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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    e-Builder

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/Ae-Builder is a cloud-based construction program management solution that manages capital program cost, schedule, and documents. It allows owners to measure and manage the capital project delivery process from planning, design, procurement, construction and operations.N/A

    Procore

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AProcore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.N/A

    Unanet CRM by Cosential

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AUnanet CRM by Cosential (formerly Cosential CRM) is dedicated to helping AEC business developers, marketers, and executives win better business, and grow revenue. It became an Unanet solution in 2020, when Unanet acquired Cosential.N/A
    Pricing
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Editions & Modules
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    Custom Bundle
    Custom Quote
    annually
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsProcore charges an upfront annual fee by product and based upon Annual Construction Volume (ACV) - the aggregate dollar value of the construction work across the customer's projects. Procore contracts include access for unlimited users, customer support, unlimited data storage, and product enhancements, at no additional cost. Multi-year pools: Contract volume is set for the entire multi-year term and can be consumed at any time during that period to help smooth out variability in consumption. Volume opt-in: Up-front contractual pricing is put in place for additional volume that might need to be added mid-term, to increase predictability of costs. Renewal rate protection: Up-front setting of rates is locked now, so businesses can budget accordingly for future renewals and improve cost predictability in future years.
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    Community Pulse
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Considered Multiple Products
    Trimble
    Chose e-Builder
    Procore is much more user friendly and better for project management however there are features in e-Builder that I do not have access to that probably make it more attractive for owners as they deal with financial management of projects.
    Incentivized
    Chose e-Builder
    We didn't select e-Builder, it was selected by our customer. It was their preferred method to keep items secure and be able to communicate with various contractors across great distances. It seems to work for all of us as a good gateway for sharing information in a safe, …
    Incentivized
    Procore Technologies
    Chose Procore
    Competition and innovation are important, so I encourage everyone to evaluate many systems. Your PMIS decision may be impacted by the ERP you use. Software offerings change fast. When we picked Procore, there was almost no equal competitor, but Autodesk is catching up fast. Auto…
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is significantly better than e-Builder but on par with PlanGrid. In my experience, Procore is hands-down the best product of its kind. The Procore customer and technical support is excellent, they are always available to help with any issues or questions you may have. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    More familiar with Procore and only had limited access to e-Builder.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    I have used e-Builder and HCSS HeavyJob. Although those programs have great uses, Procore overall has been the best project management system I have used thus far. Every process a construction company would need is included in Procore and I feel as if these processes are …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore does more than any of the listed above and does them better and in a more user-friendly fashion. Helix is particularly bad for document management usability. Same for e-Builder - the interface is not very user-friendly. We selected Procore based on cost, mobile app for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    -Far more user-friendly and easier to use than other management utilities.
    -e-Builder in particular has a horrible user-interface and "level of enjoyment.
    -PlanGrid has superier drawing mark-up utilities.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    As previously stated, e-Builder is very hard to use whereas Procore is very user-friendly. However, e-Builder will let you bill (create pay apps) whereas I have not come across this feature with Procore.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is in the top 3 but the decision to use on a project is driven by the Institutional Owner or General Contractor.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    We evaluated both PlanGrid and Procore at the same time in the field. We had numerous users in each. We implemented both products. Even paid PlanGrid to train. (Procore implementation is free.) Our teams on PlanGrid abandoned their projects within 2 months and begged to be …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    procore has a much easier interface. procore is better when using on a mobile device
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Cheaper than eBuilder and cloud-based as opposed to Newforma. A good middle of the road solution for us.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    We procured Procore through a competitive RFP process- the program was advantageous in cost and features. It was less customizable than some of the competitors (eBuilder being one) that we reviewed.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Not a fan of eBuilder - hard to implement and too many ways to get lost in the program.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore provides an intuitive and easy to use interface that allows all our employees to enter or review data quickly and efficiently. Being cloud based means we can free up technical resources to focus on improving efficiency through the application of new and emerging …
    Incentivized
    Unanet
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Would buy again
    168 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    130 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
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    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    172 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
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    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    107 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    7.4
    11 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Procore
    8.3
