Item: Contractor Foreman
Rating: 8
Author: Danielle Hanenberg

Overall Satisfaction with Contractor Foreman

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our organization, we use Contractor Foreman primarily for project management and to streamline our daily operations, for tracking project progress, managing daily logs, scheduling, requesting Change Orders, following up on Inspections, creating sub-contracts, managing Bills to track financial information with contractors and vendors.

The scope of our use case spans across all phases of the construction projects, from initial planning to final billing and reporting. We use it for managing multiple projects at once, ensuring that we can monitor each aspect of the project’s lifecycle, collaborate effectively with subcontractors and vendors, and keep all parties informed on deadlines, costs, and progress.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Document management and centralized information
Sub-contracts/Bills and financial management
Project scheduling and time management
Daily logs management
No file limits storage

Cons

Security and sensitive file visibility. Users with no permissions can have access to some hidden files.
Daily log navigation. Users now need to exit one log entirely to view or check another, resulting in a significant waste of time and reduced efficiency.
Customization options for reports. No options to set up and automatically send reports by email to specified users.

Return on Investment

Cost Savings. Integration with QuickBooks and Bills improved financial control. 0-15% cost savings per project.
Time Savings: Streamlined project management led to a 20-30% reduction in administrative time, boosting on-site productivity, and with project tracking a 15-20% reduction in project delays.
Enhanced Collaboration: Centralized documentation and real-time updates improved team communication, increasing collaboration by 5-10%.
Overall, CF has provided a 10-15% return on investment annually through increased efficiency and cost control.

Usability

The platform is straightforward for basic use, the more advanced features, like budgeting, scheduling and QuickBooks integration, require some time to learn, and there are some growing pains with the occasional bugs and the need for better security features.

CF is a great tool for efficiently managing construction projects, tracking progress, and handling finances in small to mid-sized construction businesses, but it may not meet the needs of highly complex projects or those requiring extensive customization.

Alternatives Considered

Buildertrend, Procore, monday.com and Asana

Contractor Foreman’s pricing is much more cost-effective for small to mid-sized construction businesses, making it a better fit for my company’s budget. It offers an intuitive interface with pre-built construction templates, minimizing setup time and making it easier at least for my team to adopt and start using. The platform’s focus on project tracking, financial management, and nice integrations that makes it highly efficient for tracking project progress, staying on budget, and managing subcontractors/bills. These factors combined made it the ideal choice for meeting my company's specific needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Insights

Do you think Contractor Foreman delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Contractor Foreman's feature set?

Did Contractor Foreman live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Contractor Foreman go as expected?

Would you buy Contractor Foreman again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Buildertrend, Procore, Asana

Likelihood to Recommend

Well suited:
Managing multiple projects, real-time tracking of Daily Logs and inspections, sub-contract management.

Less appropriate:
Large-scale, complex projects, customization of Daily Logs, and integration with other tools.

Contractor Foreman Feature Ratings

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Falak Naz Khan
commented a year ago
Hi Danielle, Thank you for sharing such a detailed and insightful review of Contractor Foreman! We're thrilled to hear how the platform has positively impacted your business operations by streamlining project management, improving collaboration, and boosting productivity. Your acknowledgment of cost savings, time efficiency, and enhanced collaboration is exactly what we strive to deliver to small and mid-sized construction businesses like yours. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding areas for improvement, such as security features, daily log navigation, and report customization. These are valuable insights, and we’ll be sure to relay them to our development team as we continuously work to improve our platform. Enhancing security and making daily log navigation more seamless are areas we're already exploring, so your comments further validate the importance of these updates. It’s also great to know that Contractor Foreman’s integration with QuickBooks and centralized documentation has made a significant difference in your workflow and financial management. We also hear you on the challenges faced with implementing more advanced features—our support team is always here to help guide you through the learning curve. If you haven’t already, feel free to explore our training resources or reach out for personalized assistance. Thank you for choosing Contractor Foreman and for highlighting its value as a cost-effective and efficient tool for small to mid-sized construction projects. If there’s ever anything we can do to further enhance your experience, please don’t hesitate to let us know! Best regards, The Contractor Foreman Team

A Cost-Effective Solution for Construction Project Management for Small-Mid Size Companies