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Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is well suited include: Small to medium sized contractor who typically works on small to medium sized projects with limited complexityContractors who value low prices over full functionality (this software application is very affordably priced)A new contractor or new contracting accounting / finance professional who would appreciate the specific limitations imposed by the software Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is not well suited include: Larger contractors who think about and price projects in line with typical commercial design and constructionResidential projects (the software is much better suited for commercial lease buildouts, for instance)A contractor whose finance department already uses full-suite accounting software Incentivized
Sage Estimating was initially created for the construction industry and many of its current users use it to estimate buildings, but it has adapted quite well for the oil and gas industry. If the user is willing to invest the time and energy to develop and maintain their database, I can see it working for any industry. It is very easy to adjust and adapt the database as estimating methods and project designs change. As an example, our accounting department sometimes changes the way projects are reporting in our accounting software. Because I can go through our 9000 line item database in a couple of days, I am always ahead of the curve and can report my estimates in the format they require. Incentivized
Convenient estimatingStreamlines the price quotation processStandard cost applicationOverhead calculation and pplicationIncentivized
Same format SpreadsheetAbility to adjust by percentagesAbility to separate phases into categoriesIncentivized
Only CSI construction cost database dataOnly works with Microsoft Office (Excel)The online help system has limited functionalityIncentivized
The program has a fairly antiquated user interface such that someone working in it may not feel like they are working with advanced software.Sage Estimating has absolutely no remote access capability outside running it in a Citrix/RDP environment so users have to be using a fat/full client vs. any hopes of access on a mobile device.Incentivized
It is a good product and meets all of our needs Incentivized
Sage's support of Estimating is adequate though frankly we rarely need it. Outside of more complex operations such as upgrades and installation problems the program itself is so straightforward that we do not usually have any "issues" and questions that are more about usability can easily be answered in online forums. We trust Sage's capability to answer these questions if needed but rarely use it.Incentivized
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is cheaper, easier to use, more streamlined and is easily installed and up and running. The flip side to the ease of use is the limited functionality, somewhat outdated cost bucketing profile and general lack of sophistication. The add-in also does not talk with full suite accounting software which requires additional reconciliations if used within a large organization.Incentivized
For our needs and after completing a valued score card SAGE has always exceeded our min. requirementsIncentivized
Allows us to quickly bid on small projectsAllows us to pay less for accounting / finance professionalsAllows us to standardize our cost structureIncentivized
Manupulation of existing data is very user friendly thanks to "Database Manager".A bit priceyIncentivized