CoConstruct Reviews

“Benefits of using CoConstruct in construction

Pros

Managing projects is a breeze, and I can effortlessly handle documents and estimate materials and labor for different tasks.

Cons

The lead tracking system is difficult to navigate and seems expensive compared to other options.

“A platform for construction project management

Pros

This application is excellent for monitoring onsite costs. It also enables me to efficiently manage tasks and deadlines.

Cons

The platform is quite difficult covering various aspects of construction. Therefore, it necessitates training for users, which should be considered in implementation costs.

“CoConstruct - Great software becoming extinct

Pros

Before Builder Trend acquired and abandoned it, the software was fantastic.

Cons

BuilderTrend has acquired the software and is no longer investing in its development, although they will continue to provide support.

“Convinced to switch then they rescended their offer. Did not keep their word.

Pros

I received a phone call pressuring me to upgrade from my trial, which I declined. However, a week later, I was informed that the trial was ending prematurely, and if I didn't upgrade, I wouldn't be able to use the product after switching. The representative avoided taking responsibility by attributing it to "higherups." There was no accountability.

Cons

Their lack of commitment and honesty is disappointing, as they haven't followed through on their promises.

“Agrxis Review on CoConstruct

Pros

I absolutely love CoConstruct, and it has become an essential tool for all my building projects. The extensive project management tools are one of the highlights of the software. CoConstruct covers every aspect of the building process, from initial planning and budgeting to scheduling and communication. Realtime collaboration with my team and clients has significantly improved productivity and reduced misunderstandings. The platform's intuitive navigation and user friendly interface make it easy to organize projects, track deadlines, and monitor progress. Integrated financial tools, including cost monitoring and invoicing, have simplified financial administration for my projects. Additionally, the customer service from the CoConstruct team has been exceptional, always helpful and responsive whenever I have a question.

Cons

While my experience with CoConstruct has mostly been positive, there are a few features that I didn't particularly enjoy. Firstly, especially for smaller construction companies or independent contractors, the pricing structure might be a bit on the costly side. For individuals seeking a more cost-effective alternative, the price could be discouraging.

“Great for any construction company

Pros

It's a simple way to keep track of schedules, change orders, and site photos. All the trades and team members can access and update information as needed.

Cons

When using the mobile app, I often encounter issues where projects fail to load, preventing me from accessing critical information on-site.

“Overpriced After Recent Increases

Pros

I found this tool very useful for managing projects. The design feels well thought-out. Working with budgets, purchase orders and change orders is simple and smooth.

Cons

We got locked into this system because exporting data is nearly impossible. Our small business was happy with it until last year when they suddenly raised our rates by around $5,000, completely blindsided us with that massive price hike. Since everything revolves around their software, you can't easily take your project data elsewhere. Youre basically trapped if you're not willing to abandon years of project history. I'd stay away unless you're prepared to lose all your data if you ever want to switch. We can't afford to lose our project records so we're stuck paying these ridiculous prices.

“A helpful tool for streamlining company processes

Pros

CoConstruct is an amazing tool. The program has been meticulously designed, allowing us to handle multiple tasks while organizing communications in one place. We can easily interact with others and ensure all materials are readily available for review. The mobile app is particularly useful for inputting data onsite. Our suppliers and contractors are benefiting from the comprehensive scheduling, and the assessment and determination reconciliation feature is an excellent tool for our workers.

Cons

It is advisable to provide descriptions when posting photos to CoConstruct. I would recommend avoiding CoConstruct altogether unless you can easily retrieve your project data. The way files from specifications and choices are posted can cause confusion in our transactions.

“L Co

Pros

It provides valuable information on task completion and schedule progress.

Cons

If you make adjustments to your schedule and someone interrupts, you lose all your data.

“Average cost effective management system

Pros

It's a simple management system for overseeing projects.

Cons

I wish it had the invoicing system in the style of G702-703.

“Best crm out there

Pros

I appreciate its high level of effectiveness.

Cons

It is not user-friendly and quite challenging for beginners.

“Project Manager

Pros

It's specifically designed for our industry. I'm still in the process of discovering all the program has to offer.

Cons

It took me a little while to navigate the program.

“CoConstruct

Pros

The estimating and cost database were incredibly helpful. Budget tracking was also excellent. I had been using Excel spreadsheets for years, and the estimate layout in CoConstruct was very similar, making it easy to transition.

Cons

The timesheet section did not accurately track overtime for our Canadian labor and payroll requirements at that time. Additionally, the photo quality was terrible. I also disliked that the cost was based on the number of projects.

