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Building an estimate framework is quick and easy. Database can be tailored to suit the needs of your specific niche or core work type. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
We are a relatively small company with an emphasis on renovations and remodels. In our model we don't use a vast majority of the horsepower behind Sage 300. So...I guess this isn't a knock on the software so much as it's a statement about it's usefulness in a given application. My advice to a company looking at estimating software would be to assure that Sage is congruent with your need....because they'll sell it to you whether it is or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
17 out of 18 Total Reviews for Sage Estimating
easy to navigate, set up templates, export in the correct format Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
would like to see multiple ways to display the units on the totals page, by overall area, for example, as well as the number of units for the multifamily sector. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage Estimating is most helpful in being able to translate measurements, counts and generic takeoff data into purchase orders, cost data and enhancing the Sage suite of construction tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage Estimating is not as user-friendly and intuitive as other takeoff softwares. While it offers flexibility in how one would account for takeoff data, it does not offer many visual tools to assist in the field. It seems more intended for office use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The software is very complete and well made. Perfect for the technologically inclined estimators that want to put out quality work that is extremely accurate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The learning curve is a little steep for some users that are a little less technologically inclined. Especially if they have been working with paper and pencils for years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage can allow you to document quantities in all different organizational formats from being the project/area type (new, remodel, etc.) to uniformat or masterformat division organization. It has it's own database that can be helpful at times and includes a lot of items that can be documented accurately for each project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage does not have a system for actually doing the quantity takeoffs, so my company uses other PDF readers to count the items, then transfers the information into Sage. If you can imagine, this is a long process and can be fixed by incorporating a system like OST or Bluebeam into the program. It also doesn't look visually appealing, compared to other programs it is lacking a few years.
The program visually doesn't have much variation for tracking quantities. Everything is simply black and white with some teal highlighting. This can be changed but it is a hassle that Sage should work on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage is easy to manage, has everything you need to scheduling, keeping subcontractor info and preparing estimates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
At times, Sage can be very slow when it comes to printing contracts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like the best for this software is very smart it can adapt any format of bid breakdown any type of bid set up is adaptable and easy to used Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There is no undo unlike other software you can undo your work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I enjoy the level of detail that Sage Estimating allows me to engage in. I love the ability to store the historical data and I am able to draw the information to include in my current estimates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It takes too much time to set up a project. I felt the interface is very clunky and could use some improvement to stream line the project set up. I have to create reports to get the data I need. The template reports are too bulky and don't provide the narrow results that I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sage is a great software to pull together a Construction estimate. I heard they are working on some great updates that allow it to be more user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It would be nice to have a fully integrated takeoff feature that is linked to the database. A complete turnkey software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The estimating database functionality is really useful for assembling comprehensive construction estimates. Our company uses Sage Accounting software, and the transition between the two pieces of software within our company workflow is nearly seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The learning curve to really use the software to its full capability is daunting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
