Likelihood to Recommend It's is absolutely well suited for all daily reporting/documentation needs, also since it essentially 'self archives' you can revisit past projects by logging into the admin panel faster than going to my own archived job files. It saved our skin by documenting where a bad GC Superintendent had been giving false information to the office, and we were able to prove our conditions/progress and alleviate the issue. It's very well suited for large projects, and ongoing projects. A bit less suited for small fast service type projects. We keep one 'service' job open to document the fast turn over stuff to alleviate that issue.
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It is very adaptable to our business plan. Also, it is very cost-effective than any other software I used while working with previous companies. Also, as previously mentioned it helps a lot with our takeoffs, customers know what the job consists of, and what our costs are, and make it easy to pass on job management items to others.
Read full review Pros As a delay has occurred in the field, the foremen are able to report it immediately. The project manager now gets this information as it happened, not just trying to remember the next time they talk or see each other. As an RFI arises, the foremen can ask their questions immediately so that the PM can address it right away. We input our manpower on a daily basis, which helps us project where we are as it pertains to hours on a job. Read full review Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
Allows for the creation of customization reports and bid packages. Users can generate formal proposals. The program also has quantity take-off capabilities. Estimating, needless to say. Read full review Cons Difficult to bring back reports from the archives. I don't archive any more; I just sequentially date my projects and keep them all live. Notevault is set up for normal work shifts. But I mostly work night shifts from about 10 pm to 6 am. You then have to sort and filter the notes from two separate "days" in the system to get a coherent report from a single night shift. I live with it, but I don't like it. Read full review Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
People skills Honesty Guarantee their product works Unable to get an up to date suppliers price list Read full review Likelihood to Renew It flat works and has paid for itself quickly.
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Usability Simple use of functions. Majority of people can become familiar with this product fairly quick
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Support Rating Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
I dealt with one individual and the owner. After making me feel stupid for not being able to get an up to date price list from my suppliers, they decided to try. There were unsuccessful as well. The right thing to do would have been to refund my money, but they refused to do that. I was lied to and basically called a liar on many occasions (including in emails). I have never had an experience like this with a company before. Most of the other companies guarantee their products and would refund your money if something was wrong, didn't work or you were unsatisfied. Not this company! They could care less once they have their money.
Read full review Alternatives Considered I have used both Raken and NoteVault. It is my preference to use NoteVault due to the simplicity of it. Raken tended to be a bit cumbersome. I did not like the photo features used with Raken as opposed to the very simple straight forward approach with NoteVault
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We selected TurboBid because it was very cost-effective. The adaptability to use this program is also very easy and guidable. The database has a very large capacity. Along with the accuracy of the program as well. As you can see there are many reasons to go with TurboBid as it delivers to the contractors with ease.
Read full review Return on Investment Daily reports get published the following day after downloaded to NoteVault. From an executive standpoint, I am able to track the progress of each project on a daily basis and to be able to focus my efforts to the project that needs help. Read full review Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.
Evaluated the costs associated with a project. Determine the profitability of a project. Compare bid proposals to understand which subcontractor is best suited for the project. Read full review ScreenShots