“Encompassing Project Management

Pros

There's a feature that allows you to communicate about specific project aspects with subcontractors, designers, or clients. It's a fantastic way to track conversations and selections.

Cons

The estimating feature could be more comprehensive. I have found better customization options when reverting to a spreadsheet.

“Amazing onboarding experience

Pros

It has a detailed and beneficial dashboard that includes videos and resources for customer service. I can vouch that CoConstruct put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that users had all they required to utilize and get a grip on the software. Camp is helpful and necessary because it makes it easy to switch to the new software.

Cons

I would appreciate it if they added customizations for trade partner grouping and naming, along with some minor terminology changes. However, we are only really starting to use CoConstruct, so I’m hoping for a positive experience overall.

“Construct Connect misses connections

Pros

It's simple to operate and learn, although it turned out to be too simplistic.

Cons

The software lacks essential features, has limited reporting capabilities, fails to differentiate projects effectively (especially in reports), and the customer service is subpar.

“General Review

Pros

I love how the estimates seamlessly convert into proposals.

Cons

I am still new to the company and software, so I cannot provide a definitive opinion at this time.

“An Accountant's view of CoConstruct

Pros

Overall, the program has an abundance of features to track and control costs. It keeps both customers and office staff informed about the progress of each project. There are many untapped capabilities that I have yet to explore. However, it can be overwhelming at first without any training sessions or help desk support.

Cons

The standard program should include options for paying bills. For an additional $300 per month (Premium edition), the program should allow for the payment of ALL bills and expenses, including payroll. I would love to see it combined with a basic QuickBooks package for the extra cost. As it stands, I cannot justify paying an extra $300 monthly.

“Software review

Pros

It helps me, as someone with ADHD, stay focused and organized.

Cons

There's nothing negative to say about this company.

“Great CRM program that provides everything I need for Project management

Pros

The seamless scheduling feature is a great help in keeping projects on track and on time. The communication on both the web based platform and mobile app is excellent.

Cons

The learning curve for contractors and site workers can be overwhelming, depending on their level of technological proficiency.

“Very easy to use the website

Pros

I didn't have to spend time learning the website as it is incredibly easy to navigate.

Cons

There's really nothing I disliked about it.

“Another software program obviously designed by people with no real world construction experience.

Pros

The estimating feature is genuinely nice. The proposals look clean and professional, and adding price options is a breeze.

Cons

The invoicing system is terrible and lacks flexibility. You can only create a purchase order from your items list if it's already in your estimate. So, if you encounter unexpected costs that you won't bill the customer for, you can't generate a purchase order for them. There's no way to know if the customer has opened their estimate. Customer support is inadequate, and the training sessions on setting up and using the product are far too short. Three 45-minute sessions are nowhere near enough. I spent hours reading articles and watching videos. I made three phone calls for assistance, but they couldn't provide answers either. On all three occasions, they promised to look into it and get back to me, but they never did.

“Great for larger companies

Pros

I really enjoyed using CoConstruct on the desktop version. The estimating functionality was something I had been searching for, and it played a significant role in my decision to choose this product.

Cons

The Specs & Selections feature was crucial for our team. However, accessing it through the mobile app was not easy, and my team desired a more accessible solution. Additionally, the cost was higher than our budget allowed, considering it didn't fully meet our needs.

“Very useful but complicated

Pros

I like how we can easily build very professional looking proposals. We just need to add the data to create templates and its all uphill from there.

Cons

I would appreciate if there was a way to find out what your cost of completion would be. This feature is available in quickbooks.

“Satisfactory results

Pros

It is cost effective and the greatest thing for me is the AWA approval.

Cons

It should be an option to see all project schedules on a master schedule.

“CoConstruct is dedicated for professionals

Pros

Excellent customer service and training material. CoConstruct always takes our recommendation seriously.

Cons

A little more customization options wouldnt hurt. Its fine otherwise.

“CoConstruct makes it clean!

Pros

I was initially looking for something on a budget but had no luck finding anything as good as CoConstruct. It has all the features some big names in the tech industry provides and goes beyond that.

Cons

UI is good but the software itself feels dated. It feels like its been written in .asp?! No wonder it runs this slow.

“Full of features yet surprisingly affordable

Pros

I love the pre-made templates and the fact that I can interact with both my customers and vendors on the same platform.

Cons

There are so many features that it may seem overwhelming at first. Be sure to invest in the training of your employees and make use of all the perks.

