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Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 10About NEWSTAR
NEWSTAR is Constellation Software's homebuilding solution for midsize residential builders. It's designed for production homebuilders that build more than 100 homes a year. It can also be used by real estate developers and design/build firms working on residential projects.
NEWSTAR combines accounting, bid management, cost estimating, project management and service management in a single, fully-integrated suite. Additionally, it offers unique capabilities such as warranty management to track home information and warranties and a purchase order system that allows users to auto-generate purchase orders and send them to suppliers. It also includes NEWSTAR Sales, which allows users to track prospect information. For example, are they a first-time or repeat homebu...
NEWSTAR main screen
Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 10Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
3.5
Value for money
3.5
Customer support
2.0
Functionality
3.5
Likelihood to Recommend
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November 2019
Asif from BECC
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Construction
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Functionality
4.0
November 2019
Easy to use in office or on site
Pros
Provides a easy way to streamline project information between office and field teams
Cons
Took a bit of time to learn to navigate the program but was easier once I was able to save setting preferences
July 2019
Chantel from Ripple Projects
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
3.0
Functionality
4.0
July 2019
Could use an update
Pros
This software was great for basic functions. running batches, match P.O's etc. Preferred for low rise developments
Cons
Could definitely use an update. would love to see improvements on the reporting side.
December 2019
Ben from FCML
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Construction
Time Used: Less than 2 years
Review Source
Ease-of-use
1.0
Value for money
2.0
Customer support
2.0
Functionality
1.0
December 2019
Newstar
Pros
It guides the user step by step when making an entry Undo Audit feature
Cons
very hard to learn user interface is very small customer service is slow to respond
November 2019
Sheila from Ripple Projects
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Construction
Time Used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Functionality
4.0
November 2019
Simple and easy P.O. Matching
Pros
easy to match P.O.'s and confirm approved values to vendors.
Cons
I haven't encountered any problems so far
November 2019
Tania from Lanterra Developments
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Construction
Time Used: Less than 6 months
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
November 2019
SIMPLE AND COST EFFECTIVE
Pros
Great value add for any construction team
Cons
no issues to date, no negative reports from field staff either :)