Comsense

Comsense Enterprise is an ERP software designed by Comsense Inc for the complexities of architectural door, frame, and hardware distribution. According to the vendor, this solution is tailored for businesses in the construction industry, architectural openings distribution, door and hardware businesses, as well as professionals such as project managers and estimators. Comsense Enterprise offers a range of features and capabilities aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing productivity.

Key Features

Estimating & Detailing: According to the vendor, the software allows for efficient bidding and detailing of jobs for submittals and ordering. It offers the option to import door schedules and hardware sets from architects to quickly start estimates. Additionally, there is the option to estimate projects in bulk for increased speed.

Handles Coordinating Door, Frame, and Hardware Prep Information: The software seamlessly manages and coordinates door, frame, and hardware prep information, even across change orders. The heading builder generates headings based on customizable attributes, while the default prep feature streamlines the application of repetitive hardware preps.

Draw Frame Elevations and Generate Costed Material List: The software enables users to draw frame elevations and generate a costed material list from drawings. According to the vendor, there is access to over 120 electronic price books and images for comprehensive product information and pricing.

Complete Opening Window: Users can get a comprehensive view of all aspects and products for each opening with the Complete Opening window. This feature allows for efficient management and tracking of all relevant information.

Project Management: The software provides detailed information for effective control of projects and orders. The management windows offer an overall picture with drill-down capabilities. According to the vendor, users can receive alerts for potential problem situations and track estimated cost versus detailed cost versus actual cost. Material can be sourced from stock, purchase orders, or pool.

Accounting: The software streamlines accounting processes with features such as Accounts Payable, which tracks variances from purchase order to payable invoice. Users can also set credit limits for projects and sales orders with Accounts Receivable. Other features include AIA billing, General Ledger, Check printing with MICR encoding, Bank reconciliation, and Financial Reporting.

Tame the Change Order Animal: Users can efficiently manage change orders by creating multiple contemplated change orders for various requested scenarios. The system alerts users when a sold change order makes other contemplated changes invalid. According to the vendor, users can quickly and accurately estimate net cost adds and deducts.

Supported Manufacturers: The software provides access to electronic price books from over 120 supported brands, offering a wide range of product information and pricing options.