ProEst Xl Reviewer's Comments

ProEst XL our number 1 ranked commercial construction estimating software package and "Top 10 Reviewers Choice Award Winner" the latest construction estimating software produced by Construction Management Software, is designed to develop a standardized estimating system within an organization. This program hosts a variety of handy features, is relatively easy to use, and offers a simple installation process. It is an excellent software choice for medium to large construction companies.

Feature Set:  

ProEst offers a full array of convenient features. These features can be customized to meet the individual needs of most medium to large construction companies. Included in the feature list are pull down menus, job costing, interfacing capabilities to accounting systems, five costs per item and custom reporting capabilities. This program also performs automatic bill of materials, bid day analysis, digitizer software, item cost databases and more.

The interface programs available to ProEst offer access to convenient applications. For example, ProEst's TRA-SER Pro, an interface program, links your price book to the complete TRA-SER parts catalog. The Microsoft Project interface links your estimate with project scheduling software. Primavera interface offers access to the Primavera scheduling software.

As part of the software package, ProEst offers an excellent service plan. This service includes unlimited telephone support and access to all updates and enhancements.

Ease of Use:  

ProEst hosts a well-organized navigation process which decreases in difficulty with each use of the program. The innate difficulty of construction estimating software can be relieved by ProEst with use of its training package. This web-based training program allows on-site training. It is divided into 5 one-hour segments, with additional time offered if necessary. Each class is followed by a tutorial to be completed before beginning the next class. The classroom-approach to training is very effective and delivers a general knowledge in estimating software, thus easing navigation through ProEst estimating software.

Ease of Installation:  

ProEst XL is easy to install; we encountered no problems.

Help/Support:  

ProEst offers a help section which is extremely thorough and useful. The getting-started program introduction guides you through each screen with detailed instructions. The software also offers a user manual, training classes and tutorials to aid in the navigation process. This is the most comprehensive help system available in the market.

Summary:  

The ProEst construction estimating program, designed for medium to large companies, produces accurate, professional estimates while increasing productivity and time-efficiency in the estimating department. With its excellent selection of customization features, its thoroughly-explained navigation system, and its simple installation process, this software is easily one of the top construction estimating programs in the market.