UDA ConstructionOnline Software

Pros

I don't have anything I can say that is good about this product because we haven't been able to use it.

Cons

You pay for a service that you can't use. Pay monthly for them to downgrade your services so your field reps can't access and do their daily reports, etc. When asked why they didn't contact or fix it, it's because they said they were waiting for a phone call so no refund for money during the time the service was a problem and we didnt know who to contact.

Pros

it was great before other options came out that were "beefier"/robust and more user friendly...

Cons

i personally felt like it wasn't the workhorse we needed for our company which is why we replaced it.

Pros

It keeps all you data in one place. It also is compatible with Quickbooks.

Cons

A definite learning curve when navigating through the software. Does have some limitations with transporting data to Quickbooks.

Great, love the follow up/follow through of my success coordinator! very knowledgeable

Pros

It covers everything! its intuitive, you can work your way through almost everything. It allows you to use a variety of construction tools, at your fingertips

Cons

Not sure yet. Nothing so far. Will keep using it and see. If i had to choose something it would be the lack of customizability of the job reporting forms

Pros

The ConstructionOnline program was very smooth to use and set up. It met efficiency needs and provides helpful status reports so you can continue to develop and evaluate your work.

Cons

Not many complaints so far with the program. My only thought would be the connection of the app with the software online doesn't always run with perfection.

Organization of all aspects of project management into one place.

Pros

Ability to customize who can see what information. Redline Plannroom is full of wonderful features. The software integrates all of the aspects of construction project management into one tool.

Cons

Construction Online does not have the ability to "feather" revised drawings into an existing set of drawings.

Pros

The program is very user friendly. The notifications that it is able to manage is very helpful. The capability to link with my customers as well as all the subcontractors is fantastic.

Cons

A general company storage file would be nice to have, actually it is vital to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of using Construction Online for my companies.

less phone calls from trades that information per project are loaded on site

Pros

The user interface is a lot easier. Uploading files and adding clients/team members is significantly better.

Cons

The user interface feels not up to par with what i'm able to see. I wish the clients had more of same look that i have on my side.

Pros

Construction Online has helped organize Core Contracting by using the technology of construction online. Construction Online is always improving, which is one thing I like so much. We are able to complete estimates, create dynamic schedule and connect with our customers using this one product.

Cons

When you use the product as designed, I don't see any negatives. I think scheduled ongoing training would eliminate allot of issues. Pick as section, get to know it, by using it, and then aim to learn another section anothertime

Pros

I vetted PM software for 4 months and found Construction Online Commercial to have the most features that were on my essentials list. We heard that the customer service was good, and even at this early implementation stage, we have found it to be exceptional. We really look forward to implementation in the field for our production teams. Its mobile capabilities are just what we need.

Cons

We are a new user and early in the implementation stage and do not have any offerings for improvement.

Pros

It enables us to compile all our needed data in one place and makes it very accessible to everyone in the field

Cons

It can little laborious to move through the different projects. Takes a little while to figure out.

Speeds my construction process.

Pros

Estimating and scheduling

Cons

Mobile app. Would like access to the entire program...primarily budget. Would like Item level estimating like Suite.

If you work in construction, then you should be using this software. It is completely construction focused and what the construction industry needs.

Pros

Their customer service is unbelievably good. If you have questions or don't understand something, they work with you until you do. I'm impressed by how much time and effort has gone into putting this platform together and their constantly willingness to listen to their customers for feedback.

Cons

For there most part, I love almost everything. I wish the ToDo lists and/or punch lists had the ability to repeat those items you do on a daily basis. At the moment that's all I can think of.

Pros

The project and team management tools will be a huge asset to our system. I like the ability to create templates. I think the estimating is easy to use and very useful

Cons

I would like to be able to have some initial set up control power on my end when setting up sub contractors. It's absolutely essential that I be able to pull up the estimating docs from the app, so as to cross reference different items. Simply looking at a pdf version is not the same. I think there should be a way to classify projects. For example, once a contract is signed I would turn the project over to live. At that point, the estimate can't be altered, only change orders created. Some of the projects we begin building will never turn into jobs, so they will only have the estimating portion done more than likely. I wouldn't want that project to count as an overall project and go against the total amount we are allowed. But I would want to be able to at least be able to estimate through the system so if it turns into a job, it can carry over. I also think it's really important to be able to use the scheduling system through the app. I wish there were more options to customize the estimate reports to look more professional.

Central location for all project related information.

Pros

Central repository for all project related information and the ability to automate notifications to team members.

Cons

The scheduling app is easy to use to build the initial schedule. Need more flexibility to format printouts of the schedule.

it collaborates with ConstructionSuite and that's a benefit but it's so glitchy and unreliable that it seems to make more work than it's worth. i am eager to find a WORKABLE solution.

Pros

so much possibility! potentially very robust. the idea that all of these elements can be coalesced into one program is brilliant.
customer support is very good but it's too bad that they have to be so involved. it would be better for the program to be cleanly developed and exhaustively tested so that the user could rely on the software instead of technical support. i tend to call or email tech support 4-5 times a week and they can generally help me solve the issue but this is a waste of time. i had hoped that ConstructionOnline would SAVE time...

Cons

extremely glitchy. many unexplained complications that get brushed off as anomalous. the program does not live up to its potential

Pros

Helps with organizating your company. Software friendly. Have not use software enough to make a detailed comment. Overall we invested into the software and I believe it will help in the growth of our organization.

Cons

Has a lot of information to learn, but is very good for someone that wants to organize theirs company

Professional presentation of project information via reports is helpful

Pros

I like the report generation, streamline processes, and ease of sharing...

Cons

Not seeing a true full screen of tables (particularly with estimating) - having to scroll L to R is annoying.
The phone applications have "bugs" and often fail by crashing - I experience this the most with the photo application

Estimating is Awesome, Scheduling is Awesome and Logging is Awesome!

Pros

Project logging is an unbelievable tool that I use daily uploading pictures and documents. Now when we do T&M with a sub it's all there with pictures.

Currently we see much of the program as a benefit. Some specifics are the ability to turn estimates into schedules so we can send to the field with notes to our superintendents.

Pros

Multi-user functionality. As a company we can send it out to the field for our superintendents to use as needed for communication.