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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FollowUp CRM

    Score1.2 out of 10
    N/AFollowUp Power CRM for Construction is a CRM system for the construction industry. Features include lead tracking, sales pipeline analysis, closing ratios, quota management, project management, and dashboards. It can integrate with other marketing and accounting products.N/A

    Foundation Software Construction Accounting

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AFoundation Software headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio offers their construction accounting and payroll software. The vendor states that their job costing construction accounting software is designed to be easy to use and provides the accounting and management tools needed to run a successful construction business.N/A
    Pricing
    FollowUp CRMFoundation Software Construction Accounting
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FollowUp CRMFoundation Software Construction Accounting
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    FollowUp CRMFoundation Software Construction Accounting
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.1
    12 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Customer data management / contact management10.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Territory management6.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Opportunity management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quote & order management8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interaction tracking10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel / partner relationship management7.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Service & Support
    Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Case management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call center management10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Help desk management10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing Automation
    Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Lead management10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.5
    10 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Task management10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management8.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.7
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pipeline visualization10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable reports10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    9.8
    7 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Custom fields10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom objects9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scripting environment10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social CRM
    Comparison of Social CRM features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Social data10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social engagement10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations with 3rd-party Software
    Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    7.7
    3 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Marketing automation10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compensation management5.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    10.0
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    -
    Ratings
    Mobile access10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    7.4
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings5.12 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings5.12 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    8.0
    4 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.54 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    8.2
    4 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    9.1
    4 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings9.63 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings7.62 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Followup CRM and Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    Feature
    Followup CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Foundation Software Construction Accounting
    8.7
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Job costing00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings9.62 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    FollowUp CRMFoundation Software Construction Accounting
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FollowUp CRMFoundation Software Construction Accounting
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FollowUp CRM
    One of the best things about FollowUp Power is that we can mark things for follow-up several months down the line, which we frequently have a need for since many of our clients are seasonal. For example, we'll get started working with them while they're here in Florida for the winter, then they'll head back north in the spring and not want to hear from us again until they return in the fall. With FollowUp Power, we can then mark them for follow up in the future rather than to have to somehow remember to contact them in the future.
    Incentivized
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    Foundation Software
    Working as a general contractor or subcontractor, I highly recommend Foundation Software Construction Accounting. I would not recommend it for anything outside construction, but it could still be used for other businesses.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    FollowUp CRM
    • We love the dashboard feature. This is where we spend the majority of our time. The dashboard helps us avoid missing bid dates and deadlines.
    • The system is very intuitive and a new user will be up to speed within one hour after they start using the system. There is only one place to enter all data. This allows for ease of use and minimizes data entry mistakes.
    • Every task is date stamped to insure proper work flow and holds the team accountable to each other.
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    Foundation Software
    • Invoicing
    • Reports
    • Payroll
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    FollowUp CRM
    • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous phone #s with a note beside each one ("his cell#", "her work#", "do not call before 9a.m.", etc.).
    • It really needs to have the capability of listing numerous e-mail addresses ("hers", "his", "her email address at work", etc.).
    • It would be nice to have a separate general information box where we could put comments in that would show every time we bring up the account (such as "her nickname is Bobbi", "their dogs name is Fido, "their son is currently stationed in France", "husband is going through chemotherapy", etc.), which would help us to remember personal details that are important to our clients.
    Incentivized
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    Foundation Software
    • I think A/P Invoice approval could be much smoother.
    • Purchase orders should be more detailed able to be issued and easily modified and enter invoices against them.
    • A/P check distribution should let you select checks for ACH payment and printed check in the same run.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Foundation Software
    There are some things it lacks, certain reports or history audits. I have to call them to do certain things-submit a ticket and wait on someone to call back instead of getting someone immediately. Especially if it's urgent. I have to wait on them to push an update-and they usually run a week or 2 later- to pull quarterly or annual tax forms.
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    Usability
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Foundation Software
    I give Foundation Software Construction Accounting this rating because once you learn the software and how detailed its with multiple steps to complete transactions, it is very user friendly and keeps you from making user errors.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Foundation Software
    Support is usually pretty great. Most of the time return calls to tickets logged are fairly quick. Most everyone is knowledgeable and helpful.
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    Implementation Rating
    FollowUp CRM
    No answers on this topic
    Foundation Software
    the person from them was impatient and would make comments about we've been over this
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    Alternatives Considered
    FollowUp CRM
    My company had already implemented FollowUp Power CRM for Construction before I arrived. I have used other CRM programs in the past, and FollowUp Power is much more user friendly, and I have already seen a direct increase in my lead to customer conversion ratio as well as increased sales
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    Foundation Software
    Personally,
    I did not have a hand in deciding the software, but for our company is has not
    led to increased productivity or made things easier. It has been more difficult
    for payroll to be inputted correctly and the payroll reports for certified
    payroll often come out incorrect and we need to manually figure out how to correct
    the issues and get them in correctly
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    FollowUp CRM
    • I have seen a lot better tracking on my jobs when it comes to scheduling and staying on top of my jobs.
    • The dashboard is part of my daily routine it tells me exactly what I need to follow up on weather it is calling the customer or checking on the customer.
    • Payments or what the current status of the job is.
    Incentivized
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    Foundation Software
    • Financial Management
    • Return on Investmetn
    • Job Costing
    Incentivized
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