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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

    Planon Universe

    Score8 out of 10
    N/APlanon is a provider of Smart Sustainable Building Management software, offering a software platform that combines configurable standard software with integration technology, proven best practices and professional services. The Planon platform includes a cloud service, IoT technology, and standardised development tools for customers or third parties. Planon provides an array of software solutions and best practices for different types of organisations and…N/A
    Pricing
    4Clicks for FederalPlanon Universe
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    4Clicks for FederalPlanon Universe
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    4Clicks for FederalPlanon Universe
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    User Testimonials
    4Clicks for FederalPlanon Universe
    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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    Planon
    It's best suited for IWMS like Manufacturing system or Facilities Management, it's highly used in facility management, it's great Space Management having an option of CAD is very useful and Asset Lifecycle Maintenance provide you the great way to optimize the maintenance and helps is great decision driven for optimizing Maintenance
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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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    Planon
    • Space Management
    • Asset Management
    • Work Order Management
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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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    Planon
    • UI issues
    • System is difficult to implement and Complex
    • Pricing is high
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    Usability
    The Gordian Group, Inc.
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    Planon
    It's great for Facility Management all the data under one roof, be it Space Management to Asset Management, proper maintenance and planning of work orders and preventive maintenance. Optimising the cost of maintenance and providing better decision making based on available data. Everything's under one roof, but the price is too high and implementation cost is more
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Planon
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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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    Planon
    • Asset Maintenance
    • Space Management
    • Resource Management
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