WinEx Reviews

“Well organized interface

Pros

The interface is really well-organized which made getting comfortable with the program much easier. Plus the support team was incredibly helpful throughout as they turned what I expected to be a stressful learning process into something far less intimidating. I honestly felt guided and supported every step of the way.

Cons

Installation on my computer took longer than I expected which was frustrating but fortunately the support team stepped in and helped me sort out the problems.

“Offers a vast range of features

Pros

As I get more comfortable using this program my work becomes noticeably easier and more enjoyable. It lets me adjust settings to my own workflow while offering a range of features that deliver accurate calculations. Whether I'm measuring simple lengths or tackling complicated formulas this app handles everything and then some.

Cons

Occasionally the program behaves a bit glitchy and I end up having to uninstall and reinstall it on my computer. Fortunately that fix is fast and simple so it doesn't disrupt my work for long.

“impressive functionality

Pros

I'm genuinely impressed by the program's functionality....it covers so much ground without feeling overwhelming. The level of detail it offers is remarkable yet everything remains clear and easy to navigate.

Cons

It takes quite a bit of learning before I can get the full benefit from it.

“ability to isolate job regions

Pros

What I really appreciate is the takeoff accuracy. It's consistently reliable and gives me confidence in my estimates. I also love that I can isolate specific regions of a job to focus on measurements more precisely which helps me avoid mistakes and work more efficiently.

Cons

The only drawback I can see is that some CAD files need to be reformatted before they work correctly and that extra step can slow me down.

“Exceptional customer service

Pros

I've found the software runs incredibly smoothly..no lag, no glitches just consistent performance. And their customer service? Simply phenomenal !! They're always responsive, genuinely helpful and truly go above and beyond whenever I need them.

Cons

There really isn't anything I've faced that I would count as my least favorite.

“Reasonably priced

Pros

I'm really happy with the price. It's much better than what competing programs charge.

Cons

The 3D view's visuals feel a bit weak and could use more detail and I also find the way plans are vectorized to be buggy and in need of refinement.

“quick responses and easy training

Pros

I get quick responses and their training is really simple and easy to follow. The reports they produce are packed with useful details and give me precisely the information I'm after. Making rapid tweaks to existing take-offs is effortless. Whenever I have a question no matter how small they're willing to sit down with me and go through everything.

Cons

So far I haven't had any issues yet that interfere with my work or slow down how fast I can complete a take-off.

“Great Estimation Software, but Customer Service is a Nightmare

Pros

I found WinEst to be one of the most flexible estimation solutions on the market. With the ability to customize the labor rates, which cater to different client needs, and to be able to lay out a shift plan for custom crews, it has sped up our estimations. What I appreciate is that it has a very simple UI which displays all the information dynamically and lets you allocate the markups easily. It has a handy catalog of items with up-to-date prices, which is helpful. They present it neatly in the form of a tree that makes your estimates easier as you proceed further.

Cons

Unfortunately, it has the worst customer support. They offer a support plan, but for some reason you dont happen to own it, they will downright refuse to offer any kind of help. Whats even worse is that the support plan is overpriced. I dont feel comfortable paying to fix a problem that shouldnt be happening in the first place.

“Helps me compete against larger firms

Pros

Being a small business this tool has helped me compete for projects against larger firms.

Cons

We don't submit bids very frequently and because the system is quite sophisticated we have to refresh it more often than we'd like. Even though we see that as a drawback we usually call support so they can help us finish our projects.

“WinEx is Essential for the Construction Industry

Pros

The way it has several options for establishing the required quantities is excellent. And I cant stop praising how well-designed its 3-D Viewer is. It also allows me to print graphic forms of the estimate to submit with my bid proposal. They adapt to your manner of bidding, and the technical support is excellent.

Cons

It still doesnt have a robust remote access system. A license fob is required in order to work from home or any other device.

“Made My Job Much Easier

Pros

I use it for dirt estimating and found it to be very user friendly, having correct navigational tools, and use of colors and shades.

Cons

It is easy to work with but I would like some more video tutorials.

“Saves a lot of time

Pros

Technical assistance is by far the best I have ever seen. Using it for a couple of years I would highly recommend this to anyone working in construction.

Cons

It will cost you but if you can manage the expense, it is well worth the investment.

“Excellent Product with Much-Needed Support

Pros

It allows plenty of flexibility in that we can create custom labor rates table for accurate estimations.

Cons

Not anyone can understand how to work on this software. Thankfully, their excellent training team made sure our operator gets trained.

“No Regrets, Great Software

Pros

I have always been a field guy only recently switching to estimating world and found WinEx to be the easiest program to learn. Outstanding technical support!

Cons

You will be needing a key to run the program and if you want to run it at another location the price for the second key is a bit too high.

“Good for Frequent Repeat Projects

Pros

It allows us to create and edit custom databases and save them for later. Whenever a similar project comes up, half of our work is already done. Time saved!

Cons

Visualization tools are not up to the mark. We had to use separate software for that.

