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Feature Set Ratings
- Constructware (discontinued) and GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel are tied in 1 feature set: Construction Project & Field Management
Construction Project & Field Management
5.0
Constructware (discontinued)
50%

5.0
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
50%
Constructware (discontinued) ranks higher in 8/9 features
Constructware (discontinued) ranks higher in 8/9 features
Issue tracking & punchlists
2.0
20%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
Photo documentation
2.0
20%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
Jobsite reports
6.0
60%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
Document sharing
6.0
60%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
RFI tools
6.0
60%
1 Rating

5.0
50%
1 Rating
Collaboration & approvals
6.0
60%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
As-built drawings
6.0
60%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
Submittal design and management
6.0
60%
1 Rating

N/A
0 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing
N/A
0 Ratings

5.0
50%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
1.0
Constructware (discontinued)
10%
1 Rating

7.0
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
70%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Constructware (discontinued)
Constructware is well suited for many different types of projects in both real estate and infrastructure. However, it is now becoming outdated with the introduction of the BIM 360 platform. I think even Autodesk may plan to slowly stop rolling out subscriptions to Cnstructware since most of its functions are now getting added on to BIM 360.
Project Controls/BIM Specialist
AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is well suited include:
- Small to medium sized contractor who typically works on small to medium sized projects with limited complexity
- Contractors who value low prices over full functionality (this software application is very affordably priced)
- A new contractor or new contracting accounting / finance professional who would appreciate the specific limitations imposed by the software
- Larger contractors who think about and price projects in line with typical commercial design and construction
- Residential projects (the software is much better suited for commercial lease buildouts, for instance)
- A contractor whose finance department already uses full-suite accounting software
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Pros
Constructware (discontinued)
- Provenance. Keeps track of changes and the people/companies who made those changes.
- Collaboration.
- Work [is stored] in the cloud.
Project Controls/BIM Specialist
AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Convenient estimating
- Streamlines the price quotation process
- Standard cost application
- Overhead calculation and pplication
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Cons
Constructware (discontinued)
- UI can be improved, as shown by improvements made in BIM 360.
- Only works well with Internet Explorer.
- Steep Learning Curve due to confusing UI.
Project Controls/BIM Specialist
AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Only CSI construction cost database data
- Only works with Microsoft Office (Excel)
- The online help system has limited functionality
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Pricing Details
Constructware (discontinued)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
—Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Constructware (discontinued)
Better than Unifier:1. Better UI2. Everything else is about the sameBim360 is now the go-to platform for all functions previously provided by Constructware.
Project Controls/BIM Specialist
AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is cheaper, easier to use, more streamlined and is easily installed and up and running. The flip side to the ease of use is the limited functionality, somewhat outdated cost bucketing profile and general lack of sophistication. The add-in also does not talk with full suite accounting software which requires additional reconciliations if used within a large organization.
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Return on Investment
Constructware (discontinued)
- Saves time.
- Eases collaboration.
- Increases accountability.
Project Controls/BIM Specialist
AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Allows us to quickly bid on small projects
- Allows us to pay less for accounting / finance professionals
- Allows us to standardize our cost structure
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees