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WinEst Essentials
Value-packed estimation and budgeting solution
WinEst Essentials Features
Features Summary
Functionality
4.4
/5
13
Total features
10
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WinEst Essentials features
Common features of Construction Estimating software
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Functionality
4.4
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13
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Total Features
10
Unique features
For AEC Industry
Real-Time Updates
Project Tracking
Cost Database
Functionality
4.6
/5
3.8K
Price starts from
22.19
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Total Features
73
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0
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Multiple Format Support
Search/Filter
Audit Trail
Collaboration Tools
Functionality
4.7
/5
1.8K
Price starts from
Free
Total Features
13
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0
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Dark Mode
User Profiles
Tab Management
Private Browsing
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Reviewers who mentioned features said:
Chris N.
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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We were a 20+ year user of Sage/Timberline (Estimating Extended Version). We have been using WinEst Pro Plus version for about 6 months now. We are building our own database rather than using one of theirs, so it has been slow going, but we love the software. For those Sage/Timberline users, WinEst works on a very similar platform and you will find it very easy to pick up. However, it seems like every little task you do in WinEst is just a little better, a little easier, a little faster than Sage. Because of all those little things adding up, we have found WinEst to be a much better solution overall.
Spreadsheet based, but very powerful database behind it. Ability to assign two crews and two equipment groups to each line item, allowing huge flexibility in crew makeup. Easy to make revisions to production, crew hours, etc. on the spreadsheet, on the fly without having to open a detail window. Great flexibility in reporting of information without having to create/write custom reports. Creation of assemblies is much, much easier than Sage.
You have to assign both 5 digit and 6 digit CSI codes to each database item, making input of new database items cumbersome. We wish there was a way to toggle off the 5 digit requirement.
Carl H.
Construction,
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Winestimator is a great estimating tool. With the ability to save small local estimates, or collaborate and update versions with the Enterprise Data Manager, Winestimator allows companies plenty of flexibility to support its initiatives. This program allows you to create custom labor rate tables for your clients, custom crews, shifts, etc for the most accurate estimates. It also integrates custom or standard commodity codes for clean, consistent estimates from your company.
There is a lot to learn as far as administering and maintaining this program. It is relatively easy to use, but someone has to set it up and troubleshoot it. This can be quite a laborious task, but once everything is setup it is very efficient.
Jeffrey L.
Utilities,
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WinEst Customer support is always superb and helpful. Just about anytime you call or email, you would get an answer right away! The markup function is great. It allows users to easily manage different markups, taxes or escalation.
Reporting is not the best. It would be great if it comes with a set of can reports and allow users to modify from it. Also, it would be great if crews table can be imported and exported. Understanding that there are ties from the trade table with it, but it is a pain to not able to import from a table. Auto line number would be nice, especially if it would be nice if it lets you renumber in case if we want to insert line in between existing ones.
Carl H.
Utilities, 10,001+ employees
Used other for 2+ years
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WinEst is still a great program, but it will require an investment to get the most return.
WinEst is a great tool for estimating. Whether you are doing small estimates or large collaborative estimates, it can do the job. It also has a lot of flexibility and customization for working with multiple customers. And the Customer Service is top notch. I don't think I've ever seen a company respond so quickly or help work through issues with the perseverance that the WinEst staff does.
Setup and administration can be quite a chore. And it can be tricky to get all of the output you may want, that will also take a lot of time and effort.
Pat S.
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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I really like the idea of the software, I just feel like it requires a lot of management.
WinEst is a fantastic way to organize and quickly prce jobs. They offer pre made and customizable assembly systems that decrease the amount of time needed building a budget.
While the software is adjustable, it doesn't seem very easy to create your own database. Deleting items from a database is time consuming. Also, initial pricing data is not accurate, will need to be updated constantly. This process is also very time consuming.
Brian C.
Construction, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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We have just completed our training and are starting the data base set up. So far the training has been great and they keep in touch with you thru everything.
easy to use. they spell everything out from the get go. as to what you get how it works etc. They were the only ones to come to us and demo the product and answer questions which is nice with such a big investment. setting up all training and outlining it for your needs. its hand on training not all videos and on line like most of the others.
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Paul M.
Government Administration, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Good Product. Very impressive. Does everything you want a program like this to do. I use this product daily and the only thing I would change is the digital take-off tool.
Powerful Program. Support is excellent
Digital Take-off is poor at best. You must convert PDF's to BMP's. You loose clarity and it takes a lot of time.
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