“Versatile Software, but Reporting Needs Improvement

Pros

Great customer support. And markup feature is the best, it helps you manage any taxes you might need to account for, or any escalation in prices.

Cons

Crew tables cannot be imported or exported. Auto line numbering is frustrating, doesnt let you manually re-number them if you have added a new line.

“Reliable and Efficient

Pros

They have a good track record when it comes to updates. The team is very focused on your individual experience and do try to add your requested features in a future update as soon as possible.

Cons

Summary report layout is cluttered and not very useful if you ask me.

“Powerful Yet User-Friendly

Pros

A very dynamic and simple interface. At one point, the catalogue tree actually helped me add an item which I was going to miss during the bidding process.

Cons

They have a great customer support, but only when you buy a customer support plan additionally.

“Overall, a Positive Experience

Pros

We have landed so many jobs using WinEx we have lost count. Our mistakes have been minimal and profits have skyrocketed!

Cons

Time zone of WinExs main office is different from us. Difficult to get timely complaint response.

“Worth the Effort to Learn

Pros

You gotta make sure the data you enter is all good and it will provide you with a very thorough and detailed report.

Cons

There is a lack of online resources so whenever you need help with something, you have to ring their customer support.

“A Long-Time Satisfied User

Pros

Its been about three years my company has been using this software and so far it is the best software for generating accurate reports.

Cons

It needs to allow us to import 3D CAD surfaces as that is something our line of work needs a lot.

“Great customer support

Pros

Their support has to be the number one feature, hands down the best when it comes to needing help. The software itself is not hard to learn either.

Cons

The only setback is perhaps the fact that getting info from the software and into the workstream can be improved by a lot.

“Too Many Errors to Overlook

Pros

It has a better feature that is line tracking, graphics arent too bad either.

Cons

It can give too many processing errors sometimes and it can really push back the work speed.

“Outstanding Performance

Pros

For someone as simple as me, this software is amazing. The support system goes out of their way to make sure your job gets done.

Cons

It can be a little hard learning this software on your own, but their customer support is always eager to help!

“Detailed reports

Pros

After I have all of the data entered correctly the reports the program produces are impressively comprehensive and packed with useful detail.

Cons

There's a shortage of online help resources so whenever I'm trying to figure out how to perform a specific task I usually end up having to pick up the phone and call their customer support line.

“Simple to get the hang of

Pros

Personally I find the software user-friendly and easy to understand. The support team is extremely helpful, performing job reviews whenever I need them.

Cons

I'd like to see improved capability for importing broken contour lines. I'm asking you to develop a better more reliable method to import broken vector contours.

“Lets me import construction plans

Pros

With this software I can quickly import my construction drawings into the application and easily change the resolution of the plans I bring in.

Cons

I would love a 'snap-to' tool that lets me select major elevation stations right where they intersect the 10-foot stations because it would speed up layout work.

“accurate software

Pros

I find it very accurate and the app was simple to download and let me get started quickly.

Cons

Personally I'd like to see the material library expanded to include more resources.

“incredible support

Pros

It is pretty simple to use. If I step away from it for a while I can come back and get up to speed quickly. The help and support team have also been outstanding.

Cons

Honestly I can't think of anything I really dislike about the product, it's been that solid for me.

“provides precise reports

Pros

I'm really impressed by the accuracy of the takeoff calculations and the reports.

Cons

Well I found the interface anything but user-friendly. I struggled to make sense of how it works.

“Saves me so much time

Pros

I love that I can import designs directly from PDFs or CAD files. It's saved me so much time and their tech support has been fantastic every time I've needed help.

Cons

What annoys me is that I can't enlarge the Answer List window to see more at once which makes it awkward to work through long sets of answers.

“really simple to use with instant help

Pros

I've found the platform really simple to use and whenever I face an issue I can contact a representative almost instantly for assistance. Their explanations are clear and easy to follow.

Cons

No downsides to report. I genuinely like everything about it.

“Responsive team

Pros

This software is quite userfriendly and their customer support team has been consistently helpful and responsive whenever I've needed assistance.

Cons

Unfortunately I have to down-save files because of Civil 3D compatibility problems and that extra step is inconvenient.

“Works smoothly for me

Pros

I really appreciate that this software works smoothly with many different electronic file types, whether I'm dealing with PDFs or AutoCAD files. The renderings it produces are sharp and packed with detail so I find it extremely effective when I need to walk someone else through a take-off. Making changes for 'what if' scenarios is simple and user-friendly and there are built-in tools that make tasks that used to be a headache much simpler (Alt Plan). On-screen prompts keep me on track during use. The support team has been superb, very knowledgeable about both the product and my industry. Plus it runs smoothly and doesn't bog down my laptop.

Cons

To date I haven't identified anything that genuinely needs improvement. More tutorial videos and a bit more depth in the manual would be welcome though neither of those things has caused me any trouble because the support team has been exceptional and quick to help whenever I've needed them.

“Timesaving product

Pros

What really stands out to me is how much time this software saves when I'm calculating cut and fill volumes. The takeoff reporting is useful and I like the drawings it generates from my takeoffs for reviewing my work. Entering data feels simple and customer support has been responsive.

