Estimating Link vs. Oracle Aconex

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Estimating Link
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Heavy/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
Oracle Aconex
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Aconex is a cloud collaboration platform for the global construction industry which allows the user to quickly find what is needed with a single source of truth for communications, documents, processes, and models. Aconex was acquired and is now supported by Oracle since 2017.N/A
Pricing
Estimating LinkOracle Aconex
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Estimating LinkOracle Aconex
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
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Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Estimating Link
-
Ratings
Oracle Aconex
5.0
4 Ratings
42% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Estimating Link
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Ratings
Oracle Aconex
7.4
5 Ratings
0% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Estimating LinkOracle Aconex
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
Estimating LinkOracle Aconex
Likelihood to Recommend
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
Large, Multi-Party Capital Projects
Scenario: Major construction or infrastructure projects involving owners, designers, multiple contractors, subcontractors, and regulators. Why Aconex Fits: Provides a neutral, single source of truth across many independent organizations. Strong permissioning and data ownership model builds trust between parties. Scales well to very high document volumes and long project durations. Example Use: Design development and construction documentation for a multi-year infrastructure project with hundreds of external users.
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Pros
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
  • The existence of insurance and permit tracking.
  • Budgetary control measures and expense monitor.
  • Job costing and logistical management.
  • Skills and competencies improvement.
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Cons
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
  • Sharing of projects comments and document can be more efficient.
  • Estimation capabilities can be improved.
  • The initial configuration can easily confuse the beginners.
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Usability
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
Requires a better interface that allows you to find all tools in order to utilise all functions.
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Alternatives Considered
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
Aconex's document control workflow allows for multiple versions of the same revision, enabling markups to be seen and document history as appropriate. This is on par with SOLIDWORKS EPDM, and is by far better than InEight's TeamBinder, as the originator and uploader of the document are able to change the version without the need for an administrator.
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Return on Investment
The Construction Link, Inc.
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Oracle
  • Reductions in print costs alone (subcontractor bid process) paid completely for the use of the product. Further benefits to all project participants included process streamlining and 100% access to all project documentation (Drawings, Specifications, Contracts, Notices of Change, Change Orders etc.) from any online source including mobile devices. Benefits probably accounted for 150% of product cost.
  • Intangible benefits included reduced exposure to claims as a result of good (and agreed process tracking).
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ScreenShots

Estimating Link Screenshots

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.

Oracle Aconex Screenshots

Screenshot of Avoid the limitations of manual correspondence with a standardized digital process that provides project-wide access and visibilityScreenshot of Automate and standardize any inspection process with Aconex Field—one mobile app for safety walks, quality checks, defecting, and more.Screenshot of Gain visibility into budgets, forecasts, and projective outcomes to enable early corrective action.