Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate Reviews and Ratings

Rating: 5.9 out of 10

Score

5.9 out of 10

Community insights

TrustRadius Insights for Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.

Pros

Strong U.S.-Based Support: Several users have praised the excellent U.S.-based support offered by Sage 300 CRE, which is particularly beneficial for large companies dealing with complex needs. The responsive and knowledgeable support team has been instrumental in resolving issues promptly, ensuring smooth operations.

Easy Upgrades: Many reviewers have appreciated the convenience of easy upgrades provided by Sage 300 CRE. The seamless upgrade process allows users to stay current with the latest features effortlessly, enhancing system performance and user satisfaction.

Intuitive Interface: Multiple users have highlighted the intuitive interface of Sage 300 CRE as a key advantage. With its user-friendly design and straightforward navigation, tasks are simplified, processes streamlined, and overall productivity improved for businesses utilizing the software.

Reviews

14 Reviews

Interested in Accounting Software from Y2K, then this is the right pick for you.

Rating: 1 out of 10

Incentivized

July 5, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used it as our core accounting software for processing incoming invoices and general accounts payable tasks, tracking projected costs vs. actuals, printing cheques, processing payroll, sub-par vendor tracking and management, and some basic data extraction for pivot table generation to create some internally required reports for oversight and forecasting.

Pros

Very basic

Cons

Lack of data validation and controls
Extremely limited report configuration without significant customization
Too many arbitrary limits like vendor name that forced partial names into the address
Very outdated UI
Very siloed forcing users to open different applications for different functions

Likelihood to Recommend

I think it's only appropriate if you're already using the software as it's so antiquated and hasn't been evolving nearly quick enough to keep up with modern expectations. There is no API, making it impossible to easily integrate with other systems, which I would say, is table stakes in this modern environment.

Randi West

Vice President Information Services in Information Technology at Polygon Homes Ltd. (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

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Sage 300 - high value for cost with Excellent U.S. based support.

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

May 18, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have many small financial entities, and Sage/Timberline fills this need very well. The licensing is such that it makes it very cost-effective to manage many entities at a low cost. We have been using Sage Accounting as well as Sage/Timberline Estimating for over 20 years.

Pros

Excellent U.S. based support.
Easy upgrades.
Intuitive interface.

Cons

I'm not sure how this would scale to large organizations.

Likelihood to Recommend

We are a medium-sized company, so I'm not sure that this would be an appropriate solution for a large organization (over 100M revenue). However, for our organization, it works very well. We use the on-premise client-server version, but we would like to move to a SAAS-cloud service. I have not yet spoken with Sage about that possibility. Their support is second to none. My support methodology is generally a call directly to Sage, and it is rare when I have to leave a ticket and get called back.

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

25 years of experience

Great Product

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

July 20, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Everyone uses [Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate] either for job cost, accounting or payroll[.]

Pros

Very easy to use
Lots of reports for each module

Cons

Reports Manager could be a little easier to modify reports

Likelihood to Recommend

[Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate is] great for AP, payroll and job costing[.]

Donna Goodman

Accounting manager in Finance and Accounting at Costello Construction (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

26 years of experience

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Sage has improved our office!

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

October 1, 2020

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage is used within our Property Management office for a large hospital. We typically use it for tenant billing/finance purposes and it has never made things better! The ability to use the software for AP, AR, tracking and management all in one place has been great and has cut down on a lot of time and paperwork.

Pros

Sage allows you to do complex tasks in a simplified manner.
The software has a plethora of customizable features.
The reporting options are endless!

Cons

The user interface could be updated and be a bit more modern.
It would be nice to have more free trainings available.

Likelihood to Recommend

Sage has been a wonderful software to use for our tenants and has truly streamlined many processes into one, however, the software could use a bit of updating. It seems a bit old and outdated although all of the functions are still relevant, it just could be a bit more user friendly.

Caitlynn Dickerson

Administrative Coordinator at Johns Hopkins Hospital (10,001+ employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

Sage 300 is above all the best in Accounting Software

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

September 16, 2020

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage is being used for our Accounting needs and requirements. Sage is above all the best Accounting software I have come across. Regardless of the industry you are in, it is a very versatile tool. Some of the business needs it is fulfilling are Accounts Receivable Reports and Invoices, Vendor and Purchasing Management along with Inventory and Equipment Management.