Cons

At the moment I don't have any cons to report. I just need more time with the software to become fully familiar with it.

“provides useful insights

Pros

Having used this I'm really impressed by the setup and training support I got. The software is fairly simple to operate and provides useful insights. There are a few workaround steps I occasionally forget but I expect those temporary workarounds will be addressed in upcoming releases.

Cons

My main frustration is that I have trouble recalling a few of the workarounds. Specifically I can't remember the steps to create respread regions from a void.

“Best support team i've seen

Pros

It's simple to use. I was able to get going on almost the very first job I tried the program on. The support team is among the best I've come across. Roctek will train as many people as you need trained and they're always ready to step in and help you through tricky spots. Having dealt with lots of customer support teams, I can say their responsiveness and assistance rank as high as any I've experienced.

Cons

Sometimes I find the editing tools a bit confusing and the on-screen graphics don't always clarify what's happening. I tend to think that's more a reflection of my own unfamiliarity than a flaw in the software itself though.

“Top-notch customer care

Pros

I always give their support team a full five stars in my book.

Cons

It took me quite a while to get comfortable with all the available options.

“No need for paper

Pros

What I love most is that I can work with a digitizer directly on PDF blueprints instead of having to use paper.

Cons

There's no way to access it remotely, a physical license fob is required to run the software on any other machine. I split time between home and the office so I'm constantly trying to remember to bring the dongle with me and if I forget I'm locked out of my files until I'm back at that particular computer.

“Helpful 3-D Viewer

Pros

I appreciate that the program offers multiple methods to arrive at the quantities I need. The 3-D Viewer helps me visualize the project and I value being able to print graphical versions of estimates to attach to my bid submissions. Their technical support has been excellent and they've adjusted to the way I prepare bids. While there are plenty of basic takeoff tools out there, they often won't provide the depth I want from a true quantity estimating package. Quantity estimating software keeps changing and Roctek seems to be continually keeping pace with those developments.

Cons

My reports don't look polished and I often end up reformatting exported data into spreadsheets to extract the details I require but at least necessary information is still there.

“User-friendly solution

Pros

What stands out to me is the simplicity and precision. It's been constructed really well and works perfectly for civil takeoffs.

Cons

So far I haven't come across anything about it that I dislike.

“Handles different file formats

Pros

I've been impressed by how well it handles different file formats, letting me work with our current document types without having to convert anything. It also makes it simple to digitize site data and turn those records into measurable, client-ready information that we can actually use.

Cons

It does take a bit of time to get comfortable with the interface but after learning the basics it opens up a lot of practical functionality and makes the tool much more usable.

“Would recommend!

Pros

Found their customer support staff to be incredibly helpful and genuinely knowledgeable, not only about the software itself but also about broader site work and project setups. They do more than just troubleshoot the program. They actually help you plan and get a project up and running. They understand tight deadlines, respect my schedule and are willing to collaborate to meet time frames. Because of that hands-on, flexible approach, I would strongly recommend this software to others.

Cons

At this point I don't have any complaints to report.

“Logical interface

Pros

It's quite user-friendly and I find that many of the workflows can be worked out or picked up quickly simply by taking a logical approach to how I would enter different elements of the job site into the system.

Cons

I don't have any complaints about the product right now. Since I'm new to this category of software, I currently lack any real criticisms or negative feedback to offer.

“Reliable system

Pros

It quickly computes cut and fill volumes with reliable accuracy and it also generates 3D models that display the contours both before and after work.

Cons

I find it weak when it comes to estimating site services and rock excavation accurately for my projects and importing PDFs is a headache so I usually end up inputting data by hand.

“Well laid out

Pros

Right away I felt like an expert using WinEx. The layout is quite user-friendly and I found the program very easy to use almost immediately.

Cons

Honestly getting hold of customer support wasn't the easiest though I only had to reach out just once during my first week using the program which was manageable.

“packed with features

Pros

Its packed with features that really help me produce precise takeoffs and the tech support has been very responsive and useful.

Cons

When I switch the settings to extremely high density, the process can take an annoyingly long time to complete and honestly I can't think of any other downsides based on my experience.

“Good value for money

Pros

As someone new to estimating, I find this program simple to use and their customer support is outstanding! For the price point, it includes excellent features.

Cons

I haven't come across any drawbacks so far. Overall I'm impressed and feel it's a well-rounded program that could grow alongside my company.

“Helpful support team

Pros

After using it just a couple of times, I found it really simple to learn and get comfortable with. The crew are excellent at their jobs and always helpful.

Cons

No issues.

“Wide variety of features

Pros

There are a lot of great features and the interface keeps things simple. I found customer support to be wonderful, ironically that became part of the issue since I ended up spending far too much time working with them because the program's logic was hard to grasp.

Cons

The snap feature is terrible and entering data lines or contour information feels unclear and awkward. Bringing drawings into the program is hard, I can't add annotated lines directly and the cut-and-fill visuals are very basic. The output file summary shows up with strange logic across too many sheets and the training videos are out of date.