Why Comsense entry becomes a bottleneck
The slow part is often not the final system. It is preparing the data: finding every opening, checking it against the schedule and spec, confirming hardware sets, and cleaning the exceptions before someone starts entering information.
When that prep happens manually across PDFs and spreadsheets, the same information gets typed and checked more than once.
How Fresco supports the workflow
- Extracts door, frame, and hardware scope from plans, schedules, and specs.
- Flags conflicts before they become estimating-system errors.
- Structures the takeoff so it can move downstream with less manual cleanup.
- Keeps estimator review in the workflow before the data is treated as bid-ready.
What to clean before import or entry
Before data moves into Comsense, review the high-risk openings, resolve duplicate or missing doors, confirm hardware set conflicts, and make sure qualifications are explicit. A clean import does not help if the upstream scope is wrong.
Watch the Comsense import workflow
This walkthrough shows how reviewed Fresco takeoff data moves into the Comsense import workflow, including the export bundle and the checks estimators should make before importing.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Fresco replace Comsense?
No. Fresco sits upstream of estimating platforms. It helps create and review the Division 8 takeoff before the data moves downstream.
What should be reviewed before Comsense entry?
Review schedule-to-plan mismatches, hardware set conflicts, rated openings, electrified hardware, and any qualifications that affect the bid.
Why not enter directly from the architect schedule?
Because the architect schedule can disagree with the plans and spec. Fresco helps catch those issues before they are carried into the estimating workflow.