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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    ProContractor

    Score2.6 out of 10
    N/AProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire project lifecycle from bid to cash in a single solution. Built to be flexible and scalable, ProContractor allows users to go all-in-one, or build a complete solution…N/A
    Pricing
    Contractor ForemanProContractor
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Contractor ForemanProContractor
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo 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 ForemanProContractor
    Considered Both Products
    Contractor Foreman
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    94 Answers
    57%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    92 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    93 Answers
    57%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
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    Features
    Contractor ForemanProContractor
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.6
    72 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.33 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Employment history8.860 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.069 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.83 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.33 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Organization and location management8.43 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)4.55 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    5.9
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation4.53 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors3.64 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment4.51 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.01 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.43 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.52 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    7.5
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    5.0
    5 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets7.52 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    9.0
    92 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    6.8
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Dashboards9.190 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Standard reports9.186 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Custom reports9.181 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Data exportability8.579 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.0
    96 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing5.55 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing7.164 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.583 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Photo documentation8.294 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.085 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Document sharing8.990 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    RFI tools8.072 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.782 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Mobile app8.795 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Submittal design and management7.770 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Checklists8.881 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes8.13 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Specifications5.54 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Change orders9.185 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Contractor Foreman and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    Contractor Foreman
    8.1
    90 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Takeoff tools7.52 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Job costing8.083 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Cost databases8.178 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.478 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Bid creation8.481 Ratings9.03 Ratings
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    Score7.5 out of 10
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    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    InEight
    Score7.4 out of 10
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    Score7.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Contractor ForemanProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (98 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (70 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    1.8
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    5.7
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Contractor ForemanProContractor
    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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is appropriate for the size and scale of my company - 150 projects a year that has a lot going on a multiple lines with each project. However there are many features and things that go unused with the software, because of how tinkery it can be. For example - our company needs a positive pay file, however we had to employ an outside service provide to create the file within the system. Same with a Backlog - the system kind of has a report but then again it has to be manipulated in order for it be of use. It gets the job done and has the reports needed to submit for certified payroll to the state, which was why we purchased Viewpoint ProContractor, however its ease of use is one of its biggest downfalls.
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Procontractor is great with direct imports from CAD files.
    • It is great with balancing sites or specific areas on site.
    • Procontractor has multiple views and reports that help you to view the dirt movement on the site (grid, profile, 3D).
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • The program is siloed, so connecting to other software or databases is not going to happen.
    • When hosted, the program can run slow.
    • The program is not going to perform complex accounting tasks with subledgers.
    • The program does not do much in terms of HR other than payroll.
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I give Viewpoint ProContractor a 10 out of 10. This system is user friendly to help keep me organized on a daily basis. I can find everything I need daily with this system. I am able to look up our subcontactors, vendors and clients I need to find quickly. I am able to see bills that I need to pay as well as invoices that I need to send out.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Contractor Foreman
    Availability was good, FUNCTIONAL availability was more spotty
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When something isn't working, you can contact support who will gladly remote into your system and try and work out a solution. Though several of the issues we encountered, they were not able to fix and had to submit for further review. While some were eventually rectified in updates, it takes time for these to be addressed and implemented.
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
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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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    Procore beats Viewpoint hands down but can integrate well with Viewpoint Vista accounting software. I think that if the Viewpoint software was more flexible if they were more interested in patches, updates, and hearing customer feedback in the way the Procore does, that they would actually have the opportunity to corner the market.
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    Scalability
    Contractor Foreman
    We had just 2 users
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Overall it allowed us to go electronic for certified payroll allowing us to be more accurate in reporting which was a giant win for the company
    • It's viewable pay estimates with dates and records of payment are crucial to a company like ours that relies on a general contractor and the state for payment of EADA quantites
    • Negatively training is not the easiest for the company and therefore onboarding new employees with no experience with the software is time consuming and difficult.
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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.

    ProContractor Screenshots

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