How Kalkulation helps in metal construction with kalkFero SWISS?

At AvorCraft we repeatedly see the same pattern in practice: good work alone is not enough in metal construction if the calculation isn’t airtight. KalkFero SWISS addresses exactly that, because the software brings together the numbers, processes and the later evaluation.

Why is clean calculation in metal construction so important?

A railing may look simple at first glance. In reality, however, profiles, sheets, fasteners, welding material, fittings, surface treatment, planning, measuring, workshop hours, assembly, transport and possibly crane or external services must be considered correctly. If a line item is forgotten or a work time is set too low, the margin suffers.

kalkFero SWISS creates structure and transparency here. Material costs and working hours come together in the calculation, and the foundations can be adapted to the company, so that not just a theoretical price arises, but a value that fits the reality of the business.

What makes kalkFero SWISS different in calculation?

AvorCraft GmbH has been developing software for metal construction and locksmithing since 1992. This practical relevance is reflected in the solution’s structure: kalkFero SWISS works not only with general items like material and labor, but also maps typical areas of a metal construction project, such as main and auxiliary material, manufacturing, fittings, glass, surface treatment, assembly, transport, crane, scaffolding, external services and works of the technical office.

In addition, there is a large article library. In kalkFero SWISS more than 100,000 articles are stored, including rods, beams, pipes, sheets, system profiles and other components, also system profiles from Jansen and Forster as well as guidelines and information for various manufacturing and work areas. This saves time and reduces the risk of overlooking important items.

• Material prices, hourly rates as well as surcharges and discounts can be set individually.
• Pre-calculation, quotation, order and invoice are interlinked.
• Time tracking and post-calculation provide the comparison between planned and actual.
• BOMs and bar optimization support practical work in the operation.

How does the software support the entire process?

An order is not only about price determination. After that, quotes, order, order confirmation, reports, invoice and finally control whether the project was economical follow. That is why kalkFero SWISS connects calculation and AVOR in one seamless solution.

Depending on the edition, features such as calculation, quotation management, order management, invoices, reporting, time tracking, post-calculation and BOMs up to bar optimization are available. There are also correspondence and organizational functions so that information does not have to be copied between silo solutions.

What does post-calculation bring to the business?

Post-calculation answers the question of what an order actually cost. kalkFero SWISS combines order processing, time tracking and post-calculation, so planned and actual values can be compared more effectively.

From our experience, this is exactly the point where data becomes real decision support. If assembly time, workshop time or the effort for a component develops differently than planned, this knowledge can feed into the next calculation.

Who is kalkFero SWISS especially suitable for?

kalkFero SWISS was deliberately developed for the Swiss market and is exclusively available in Switzerland. This makes the solution especially interesting for metal construction companies, locksmiths and steel construction businesses that want to work closer to the products, processes and requirements actually used.

The software is particularly suitable for companies that currently work with several Excel files, Word templates or manual lists, and for companies that want to evaluate their project costs more transparently. Also those who prefer a personal contact person instead of an anonymous ticket system will find a suitable approach here.

• Metal construction companies with a high share of quotations and post-calculation
• locksmiths with many recurring project types
• Steel construction firms who want to organize their AVOR more structurally
• Companies that want to replace existing tables and templates

How flexible is working with the calculation software?

Modern production planning no longer takes place only at a fixed office workstation. kalkFero SWISS is network- and cloud-capable, and with a database cloud you can also work outside the company. In addition, there is kalkFero WebEdition for access via web browser.

The software works autonomously, according to AvorCraft without additional Microsoft Excel or Word required. This clarifies processes, reduces dependencies on self-built templates and can facilitate onboarding for new employees.

What role does calculation play in better decision-making?

A good pre-calculation answers what a job should cost. The post-calculation shows what it actually cost, and this comparison makes calculation in everyday life more valuable than a mere price estimate.

Whoever uses deviations systematically gains more cost transparency and makes better entrepreneurial decisions. Therefore kalkFero SWISS is not only a tool for quotes, but also for evaluating completed projects and the ongoing improvement of the own calculation base.

Frequently asked questions

kalkFero SWISS combines calculation, AVOR and order control in one solution developed for Swiss metal construction. The combination of industry-specific positions, over 100,000 stored articles, time tracking and post-calculation helps run projects from the start with clearer numbers.

If you do not want to distribute your calculation across multiple files and standalone solutions, a practical software can make the decisive difference. KalkFero SWISS is built for exactly that: clean calculation, structured processes and more confidence in daily work.