Envisioneer

Pros

There is nothing better than working with a company that addresses even the smallest concerns and supports its customers in every way. Envisioneer offers services that cover so many aspects ensuring no client is left unsatisfied. Also it is clear to me that this is a great company that knows how to focus on what their customers need and resolve any issues that come up. So yes I am really happy with my decision to work with them and I have no doubt about it that this company makes you want to keep working with them.

Cons

I honestly do not have any issues to bring up. All I have are positive comments about how amazing they are and the way they treat their customers. Overall it is definitely one of the top companies in its field and I would recommend it without a doubt. I would say it is hard to find a company thats as good as they are right now so I'd say do not hesitate to work with them. They won't let you down. Their service is top notch and everything about their approach is fantastic. I will definitely keep working with them as it is totally worth it and they inspire you to keep coming back.

Pros

Once you get the hang of how it works, you will be able to set up a 3D structure pretty quickly. The thing I like most about them is that they started as a small company that really cares.

Cons

The customer service is really bad if you encounter any issues. It feels like they do not even exist. They just delay things and eventually try to get you to buy the next version. It really reminds me of the old saying, Fool me once, shame on you and fool me twice. Well you all can complete the sentence on your own. Plus the 3D features are not very accurate and you will have to find a lot of workarounds to get it to be usable for drawings. To get the best results you will have to export it to AutoCAD. Right now they won't give me a new key for the software I bought years ago. Their key codes expire really quickly and you have to get another one from them. Overall I'd say do not spend your money here and go for Revit LT or Archicad instead to stay current in the industry.

Pros

The simple design makes it easy for me to draw as if I am actually constructing a building. The attention to detail in the model pays off when you are drafting. Any changes needed are reflected in the worksheet drafting view and are usually simple to implement. Plus the keyboard shortcuts are similar to AutoCAD which speeds up usage. Also the program has a great rendering engine and a pretty accurate cost and quantity estimator working perfectly with both metric and imperial units.

Cons

Well I feel like the drafting process could definitely be faster. Also the commands are not as streamlined as in AutoCAD. However some of the modeling limitations are easily fixed by importing SketchUp models straight into the software like for things like skirting or cornice moldings.