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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    HomeTech ADVANTAGE

    Score2.1 out of 10
    N/AADVANTAGE is a construction and estimation software offering from HomeTech Information Systems.N/A

    SAPPHIRE Structure

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMiTek offers SAPPHIRE Structure, a structural modeling, editing, and estimation tool for builders.N/A
    Pricing
    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE Structure
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE 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
    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE Structure
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of HomeTech ADVANTAGE and SAPPHIRE Structure
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    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
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of HomeTech ADVANTAGE and SAPPHIRE Structure
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    Ratings
    SAPPHIRE Structure
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    23% 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 HomeTech ADVANTAGE and SAPPHIRE Structure
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    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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    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE Structure
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    Sage Estimating
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE Structure
    Likelihood to Recommend
    2.1
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HomeTech ADVANTAGESAPPHIRE Structure
    Likelihood to Recommend
    HomeTech Systems
    Any integrated agency (more than just a single-discipline agency) that's looking for a one-stop shop to manage all aspects of running the business would do well to consider Advantage as the single-source tool to do it all. Single-discipline agencies could probably find a less robust tool that's equally as effective for tracking and reporting.
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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
    HomeTech Systems
    • Media billing
    • PO Organization
    • Time Details on Billing
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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
    HomeTech Systems
    • Advantage is hugely cumbersome. There are hundreds of functions I will never use, and that I'm not sure anyone else in the organization uses.
    • The user interface could be better. Every time there's an update, there's a small but definitive learning curve.
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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
    HomeTech Systems
    We have also used BidClips. I find that Advantage gave us more flexibility with custom estimates & report tracking.
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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
    HomeTech Systems
    • It keeps job time organized by job so we can bill properly for work
    • It keeps POs organized by job so that we can track easier
    • Provides reporting that gives insight into employee time and where it's spent
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    MiTek Industries
    • Faster turn around time
    • More precise than ever
    • Great data exportation
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