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eCMS Pricing, Features, Reviews and Alternatives

eCMS product overview

What is eCMS?

eCMS by Computer Guidance is a fully integrated cloud-based project management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for construction companies. With a range of management tools including accounting, project costing, human resources, CRM, asset management, business intelligence, workflow management, and much more, eCMS provides an integrated suite of applications to aid commercial construction businesses with operations and financial management.

Key benefits of using eCMS

The business intelligence and analytics application transforms organizational, departmental, and personal data into actionable insight with self-service query and interactive reports.

Users can manage customer relationships with the inbuilt CRM application which provides tools for optimizing contact management, recording interactions, and storing contact information in order to aid with producing effective proposals.

Mobile optimization allows field construction workers to enter data on-the-go and track time per project or client. Users can submit time entry, attendance information, and generate field reports when working remotely.

Project collaboration tools allow teams to work together on projects with open channels of communication, data exchange, synchronized workflows, meeting minutes, submittals, and daily reports.

The fully-integrated format of eCMS combines over 10 different management applications to provide an end-to-end construction business management and resource planning tool.

Typical customers

Freelancers

Small businesses

Mid size businesses

Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web

Android

iPhone/iPad

Support options

FAQs/Forum

Phone Support

Email/Help Desk

24/7 (Live rep)

Knowledge Base

Chat

Training options

In Person

Webinars

Documentation

Live Online

Videos

Awards & recognitions

Awarded in 1 category in 2021

eCMS pricing information

Value for money

4.7

Starting from

10000

/yryear

Per Feature

Pricing options

Free plan

Subscription

Free trial

Pricing range

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Value for money contenders

eCMS

Value for money

eCMS features

Functionality

4.4

Total Features78 8 categories

Most valued features by users

Document Management

Projections

Project Management

Subcontractor Management

Contractor Management

Data Import/Export

Mobile Access

Collaboration Tools

eCMS users reviews

Overall rating

4.6

Positive reviews

93%

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Rating breakdown

Value for money
Ease of use
Features
Customer support
Likelihood to recommend8.93/10

Rating distribution

Pros

I have to manage our projects through a variety of stages in order to be successful and this ERP allows me to do that with ease.

Carisa J.

Custom reports, Imaging, Integration with our other software. The "Favorites" shortcut tool is the best, it's a huge time saver for me.

Carisa J.

Their customer support is amazing. So knowledgeable, helpful and kind.

Michele C.

Cons

The program is extremely slow and frustrating. EspeciallyReports are not running properly.

Christina H.

Initial set up of a new function or application can be confusing for that reason.

Patrick M.

Computer browser restrictions has limited some functionality over the years but is soon going away in the new anticipated release.

John C.

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Overall rating contenders

eCMS

Overall rating

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Overall rating

John C.

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Ease of use
Features
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Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Success Cycle

Reviewed a year ago

eCMS Construction ERP keeps all departments informed and up-to-date on all aspects of construction from my Estimating, Field Operations, Equipment shop, Accounting, Payroll & HR. All of our Job Costing data flows back into the Estimating Department to continue the cycle of successful project bidding.

Pros

Cloud based Construction ERP system integrates all of my operations. All modules share the same data eliminating duplicate entries. New Interactive Data Inquiry tools make it easier to access data for all users, where they can create or modify reports and export data to spreadsheets if they wish. New Dashboards allow users to setup interactive Tiles of summarized data that can refreshed and drilled down deeper into the detail. Excellent for Project Managers and Department heads!!

Cons

I would say the software has come a long way and progressively more user friendly over the past 23 years. Computer browser restrictions has limited some functionality over the years but is soon going away in the new anticipated release.

FRANK P.

Construction, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Value for money
Ease of use
Features
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Likelihood to recommend8/10

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eCMS Construction ERP Review

Reviewed a year ago

Pros

For me the best feature about the software is the Reporting. Every construction ERP that we reviewed did not have a powerful Biz Intelligence reporting writing tool. Most had in-house developed report writing software. If you needed a customized report you would have to request one from the vendor. With both Cognos and Web/Biz Intelligence were not dependent on the vendor to develop the report....

Cons

Would like more work done on the existing programs. For example, many of the screens still need updating. Also, would like done to some existing screens. For example, the Job Cost inquiry screen is wonderful but it is basically the same screen as it was 10 years ago. Add more information to the screen

Schyler S.

Construction, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Value for money
Ease of use
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Likelihood to recommend10/10

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CGC - eCMS Software

Reviewed 18 days ago

Overall very satisfied.

Pros

eCMS is updating the software constantly to provide the customer with the best product. The menu options are very organized, giving you the ability to navigate quickly and efficiently. Navigating through Job Cost and Accounting is always seamless process, with the help of the imaging software. Having the ability to customize reports and letters, as well as track data and due dates, is so beneficial. The CGC staff is certainly worth commenting on. They are very knowledgeable, always on top of every issue that may arise, and quick to find a solution.

Cons

There are no downsides to this software.

Christina H.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Value for money
Ease of use
Features
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Likelihood to recommend5/10

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall, the system has been extremely beneficial to our daily reports, accounting reports and managing construction projects. Wish it was faster though.

Pros

Easy to navigate. Has many options for reporting and customizing reports and functions.

Cons

The program is extremely slow and frustrating. EspeciallyReports are not running properly. Program is extremely slow and not efficient. Some of the reports do not work properly. Wish there was a way we could view the invoices in Invoice query rather than imaging. around 3:00

ERIC S.

Construction, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Value for money
Ease of use
Features
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Likelihood to recommend9/10

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CGC delivers results with eCMS

Reviewed 10 months ago

Having used this ERP for many years now, I can say my personal experience is very positive. CGC's commitment to constant improvement, as well as it's customer's needs, has yielded a product that continues to evolve. CGC administrative staff and support personnel have always been very professional, and quick to respond when the need arises. eCMS is a stable and capable platform that can robustly meet the needs of clients in the Construction Industry.

Pros

Each module within eCMS is very seamless and intuitive to use. Menus are organized and laid out logically. 2 of the stronger aspects of the software, that I personally like, are the data import suite and a newer re-imagined Content Management module that has been instrumental in helping achieve our goal of becoming as paperless as possible.

Cons

I have been using eCMS for over a decade now. I will say that back in the day, when it was time to apply a patch, fix-pack, version update, or similar - something else always seem to "break" as a result of those types of loads. However, in the last several years, I believe Computer Guidance has put a heavy emphasis on quality assurance, they these types of incidents rarely happen anymore.

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