products will allow us to move closer to the goal of becoming an all-in-one back-office solution for contractors,\u201d Ode said. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to working with the Edge team and learning from their years of experience serving commercial specialty trade contractors. Together, we\u2019ll be able to provide leading and proven software tools to both our clients and the industry as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With their shared business and cultural alignment, Oaks knew the decision to join Foundation was the right one.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt was the right choice to partner with Foundation Software,\u201d said Oaks. \u201cThey are the best-of-breed accounting solution, and their customer focus and company culture closely align with ours.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Raymond James served as financial advisor to Estimating Edge and Kirkland &amp; Ellis served as legal advisor to Foundation Software.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/\">Estimating Edge<\/a> \u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationsoft.com\/\">Foundation Software<\/a> to learn more about their products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Foundation Software, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Foundation Software delivers job cost accounting, project management and mobile applications, along with payroll services, to help contractors run the business side of construction. For information, call (800) 246-0800 or email <\/em><a href=\"mailto:info@foundationsoft.com\"><em>info@foundationsoft.com<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Estimating Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Estimating Edge is a team of tradesmen and software engineers working together to build \u201ccutting-edge\u201d software for the construction industry. For more than 30 years, Estimating Edge has been a trusted provider of commercial construction takeoff and estimating software. The company\u2019s flagship product, The EDGE, is designed around the construction workflow, not the way software companies believe the user should be estimating. The software is intuitively designed to help both new and seasoned professionals work smarter, bid sharper and build better. Supported trades include\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/roofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>roofing<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/drywall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>drywall<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/acoustical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>acoustical<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/fireproofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>fireproofing<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/flooring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>flooring<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/eifs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>exterior insulation<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/painting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>painting<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimatingedge.com\/construction\/wall-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>wall panels<\/em><\/a><em>. For more information, call 561-276-9100 or email <\/em><a href=\"mailto:marketing@estimatingedge.com\"><em>marketing@estimatingedge.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracie Kuczkowski\u00a0\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0 Director of Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>tak@foundationsoft.com <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(800) 246-0800 x 7933<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STRONGSVILLE, OH and BOYNTON BEACH, FL \u2013 January 6, 2022 Foundation Software, LLC \u2014 provider of America\u2019s #1 construction back-office solutions \u2014 has announced the acquisition of Estimating Edge, developer of The EDGE\u2122 commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software. 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