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Likelihood to Recommend
Project Estimator
If you are considering purchasing this (very expensive) software, there is a 100% chance you are doing so because you have been awarded a Government contract that dictates you use 4Clicks Project Estimator. There are plenty of easier to use estimating packages out in the world, but you can't use any of them if you have a contract that requires 4Clicks.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Viewpoint Spectrum
Viewpoint Spectrum is well suited for accounting, job costing, project management, service department. It is less appropriate for estimating, payroll on-boarding, time collection in the field for construction jobs and document imaging for the entire company. The scenarios where Viewpoint Spectrum is not appropriate for what we are trying to accomplish, we outsource and import into our Viewpoint Spectrum software
CFO
PIEPER HOUSTON ELECTRICConstruction, 201-500 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Estimating
Project Estimator
5.2
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.1
Takeoff tools
Project Estimator
5.0
Viewpoint Spectrum
4.5
Job costing
Project Estimator
2.0
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.8
Cost databases
Project Estimator
7.0
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.0
Cost calculator
Project Estimator
6.0
Viewpoint Spectrum
5.8
Bid creation
Project Estimator
6.0
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.4
Construction Project & Field Management
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.4
Plan distribution & viewing
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.2
Plan markups & sharing
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.0
Photo documentation
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.8
Jobsite reports
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.9
Document sharing
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
7.3
RFI tools
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.1
Collaboration & approvals
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.0
As-built drawings
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.6
Mobile app
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.0
Submittal design and management
Project Estimator
—
Viewpoint Spectrum
6.1
Pros
Project Estimator
- The estimates it produces are simple and easy to follow. The formatting is good.
- The tech support provided is very attentive.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Viewpoint Spectrum
- Great software for analyzing data and trends while still being pretty easy to use.
- The ability to create a custom info link reports enable you to create virtually any report using the data you have in Spectrum that will auto-refresh with just one click of a button.
- They have a fantastic support network and I the few times I have had to contact support, I was directed to someone very knowledgeable that was able to find a solution.
Sr. Payroll Accountant
Walsh Mechanical ContractorsConstruction, 51-200 employees
Cons
Project Estimator
- The software feels 20 years old. It has not kept up with modern times, and practically functions like an old DOS program.
- Clunky interface, arcane commands.
- Even their training info focuses on hotkeys like this is 1995. Even though I am of an age to remember computers in 1995, the younger generations of managers/estimators are not. It is time to bring the software into the new century!
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Viewpoint Spectrum
- It's sometimes hard to control the document imaging window. It doesn't stop when you release the cursor. Have to go to top of screen and click in one of the bars to lock it in place.
- In AP invoice entry, you have to slow down when entering job and phase number. Doesn't keep up with the speed of the person entering.

Verified User
Manager in Finance and Accounting
Construction Company, 51-200 employeesSupport Rating
Project Estimator
No score
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Viewpoint Spectrum
Viewpoint Spectrum 6.3
Based on 26 answers
Support has not been great since merging with Viewpoint. I've sent several letters up the chain about this. It has made me want to leave the software altogether on more than one occasion. I spend a lot of time on hold, and on numerous occasions now we've sat around for days waiting for a response only to be told the person on the phone never actually made a ticket for that, or that the online system didn't alert them of our case. We used to be able to call and get someone immediately and have the problem solved by a knowledgeable person. Now it's hit or miss and you could be on hold forever. The online training academy is nice but it's still not in-depth enough for me to not have to sit and babysit someone through a training period.
Owner
Hazzard Electrical LLCConstruction, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
Project Estimator
WinEst uses much the same database (RS Means/Gordion type) and has a similar interface. It is a bit cheaper.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Viewpoint Spectrum
I have previously used Sage Masterbuilder, another construction industry software. This has been a number of years ago. The company I am working for already had Spectrum and have been using it for as long as it has been around when it was known as Forefront. Based on conversations I've had with the personnel that were here at the time of purchase, Spectrum clicked off all the boxes they were looking for.

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesReturn on Investment
Project Estimator
- As stated before, if you are buying this software, it is because you have a contract forcing you to. While it does work, it is clunky, awkward, and very expensive.
- The price of the software and databases has always been high, but with the fairly recent acquisition of 4Clicks by Gordion (who also bought RS Means for their databases), there is literally no competition. Prices will continue to be very high, with no check on how high they can go.
- Again, can't fault 4Clicks tech support, as I think it is the best in the industry. They know their product and they respond to issues immediately. Considering what we spend a year for this product, however, you would expect nothing less.
General Manager
Infinite Energy Construction, incConstruction, 51-200 employees
Viewpoint Spectrum
- We do not use Viewpoint Spectrum for estimating or project tracking. There has not been any incentive to do so. The results achieved using the methods already in place are at a level that it was deemed unnecessary to invest the time and money required to change.
- We do not use the Human Resources module. It is not necessary for only around 45 permanent employees. The functionality of just the payroll module covers the data we want to capture electronically. The other 400 - 500 employees we have each year are non-permanent union workers that come and go and are also sufficiently recorded and tracked with the payroll module.

Verified User
Administrator in Finance and Accounting
Construction Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
Project Estimator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Viewpoint Spectrum
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No