Overall ProEst has been great, easy to learn and use, and can still have many more options for customization.

Good if not better than other estimating software. Much competition- But very reliable.

Proest has a inbuilt database and also you can create your own database  so that  you can use this again and again for your estimation in one click. This software is very friendly and  easy to use.

I have been using ProEst for the last year and have for the most part been very happy. The customer support has been very good.

One of the better systems I have used (JE Edwards, Sage, Premivera, ect).

Very disappointed with our experience and will not refer any business associates. We will not be renewing our subscription.

Terrible schedule program; visually unable to have clients and vendors understand it.

Mid way through my ownership they rolled out the cloud based application of the software and it was garbage, lost of glitches, very slow response, etc.

If the scale is metric you are forced to use metric takeoff numbers - it's the little things that make you fiddle around & waste a lot of time. This product feels unfinished - not 40 yrs old.

Ability to create a custom database and can be used to consistently produce quick estimates. I love the onscreen take off.

This is a friendly software for estimation purpose but, they have to improve a lot and make it use like excel.

Although the layout is similar, manipulating columns,rows and data is different.

Its easy to use estimating software and saves our time in creating a price proposal to several customers of our company and easily  keep track those at one place.

The scheduling program lacks tremendously; the estimating and couple other modules are completely unused, otherwise very capable program for managing vendors and clients.

There is NO other estimation/ takeoff tool that lacks this functionality. Additionally, there are no keyboard shortcuts (... in 2019).

Building an assembly from scratch is so difficult that they now have someone in house that does this for their customers because its so difficult, think about that.

The fact that it is easy to customize the take-off settings and get a clear measuring tool when needed.

ProEst is a pretty solid, and incredibly deep take off program with very helpful and responsive customer support.

We enjoy many features ProEst has to offer. There are many different ways you could use the software, from a pure budgeting stand point, to keeping historical data, to only writing formal proposals.

Overall it is a great system,  they have an awesome trainer that will work with you until you got it. Customer service is also real helpful.

We are no longer able to populate the proposal to send to our clients who are expecting their bid today.

Integration with other CRMs is a little bit more tricky.

They call you back right away and they seem to care and want to take care of any issues. They are good at explaining the program or any issues that you might have.

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.

I like the  easy to use password options. I can secure private information or limit use of programs or reports that are only for use by certain users.

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.

The mobile data and dispatching part of the software is worth every penny. Our techs can now do their paperwork on their phone and it has made dispatching so much more efficient.

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Autodesk's ProEst is a cloud-based construction estimating solution that offers automated features for construction companies of all sizes. Enable construction teams to monitor and manage centralized estimates, takeoffs, reports, and contracts. Access and share information 24/7 from any internet-connected mobile device. 

Dashboards offer a look at relevant KPIs so users can measure, evaluate, and control business performance throughout the project lifecycle. Construction databases provide current cost and productivity data. Be proactive about future builds by tracking pending projects, updating estimate pipelines, and creating accurate short and long term business forecasts.

ProEst is available on an annual subscription basis and supports unlimited users. Get phone and email support as well as easy onboarding with training videos.

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Subcontractor Management

Plumbing Estimating

Customizable Reports

Document Storage

Proposal Generation

Job Costing

Bidder Management

Projections

Collaboration Tools

Data Import/Export

Historical Database

Audit Trail

Real Time Data

Bid Management

Electrical Estimating

Issue Management

Labor Cost Reporting

Proposal Management

Visual Assemblies

Activity Dashboard

Reporting & Statistics

Cost Estimating

Estimating

Built-In Database

Customizable Templates

Accounting Integration

Electronic Plans

Real Time Reporting

Building Product Database

Reporting/Analytics

Takeoff

Cost Database

Quotes/Estimates

Change Order Management

Assembly Takeoff

Project Estimating

Third Party Integrations

Multiple User Accounts

Project Tracking

Contractor Management

Subcontractor Monitoring

Yearly subscription model includes all features and supports an unlimited number of users.

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Phone Support

Chat

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Videos

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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