ProEst

What do you like best?

The convenience of ProEst is great. If I'm not in the office, I'm able to log in remotely and continue my work from anywhere with a stable internet connection. The software also gives users the ability to organize estimates as they see fit. This organization is key to making sure that anyone within our company who views an estimate is able to find what they're looking for with relative ease. The support staff is great, too. Whenever I have a question about using a feature or if I encounter a bug within the software, they are quick to respond and get me the help I need.

What do you dislike?

The main complaint I had with ProEst is that it required a fair bit of try-it-and-see learning, as there was no documentation on how to use its features. This has been rectified with the addition of a knowledge base in the ver.16 update. It currently contains a large amount of information, but could use some fine-tuning to address more specific details of the numerous features the software offers.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

As you explore the software, try not to get overwhelmed by the number of features it offers. I have been using ProEst for over five years, and even to this day, I continue to learn more about its capabilities.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

ProEst has made our estimating departments more efficient and productive. The amount of cost detail you are able to provide within database items is also helping us realize any shortcomings or problems with our unit pricing, which allows us to price projects more competitively. It has also been great for our project managers in the field as they are able to access plans, specifications and takeoffs on-site without needing to go through our estimators.