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    Contractor Foreman

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AContractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.

    $588

    per year

    Pricing
    Contractor Foreman
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $588
    per year
    Standard
    $948
    per year
    Plus
    $1,497
    per year
    Pro
    $1,990
    per year
    Unlimited
    $2,988
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Contractor Foreman
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPlans are based on features and licenses needed. Plus, Pro, and Unlimited plans include a 100-day money back guarantee.
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    Community Pulse
    Contractor Foreman
    Considered Both Products
    Contractor Foreman
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    A few of them were too specialized, and we're trying to limit the amount of software we have data entry into. Buildertrend was probably the biggest competitor we reviewed, but the cost and migration effort didn't seem enticing to us as a business. I think Contractor Foreman has …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    It has the best features, is user-friendly, does everything I need it to and then some, and is affordable.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    CF is much friendlier to customization and much more robust.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    I would say the biggest reason the company went with the items available on Contractor Foreman and the cost of the program for our group.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman has it all, we don't need to use different systems other than our accounting software, Quickbooks
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman felt like a better fit for our company.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We demoed at least 6 other software suites and not met that customizability and affordability of Contractor Foreman.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    While Procore is great for creating take offs and finding projects, Contractor Foreman just has more features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Everything in Houzz Pro is designed to look beautiful for the client. It’s "high-end" and "boutique." If your business is 80% aesthetic consultation, it’s a winner. If your business is 80% hammers and nails, it feels a bit "fragile." The interface isn't as "slick" as Houzz, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We switched from Houzz Pro which was a decent program, alot more user friendly but it always felt like there was a glitch or that nothing worked right. As if nothing was ever finished being put together. We have kept them for their 3d renderings and mood boards but don't use …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    They are very similar except CoConstruct allows for more selections of a customer. This is more for a company who doesn’t deal with interior designers as often who control the specs of the job. Most everything else was able to be done. I like the estimates sections and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    The communication within CF is not as reliable as I would like it to be. We communicate on teams internally to make sure all of the information is translated properly. Within CF, we rely on multiple positions to add details to a project. Attempting to compile everything within …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We considered Houzz Pro but when we looked at all the features that Contractor Foreman offered along with its pricing we decided that Contractor Foreman was better value for money and a better fit for the business.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    This program does great compared to the other programs we have used
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We evaluated Procore before choosing Contractor Foreman. Procore is a strong platform but was too expensive for our type of projects and company size. Contractor Foreman offers most of the same essential features — such as project management, daily reports, and cost tracking — …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman has better integration for commercial projects - Buildertrend focuses on residential construction. Contractor Foreman is relatively cost comparable with Buildertrend, but is better suited for the work we do.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    More integration across the company which helps with system processes
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We started with ServiceTitan since it was our industry's standard. But it was far too complicated, and the implementation was not efficient. We gave it a solid try, but after many attempts to try and understand the system, we decided to find something different.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    its better
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman is by far less of a major corporation selling a software and more of a personalized experience with people who truly care. Houzz Pro does have some great features, but the lack of the same service definitely hinders it in my option.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Procore is a better product, slicker and with better drawing storage but the cost made it ridiculous ofr a company our size
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    NA
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    We selected Contractor Foreman for its versatility and price.
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    Combines everything into one software. CRM, Estimating, Project Management, Job Costing all in one. We prefer to train people on one software rather than several. When everyone is using the same program it's easier for team collaboration. It also eliminates the excuse the I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Contractor Foreman
    monday.com was limited and I noticed myself integrating other programs rather than just using monday.com I used Zoho at a sales company and it was fine for that. One of my friends uses Zoho for HVAC and I liked the Contractor Foreman interface better.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    94 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    92 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    93 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    Features
    Contractor Foreman
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.6
    72 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.33 Ratings
    Employment history8.860 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.069 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.83 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.33 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.43 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)4.55 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    5.9
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Pay calculation4.53 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors3.64 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment4.51 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.43 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.52 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.52 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    9.0
