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.

I't fairly easy to learn and integrate. It's visual and it's fairly robust.

Compatibility, ease of use, great tools for detailed takeoffs.

I found a program at a price that was better than the others. It seems much more do-able for me.

What I like about OST is it’s easy to use you can get the hang of the Badi oh very quickly and it helps you count items onscreen from a pdf plan or TIFF file. Measures distances, counts and areas.

Product is a bit on the pricey side - but is definitely very effective and I would recommend to anyone doing digital take offs.

Very easy to use and like being able to down load the contact information. Also its nice to be able to see every important information about the company.

I been using it for ten years OST Takeoff and Quick bid it seems to work fine but i just  require substantial time to synchronize both products.

Excellent tool for accurate compilation of quantities from pdf's. I highly recommend this to high volume estimators such as myself.

The software has no ability to copy and paste into a document. No real other complaints.

The software is at least a decade out of date when compared to any other industry standard take-off software. Its clunky, non-intuitive, terrible UI and converts any drawings to.

Many useful features, Quick and accurate general estimating tools, Good support.

It has been great software for all kinds of estimates.

The software is easy to use and learn and offers almost all the functions I need to complete a takeoff. The time and money saved by using this program can be clearly seen and makes my job fun.

Easy to do simple measurements and counts. The various levels and labels are nice, also being able to change colors makes it easy to differentiate between items.

Everything from the time of sales, to the implantation of the software, to the daily use and continuing customer support. Very friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable.

I liked the ability to organize and derive quantities in different ways. One line item can yield several quantities in different units of measurement.

In QuickBid they easily become buried in the bid and get missed. Adding drawing numbers and names function in OnScreen Takeoff does not work well.

Easy to use and nice display screen. Easy to measure things on the drawings.

I loved it for being fast but to many  options can slow me down a bit.

Inability to interact with drawings and a terrible UI.

If you also pay for QuickBids, it integrates well with that. The tech help service is outstanding.

The flexability of being able to copy pages and do different things that helps me be able to look at different pricing.

My take-offs are clean and easy to understand. My production has more than doubled and the results are better.

But their policy was not to refund although they made a promise that was false showing they value money over principles. Very misleading and I am sickened by the way they do business.

Inability to label linear conditions. Inability to increase the size of the font on condition labels.

The only thing I get frustrated with is the lag with some of the functions.

I have tried other Takeoff software, but this is the best for me. I like this product because it is user friendly and has several built in tools that others may not have.

OST is a very easy to use tool to do take offs with and what we like most about it is. Fast Counts for areas, Linear feet, And counts.

There are a lot of functions in this program and it can be extremely confusing if you do not take the time to learn it properly.

I enjoy the quick and professional technical support. They are always responsive, pleasant and helpful.

Overall, great experience. Saves a lot of time when preparing for estimates/bids.

My overall experience with OST has been great.

The Customer Tech help is absolutely outstanding. I am so pleased with every interaction I have had with your company.

US Dollar

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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Forecasting

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

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

24/7 (Live Rep)

Chat

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

eCMS

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

On-Screen Takeoff Professional Edition provides users with applications for both takeoff and estimating. Offering Excel integration for organizations, this system is great for companies with $5 million & upwards in annual revenue.

ShortDescription

On-Screen Takeoff is a construction estimating and takeoff solutions for contractors and construction professionals. The solution offers tools for estimating, managing bids and having project visibility. Both commercial and residential contractors across various types of trade use On-Screen Takeoff for streamlining their construction operations.


On-Screen Takeoff helps in generating and completing more bids accurately. A bid wizard guides new users through all dialogues while creating a new bid. The application supports digitizer integration, file integration (CAD, PDF, etc), and 2D takeoff. The estimating application includes electronic quote system, cost databases by trade, and accounting integration. The system is compatible with tablet technology that provides field access to project data for cost and labor management.


On-Screen Takeoff solution offers seamless integration with applications like Quick Bid, Excel and other accounting applications, allowing contractors to manage cost estimates and budgets from multiple applications. On Center Software also offers PlanViewer, a basic, limited version of On-Screen Takeoff. Other features include RFI communication, construction planning and automated summaries.



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