this is my first experience using an estimating software, i use to use just a calculator but would take forever. i've personally have been using estimating link for 6-8 years now and its been great.

Customer Support - Very helpful with any questions. "Knowledge Link" is very helpful as well. Time Saver - you can create your library and input whatever you'd like and keep it in there so you can take it from job to job

I'm pretty excited to see the next update coming to a web browser.

I recently had the pleasure of utilizing the estimating software provided by The Construction Link, Inc., and they have truly impressed me with their innovative approach, reliability, and impeccable customer support. Their software has revolutionized how we manage our construction projects, making our workflows more efficient and our collaboration seamless.The estimating software offered by The Construction Link, Inc. is exceptional. Their team has put great thought and expertise into developing a comprehensive suite of tools that cater specifically to the needs of the construction estimating industry.What sets The Construction Link, Inc. apart from other software providers is its commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and affordability. Their solutions are built with the latest advancements in mind, ensuring that users have access to cutting-edge features and functionalities. This forward-thinking approach has allowed our team to streamline our estimating processes, reduce errors, and ultimately deliver more estimates efficiently.Additionally, the customer support provided by The Construction Link, Inc. is unparalleled. Their friendly and knowledgeable team is always available to address any concerns or questions. They go above and beyond to ensure we receive prompt assistance and guidance, making us feel valued as their customer.

User-friendly interface. Even for those who may not be tech-savvy, the software is intuitive and easy to navigate. It offers a seamless user experience, allowing us to quickly adapt to the platform and maximize its potential without a steep learning curve.

No Cons to report!No issues, The estimating software is working perfectly.

Dealing with the CLI team over the years has been a pleasure. There are few businesses left, (and I know of no software firms) where, when you call technical support, you are just as likely to speak to the company [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and software developer, as you are a technician. Over the years, I have called and spoken directly to CLI's [SENSITIVE CONTENT] and developer, [SENSITIVE CONTENT] about issues, (generally the importing of data from various DOT's early internal electronic bidding system) or to kick around ideas for what I thought might make the estimating and bidding process more fluid. Most of the issues that we have experienced, that required a call to technical support, were resolved in less than 4 hours. To have the ability to speak directly to a programmer, has in some instances allowed issues to be resolved in a 5 minute phone call, followed by an email containing a "patch" to use, until the permanent fix is incorporated into the next update. Updates containing the permanent repair would often show up within a couple of business days.

From my very first use of the old .dos program in 1989, Construction Link has been very ease to use, easy to learn, (program updates and applications) and easy to teach, (new employees).

I would like to see the ability to vary the margin of markup to certain subcontractor quotes. Preferably on the Markup Summary page. But maybe even on the individual SMC tables. There are certain subcontract scopes that are inevitably either high risk or high maintenance from a prime contractor, GC stand point.

The support is the best I have worked with, and I have used a lot of estimating services. Lance, Kathleen, and team are all class acts. TCLI has not stopped at good enough. They are continually improving the user interface. I've been using the service for 8 years and I find little carrots all the time I did not know were in the program.

Overall, the ease of use is the best feature of TCLI. The better your database and resource library gets, the easier it gets. The level of dedicated support is outstanding. We've all had those late nights wrapping up an estimate and got hung up on something, but that deadline doesn't budge. The TCLI support team has NEVER failed to be there for us, day or night.

I wish there was a feature in Rate Tables to sort 'utilized' or 'employed' items that are in your bid, with 'quantities employed' and 'rates' columns. I know you can run a report for this, but it would be nice to see it on the screen and click on a unit price for a quick change. Now you have to go back and forth between the rate tables and the pay item or sub-level, searching for the next employed resource. Also, it asks you to post after every change, I wish it would only be required when you exit the Rate Tables and post all changes at once. It just seems like there is a little time wasted there that shouldn't have to be.

My overall experience was great, the company is willing to help out any sized company and from anywhere. They even made the system very Canadian friendly, which I was told was from Canadian clients requesting changes and they were promptly made. This system will cut down my estimating time, will build my confidence when submitting a bid and allow me to track projects against themselves as well as other similar projects.

Estimating link is straight forward in the way that it builds it's workflow. From the beginning of the project to the proposal, the sequence of data input is very comprehensive. It's easy to see where you may have forgotten items and where you may have overran or overestimated some items. The check bid feature is about as easy to understand as possible which gives you the confidence to bid as quickly as possible. Lastly, the support staff couldn't be easier to reach and couldn't be nicer people. The onboarding session with [sensitive content hidden] was not only seamless but it was enjoyable, which in turn motivated me to fully understand the system.

Honestly, there is very little to dislike. The price point is as affordable as I've seen compared to other systems. It constantly backs up your work and you have the ability to open past versions of that project. It's quick. The only thing that I could see that could be an issue is that the system looks like its from an earlier version of windows, however, the operating ability doesn't feel that way at all.