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Overview

Category Leaders

NOW: Starting @ $49/m for the WHOLE company, Contractor Foreman is the most affordable solution for small and medium sized trade and general contractors serving the residential and commercial industry.

Category Leaders

Heavy/Civil Estimating Software designed for unit price and lump sum bidding. Quickly and accurately calculate job costs using resources like labor and equipment. Add markup, OH, profit, bonds, indirect costs, and more to finalize your bid. Build professional proposals for your customers.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

49

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

1995

/user

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

663

5

4

3

2

1

392

217

31

8

15

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

4.9

40

5

4

3

2

1

36

3

1

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
100%
would recommend this app

Pros

Integration process was surprisingly painless, mobile app is great. The ease of creating, submitting, approving, and logging change orders on mobile is excellent.
It helps to be able to track the progress of project either simple or complex. It helps each residents builders to have direct report and access to projects progress.
Support has been amazing as well as all the friendly staff. Very personable and knowledgeable.

Pros

Over the top customer support. Affordable product with sophisticated estimating capabilities.
The onboarding session with [sensitive content hidden] was not only seamless but it was enjoyable, which in turn motivated me to fully understand the system.
Calling in and hopping on a screenshare when help is needed is my favorite feature especially since it is welcomed.

Cons

Also the estimating inputting seems to be a struggle. Maybe its that we are new but going from Estimate to SOV to whatever is next is a struggle and we still dont have it down.
Difficult to set up and use. Integration and transferring from screen to screen and phase to phase crazy.
Very rude customer service. Huge mistake trying this company.

Cons

The online live trainings to use the software was disorganized and hard to follow unless you already were familiar with the software.
Some functionality can be somewhat clunky but these are small complaints for very specific items.
I haven't had enough time to give a critical assessment of its shortcomings.
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Key features

  • Total features103
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Management
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Budget Tracking
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Database
  • Contractor Management
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Cut & Fill Estimates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Dispatch Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Payments
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • File Sharing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors
  • For HVAC Companies
  • For Plumbing Industry
  • For Residential
  • GPS
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Incident Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Industrial Safety Management
  • Inspection Management
  • Invoice Management
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Labor Cost Reporting
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Mobile Signature Capture
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • OSHA Recordkeeping
  • Occupational Health Management
  • Permit Management
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Accounting
  • Project Billing
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning/Scheduling
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Proposal Generation
  • Proposal Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Qualification Tracking
  • Quality Control
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Supplier Management
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Trench Calculator
  • Version Control
  • Visual Assemblies
  • Warranty Tracking
  • What-if Analysis
  • Work Order Management
  • Total features42
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Approval Process Control
  • Audit Management
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Budget Tracking
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Database
  • Contractor Management
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Cut & Fill Estimates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Dispatch Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Payments
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • File Sharing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors
  • For HVAC Companies
  • For Plumbing Industry
  • For Residential
  • GPS
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Incident Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Industrial Safety Management
  • Inspection Management
  • Invoice Management
  • Issue Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Labor Cost Reporting
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Mobile Signature Capture
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • OSHA Recordkeeping
  • Occupational Health Management
  • Permit Management
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Accounting
  • Project Billing
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning/Scheduling
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Proposal Generation
  • Proposal Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Qualification Tracking
  • Quality Control
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Supplier Management
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Time Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Trench Calculator
  • Version Control
  • Visual Assemblies
  • Warranty Tracking
  • What-if Analysis
  • Work Order Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations8
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Box
  • ComputerEase
  • Docusign
  • Dropbox Business
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • OneDrive
  • Procore
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced
  • Revit
  • Sage Construction Suite
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • Total integrations6
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Box
  • ComputerEase
  • Docusign
  • Dropbox Business
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • OneDrive
  • Procore
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced
  • Revit
  • Sage Construction Suite
  • Xero
  • Zapier

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Kimberly H.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Contractor Foreman

Software

Reviewed 2 years ago

Good

Pros

The program is fairly simple to learn and use

Cons

Estimating/Invoicing Template needs to be adjustable

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Alex S.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Contractor Foreman

Great software

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Is very Easy to learn and inexpensive compared to other products

Cons

Figuring out the estimating with the cost codes

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Tony W.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Great software and support

Reviewed 4 years ago

New features added every year, Happy with the software!

Pros

The estimating, invoicing and scheduling

Cons

Needs a budget tab with line item budgets .

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John G.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Contractor Foreman

Top Notch Software

Reviewed 8 months ago

Overall, CF has been a huge investment for our business. It has saved us countless hours between estimating, change orders, invoicing, and job costing.

Pros

Unbeatable price. Quick and reliable customer service. Great one-on-one training for software and integrations.

Cons

Integration with Quickbooks is slow and inconsistent. Estimating lacks features offered by competitors.