    775 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing7.710 Ratings8.9746 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing8.810 Ratings7.7719 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.011 Ratings8.8698 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation5.410 Ratings8.7747 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.010 Ratings8.2707 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing8.011 Ratings8.7767 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools7.48 Ratings8.8728 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals7.411 Ratings8.3705 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings7.99 Ratings8.3119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app5.97 Ratings7.3715 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings8.5227 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.7216 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings8.6225 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings7.8189 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    7.1
    65 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    -
    Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.166 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    5.9
    58 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    -
    Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.959 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    7.8
    209 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings7.7192 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.0200 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.6196 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings7.9190 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.3
    122 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings7.0108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings8.14 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings7.3116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    8.4
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Territory management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Lead management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    8.5
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Social data00 Ratings00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Social engagement00 Ratings00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Marketing automation00 Ratings00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of e-Builder and Procore and Unanet CRM by Cosential
    Feature
    e-Builder
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    -
    Ratings
    Unanet CRM by Cosential
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (11 ratings)
    8.4
    (883 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (70 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (57 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.7
    (69 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (114 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (310 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    e-BuilderProcoreUnanet CRM by Cosential
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Trimble
    Well suited for the owner's side of managing multiple projects as it allows for all aspects of a project from development to closeout to be managed on one platform. Not as appropriate for a general contractor as there is better software out there. e-Builder's app is not as effective as others.
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    Procore Technologies
    It works great for project management and putting all job-specific documents in one place. We are able to share drawings, submittals, and forms with our customers and subcontractors in a safe and reliable platform. However, getting reporting data is somewhat lacking, so if your business needs advanced options, you might try and find a better product.
    Incentivized
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    Unanet
    I believe it is well suited for large companies or companies that use many different platforms to track and display data because of the ways Unanet can connect across platforms. If your company tracks projects associated with clients to plan workflow and business development opportunities, this is a great CRM to use. It is very user-friendly and the team at Unanet works well with our internal partners to maximize efficiency and provide us the customizations that we need
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    Pros
    Trimble
    • Provide a document structure that is easy to navigate. All documents, even within a process, are stored in the document structure and easily accessed by those with the correct permissions.
    • Scheduling, especially with the new module is easy. It is helpful with a large organization where many hands touch projects to be able to forecast workloads (we have an in house engineering team who reviews all projects during their design phase)
    • Allows for easy interface with contractors and makes the submittal process more straightforward.
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    Procore Technologies
    • Does well Emailing me (If i am subscribed to a project) to let me know when revisions have been updated.
    • Easy to navigate
    • Great at Allowing me as a project Engineer to Upload my drawings to Procore. Not a lot of steps, and very easy to do.
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    Unanet
    • Inputting of companies and leads who may become prospects.
    • Creating specific opportunities for construction projects.
    • Tracking opportunities through the entire sales cycle.
    • Inputting detailed notes and activity by the Sales team.
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    Cons
    Trimble
    • The restrictions in formatting, and sorting of information rendered, in a way, affects the reporting output.
    • At certain times of day, e-Builder traffic causes the loading of filtered searches to take a while. This is probably common regardless of the site or software used.
    • More complicated reporting has some limitation, though the program is highly efficient in assisting with simple format reports.
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    Procore Technologies
    • Downloading drawing sets sometimes involves an extra step that holds up the process
    • The dashboard is simplistic to the point that I don't feel like I am getting enough information about a specific project from the get-go
    • Granting access to a project on Procore is not very straightforward as a consultant- restrictions sometimes cause hold-ups
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    Unanet
    • The open software is somewhat difficult to master as an administrator.
    • Report writing could be more intuitive.
    • The company seems to cater to larger users.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Trimble
    Because again, one of our biggest clients entrusts E-builder to work with their systems. And its functions work for us as well.
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    Procore Technologies
