CoConstruct vs. Sage 100 Contractor

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CoConstruct
Score 6.7 out of 10
N/A
CoConstruct, from Buildertrend since the November 2021 acquisition, is a custom builder & remodeler software. It allows users to enter data once and have that information flow through the estimate, specs, selections, bids, proposals, change orders, and budgets, including to and from QuickBooks. In addition, CoConstruct includes scheduling and 3-way communication between builder, client, and trade partners. Everything is captured via email and texting. Login isn't required for…
$49
per month
Sage 100 Contractor
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
Sage 100 Contractor is a construction accounting and project management software. It is intended to provide primary accounting and other management capabilities across a construction project lifecycle, including estimating, service management, and reporting.N/A
Pricing
CoConstructSage 100 Contractor
Editions & Modules
Ramp
$49
per month
Plus 5
$299
per month
Plus 10
$399
per month
Plus 15
$499
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CoConstructSage 100 Contractor
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCoConstruct pricing is based on active job sites that have client access online, which means it is adaptable to builders & remodelers businesses. This means that there are an unlimited amount of projects available for estimates and proposals, so that customers only pay when they win a contract. Also built into the pricing are a myriad of services: a dedicated implementation coach, free estimate & scheduling templates based on industry best practices from successful builders and the NAHB, unlimited storage and users, software branded with the customer's logo, unlimited amount of warranty projects, and unlimited phone & email support. The vendor offers a money-back guarantee that is good for the first 90 days of service.
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Features
CoConstructSage 100 Contractor
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
7.6
3 Ratings
2% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
8.1
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
8.0
2 Ratings
11% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
7.9
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings6.74 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
7.0
6 Ratings
8% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings3.02 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings5.53 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
7.3
4 Ratings
11% below category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
CoConstructSage 100 Contractor
Likelihood to Recommend
6.9
(14 ratings)
8.3
(8 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(10 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CoConstructSage 100 Contractor
Likelihood to Recommend
Buildertrend
Having the ability to completely manage a project from start to finish with one app is super helpful. The time reporting feature (when it works correctly) is a nice added bonus as it allows employees to switch from one task to another on the same project or to another project and task with ease, aiding in the accounting process of the total project. This was helpful for running analytics to see where we were spending too much time on certain tasks, thus allowing us to assess any training needs.
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Sage
If you want a SQL-based ERP, this is a great solution. You can host it locally or on a cloud-based SQL instance. If you want a more modern, browser and cloud-based system, Sage 100 Contractor will not work.
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Pros
Buildertrend
  • The integration of all aspects needed to run a remodeling company efficiently: project scheduling and management, financial planning and customer service. Since it’s an all-in-one suite and cloud-based, it enables our team to keep track of all our projects in real-time. Communication breakdown is the last thing we want, so being on the same page is not only desirable but makes for the best possible relationship with our clients.
  • Product education - We like how CoConstruct helps new users and get them to start using the tool right away. The dashboard resource materials are incredibly useful. We don’t have to spend a lot of time training new hires on the system and onboarding new clients.
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Sage
  • Sage integrates very well with our field time tracking software called Exaktime. We import the start/end time card data that includes job costs directly to the PR module which greatly reduces the time it takes to process payroll.
  • Sage 100 C payroll calculations and WC/GL overhead calculations are easy to use and understand. The WC/GL overhead calculations are posted to project costs in real-time allowing for accurate total cost reporting of the project.
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Cons
Buildertrend
  • Internal Communication - CoConstruct lacks the ability to tag-team members for internal communication using @mentions or any other means. This has been crippling for us and forced us to use alternative software for communicating among our team members.
  • Pipeline Management - CoConstruct's lead-tracking system feels clunky and hard to navigate and doesn't provide a pipeline view that's easy to navigate. We have moved our Pipeline Management outside of CoConstruct to make it easier for our sales team to track leads.
  • CRM - CoConstruct doesn't offer anything for customer follow-up after projects are completed. This, in addition to the lack of an effective pipeline system, has led to our decision to use Hubspot as our CRM. Moving projects into CoConstruct for Design and back our after Production.
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Sage
  • Software maybe be too complicated for smaller contractors
  • The dashboard information my be a bit much for some users
  • Still an on premise software without a cloud option
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Likelihood to Renew
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
Sage
The cost of Sage 100 Contractor software is relatively inexpensive compared to some higher-priced options like Foundation and Microsoft Dynamics GP. But more importantly, the cost of implementing new software is costly. Implementation costs include testing and training. There are also risks involved with switching software such as missing data after conversion. Plus, there are always some unknown downsides to switching that are not apparent until the switch is made such as perceived capabilities that really don't exist. For these reasons, we will likely stay with Sage 100 Contractor for a long time. If we grow (say double) in size, we would consider other options.
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Usability
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage 100 Contractor is very easy to use with a customizable layout and a more traditional numbers-based lister view. New employees to Sage 100 Contractor are up and running within minutes and support is great for when they need help. Steady updates with new features keep the software fresh and modern along with timely fixes for issues/bugs.
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Support Rating
Buildertrend
The support staff is brilliant; they don't operate on Australian time, so you can't just dial up support when you need it. The response times are quick, and the staff is knowledgeable. They are also well versed in most of the differences between buildings in the US and the building in Australasia. Despite their funny accents and strange use of the English language, we get by just fine!
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Sage
If we ever have issues with Sage 100, the live chat is an awesome tool. However, most of our live chat inquiries are not because of the issues we have, but more for us to better understand how we are supposed to use the software. Sometimes we ask ourselves "what if we" and if we need guidance, the live chat will provide us with the answers or resources to figure out what we need. They always follow up to ensure the problems we encounter have been fixed. If our issue is an indicator of an upgrade that could be made, Sage 100 C offers a way to submit the idea for review and improvement of the software.
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Alternatives Considered
Buildertrend
Products like Procore and PlanGrid are geared towards projects with huge projects teams, multiple stakeholders and dozens of subcontractors. CoConstruct can be used for projects big and small (value) and also with small project teams or large projects teams. For small partial renovation or addition projects CoConstruct is a good more cost effective option.
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Sage
I have use Sage 50, Sage 90, Peachtree Quantum, QuickBooks, Great Plains. They are all good for what they can do. Sage 100 Contractor is the best at what it does. It's a good fit.
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Return on Investment
Buildertrend
  • It made time recording much easier and much more reliable
  • With its GPS feature, we would be able to track when an employee left a job to help ensure accurate time recording
  • Having the ability to give the homeowners their own custom home building app to watch the progress helped to put us ahead of the game in the industry
  • Running job cost reports as easily as CoConstruct allows helped to curb some of our administrative fees
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Sage
  • It has cut down on accounting personnel and made the cost more effective in that department.
  • It allows for more company wide visibility on all jobs.
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