B2W allows you to know your cost
September 22, 2021

B2W allows you to know your cost

Robert Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with B2W Estimate

All estimators/salespeople use the system, as well as administration and construction. It captures logic and costs in building the estimate, then allows management to view and adjust margins. It also allows us to compare what will most likely be done, versus engineers' sometimes overstated quantities. Construction personnel can view and approve of the estimate before it's released, creating buy-in on the estimate before it becomes a sale.

Pros

  • Allows management to update costs for each individual item, equipment, labor, PR taxes, benefits, materials, etc.
  • Allows management to see how aggressive estimators have built an estimate to evaluate risk.
  • Allows monthly changes in fuel prices and liquid asphalt to quickly update the system for all.
  • Allows management to override margins for overhead and profit to match backlog and need for work versus budget.

Cons

  • We request changes to the software as issues crop up and the B2W process changes as needed.
  • A time-out function should be added to knock dormant users offline and allow other users access to the limited number of licenses the company owns.
  • We make money year after year by having accurate quotes and costs basis.
  • We have easily accessible records to look in the past at jobs won or lost.

Do you think B2W Estimate delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with B2W Estimate's feature set?

Yes

Did B2W Estimate live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of B2W Estimate go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy B2W Estimate again?

Yes

We are long-term users of the B2W system. We believe it is the best choice for paving contractors. It is easy to learn and continues to offer even deeper ability as estimating prowess grows. The system allows us to update quotes that were given in the past and to stay on top of our costs as changes occur, so our data is up to date and accurate. Know your costs and you can make money!

B2W Estimate Feature Ratings

8.1
Plan distribution & viewing
7
Plan markups & sharing
8
Document sharing
8
Issue tracking & punchlists
6
Photo documentation
Not Rated
Jobsite reports
8
RFI tools
Not Rated
Collaboration & approvals
10
As-built drawings
Not Rated
Mobile app
Not Rated
Submittal design and management
Not Rated
Checklists
Not Rated
Meeting Minutes
Not Rated
Specifications
Not Rated
Change orders
10
8.5
Takeoff tools
8
Job costing
8
Cost databases
8
Cost calculator
Not Rated
Bid creation
10
Not Rated
Employee demographic data
Not Rated
Employment history
Not Rated
Job profiles and administration
Not Rated
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
Not Rated
Organizational charting
Not Rated
Organization and location management
Not Rated
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
Not Rated
Not Rated
Pay calculation
Not Rated
Support for external payroll vendors
Not Rated
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
Not Rated
Benefit plan administration
Not Rated
Direct deposit files
Not Rated
Salary revision and increment management
Not Rated
Reimbursement management
Not Rated
Not Rated
Tracking of all physical assets
Not Rated
Not Rated
Dashboards
Not Rated
Standard reports
Not Rated
Custom reports
Not Rated
Data exportability
Not Rated

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