ConstructConnect Bid Management vs. Deltek ComputerEase vs. Microsoft Dynamics GP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ConstructConnect Bid Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
Combining the functionality of SmartBid and iSqFt, the ConstructConnect Bid Management platform lets users send invitations to bid, prequalify subcontractors, build a network, and secure bid coverage.N/A
Deltek ComputerEase
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
ComputerEase Construction Software is a cloud-based accounting and construction management suite now supported by Deltek since the 2019 acquisition. The platform is designed to handle accounting needs specific to companies in the construction industry (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, demolition, heavy highway, commercial, and more; both commercial and residential construction), and also contains project management features for medium-sized to larger companies, as well as smaller companies in these…N/A
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Score 5.1 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft Dynamics GP is an ERP software with accounting capabilities. It includes various packs for customizability and features tailored to specific industries’ needs. GP is offered as a perpetual license or subscription.N/A
Pricing
ConstructConnect Bid ManagementDeltek ComputerEaseMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ConstructConnect Bid ManagementDeltek ComputerEaseMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAs a cloud-based solution, our clients can scale their access annually depending on the number of users. Subcontractors invited to bid or prequalify in the system receive access at no cost.
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Features
ConstructConnect Bid ManagementDeltek ComputerEaseMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
6.1
8 Ratings
19% below category average
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
30% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing7.57 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing1.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists9.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation1.72 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports9.12 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing7.48 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools6.05 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals7.04 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app8.03 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications7.62 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
-
Ratings
Bid creation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
35% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
39% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
6.4
20 Ratings
17% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings6.319 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings6.517 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings00 Ratings5.915 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings00 Ratings7.518 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings00 Ratings6.016 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
38% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
10.0
1 Ratings
27% above category average
Microsoft Dynamics GP
5.4
41 Ratings
37% below category average
Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings6.239 Ratings
Dashboards00 Ratings00 Ratings3.529 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings00 Ratings6.539 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
-
Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics GP
4.3
27 Ratings
55% below category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings00 Ratings2.526 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings00 Ratings6.021 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
-
Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics GP
7.0
40 Ratings
16% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings00 Ratings5.932 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings00 Ratings8.240 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
-
Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics GP
5.1
48 Ratings
40% below category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings00 Ratings6.445 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings00 Ratings5.936 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings00 Ratings6.436 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings00 Ratings5.741 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings00 Ratings4.531 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings00 Ratings4.628 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings00 Ratings2.919 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings00 Ratings3.026 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings00 Ratings3.314 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings00 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings00 Ratings7.012 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings00 Ratings6.07 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings00 Ratings4.721 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings00 Ratings3.918 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings00 Ratings4.513 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings00 Ratings4.726 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings00 Ratings2.916 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings00 Ratings4.117 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings00 Ratings3.814 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings00 Ratings6.219 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
-
Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics GP
4.6
26 Ratings
46% below category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings6.224 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings00 Ratings1.013 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings00 Ratings4.018 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings00 Ratings4.515 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
ConstructConnect Bid Management
-
Ratings
Deltek ComputerEase
-
Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics GP
3.7
25 Ratings
68% below category average
Pricing00 Ratings00 Ratings3.618 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings00 Ratings3.621 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings00 Ratings1.012 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings00 Ratings5.225 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings00 Ratings5.39 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings00 Ratings3.812 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings00 Ratings3.47 Ratings
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User Ratings
ConstructConnect Bid ManagementDeltek ComputerEaseMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(10 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
6.0
(51 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(7 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
6.0
(7 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.6
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(5 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
ConstructConnect Bid ManagementDeltek ComputerEaseMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Likelihood to Recommend
ConstructConnect
SmartBid is also very useful for conducting sub-contracting analysis and management simulations in the didactic field. The procedures for sharing documents are helpful, but the graphic can be improved. Many forms can be pre-filled. This helps a lot in saving time and money! SmartBid is great for exporting and/or sending single or mass emails. However, as mentioned, it would be useful to simplify some pre-construction processes and improve the overall communication
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Deltek, Inc.
We do not have Deltek + ComputerEase set up to run its full capabilities. But from what I have seen it can do, I hope we get it up to par really soon.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics GP is well-suited for our environment, as we pay a diverse group of employees, including on-the-road drivers, shop employees (some in other locations), and office employees. It easily tracks time off, taxes, pay, etc. The reporting allows us to verify with our drivers how they are paid each week, whether it be through mileage or stop-offs.
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Pros
ConstructConnect
  • It's very easy to set up a job and manage who receives solicitations. You can also keep detailed notes on who've you contacted and see if they're actually downloading and reviewing the documents.
  • You can add a confidentiality agreement clause which they must accept before accessing the documents. It then stores this information if it ever needs to be accessed. This is much cleaner and easier then sending out a NDA form and having the subcontractor return it before actually sending drawings/docs.