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Austin B.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Very pleased

Reviewed 3 years ago

We are very pleased with this product, it has helped take our business to the next level!

Pros

What I like most about this product so far is estimating feature, once you get your products and templates built estimating is a breeze. Another great feature is the scheduling feature for projects and crews!

Cons

We have used this product for over a year now and as of yet everything this software has to offer meets our needs.

Vendor response

Thank you Austin for the great review. We will continue to add even more features and improvements to the Estimating module as well as all others. We are committed to providing the best construction management system at the most affordable price.

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ian m.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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What we have been looking for

Reviewed 5 years ago

having timesheet, project reporting and statusing all in one platform

Pros

i am a small business owner that runs a electrical contracting company, we have grown and currently use several different platforms to manage our operations, we looked into CF and saw we can have all in one. the price for unlimited was lower than what i spend for all my other platforms.

Cons

the estimating section is a bit weak would like to have at least upload plans so we can do takeoffs

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Luke C.

Public Safety, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Luke Carter

Reviewed 2 years ago

Great, we now could not operate as a business without the software

Pros

It is extremely easy to manage any size of project from estimating all the way through to project management.

Cons

There are often glitches when the software is updated

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Scott N.

Construction, 1-10 employees

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Great Product

Reviewed 4 years ago

So far it's been great. I haven't been using it very long but it is fairly user friendly.

Pros

The software system is very customizable to my needs and offers tracking of many different aspects of a project. From design to punchlist the system allows me to track most everything in one place.

Cons

The invoicing/estimating and email pushes could be a bit more polished. Contractor Foreman's logo is more prominent than my logo.

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Alfredo M.

Construction, self-employed

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Contractor Foremen Great Review

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

I love how easy it is to use and organize all aspects of the projects, from estimating to final invoicing.

Cons

The thing I like the least about the software would be how it does not link the projects to Quickbooks Online and makes it a little harder

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Valerie V.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Restoration Company Project Management

Reviewed 2 years ago

Very happy so far and have move to use it for our estimating and invoicing versus QB Online.

Pros

Love the flexibility to turn on and off the areas of the system we want to use. The ability to have many different user roles and see how each project is shaping up, manhours to know if we will be on target or need to make adjustment along the way before there is a labor overage.

Cons

Lacks the ability to create and use assemblies. We restore and build new windows and doors. We need to group materials and labor at a per sash level and then set a qty for the number of sashes for the project. We are only able to add the materials and need to manually multiple and then add detailed descriptions where the customer has to divide the total to determine the per window cost. I hope this is an improvement that is added soon. Also hope for email integration so we do not need to switch back and forth to Gmail Business account and the system or print to PDF to upload important messages.

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Jason M.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Contractor foreman 1 year review

Reviewed 5 years ago

We've solved time theft. It's transformed our estimating and to-do list of estimates and following up with clients.

Pros

I love the time card functions especially since it's been updated. This will save you the cost of the program alone. Very easy to use and save files and photos to review. To-do list is great. We complete projects from 15 - 100k and it's been a great help for us. Highly recommend this product.

Cons

Geo fencing isn't here yet. Can't wait for that.

Vendor response

Thank you Jason for this great review. Geofencing was added in the September update. You can enable it in Company Settings > Time. The range is defined in Project > Details. New features are being added for it including the ability to allow users of certain roles to not be required to be within the geofence area to clock in - such as a supervisor who is away from the job for a meeting about the particular job or buying materials, etc. We will continue to make the time card function even more beneficial and recently added overtime tracking. More features are on the way!

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Liz T.

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Lifeline

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

I like that I'm able to use one software for all my estimating, RFI's, daily logs. It's really our one stop shop.

Cons

I have not made the time to utilize it to it's fullest capacity.

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Micah H.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Overall a good product

Reviewed 4 years ago

Overall, the software has been easy to use and has been great for organizing all of our projects.

Pros

I like having everything for my projects in one place and being able to easily access anything that I need for those projects.

Cons

I’ve noticed some minor glitches with certain parts not saving correctly during the estimating tools and having to go back through to make corrections.

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Jessie A.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Concrete business

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Estimating and invoicing is simple. Time cards and crew sheets are very easy to create and maintain. Sort and filter features are great.

Cons

You can only make one timecard at a time (per user). Crew sheets take longer to make when I do need a second one but it's still functional and does the job.

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Alvin H.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Project management

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall I am happy with the purchase we made. The price point to value was spot on for us.

Pros

Estimating features are good. There are a few things that I would like to see improve. Job costing is really good when paired with QuickBooks.

Cons

I do not like the schedule feature. It could be so much simpler than it is.

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Anthony W.

