4Clicks for Federal vs. SAPPHIRE Structure

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
4Clicks for Federal
Score 5.0 out of 10
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4Clicks 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
SAPPHIRE Structure
Score 8.0 out of 10
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MiTek offers SAPPHIRE Structure, a structural modeling, editing, and estimation tool for builders.N/A
Pricing
4Clicks for FederalSAPPHIRE Structure
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4Clicks for FederalSAPPHIRE Structure
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
4Clicks for FederalSAPPHIRE Structure
Reporting & Analytics
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4Clicks for Federal
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Ratings
SAPPHIRE Structure
8.5
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
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4Clicks for Federal
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Ratings
SAPPHIRE Structure
9.6
1 Ratings
26% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
4Clicks for Federal
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Ratings
SAPPHIRE Structure
9.5
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
4Clicks for FederalSAPPHIRE Structure
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
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User Testimonials
4Clicks for FederalSAPPHIRE Structure
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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MiTek Industries
In our organisation, we are 10 designers working with sapphire. We are able to design multiple units of building without any problems. The learning curve is not small but when you start to master the software, it is incredible. The precision of this software is amazing. If needed, you can easily share your file with a coworker if you need helps...
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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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MiTek Industries
  • Automatically generating different elements to save time.
  • Designing and calculating elements.
  • Providing a clear material listing.
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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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MiTek Industries
  • Not friendly user
  • Maybe providing to many options to do one thing.
  • Big Learning curve if you want to to big buildings.
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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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MiTek Industries
SAPPHIRE is way more complete and precise than EzCad. You can't just draw a bunch of lines and make it works( even if in reality it doesn't work). Your work needs to make sense in order to design it. If you make mistakes the software will tell you and you will need to correct your mistakes.
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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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MiTek Industries
  • Faster turn around time
  • More precise than ever
  • Great data exportation
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