    We will undoubtedly renew Procore as it has proven itself to be a means to better track and improve upon our efficiency and communications between job sites and their project managers as well as all other departments. Procore has made an incredible impact on how we, as a company, do our job on all levels; it is one of our most powerful and effective resources.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Trimble
    Simple, because have a used it for the past two years, so i'm very familiar with the particular aspects of its program that I need to accomplish my tasks.
    Incentivized
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    Procore Technologies
    90% of Procore is very intuitive and any user can pick it up and go. There are a few elements, more so on the Financials side that need some prior knowledge of systems in order to understand how and why it functions as it does. Once this is understood, it flows effortlessly
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    Unanet
    Unanet is user-friendly and a very “smart” platform. I took off one point for the issues we seem to run into every couple weeks in which certain features are glitchy and unable to be used for a couple hours. They are fixed quickly, but it is frustrating in the moment
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    If you are working in an area with little to no signal, Procore will still allow you to get in the system and use it fully and will then update once you are at a place with a strong enough signal. Whether it be with wifi or LTE cell phone reception.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    For the most part Procore is very responsive. However there are times when it's a little slow but it's minimal.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Trimble
    Again, because our technical support is great. He doesn't always answer the phone but he definitely responds to emails fairly quickly. In addition, I like that he actually resolves an issue and I have yet to encounter the same issue twice. Actually, I haven't encountered many issues at all in the two years I have used the software.
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    Procore Technologies
    General Support for Project Management and Financials is consistent. The ERP support is never consistent and I do end up at times in a black hole. I have to continually reach out to get the issue resolved or get an update. The ERP support needs more of Procore's attention
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    Unanet
    My original trainer / implementation specialist was fantastic. That relationship has continued, even though I have been officially handed off to the customer service side. The customer service side seems to have higher turnover than normal, but in general they are also very supportive, although not as responsive as I might like.
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    In-Person Training
    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's Implementation Team does a great job of ensuring users are confident in using the system. They run through a process of training sessions based on the tools you have purchased, and lay ou ta plan to help the power users configure the tool to suit the company's needs. They provide useful resources for certifications, support and ongoing training as well.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's certification program and focused how-to training videos allowed for easy training that did not feel overwhelming. The way the certification programs were broken up into small parts made it seem much less daunting to complete. The training feels focused and does not overload users with too much information all at once.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Trimble
    1. Set up the time to get training on the sytem before you go all in.
    2. Listen, ask questions and actually practice using the tools and features while in class. It helps tremendously with becoming comfortable and remembering how things work.
    3. Don't be afraid to mess up. They are helpful and will help resolve your issue in a timely manner
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    Procore Technologies
    Iron out your cost code list in your accounting software before you link with Procore. Once the link is established that list is more or less permanent. Review the permission matrix carefully. It controls so much. You want to ensure the information provided to your users adequate but you also want to protect your sensitive data. Procore Financials are organized in a total contract value style. Any markup or Profit will need to be sent somewhere on your budget. This may be significantly different than the Cost budgeting that many contractors do
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Trimble
    We have not compared other plans since the boss prefers this program from personal experience. But from using this program for 2 years I can see why we don't need to compare. Why fix something that isn't broken? It gets the job done, yes we might run into some issues but I feel like with all companies that can happen
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    Procore Technologies
    Procore has a clearer user interface and a wider variety of tools than any program I've used. Procore also lives up to their name in terms of helpful and fast customer service. There is always a Procore rep. that is available to contact, making any problems just a mini hurdle.
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    Unanet
    I have not used other CRM systems because all of my employers have used Cosential
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    Scalability
    Trimble
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    once in awhile Procore is down for a period of time, its frustrating when it happens but doesn't tend to last long.
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    Unanet
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Trimble
    • Has added extra steps to processes that were previously easier. And I work for a university that complicates everything
    • Has more than cut in half the time it takes to generate reports about project status
    • Has made project management more efficient
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    Procore Technologies
    • The Procore service impacts on construction projects are effective and reliable on production acceleration.
    • The collaboration is stable and easy files access and uploading of engineering drawings and plans is excellent.
    • New project planning and project financial data management on Procore functions are excellent.
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    Unanet
    • Allowed for common tracking by business developers in different regions.
    • Helped us quantify effort.
    • Provides great reports for management.
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