Utilities, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Excellent and grows with your business

Reviewed 5 years ago

excellent, quick to respond with any questions or issues with the software and works efficiently to resolve

Pros

The ability to, in one place, track jobs from estimating, to project progress, billing, and employee management all in one place that also integrates with quick books

Cons

If it could only include what QuickBooks does.

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Shayna J.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Good program

Reviewed 5 years ago

Great!

Pros

Logical and organized program to help streamline construction process, Estimating, invoicing, and customer database. Great tool! Customer service is great too! On-like chat and free training help!

Cons

Sight Learning curve but to be expected

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Justin S.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Review

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall, Contractor foreman is one of the tools needed for us to grow. We are able to have more accountability and organization in our business now that we have begun using it

Pros

Contractor Foreman packs a lot of features into an affordable package. Its nice to have the project management, safety, contact list and basic financials all in one place. Customizable enough to meet most needs. Really like the continual development and improvement, and ability to make suggestions for improvement

Cons

The software can be a bit buggy and glitchy at times. Also the estimating format is not always ideal, but that is supposed to be addressed in the next update

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bryant b.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Hoosiers GC

Reviewed 2 years ago

Its been good, we have been with CF before allot of the options were added and we enjoy growing with CF and think it will grow to be one of the best.

Pros

Organization of multiple projects and timelines

Cons

Estimating system is still far behind from industry standards and should allow one line item to have a material / labor break down so that we can better manage project cost.

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Adrian M.

Civil Engineering, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Excellent

Pros

Good features, ease of use, most features are self explanatory, excellent project tracking, good estimating tool, well thought out structure, the support has been good, suggestions have been acted on quickly.

Cons

Can improve for international users, need more options to integrate with accounts software, response flows on selection items can be improved, needs more colourful interface.

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Jeremt M.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Review

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

I am still learning to use this software to its potential. I like the estimating portion most about the software. But it is very important that you get it set up correctly.

Cons

It does need some improvement communicating with QuickBooks online. A live person instead of the type help would be great.

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Brandon S.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Big Woods Review

Reviewed 7 months ago

Excellent. Chat Support is a game changer.

Pros

Lead to estimate to project process is good.

Cons

Some of the hours logged dont link to projects

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Lisa G.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Lifesaver for small to mid sized contractor

Reviewed 2 years ago

I’m delighted with the software and I would highly recommend it.

Pros

The ability to save templates for estimating combined with having a database of costs for labor and materials saves so much time. I’m learning more of the features related to project management and looking forward to using the customer portal.

Cons

Every once in awhile the session doesn’t process what I am doing. It hangs.

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Alexis M.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Recommendation

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Extremely cost-effective. Allows you to personalize your page to manage items you are specifically responsible for.

Cons

Inability to link emails from Outlook directly to Contractor Foreman.

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Brian C.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend6/10

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Good but can be improved

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

We like the estimating module because it allows you to enter your own information. Customer support is excellent! We really like the fact that the developers are always taking advice from users and frequently updating the software to accommodate the needs of its users.

Cons

The scheduling module needs work and is a little clunky. Many modules lack the ability to organize information alphabetically or numerically which is very frustrating at times. We have experienced problems with the software loading very slowly at certain times of the day/week.

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Rodney W.

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Estimating Link

Estimating Link user, since 1989

Reviewed 3 years ago

Dealing with the CLI team over the years has been a pleasure. There are few businesses left, (and I know of no software firms) where, when you call technical support, you are just as likely to speak to the company [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and software developer, as you are a technician. Over the years, I have called and spoken directly to CLI's [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and developer, [SENSITIVE CONTENT] about issues, (generally the importing of data from various DOT's early internal electronic bidding system) or to kick around ideas for what I thought might make the estimating and bidding process more fluid. Most of the issues that we have experienced, that required a call to technical support, were resolved in less than 4 hours. To have the ability to speak directly to a programmer, has in some instances allowed issues to be resolved in a 5 minute phone call, followed by an email containing a "patch" to use, until the permanent fix is incorporated into the next update. Updates containing the permanent repair would often show up within a couple of business days.

Pros

From my very first use of the old .dos program in 1989, Construction Link has been very ease to use, easy to learn, (program updates and applications) and easy to teach, (new employees).

Cons

I would like to see the ability to vary the margin of markup to certain subcontractor quotes. Preferably on the Markup Summary page. But maybe even on the individual SMC tables. There are certain subcontract scopes that are inevitably either high risk or high maintenance from a prime contractor, GC stand point.

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Bill E.

Utilities, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

The program "thinks" like an estimator would think. That is it is easy to assign the five items almost every bid item would take. Labor, Equipment, Material, Sub-contractor and miscellaneous. I tell people all the time, We have an easy business. You either make a mistake in the estimating or in the field. This along with "Field Link" pretty much give you the feed back on a daily basis so you can address the problem right away.

Cons

On large bids the program is somewhat slow.