Quick Bid vs. Trimble GC WinEst

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Quick Bid
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
Quick Bid is a construction and estimation software offering from On Center Software, Inc.N/A
Trimble GC WinEst
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
With thousands of users world-wide, WinEst estimating from Trimble GC is a database-driven construction project management solutions on the market. It looks and feels just like Excel with familiar Windows navigation, including drop-down menus and ribbon bars. Behind the covers is a database with multiple work-breakdown structures (WBS) and filters that can be customized to the user's preferences so that estimating data can be sliced and diced and presented in different ways. WinEst…N/A
Pricing
Quick BidTrimble GC WinEst
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Quick BidTrimble GC WinEst
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
Quick BidTrimble GC WinEst
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
7.8
2 Ratings
1% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
7.9
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
8.0
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
8.0
2 Ratings
2% below category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
7.8
5 Ratings
5% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports7.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings7.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Quick Bid
8.2
4 Ratings
0% above category average
Trimble GC WinEst
8.6
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Takeoff tools8.53 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Job costing8.54 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost databases8.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cost calculator8.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Bid creation8.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Quick BidTrimble GC WinEst
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
(5 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Quick BidTrimble GC WinEst
Likelihood to Recommend
ConstructConnect
This is more of an application for companies who are involved in mass bid submissions and do tenders for large scale construction works. In the scenarios of construction business the mass bidders can use this solution relly well. The calculations and reporting also helps with accurate estimations of tenders and bids
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Trimble
WinEst is truly built for everyone. Their assemblies/database linking is perfect for self perform and subcontractors while their database management and custom reporting is perfect for GCs. While Excel set the bar, WinEst is on another planet. With the immediacy required by today's markets, WinEst allows you to deliver a superior product while being more accurate.
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Pros
ConstructConnect
  • allows users to divide the number of supplies by floor.
  • generates report after analysing risk factors.
  • provides support to contractors for making proper bid estimates.
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Trimble
  • It's very flexible when building an estimate and selecting items to include. You can either click your way to the datebase or quickly copy and paste similar items.
  • The numerous ways to view and estimate whether it's by CSI, Uniformat, Master Format, or any view you'd like to see. One of ours is by program area, i.e. Sitework, Tower, Parking Deck, etc. After that, you can sort by Bid Package, CSI, etc. Quick buttons can be created far all the views you'd need which allows changing between views a breeze.
  • The visual interface is pleasing and easy to read.
  • It's easy to create your own database using Excel. Once you tag an item with unit costs, sort codes, etc., Winest will import it. You can also build it manually within the program but Excel was faster.
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Cons
ConstructConnect
  • The initial setup of the database can take a fair amount of time to set up, but once complete it can be used for years with only small additions to fit the users' needs.
  • I have been waiting for the schedule of values option to be complete to help aid in billing. it was supposed to be released, but I have not seen it rolled out yet.
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Trimble
  • At times, WinEst controls feel counter intuitive. Also the tools available for actually developing the database can feel clunky. This means that if you do not take the time to create a robust import file, you will spend a serious amount of time fixing your errors.
  • WinEst is also an object based database which means that it is difficult to do mass dumps of information (mainly takeoff) into the program. While this is great for ensuring that everything is done purposefully, it does lead to extended hours of data entry
  • It takes hours upon hours of use before you begin to realize the true potential. The sheer number of tools is overwhelming and their help resources are very basic and only explain how to correctly enter the data but not the feature's best use cases.
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Support Rating
ConstructConnect
Very quick response whenever help is needed
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Trimble
Doug Quinn was our trainer and travels all over the country. Whenever I have an issue I shoot him an email and he quickly responds as soon as his training gets a break.
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Alternatives Considered
ConstructConnect
Due to the fact that our company is typically "late to the show" when it comes to new technology and programs, we have been using an outdated technique for estimating, tracking, and organizing projects. Excel does not compare at all against Quick Bid. There are numerous amounts of benefits that Quick Bid has over Excel.
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Trimble
WinEst simply blows excel and Timberline out of the water. The shear depth of functionality is unparalleled. Not only does WinEst deliver a better product, it also shortens the amount of man hours required for each bid, alternate, pricing exercise, etc. On top of this, it has a number of redundant safeguards for catching errors that the others don't have.
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Return on Investment
ConstructConnect
  • Helps with mass bidding
  • Helps with estimations
  • Professional reports help too
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Trimble
  • We've not measured the rate of return but WinEst has made us much more efficient and organized.
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