I dislike the length of time it takes to get to a complete resolution on issues that are found in the software.

Having the ability to customize reports and letters, as well as track data and due dates, is so beneficial. The CGC staff is certainly worth commenting on.

ECMS is updating the software constantly to provide the customer with the best product. The menu options are very organized, giving you the ability to navigate quickly and efficiently.

For me the best feature about the software is the Reporting. Every construction ERP that we reviewed  did not have a powerful Biz Intelligence reporting writing tool.

The system need a custom installation and very difficult to try to understand.

The customer support has remained strong. CGC modules we like best are Accounts Payable, Document Imaging and Workflow routing, IBM software maintenance program, General Ledger, Data Inquiry.

We have been using  eCMS since it was CMS, we are fairly familiar with the system. Introduction browser as interface did add and open more windows and we are happy with it.

I have used this for 11 years and love everything about it from billing to check writing to reporting.

ECMS is an excellent out of the box solution that doesn't take a handful of programmers to develop and setup.

Their customer support is amazing. So knowledgeable, helpful and kind.

All of our Job Costing data flows back into the Estimating Department to continue the cycle of successful project bidding.

CGC's commitment to constant improvement, as well as it's customer's needs, has yielded a product that continues to evolve.

Its ability to handle imaging smoothly and effortlessly is still what sets it apart from the competition.

Solid ERP system with excellent data imaging capability and customer support.

User Friendly, Comprehensive ERP Construction Software.

Computer browser restrictions has limited some functionality over the years but is soon going away in the new anticipated release.

I have to manage our projects through a variety of stages in order to be successful and this ERP allows me to do that with ease.

Visibility and accessibility of actual Job Cost is straight forward and easy to use for project management and accounting staff. We upgraded to eCMS4.1 in October 2018.

Their customer support is always great and gets us answers and help quickly. With even more new features coming soon, it will only make our investment in eCMS even more valuable.

You need to make sure it is configured to meet your needs as a company. If it's not done right the first time, it could be painful going back and changing the way the system operates.

We are very happy with the integration of the accounting and project management sides of the software. Integration is key for our efficiency.

We have been using eCMS on the cloud version for almost 10 years. The reliability and flexibility of eCMS is excellent.

Experience has been good overall, It's a stable platform that can do may things required of a construction software package, and can do it all under one system.

Searches can be difficult to return to. They lack pagination customization.

It is very easy to learn, and use. It keeps all of our information in one place.

Knowify has allowed us to streamline our processes, understand our costs and become more profitable.

Great user interface, robust features and a reasonble price.

Very happy with Knowify, it's continuously improving and great customer service.

Easy to navigate between open and outstanding jobs. Can attach documents all in one place.

I like the ease of use, bidding and invoicing functions most.

Pretty good experience overall. Would recommend for small and medium sized business that needs to streamline their contracts.

We all like how we have been able to provide ideas/needs to Knowify and see them integrate many of those into their updates and new options.

Some small annoying glitches that pop up from time to time. Usually sorted out quickly and efficiently but annoying nonetheless.

Knowify represents an excellent QB Online integrated app for specialty contractors and subcontractors. The product has all the functionality to plan, propose and engage customers.

Customers complain about the invoicing, it's confusing.

Some times the address look up system does not work. The phone log in app tends to lag or not work at times.

This software makes it very simple to make change orders, simple invoicing, and great documentation.

Our ability to track job profitability, manage employee's time, and provide easy reporting for the bosses has been fantastic.

As a consultant to a construction client, I found the software very easy to learn and use, with the best customer service I have ever experienced in software.

Editing times in the time tracker is difficult. It took some time for our employees to get used to using the time tracker and fixing their time was difficult.

The integrations are fantastic and keep work flow going. Their mobile app is very simple so all of our supers are able to navigate  through the app in English or in Spanish which is a huge plus.

Knowify is singularly impressive in it's ability to speak to both the complex and real time needs of contractors while satisfying the employee, office staff, and the accountant's requirements.

Te main problem that I solved was time, now I have the bidding and invoicing in the same program.

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eCMS offers a comprehensive suite of software applications that help commercial contractors manage all aspects of their financials and operations. eCMS is specifically built for the construction industry delivering users business process automation and real-time access to critical integrated data. 

eCMS construction management software applications address the entire project lifecycle from cost accounting, payroll, reporting to project-wide communication, content management, supply chain, field service, project management and more. 

eCMS ERP leverages embedded Business Intelligence (BI) & Analytics for real time decision-making and is supported by embedded enterprise-level content management, workflow, mobile forms and other productivity tools. Users access eCMS applications through a secure web browser on any device anywhere and anytime. 

Keeping everything in one place, eCMS users connect and collaborate with anyone leveraging a single platform that is cloud hosted in highly secure, professionally-managed, reliable Tier III, SOC-compliant cloud data centers with 99.9% uptime. 

Since 1981, CGC has been proudly serving mid-to-large general, heavy highway/civil, specialty contractors, 20% of CGC being on top of ENR lists, and 9% of CGC clients being 500M+ in revenues. 

Computer Guidance’s professional services and customer success teams accompanied by a variety of customer programs and resources ensure greater adoption, usage and value for every client.



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HR Management

Purchase Order Management

User Management

Subcontractor Management

Permit Management

Access Controls/Permissions

Data Synchronization

Job Costing

General Ledger

Real-Time Monitoring

Contract/License Management

Financial Management

Timesheet Management

Project Management

Data Extraction

Projections

Collaboration Tools

Data Import/Export

Offline Access

Accounting

Self Service Data Preparation

Version Control

Content Management

Overrun Reporting

Project Time Tracking

Budget Tracking

Mobile Access

Planning Tools

Fixed Asset Management

Real Time Data

Commercial

RFI & Submittals

Forms Management

Workflow Management

Project Accounting

Email Management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Visual Analytics

Activity Dashboard

Alerts/Notifications

Time & Expense Tracking

Accounts Payable

Contractor Management

Cash Management

Billing & Invoicing

Accounting Integration

Budget Control

Dashboard

Asset Lifecycle Management

Reporting/Analytics

Trend Analysis

Accounts Receivable

Payroll Management

Equipment Tracking

Supplier Management

Customizable Forms

Job Tracking

Quotes/Estimates

Construction Breakdowns

Change Order Management

Project Estimating

Document Management

Search/Filter

Integrated Business Operations

Compliance Management

For AEC Industry

Qualification Tracking

Contractor Database

Financial Reporting

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Please contact Computer Guidance Corporation for pricing details. The software is priced per user per app

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FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

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Chat

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1000+

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In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

Knowify helps contractors Budget, manage, and invoice every construction project and service job with precision, and get insights to grow their business along the way. All work happens in one intuitive platform that integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks.

Knowify acts as a hub for you and your team to manage and analyze every project you take on. Take every project from bid through final payment, with complete control at every step.

Get more organized by building project budgets and proposals, tracking costs, and managing your team and equipment, as well as invoicing your clients – all on one platform.

Stay on budget by taking a modern approach to job costing that saves your team hours of time and provides a live look at how every project is performing against budget.

Save time with construction-specific features that respect your time. Easily create change orders, pull WIP reports, create AIA-invoices, and so much more

Knowify was built from the ground up to connect with QuickBooks Online, along with QuickBooks Payroll, Time, and Payments. A real-time, bidirectional sync means your team can work wherever they’re most comfortable, and everyone gets the data they need to succeed.

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