  • You can send Invitations to Bid and set it up to continue sending these ITB's until the subcontractor responds. However, this can also be a negative point because once you set up a delayed ITB, it doesn't update as the subcontractors view and respond to the ITB's. So if a sub is "Not Responded" and you set up a delayed ITB to fire off every day for 5 days, and the sub responds after day 2, that sub will continue to receive ITB's for all 5 days.
  • Uploading drawings is quick and easy. It's especially convenient if you link to one of your cloud services such as Egnyte, Google Drive, etc.
  • The search tools are quick and easy and often very accessible from any page.
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Deltek, Inc.
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Microsoft
  • Great Plains started as back office/accounting, and that is still it's strong suit.
  • SQL and the GP programming language, Dexterity, provide a robust, scalable, and stable platform with well documented maintenance and repair procedures. Relatively easy to manage, tune, and support.
  • Microsoft support for GP verges on "particularly well". Doesn't quite get there but good enough once you know what you're doing
  • Strong partner network, including the GP User Group (GPUG)
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Cons
ConstructConnect
  • Create sub categories under other trades that allow to better narrow down the exact jobs you are looking for.
  • Not send repeatetive emails for the same projects.
  • Make the service more affordable to small business's looking to grow.
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Deltek, Inc.
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Microsoft
  • With respect to the allocations, once the expense is entered into the allocation account, you lose the ability to run any detail on just the total of the expense. It would be nice if you could run a trial balance on the allocation accounts the same way you can with regular accounts.
  • I've always thought security set up could be a bit simpler. It actually has gotten better through the years. Specifically, with eight separate entities, it would be nice to have a "master" setup where you could call up one group entity, assign the users rights, and then be finished. Currently, whenever I have a new user, I have to call up each individual entity and select all of the features I want the user to have. That means I have to do eight steps for each user.
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Likelihood to Renew
ConstructConnect
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Deltek, Inc.
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Microsoft
Due the economic challenges that Puerto Rico is having, the company has had to merge some companies in order to be more efficient. It has been easy in GP to process those merges, even thought we had to spend days to accomplish that the process was smooth and accurate. In addition we were able to streamline the purchasing and sales process and the organization is confident to keep renewing GP for the future versions.
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Usability
ConstructConnect
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Deltek, Inc.
Deltek + ComputerEase is a good program. I gave it a nine, only because you cannot just pick up and go with this program. You defiantly will need some training on how to use it. But it seems to be a wonderful software once used as it should be
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Microsoft
Though it is a basic accounting package, I believe some users do not find the old style menus and navigation options intuitive. There is also a great lack of training resources in the market, so users have to learn the product without guidance a lot, resulting in inefficient workflows and misuse or misunderstanding of many features.
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Support Rating
ConstructConnect
SmartBid has an excellent support team that is always at your service. Any problem I've had (when I've even had them) has been resolved almost immediately, along with tips on how to avoid them in the future. If you're looking for a program with excellent customer service, look no further than SmartBid.
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Deltek, Inc.
Someone is always there to help me
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Microsoft
The rating is directed to the thrid party serive provider that we use. I do not now how good the Microsoft direct support is.
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Implementation Rating
ConstructConnect
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Deltek, Inc.
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Microsoft
Basically the challenge with this implementation was the Business Portal, too many errors and even the aplication is up and running the users are still having issues. We will start planning the migraton to GP 2015 soon.
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Alternatives Considered
ConstructConnect
iSqFt is a solid competitor in the bidding/estimating platform world but as a user, Building Connected is the front runner. iSqFt lacks on the collaboration side and isn't as easy to use and access as its competitors. Building Connected is used by most of our clients so it's easier to use because there is more information in one place.
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Deltek, Inc.
I used Foundations for a very long time. I did use Foundations at its full capabilities. I have not used Deltek + ComputerEase at its full capabilities yet. But so far, in my opinion, Foundations is more user friendly for people who have not been taught how to use it, than Deltek + ComputerEase is.
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Microsoft
I come from a strong background of using SAP. SAP doesn't have the flexibility of GP, an example would be SAP doesn't allow core mods, if they catch you, you lose support. Microsoft doesn't really care about mods, but they will be quick to have the vendor you used support your issue if it is caused by those mods. With SAP your company adapts to the software, where with GP you adapt the software to you.
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Scalability
ConstructConnect
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Deltek, Inc.
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Microsoft
The functionality that GP and related ISV solutions offer and the ease of integration of GP to other systems makes it an extremely scalable solution
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Return on Investment
ConstructConnect
  • SmartBid helps eliminate jumping all over the place, all your invites are on one system.
  • It allows us to see who and how many general contractors are bidding, let’s us know if it’s a job worth spending time on.
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Deltek, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP allows my clients to move from a paper or spreadsheet based company to an integrated, electronic, streamlined business. I love being able to help clients gain efficiencies through the use of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP allows for better customer service because everything is at our fingertips. If someone calls questioning an invoice, we can easily look it up. If someone calls stating they paid an invoice with a certain check number, we can quickly run a query to find that particular check number to see where it was applied.
  • Having everything on a single platform provides ease of use for upgrades, backups and end user training. There is only one software to learn!
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Deltek ComputerEase Screenshots

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