Pros

Reporting for Clients and Accounts, really detailed information on a per-client basis!
Sage 300, with its most recent upgrade, has nice, clean navigation to work through.
Inventory Management could never be easier, with detailed info and input.

Cons

Although Sage is much easier to use with the new upgrade, it still could use improvement with load times with invoice searches.
Sage 300 could also include drone uploads to view inventory snapshots.
Upgrades can also be less complicated and not require higher-level support to implement.

Likelihood to Recommend

Sage 300 is great for accounting needs and services, it utilizes all the aspects needed for Client and Account Management, as well as detailed reports and statistics. Also, the financial reports are excellent quality and built well for our environment.

Verified User

Technician in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

1 year of experience

Sage 300 is the real deal.

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

April 2, 2020

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage 300 is used in our construction division. The software is used to collaborate project details with construction mangers, architects, field operations, and clients.

Pros

Change orders
Office and Field communication tool
Keeping the client involved in day-to-day schedules and progress

Cons

Learning curve is steep
Field personnel sometimes lack the technical skills required to use the product
Customizing toward individual companies can be difficult.

Likelihood to Recommend

My experience leads me to believe that Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate is best utilized and most appropriate for medium to large size companies that have an internal IT department. I would be hesitant to recommend the software to small companies and those whose employees lack good computer skills.

Verified User

Employee in Corporate (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

5 years of experience

Sage 300 CRE is that monolithic ERP that you sometimes hate to see show up on your screen but sometimes cannot live without.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

November 13, 2019

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage 300 CRE is our ERP application that we use for all Accounting and Project Management functions. It also has HR modules however we do not use that part of the application. Our whole organization uses it though sometimes for different pieces of their daily jobs. Accounting uses it extensively for GL, billing and other accounting related functions while our operations department uses mainly the Project Management functions with some limited accounting use. Since it is our almost complete ERP application it's considered our main bread-and-butter app though the good and bad sides of it.

Pros

Sage 300 CRE, formerly Timberline, has been on the market for dozens of years and is a very mature application. You cannot go wrong with using it for day-to-day construction company business.
Their support department, though sometimes a little weak on the front line, is built to handle the needs of very large companies thus even though it may sometimes take some extra calls you can always be assured of getting a needed answer.
Since this is an almost all-in-one ERP the applications/modules are linked such that doing work in one will lead to information and data being entered throughout all the modules related to that data.
Since this is a construction/real estate specific package, contractors need little customization to be able to use the application fully within the limits of construction terms and typical construction needs such as RFIs, Dailies, and Transmittals.

Cons

As mentioned in the pros, Sage has been around for a long time and the user interface really shows it. It has a Windows 3.1 look to it and it can be irritating to users who want a more refreshed look.
Using an old fashioned Pervasive database, Sage is not fast. The speed of the application really relies on the infrastructure of the servers, workstations and network involved but even in best-case scenarios some screens and reports are slow to load without the help of third party items such as their SQL Replicator piece.
The out-of-the-box Sage 300 CRE experience is NOT at all mobile friendly. The only way to use it in a mobile sense is through Terminal Services type connection but that does not scale well to mobile devices thus it is basically not usable on anything except a decent laptop. They have come out with add-ons to make it more mobile friendly but that adds to the complexity of the install.
The old interface has a lot of trouble with unique monitor arrangements whether extra monitors or non-standard resolutions.

Likelihood to Recommend

Sage is not at all well suited for small companies who want an agile, nimble setup for quick moving situations and mobile use. These type of companies should look elsewhere such as a SaaS offering from another vendor. In addition Sage is very expensive both in its initial outlay and ongoing support.

Medium and larger sized companies benefit from a Sage install much more than the smaller constructor. Having the modules all work in unison is important when a company is of a certain size as is having the long tenured support structure. In addition Sage requires the terminals services setup to use it remotely and the larger companies are more likely to have the infrastructure and support for that type of setup.

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

14 years of experience

Sage is a strong tool, but can be bulky.

