Constructware vs simPRO

Likelihood to Recommend

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 However, it is now becoming outdated with the introduction of the BIM 360 platform.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.

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Tanmay Bhalerao

Project Controls/BIM Specialist

AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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This software is great for the construction industry. Especially if you are doing in-home estimates. For example, it would be the best option in the industry, to my knowledge, for an HVAC, electrical service or plumbing business. They are always listening to their customers and evolving based on the customer's feedback and needs.

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Andrew Means

Project Manager

Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 11-50 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

Constructware

simPRO

Issue tracking & punchlists

Photo documentation

Jobsite reports

Document sharing

RFI tools

Collaboration & approvals

As-built drawings

Submittal design and management

Plan distribution & viewing

Plan markups & sharing

Mobile app

Constructware

simPRO

Takeoff tools

Job costing

Cost databases

Cost calculator

Bid creation

Pros

Provenance. Keeps track of changes and the people/companies who made those changes.
Collaboration.
Work [is stored] in the cloud.

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Tanmay Bhalerao

Project Controls/BIM Specialist

AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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Billing: straight from a closed, complete job. Carries overall equipment, hours, takes one click to bill.
simPRO retains notes on all emails; notes can be entered by anyone to track communication with clients.

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Cheryl Bach

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 employees

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Cons

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.

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Tanmay Bhalerao

Project Controls/BIM Specialist

AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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More options on the BI Reporting.
Ability to customize views similar to Knack or Sales Force.

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Andrew Means

Project Manager

Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 11-50 employees

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Support Rating

No score

No answers yet

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simPRO 9.0

Based on 2 answers

simPRO gives you the dedicated person you can email/call, they have chat, you can file a case, and they provide videos for pretty much everything. We can train on it via their videos; it's excellent.

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Cheryl Bach

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 employees

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Alternatives Considered

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.

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Tanmay Bhalerao

Project Controls/BIM Specialist

AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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It is better than using Zendesk or trying to custom build a system. Zendesk and so many other tools are so focused on the sales aspect of things and don't give you enough back end options like job costing, inventory management, etc. It is the best tool I have used for solar project management thus far.

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Andrew Means

Project Manager

Sparrow ElectricConstruction, 11-50 employees

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Return on Investment

Saves time.
Eases collaboration.
Increases accountability.

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Tanmay Bhalerao

Project Controls/BIM Specialist

AECOMCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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simPRO is totally worth the investment
It is end to end. The whole staff is trained on one program.

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Cheryl Bach

CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Proguard Protection Services Inc; Allied Security Group Inc.Security & Investigations, 11-50 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

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Rating Summary

Constructware

simPRO

Constructware

simPRO

Constructware

simPRO

Likelihood to Recommend

Constructware

simPRO

Feature Rating Comparison

Issue tracking & punchlists

Photo documentation

Jobsite reports

Document sharing

RFI tools

Collaboration & approvals

As-built drawings

Submittal design and management

Plan distribution & viewing

Plan markups & sharing

Mobile app

Takeoff tools

Job costing

Cost databases

Cost calculator

Bid creation

Pros

Constructware

simPRO

Cons

Constructware

simPRO

Support Rating

Constructware

simPRO

Alternatives Considered

Constructware

simPRO

Return on Investment

Constructware

simPRO

Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

Free/Freemium Version

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Entry-level set up fee?

General

Free Trial

Free/Freemium Version

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Entry-level set up fee?

Rating Summary

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