Clear Estimates, the company founded by a father and son remodeling team, just released version 2.5 of its estimating software. While it's only a point release, the update brings several new features and functions that were requested by users. (A video tour of Clear Estimates 2.5 has been posted on the company's blog.)

For instance, a new search mode was added to the software in order to help users quickly find specific fields, no matter the size of the database. Also, column totals were added below the part list for quick and easy access to information.

Other features of Clear Estimates 2.5 include the following:

• the ability to add different markups for material, labor, and subcontractor costs,
• a new "Part Adjuster" tool that eliminates the hassle of creating a custom part in the
  project manager,
• the ability to rearrange and customize the Parts Tools windowpane, and
• a button that can export a job as a PDF to an email message

The new version is available for download on the Clear Estimates website for a $59 a month subscription. Technical support, community forums and video tutorials are all included with a membership.