Rating: 7 out of 10

Incentivized

October 23, 2019

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Sage 300 in our finance departments. We do not use it on the project management side because our production teams are not as technologically savvy and the system needs a certain level of skill. We use it for project accounting, billing, and budgeting. We also use it for payroll and accounts payable. The system tends to be bulky, but powerful and has a lot of ways to customize.

Pros

There are a lot of ways to drill down into information. The ability to run inquiries that can be easily exported into Excel is incredibly useful.
The help desk is very helpful. There are multiple ways to get a hold of someone and it is extremely useful.
The knowledgebase articles are very helpful and provide a lot of great detail.

Cons

There are so many patchwork pieces that oftentimes modules do not talk to each other correctly.
A common fix with issues is to go into the backdoor to fix issues. It seems like a big lack in security and IT controls. I wish there were better fixes for when the system miscalculates or times out.
The fact that it is not cloud based has made it more expensive and difficult to update regularly. We have to keep a server specifically for this system, while everything else we use is cloud-based so everyone in the field can easily access them.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is very powerful but has not continued to keep us with the times when it comes to technology. The fact that it is server-based for the full system does not bode well with our company processes. We have many field crew members and other production managers that need access to our information but cannot do that while they are in the field.

Lindsay Helmick

CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in Corporate at Allen Construction (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

6 years of experience

Sage 300 Construction: Perfect for the Mid Market

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

October 22, 2019

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage 300 Construction is used in our real estate division of the company. It is used for AP, AR and GL functions.

Pros

Sage does a comprehensive job of tracking all accounting features and functions.
It is easy to deploy and is used by all members of staff to track the accounting of our real estate business.
The systems are easy to use and training is minimal.

Cons

It is a mature product so most of the cons have been resolved.

Likelihood to Recommend

For a mid-sized real estate company, it is an excellent match.

Robert Giddens

CIO (Chief Information Officer) in Information Technology at Millbrook Properties (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

4 years of experience

Sage 300: a good construction suite

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

July 11, 2019

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Sage 300 is currently being utilized for accounting, billings, budgeting, payroll and meeting minutes.

Pros

Ease of use
Flexibility to add jobs and users
Ability to write custom reports for end users and clients

Cons

Creation/improvement of a mobile app
Price for support is quite high
Support is not available 24/7

Likelihood to Recommend

In the construction environment, Sage is one of the leaders as it has many features that are needed to run a small to medium-sized business. Creating a portal for customers to be able to access documents would be a real plus.

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

2 years of experience

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Sage 300 CRE is that monolithic ERP that you sometimes hate to see show up on your screen but sometimes cannot live without.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

November 13, 2019

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Pros

Sage 300 CRE, formerly Timberline, has been on the market for dozens of years and is a very mature application. You cannot go wrong with using it for day-to-day construction company business.
Their support department, though sometimes a little weak on the front line, is built to handle the needs of very large companies thus even though it may sometimes take some extra calls you can always be assured of getting a needed answer.
Since this is an almost all-in-one ERP the applications/modules are linked such that doing work in one will lead to information and data being entered throughout all the modules related to that data.
Since this is a construction/real estate specific package, contractors need little customization to be able to use the application fully within the limits of construction terms and typical construction needs such as RFIs, Dailies, and Transmittals.

Cons

As mentioned in the pros, Sage has been around for a long time and the user interface really shows it. It has a Windows 3.1 look to it and it can be irritating to users who want a more refreshed look.
Using an old fashioned Pervasive database, Sage is not fast. The speed of the application really relies on the infrastructure of the servers, workstations and network involved but even in best-case scenarios some screens and reports are slow to load without the help of third party items such as their SQL Replicator piece.
The out-of-the-box Sage 300 CRE experience is NOT at all mobile friendly. The only way to use it in a mobile sense is through Terminal Services type connection but that does not scale well to mobile devices thus it is basically not usable on anything except a decent laptop. They have come out with add-ons to make it more mobile friendly but that adds to the complexity of the install.
The old interface has a lot of trouble with unique monitor arrangements whether extra monitors or non-standard resolutions.

Likelihood to Recommend

Verified User

Manager in Information Technology (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

14 years of experience