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Contractor Foreman is pretty much a one stop shop for us. We use it daily. It has so many features which every type of employee is able to utilize for their specifc role. Personally the estimating, invoicing, projects and tracking of the specics in all of these make it easy to keep track of labor, materials, subs, ect. Even with finding "issues" its easy to get support and add input to Contractor Foreman itself, for new and upcoming edits to the site. Highly recommened! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cant edit estimates after sending, if a custoemr askes for something modified must create an entire new estimate even if something minor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CF is easier to use compared to past programs I've used. It is truly intuitive and I appreciate that the developers are consistently trying to improve the program by listening to customer feedback. Customer support is top tier as I've never seen such helpful chat support before. They reply within seconds and 9/10 times provide me with the help I need. We use CF everyday which makes it an integral part of our workflow. The financial features are definitely life savers as we can see them at a glance with the graphs and charts automatically updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some restrictions when it comes to organizing stuff but it's probably from my end as an employee which has less access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Contractor Foreman does a great job at creating a clear, functional and customizable dashboard from which to navigate all aspects of project management. I love that there are so many modules, each with a specific focus. The support & training aspect of the program has been exceptional. The live chat is always available and if my issue isn't able to be solved through the bot, I am routed to a human. Additionally, their responsiveness through email has been quick and accommodating. I love that all modules contain integrated training videos which are very helpful and easy to access. We have also had positive experiences with their 1:1 training and live webinars offered throughout the week. Although there are some issues with the software and some bugs present, they are very upfront about providing a forum for submitting bugs and suggestions to the platform. And their acknowledgment of these bugs and suggestions combined with their willingness to fix and implement them is very refreshing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The deliverables could be more polished. The customization could be more intuitive. There are some simple functions, such as viewing and printing documents/estimates/forms, that could be more straightforward and apparent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love that Contractor Foreman is open to suggestions. They have an entire section dedicated to customer suggestion inquiries where I can check the status of my recommendation to see if it is requested by others. It also has comment sections for advice and feedback from other users. To date 3 of my suggestions have been implemented.

While there have been some bugs, they have been transparent about the steps they're taking to rectify the issues. It is the most affordable program for all the features we needed and then some.

I also like that it is integrated with Company Cam.

I do appreciate their focus is on continuous improvement at the request of their customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inconsistent knowledge from the customer service representatives. Some know exactly the issue while others can't give straight forward advice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the best things I like about Contractor Foreman is that it’s specifically designed for construction. The system allows me to keep track of submittals and RFIs in one central location, making organization seamless. It also helps me manage change orders and track progress billing, including holdbacks—features that were crucial for my business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest pain point I have with Contractor Foreman—and honestly, with any construction software—is the ability to estimate and control costs effectively within the system. I need a way to create assemblies, like defining that a toilet installation requires materials A, B, and C and takes two hours. Then, I’d like to multiply that assembly by the number of toilets on a project for accurate estimates. Having the flexibility to assign different material types to these assemblies is also crucial. To be fair, I haven’t found any software that can fully address this, so I keep resorting back to Excel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Contractor Foreman offers an all-in-one solution for managing construction projects, with tools for scheduling, estimating, budgeting, time tracking, document management, and more. It also supports helpful integrations, such as QuickBooks, to streamline accounting. The mobile app ensures accessibility from anywhere, very helpful on-site. It's user-friendly interface and cost-effectiveness make it ideal for small to mid-sized contractors.

The support team is responsive and dedicated, while some bugs may not be resolved immediately, they make every effort to provide timely solutions. For teams willing to invest time in learning the system, it can significantly enhance efficiency and project organization.

Training available is a great tool to learn a bit more how to use the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sensitive files are visible in the Daily Logs through Associated Files after update 11/2024, they were visible before but they've fixed it, now every file attached across different features like invoices, payments, and other confidential files has become visible to all roles that have access to the Daily Logs, including those who shouldn't have access to this information. I even have a ticket since February 2024 without a solution.

Also to limit information access, we had previously hidden the Directory from Site Managers, because they were able to view details like subcontractor information and bills through the Contacts' History (now Documents), there hasn’t been a resolution so far.

The daily log feature has become a headache to navigate following the latest update. Users now need to exit one log entirely to view or check another, resulting in a significant waste of time and reduced efficiency.

The platform is easy to use, but occasional bugs, updates and a steep learning curve for advanced features may require patience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have had an outstanding experience with Contractor Foreman. The ease of having all of your projects at your fingertips is outstanding. We love that our clients can stay up to date with all aspects of the job by reviewing reports, RFIs, and viewing pictures. It is great that all staff, from the GC to the Superintendent, can contribute, and they can do so every day with easy implementation and integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have had trouble sinking our jobs from Project to the CF platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Update 12/2024: They have improved server stability. I continue to believe in the team that has designed this tool and created the culture of customer service that CF attempts to provide. Unfortunately, the service continues to degrade to such a degree that I have to use platforms like this to be a squeaky wheel.

Update 7/2024: I still believe this is an amazing tool, but please note the cons

The logical process of each module allows a company to build its own workflow with tools that are easy to understand and find training for. Modular functionality and a straightforward design make this a unique construction software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Update 12/2024: Even with server stability improvements - A QB Webhook update in September has caused a massive loss of reliability in the data synced from CF to QB. Duplications, incorrect information, and days where nothing syncs with QB have become a norm. CF has been aware of these issues for over 3 months without a solution and a low rate of communication unless I push hard. I hate having to use platforms like this to hopefully promote internal change at CF.

Update 7/2024: We can not rely on it to do our job. The website is completely down weekly. Right now, it has been down for 2 hours. It was down for 3 entire days (at least for us) a month ago.

Like any tool, Contractor Foreman is not universally useful, but it is a good fit for certain types and sizes of construction companies.

Contractor Foreman was designed without workflow in mind, or maybe more accurately, workflow agnostic. It allows anyone to create their own workflow, but that can be cumbersome and confusing for companies who want to translate their current workflow to Contractor Foreman. It is possible, it just requires more initial support to implement a company-specific workflow. Intentionally, CF offers great one-on-one and group support for onboarding struggles like these, which any company would struggle with when moving to one software to another.

Again, for the right size and type of company, this is a great fit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The training that has been included in our package has been great. The one on one trainings are really helpful in getting us started in the right direction. We are looking forward to using this to get rid of our scheduling program and to really track down our job costs. Customer support has been very responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a lot of information to learn at one time. It would be helpful if CF would have a specialized class on each of the modules rather than us using one on one trainings which are limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Love this software. I love that everything I need is in one place and that I can send lump sum invoices. I have tried other software and have even tried the old pen and paper but always came back to contractor foreman. The customer service is also great. I have never had an issue that wasn't resolved quickly. They also have a lot of training videos and online webinairs so implementing the software is relatively painless. We use this software on a daily basis and have integrated it easily into our company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't dislike much. I think they can add a few features like being able to send a receipt to customers rather than just resending the invoice with a balance of $0. It would also be nice to be able to send emails through contractor foreman where the from address is the company address and not a generic @contractorforeman email. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.