Name: Electrical Bid Manager
Author: Vision InfoSoft

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Electrical contractors face the crucial task of estimating project costs in a short time frame, and Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) has become a valuable tool for solving this business problem. With EBM, users have noted that the estimating process is sped up by three times, saving both time and money for contractors. The basic features of the program are easy to use, allowing any estimator with a little experience to begin right away. Additionally, its integration with Plan Swift reduces consumable waste by not printing jobs until they are landed, making on-screen estimating very effective.

The user-friendly interface of EBM is another highlight of the product. Users rave about how easy it is to find material or import it from EPIC and to go back and edit mistakes or changes. The selectable colors on pipe runs and circuitry make items easily distinguishable for as-built drawings, saving time over creating them from scratch after the project is complete. Moreover, EBM allows users to upload pricing updates on a regular basis with minimal problems. However, some users have reported issues with price per C vs. price per M. While there is an inconvenience that if the program is not used for 30 days, it shuts down and requires repurchase or payment of a fee to regain access, this has not deterred users from utilizing the product's valuable functions.

Intuitive interface: The software's intuitive and user-friendly interface has been praised by many reviewers. Users have found it easy to navigate, allowing them to quickly find what they need. 

Compatibility with Microsoft Windows: Reviewers appreciate the software's compatibility with Microsoft Windows and office suite. Many users have found this feature helpful as they can use familiar commands like copy and paste within the application.

Efficient customer support: Customer support for Electrical Bid Manager has been efficient and responsive according to numerous reviewers. They have provided training both regionally and over the phone when needed, making it easier for users to understand how to use the product effectively.

Difficult Navigation: Some users have experienced difficulty in navigating the program, with certain items buried deep within multiple folders. 

Outdated User Interface: The software's outdated and bland user interface has been a downside for some users, who find it unappealing for a software released in 2017.

Expensive Cost: The cost of the Electrical Bid Manager is seen by some users as too high for what it offers.

Electrical Bid Manager is a construction and estimation software offering from Vision InfoSoft.

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Electrical Bid Manager

Construction Management

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Construction Project & Field Management

Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)

Plan distribution & viewing

Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).

Plan markups & sharing

Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.

Document sharing

Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

Issue tracking & punchlists

Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.

Photo documentation

Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.

Jobsite reports

Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.

RFI tools

Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

Collaboration & approvals

Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

As-built drawings

Users can generate as-built drawings upon project completion, to reflect the exact dimensions and materials of the final work, including any changes made to the initial plans during the construction process.

Mobile app

Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

Submittal design and management

Tools that allow users to draft and build submittals, track their status, submit them online, annotate submittal PDFs, and send submittal approval online.

Checklists

Construction checklists allow you to link important elements in your construction project. Construction checklists detail specific information of activities and phases in your project.

Meeting Minutes

Tools that help you keep track of minutes in meetings.

Specifications

Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.

Change orders

A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.

Estimating

A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure.  Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.

Takeoff tools

Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

Job costing

Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.

Cost databases

Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

Cost calculator

Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.

Bid creation

Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.

Human Resource Management

Organizing, tracking and providing instant access to critical employee data, job profiles, transfers, promotions, and benefits information.

Employee demographic data

Administrators have the ability to enter detailed demographic data for each employee.

Employment history

Employment history is the ability to track previous positions held.

Job profiles and administration

Job profiles and descriptions can be created and edited.

Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.

Employee move workflow provides the ability to move employees to different positions and apply pay raises.

Benefits information

Organizational charting

Organizational charting is the ability to create hierarchical charts.

Organization and location management

Organization and location management allows employees to be managed across multiple geographical locations.

Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)

Compliance capabilities ensure full compliance with federal workplace regulations by capturing required data in central database.

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

Pay calculation

Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.

Support for external payroll vendors

Support for external payroll vendors is the ability to integrate with 3rd-party payroll services.

Off-cycle/On-Demand payment

Provide employees access to wages accrued during the pay period before the end of the pay cycle.

Payroll history for each employee

Benefit plan administration

Benefit plan administration is administration of health insurance plans and 401k plans, and other benefits.

Direct deposit files

Direct deposit is the ability to electronically transfer pay to an employee’s personal bank account.

Payroll tracking and auditing

Salary revision and increment management

Salary revision is the ability to modify individual employee pay.

Reimbursement management

Reimbursement management provides cash reimbursement for employee expenses related to business travel or other.

Statutory form management

Generation and management of tax forms (state and federal).

Electrical Bid Manager

Overview

What is Electrical Bid Manager?