    92 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Dashboards9.190 Ratings
    Standard reports9.186 Ratings
    Custom reports9.181 Ratings
    Data exportability8.579 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.0
    96 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing5.55 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing7.164 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.583 Ratings
    Photo documentation8.294 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.085 Ratings
    Document sharing8.990 Ratings
    RFI tools8.072 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.782 Ratings
    Mobile app8.795 Ratings
    Submittal design and management7.770 Ratings
    Checklists8.981 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes8.13 Ratings
    Specifications5.54 Ratings
    Change orders9.185 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Contractor Foreman
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.1
    90 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Takeoff tools7.52 Ratings
    Job costing8.083 Ratings
    Cost databases8.178 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.478 Ratings
    Bid creation8.481 Ratings
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    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Contractor Foreman
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (98 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (70 ratings)
    Availability
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Contractor Foreman
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Contractor Foreman
    As the name suggests, Contractor Foreman is GREAT for general contractors. However, being a consultant, I feel as though if upper management within the company I serve were more tech-savvy, they could accomplish much of the same tasks on other platforms that could give more advanced metrics. I also feel that the platform may feel outdated on purpose to ensure that those general contractors who aren't as tech savvy can understand the platform more.
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    Pros
    Contractor Foreman
    • Their customer service is next to none. They always have someone available to help
    • The interface i completely customizable so that there is not more information than necessary
    • They way the cost items get tracked within a project that allows for every penny to be accounted for
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    Cons
    Contractor Foreman
    • Timecards in rural areas are really difficult to handle. I know CF just released an offline timecard beta, which is a step in the right direction, but it would be nice to have offline data in the app and to have all timecards be offline until clockout, when they try to sync back to the server. The current beta doesn't work for us because it creates multiple timecards when the guys are in and out of signal.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Contractor Foreman
    We have compiled so much information on CF it would be counterproductive to move to another software. We have also sold a lot of clients on the client portal feature. It is crucial for our communication between customers. The only reason we wouldn't renew the service is if somewhere offered the exact same service but at a lower cost
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    Usability
    Contractor Foreman
    Overall, Contractor Foreman is a great product, and I’m sure we’ve only scratched the surface of everything it has to offer. It can be a little quirky at times, occasionally displaying a 'Bad Gateway' message, but we haven’t experienced any timeout issues in the past few months. As we continue to use it, I’m confident we’ll uncover even more ways to streamline our workflow
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    Reliability and Availability
    Contractor Foreman
    Availability was good, FUNCTIONAL availability was more spotty
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    Performance
    Contractor Foreman
    Many times we had issues that turned out to be errors and bugs. At first, we would be told forcefully that there were no bugs, then we would document them, and we would get an acknowledgement but no apology for essentially either gaslighting us or being ignorant of their system
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    Support Rating
    Contractor Foreman
    Absolutely top notch! They were always there to help and immediately. Very happy with the communication they provided and the knowledge they had of their product. I would venture to say that they are one of the best in terms of support in their space.
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    Implementation Rating
    Contractor Foreman
    The team that does your implementation is amazing. They're skillful, kind, they will take as much time as you need, and they have a sense of urgency
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    Alternatives Considered
    Contractor Foreman
    Contractor Foreman’s pricing is much more cost-effective for small to mid-sized construction businesses, making it a better fit for my company’s budget. It offers an intuitive interface with pre-built construction templates, minimizing setup time and making it easier at least for my team to adopt and start using. The platform’s focus on project tracking, financial management, and nice integrations that makes it highly efficient for tracking project progress, staying on budget, and managing subcontractors/bills. These factors combined made it the ideal choice for meeting my company's specific needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
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    Scalability
    Contractor Foreman
    We had just 2 users
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    Return on Investment
    Contractor Foreman
    • Positive return for invoice/change order tracking
    • Great price
    • Prior to using Contractor Foreman we had to wait until the end to capture all change orders in one summary. Now, with the client portal, we can capture in real time and the client has visibility.
    • We have been trying to reduce administration time in tracking field expenses and with Contractor Foreman our field crew can uplaod reciepts and track expenses right from their mobile phones.
    • Punchlist - the punch list and To Do features are so robust we have drastically improved getting punchlists and small tasks completed in single trips without the wasted time and travel of multiple trips due to missed/forgotten items.
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    ScreenShots

    Contractor Foreman Screenshots

    Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.Screenshot of The custom dashboard which allows users to see the data that matters most to them.Screenshot of Stats that keep users informed to help them make use of data.Screenshot of The lead manager, that helps close deals without letting leads fall through the cracks.Screenshot of the Files & Photos screen, where making up plans can be done with Contractor Foreman.Screenshot of Time Cards, that display who is where and what they are doing.