It is a slow process, but customer service is great at keeping me informed. There is a lot of room for improvement, but overall I am content with this software.

Overall experience is positive I don’t know what I was doing before it. M glad we purchased this software.

I like the ease of use and their support staff, who are the best. It has made work fun for me.

I like that it's straight to the point, easy to use, no unnecessary things on it, easy to understand.

I recently started a new business selling/installing window coverings for commercial buildings and I have won most of my bids using iSqFt. It's easy to use, functional, and has tons of users (GC's).

THE EASE OF SET UP AND THE EASY LEARNING CURVE.

And difficult and time consuming when selecting specific subs for each of the trades.

ISqFt is solid but there are better alternatives out there.

When you implement the software, you provide them with your subcontractor database. It's hard to believe they wouldn't extract some information from this for their own expansion purposes.

I like that it is thorough and provides excellent feedback in terms of interest and bids on a project.

IT CAN BE A BIT CONFUSING WHEN BEING A BIT SPECIFIC FOR THE TYPE OF BID YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.

Back when I used this software I really liked it. It was very easy to use and worked great for our needs.

As an estimator, software that lacks adequate training support but costs less can actually add up to greater expense in terms of time and money.

So its well worth the cost for a small company to invest in the software.

This was a good platform to use for sharing documents for construction projects.

We even have to enter our own information if we want to add the estimator to the list. Second most frustrating part is the bidder's list.

Complete joke called and voiced or concerns and was basically told to bad you are stuck in a one year contract.

Customer service is great, and I've had this software for nearly a year. I love the east of creating projects that will be extended out for bid.

The only negative would be the cost for small businesses.

Terrible customer service and wouldn't recommend anyone to use this service.

Overall we are very happy with ISqFt for our bidding and plan room. The people are great to work with and readily available for questions.

Very easy to search and bid on jobs in our trade this field is so competitive in our area this software is very up to date with continuous opportunities.

The only con is I may miss out on jobs if our competitors learn to harness this program correctly for their bids.

In fact, our project assistants appreciate the ability to quickly update addenda to subcontractors in a matter of minutes.

The product has given us quick access to documents, as well as the ability to reach others in the construction community.

If you try the demo and there seems to be a good fit for your market it would definitely be worth the price.

The best part of this program is the ease of use and the simplistic nature of how files are distributed from clients or to clients.

IF YOU HAVE A PROJECT ID # ITS EVEN EASIER AND GETS YOU TO WHAT PROJECT YOU WANT. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GREAT.

Not everyone learns at the same rate and everyone hates change.

The applications are user friendly and the closing per month  is quick and efficient. If you encounter any difficulties the support is outstanding.

Looking forward to discovering more efficiencies we were unaware of previously.

We also use the software for AR, AP, inventory, and check reconciliation. Overall VMS is a good product, and has great customer service.

It is a fully integrated product from purchase orders to dispatch to all things financial. We don't have to go outside the VMS product for supporting software such as an accounting product.

It is great to visit with them every year and to know there is a friend on the other end of the support line when we need it.

Ability to transfer Estimate to Job Cost and Service. The ease of searching  is great.

All software has issues and the client portal allows us to log issues and check the progress. The staff is courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Top marks for customer support. Having an integrated solution for all our business is very efficient.

My biggest issue though is how difficult it can be to get some new set up by programming. Anything custom is expensive and takes forever.

Having such a great customer service team when dealing with software changes and updates, even when trying to navigate areas in the program your company has yet utilized they have never let us down.

No or very little training on the software. No idea how to use most of it.

We always come back from the conference with new information and ideas for improving our workflow. Above everything else, we value the Vertical Market Support staff.

The support was, and continues to be great, and I have the highest degree of confidence when I do have to call that issues are taken care of quickly. These guys really deserve an award.

Vast number of reports, very diverse in what you can pull. Ability to save to queue to have a history of all transactions.

The support from VMS is great, they are always very helpful and responsive. The product is easy to use and navigate, and we are very happy.

It has great functionality, and it's user friendly.

I know we will see better tracking between warehouses once everyone gets it under control.

It is a very powerful accounting software. If used properly it can do a lot of amazing things.

The ease of usability, easy to find what i am looking for and track my work flow. The ability to change the sites that we take care of.

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With iSqFt, contractors of any size can streamline their entire pre-construction process and bid effectively.


Designed to address the unique challenges of general contractors, design-build firms, and construction managers, iSqFt's customizable, web-based system, brings together every facet of a contractor's bid process into a single application. iSqFt Bid Management enables contractors to share information with bidders, to track project information right up to bid day, and to share information easily with the entire project team.


iSqFt allows subcontractors to access their prequalification management application based off of ConsensusDocs. Also, iSqFt has an entire team available to help answer support questions, and they host training seminars for subcontractors on a regular basis, ensuring everyone involved with a project is comfortable using the system and able to start projects faster.


We recommend the program to general contractors of any size seeking a more effective bid management process. The program is a great fit for general contractors, design and building firms, utility contractors, and construction managers.



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Ventus is a service and construction ERP solution that incorporates CRM, takeoff estimating, job costing, project management, service management, service dispatch, product distribution, inventory control, payroll and accounting in one solution. It is suitable for HVAC/mechanical contractors, plumbers, electricians, petroleum contractors, roofers and specialty contractors.


Features include CRM, equipment control, purchase order, certified payroll, AIA billing, T&M billing, service dispatch, PM scheduling, barcoding, field service, document management, electronic time cards, customer portal, management dashboard, customer equipment tracking, financial statements and reporting.


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