Trimble Estimation Software Reviews

Pros

This software is considered the benchmark in the industry, widely adopted by many companies as the standard choice.

Cons

I'm still waiting over 4 weeks for my ticket to be completed, and I haven't received any response from the team.

Pros

If you already have their other software, getting this one is the logical choice. Just like the salesperson says, you can track your rewards (profits), perform accurate takeoffs, and submit on time. All those claims are mostly true.

Cons

The salesperson can sometimes come across as overly aggressive, pushing for an immediate purchase. This approach isn't suitable, especially with such a significant investment. The initial bids are often inaccurate, requiring final adjustments. There's a support team available, but the cost of training is additional and can be high. You either need to visit them or have them come to you, and there isn't enough time for adequate training. Reducing the training costs would improve the experience.

Pros

The software just works! It sounds simple, but it's true! We had tried two other estimation programs before ViewPoint, and they were slow, poorly designed, and the support was awful. ViewPoint is completely different. The support is excellent, and their trainers genuinely care that you learn the software thoroughly. I've never worked with better trainers or a more knowledgeable technical support team. These folks are fantastic!

Cons

I can't think of a single downside to ViewPoint MEP Estimating. It offers excellent value for the investment! It's not cheap, but it's definitely worth it for me and my company!

Pros

This program has a lot of features... if you have a background in computer engineering. It's quicker than doing a takeoff by hand. Pat, our trainer, was fantastic! Extremely helpful and available to answer any question at any time of day, much better than the customer help center.

Cons

The program is quite expensive, and the additional cost for training is insufficient for the amount of information needed to use it effectively. The salesperson was friendly but very pushy. Post-purchase customer service is terrible.

Pros

It handles a lot of accounting tasks. If you really need all those features, this system would be great. But it might not be ideal for a smaller company.

Cons

There are too many clicks and windows to navigate to reach a specific area. It feels like there are too many steps just to do one thing.

Pros

BLDM is one of America's leading specialty construction firms. We've been in the market for 55 years and still going strong. We introduced the software to our Estimating Department over 20 years ago and have trusted it completely since then. With technology constantly evolving, we still rely on Viewpoint Software for its accuracy and practicality in bid work. I believe part of our success with the software is due to the full support from the technical staff. They're always there to help when needed!

Cons

If you don't have much computer experience, it takes a lot of time to learn all the available functions.

Pros

Easy to navigate. Works really well. I log in every morning and use it all day, every day. Great product. Mary Heinz is AMAZING.

Cons

I haven't had any issues with it. Even if I did encounter a problem with Viewpoint, I'm confident it would be handled promptly and professionally.

Pros

The digital takeoff feature is excellent and really enhances the efficiency of the process.

Cons

It's difficult to label things easily.

Pros

The estimating capabilities for projects are robust and reliable, providing a strong foundation for accurate and effective project planning.

Cons

There's too much information that is not specific to my particular field.

Pros

The software is incredibly accurate and versatile, easily adapting to various needs and ensuring precise results every time.

Cons

It's very cumbersome to use, not mobile at all, and too complicated. I need a lighter version that is not so expensive.

Pros

I can always rely on its precision and dependability for accurate results.

Cons

It takes time to personalize it. Accurate accounting is also necessary. This isn't really a con, just a helpful tip.

Pros

The customer service team is always helpful and ready to answer any questions.

Cons

Updates seem to be taking longer and longer to roll out.

Pros

Trimble is very simple to use and highly accurate. We rely solely on this software for securing high-end jobs.

Cons

Occasionally, I have to restart the program, but it might be user error...

Pros

It allows earthworks to be completed electronically instead of using a digitizer board.

Cons

The vendor's inability to make improvements or fix bugs is frustrating. They usually just say they haven't seen that issue before and blame unrelated factors. It feels like any errors are always my fault.

Pros

The product is quite simple to use and compares well with most other software available.

Cons

Customer support is non-existent. In most cases, calling isn't worth the effort because the response is not timely.

Pros

It helped us obtain an accurate and very easy takeoff.

Cons

To be able to efficiently handle and manipulate drawing files, during and after import, the software needs more flexibility.

Pros

It's easy to navigate and understand, and the summary reports are very useful.

Cons

I wish there was a way to integrate a cross-section takeoff program into the system. We're still using an outdated Quest program.

Pros

The program's structure lets me easily perform take-offs and is flexible enough to fine-tune the estimate once it's done.

Cons

There's a minor issue with the digital take-off; sometimes it loses' the take-off when you switch to the take-off screen to enter it into the estimate.

Pros

Viewpoint actively checks in with its users to gauge their satisfaction with the product. The support team is eager to help with any issues and truly wants to assist. The product is highly specialized for trades and is very comprehensive.

Cons

Sometimes, I wish we could interface with Microsoft products like Excel. The telecommunications takeoff section needs expansion.

Pros

It keeps me organized, my estimates are precise, and it's fast. Whenever I need help, Viewpoint is just a call away.

Cons

I deal with a lot of vendors daily, and Viewpoint is the least of my concerns.