Expert Estimation
About Expert Estimation
Expert Estimation Pricing
Monthly, quarterly, 6-month & 12-month subscriptions & perpetual purchase options available in 3 licence levels. Licences are 'per active user'.
Starting price:
A$120.00 per month
Free trial:
Available
Free version:
Not Available
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Most Helpful Reviews for Expert Estimation
1 - 5 of 11 Reviews
Tony
Verified reviewer
Civil Engineering, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2024
Review of Expert Estimation Software
Happy to use the software when compared against other proprietary programs that are difficult learn
PROSSoftware design & functionality aligns with many MS excel functions, which means new users can adapt to the software quickly.
CONSThe software become clunky when used over a network and the estimate has over 3000 lines with numerous worksheets behind each BOQ line.
Reason for choosing Expert Estimation
I was not involved in the decision making process
Reasons for switching to Expert Estimation
Changed Organisations which used this other software
Vendor Response
Thanks so much for your feedback Tony. Glad you have found it easy to learn, and we are always working on improving performance, especially for larger projects and multi-user scenarios.
Replied March 2024
Peter
Civil Engineering, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2023
Pronamics Genesis Review
Very Happy with the program and support staff
PROS1: After-sales maintenance and service,2: The staff are all very professional and helpful to deal with.3: The ability to work on multiple estimates at a time.3: Genesis estimating program is ideal for in-depth estimates, and is suited to a wide variety of estimating functions, and a wide variety of industries, Electrical, Civil, Building, Mechanical Electrical,When the estimates are correctly structured, this makes the review and verification process a lot simpler.The software is simple to use after the initial learning curve.Further learning can be enhanced by using the online training platform
CONSThe cost for multiple-user platforms should be a loyalty discount for multiple-user companies.
Reason for choosing Expert Estimation
Program functionality transparency for reviewing estimates & ease of use.
Reasons for switching to Expert Estimation
Program functionality transparency for reviewing estimates & ease of use.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review! We have a variety of discounts including loyalty available to companies - feel free to give us a ring to discuss!
Replied March 2024
Demetry
Civil Engineering, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2023
Expert Estimation Genesis - Leading First Principles Estimating Software
I've found Expert Estimation to be an easy to use and intuitive application that provides all the functionality I need to produce and review estimates. When reviewing estimates on-screen with clients, they have been impressed with the level of transparency and reporting available with the click of a mouse. Highly recommended.
PROSExpert Estimation Genesis is an easy to use multi-user application with good security controls and an intuitive, clean user interface. It can be used for all disciplines and it's about as flexible as you can get when setting up your projects. The availability of an undo button and the ability to make save points at various stages of the estimate development is very useful, as is the automatic save and backup features so you never lose your work. It is supported by superior training modules and knowledgebase as well as 24/7 support.
CONSThe application seemed to be a little sluggish with some of the monster size projects (say >20k line schedules) but performance improves with each application update so it's important to keep up to date. Generally there is little not to like about the software. If you hit a stumbling block, call the team and they usually solve most issues during the phone call.
Vendor Response
Really appreciate your review, and glad you use our 24/7 Support whenever you need help - that's what it's there for! We are always endeavoring to improve performance, particularly with those larger projects, but as you say, each update brings a better result.
Replied March 2024
Greg
Maritime, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2024
Loving the product and the service.
Great. Friendly focused/tailored training, great support and well thought out estimation software.
PROSThe segmentation of each financial aspect to make up an overall estimate. The libraries make it easy to price and update prices.
CONSNone - I am very happy with the product.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your feedback, Greg! It was great doing training with your team in January.
Replied March 2024
Niels
Construction, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2023
Expert Estimation
The formula cell implementation ignores plain text strings allowing estimators to write descriptions and units inside the formula which provides context to calculations and is an excellent feature.Simultaneous working within a project is a great feature and works flawlessly.Managing margin, overheads, risk, and spreading works well.The ability to build a library of rates and the Group Resource features are excellent.
CONSExpert Estimation has a confusing set of keyboard shortcuts. Rather than mirroring the typical shortcuts and formulas most would be accustomed to in other programs (eg Microsoft and particularly Microsoft Excel), Expert estimation has used it's own set despite the overall similarity to MS Excel in terms of layout. This adds relearning requirements when training on Expert and slows down the work speed. In addition some formulas are cumbersome and could be shortened, eg "#LQ" is probably the most used function when estimating.The direct cost schedule formula cell does not allow for references to other lines as is possible within the cost estimates themselves.
Vendor Response
Thank you for your review Niels. Where possible, Expert Estimation uses universal shortcuts that match other applications such as MS Excel etc. such as Copy (Ctrl+C) Paste (Ctrl+V) Undo (Ctrl+Z) Redo (Ctrl+Y). Users can also set their own shortcut keys for different functions and formula using the common phrases feature. The Direct Cost Schedule cell referencing is deliberately structured this way to avoid circular referencing. Happy to give you a call and run you through this!
Replied June 2023