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    4Clicks for Federal

    Score5 out of 10
    		N/A4Clicks for Federal provides quick access to full line item descriptions, notes, takeoffs, pricing info and more for federal engineers, estimators and facilities professionals. The software also includes RSMeans Data and can directly populate government forms. The platform can also be used to create budgets, all while keeping contracts and documents organized. 4Clicks for Federal is only available for purchase to federal and military professionals or AEC firms with current…N/A

    Estimating Link

    		N/AN/AHeavy/Civil Estimating Software designed for unit price and lump sum bidding, used to calculate job costs using resources like labor and equipment. Users can add markup, OH, profit, bonds, and indirect costs to finalize a bid, and build professional proposals for customers.

    $1,995

    per year per user

    Pricing
    4Clicks for FederalEstimating Link
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    User Testimonials
    4Clicks for FederalEstimating Link
    Likelihood to Recommend
    The Gordian Group, Inc.
    If you are considering purchasing this (very expensive) software, there is a 100% chance you are doing so because you have been awarded a Government contract that dictates you use 4Clicks Project Estimator. There are plenty of easier to use estimating packages out in the world, but you can't use any of them if you have a contract that requires 4Clicks.
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    Tim Corbett
    General Manager
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    The Construction Link, Inc.
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    Pros
    The Gordian Group, Inc.
    • The estimates it produces are simple and easy to follow. The formatting is good.
    • The tech support provided is very attentive.
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    Tim Corbett
    General Manager
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    The Construction Link, Inc.
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    Cons
    The Gordian Group, Inc.
    • The software feels 20 years old. It has not kept up with modern times, and practically functions like an old DOS program.
    • Clunky interface, arcane commands.
    • Even their training info focuses on hotkeys like this is 1995. Even though I am of an age to remember computers in 1995, the younger generations of managers/estimators are not. It is time to bring the software into the new century!
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    Tim Corbett
    General Manager
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    The Construction Link, Inc.
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    The Gordian Group, Inc.
    WinEst uses much the same database (RS Means/Gordion type) and has a similar interface. It is a bit cheaper.
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    Tim Corbett
    General Manager
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    The Construction Link, Inc.
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    Return on Investment
    The Gordian Group, Inc.
    • As stated before, if you are buying this software, it is because you have a contract forcing you to. While it does work, it is clunky, awkward, and very expensive.
    • The price of the software and databases has always been high, but with the fairly recent acquisition of 4Clicks by Gordion (who also bought RS Means for their databases), there is literally no competition. Prices will continue to be very high, with no check on how high they can go.
    • Again, can't fault 4Clicks tech support, as I think it is the best in the industry. They know their product and they respond to issues immediately. Considering what we spend a year for this product, however, you would expect nothing less.
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    Tim Corbett
    General Manager
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    The Construction Link, Inc.
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    Screenshot of The bid sheet is where you start and end your bid. Lists your Items with Unit and Total Costs for each Item, Markup, and Item Spread. See your total Bid Price, along with alternates highlighted in color.Screenshot of The Item sheet is where you build each item with labor, equipment, rental, material, and subcontractor resources. Add your production in days or hours to determine overall item cost. Visible resource breakdown by unit and total is listed to the side.Screenshot of The Rate Library is used to add resources to your items. By simply toggling between your resources within your Rate Library, simply double click a resource to add it to your item. Rate Libraries are customized to your business.Screenshot of Develop a professional proposal for your customer. Be as detailed as you want with customizable letterheads. More then 7 Proposal Templates to choose from - detailed itemization or lump sum. Include Totals, Project Inclusions/Exclusions, and a Signature Line.