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    Fieldlens by RedTeam

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AFieldlens is a mobile construction field management application, designed to give decision makers a bird’s-eye view of every project without stepping on-site, enabling them to spot trends and see who the best performers are.N/A

    WinEst

    Score5.7 out of 10
    N/AWith 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
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    Fieldlens by RedTeamWinEst
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    Fieldlens by RedTeamWinEst
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Fieldlens by RedTeamWinEst
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Fieldlens by RedTeam and WinEst by Trimble
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    Ratings
    WinEst by Trimble
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Fieldlens by RedTeamWinEst
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    Usability
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Fieldlens by RedTeamWinEst
    Likelihood to Recommend
    RedTeam Software
    Best for tracking projects, both big and small. Knowing what was budgeted and the actual expenses for a project is extremely useful. Also, it's helpful that you can review the amounts at all stages of the project to allow for corrections if the budget is being exceeded. It is extremely useful as a central depository for information.
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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
    RedTeam Software
    • Central repository for information.
    • Tracking costs.
    • Ease of use.
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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
    RedTeam Software
    • More flexibility with some of the templates.
    • Cost could be lower.
    • Integration with financial software.
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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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    Likelihood to Renew
    RedTeam Software
    Extremely like to renew our use of Fieldlens by RedTeam. Program is very intuitive and easy to use. It helps keep focus on the project. Anyone can look and see the actual vs budgeted costs to determine if project is on track. Easy to train others on RedTeam with minimal oversight.
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    Trimble
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    Usability
    RedTeam Software
    Extremely easy to use. Very user-friendly. Help is always available, but the program is very intuitive. Does not require extensive training to get someone up and running. We have a lot of people in the field that use Red Team. It is easy to explain over the phone how to use the system or to help them navigate the program if they have an issue
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    Trimble
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    Support Rating
    RedTeam Software
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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
    RedTeam Software
    Procore is a different beast and solves different company issues. We use Procore to manage the external part of our construction business. Field superintendents upload progress notes and pictures into Procore. However, RedTeam is our main project resource as it can also handle our budgeting concerns. Both are easier to use but RedTeam definitely has the advantage.
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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
    RedTeam Software
    • Hard to calculate ROI but it's a necessary product.
    • While cost is high compared to other software, the robust features make it worthwhile.
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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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