“Fairly easy to learn

Pros

When I joined a workplace that was already using CoConstruct I found it fairly easy to learn and user friendly.

Cons

Currently, I have no complaints. I am extremely pleased with my experience thus far.

“Free trial is a rip-off

Pros

There are some generally good functionalities when you look at the overall package. The list of features they provide is competitive.

Cons

There are some major flaws in accounting, scheduling and day-to-day stuff like submitting a variation via phone. We spent 10s of hours trying to implement it and when we decided not to go with this the customer team refused to refund stating that we have to go through 2 additional sessions. What a waste of time.

“Great program. Incredible value!

Pros

It has aided us in improving our management process and I can now maintain a transparent mode of communication with my customers which is amazing.

Cons

Most of my suppliers and subcontractors are not currently on this system so that has been the greatest challenge so far.

“Fantastic product that helps provide excellent service

Pros

One single greatest feature is that its built with a clients perspective in mind instead of just the builders. Our clients have been able to easily understand the progress of different stages.

Cons

It integrates well with Quickbooks but we dont use it so its a disadvantage for us.

“great payroll and timesheet feature

Pros

The payroll and timesheet features work really well for our needs as they're simple to use and reliable so we never have to worry about errors or delays. It's made managing hours and processing pay so much smoother for the whole team.

Cons

A few of our team members struggle with the timeclock feature.

“Overcomplicates basic tasks

Pros

Estimating features work well for our projects and the Gantt chart functionality helps keep everything organized. Customer support has been responsive whenever we've needed assistance but that's where the pros end..

Cons

The system makes simple things like sending invoices way harder than they should be. There's no dashboard or accounts receivable features and you won't get email confirmations either. It's pretty obvious this wasn't built by anyone who actually works in construction and we had to find workarounds just to make it functional for our needs.

“Handles several projects

Pros

Managing several projects and keeping all communications organized in one spot has been really helpful for my workflow.

Cons

Trading partners tend to overcomplicate things when all they really need to do is just reply to emails.

“Estimating and job tracking features in one place

Pros

The estimating tools and job tracking capabilities are conveniently integrated together which makes managing projects much more organized for me.

Cons

File uploads from specs and selections can get confusing for our trade partners.

“Great for keeping in touch with clients

Pros

Staying connected with clients has become so much easier. Quick communication is easy and I can ensure all their documents are readily available for viewing.

Cons

I wish there was a way to add descriptions when uploading pictures, that would make things much more organized.

“Complex estimating feature

Pros

Being able to consolidate everything in one spot has been a game-changer. Build plans, sub-contractor communication and all the documentation I need. The mobile app is really handy for keeping everything updated when I'm out in the field.

Cons

The estimating feature feels pretty buggy to work with. You can't load multiple estimates from subcontractors into the system and then pick which options you want while having the budget update automatically. This becomes a real pain when you're weighing different approaches for things like roofing, siding or kitchen work. Even though estimating is supposed to be one of their main selling points, it doesn't really flex with how you'd naturally want to price out a project.

“Useful features

Pros

I really appreciate all the helpful features this software offers. The scheduling function is definitely my favorite, it makes staying on top of upcoming tasks so much easier.

Cons

Mobile version crashes constantly when I'm trying to upload files. It's really frustrating to use out in the field and you need a rock-solid internet connection for it to work properly.

“Lets clients see what we're building

Pros

Creating estimates here and linking them directly to specs keeps everything organized in one spot. Clients can see exactly what we're building and which materials we'll use which cuts down on last-minute surprises for everyone. It's easy to show customers ways to save money and give them upgrade options. Since the scheduling is global, our suppliers and contractors really appreciate having access to it. The estimating and specification integration is also a fantastic tool that our team uses regularly.

Cons

Setting up new projects takes forever especially when dealing with a bunch of random items. Since I handle tons of home inspection reports, creating a template I can actually import for each job is nearly impossible. The client view isn't as user-friendly as I'd hoped. When I break down cost lines for different items, I can't show customers the description for each line item. It's also tough to work through the task list while I'm on-site because everything gets grouped into broad categories instead of showing me a single list with all the individual items. You can add whatever you want to the schedule and track progress but I really wish I could import specs and specifications directly into the timeline.

“Helps us handle multiple subcontractors

Pros

Managing more than 50 subcontractors used to be a nightmare but this platform keeps everyone coordinated and projects flowing smoothly.

Cons

The app has this weird issue where it just stops working when you're connected to WiFi. It's really frustrating for our project managers who need to upload tasks while they're on job sites.