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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

    Trimble SysQue

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ATrimble SysQue is a software design software which enables designers and contractors to design in Autodesk Revit with real-world, manufacturing-specific MEP content that is ready for fabrication.N/A
    Pricing
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of HomeTech ADVANTAGE and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Data exportability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of HomeTech ADVANTAGE and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    9.4
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.73 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of HomeTech ADVANTAGE and Trimble SysQue
    Feature
    HomeTech ADVANTAGE
    -
    Ratings
    Trimble SysQue
    9.3
    3 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    Small Businesses
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    Score3.1 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Sage Estimating
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    Likelihood to Recommend
    2.1
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HomeTech ADVANTAGETrimble SysQue
    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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    Trimble
    For drawing plumbing where you are usually not needing any kind of taps it does really well. Once you become familiar with it, you can draw underground really quickly. Their water closet carrier families are great! Being able to draw a restroom skid with such a high level of detail is a definite plus. Also, being able to create point files easily since their hangers, floor drains, and cleanouts have the points embedded in them. For a small BIM department I think Trimble SysQue is a good option. They manage the database and you can send a request in for more content if it is needed. For larger BIM departments or people that are doing cloud spooling with Stratus or MSuite it becomes more problematic especially on the mechanical side with needing to use taps and the functionality of them being less than stellar. Larger BIM departments are usually able to have a person manage their database internally and that helps keep the content parameters consistent. Most MEP Fabrication content that I have used does very well with taps and the piping is able to be run quickly and does not need to be processed.
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    Pros
    HomeTech Systems
    • Media billing
    • PO Organization
    • Time Details on Billing
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    Trimble
    • It allows Contractors to use Revit with Spooling functions.
    • The database of millions of native Revit Families.
    • Excellent support from Trimble.
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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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    Trimble
    • The ability to erase points that have been written to a TFL file would be a great addition.
    • Fitting to fitting placement can act up from time to time.
    • I think that the spooling can continue to improve.
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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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    Trimble
    Benchmark Fabrication MEP
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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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    Trimble
    • It has allowed us to produce high level detailed models
    • It gives us the ability to produce point files that aid in a speedier layout process for the field.
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