Trimble Construction One Reviews - Page 6

Vista tracks all our job needs. We are able to track subcontracts, job status and payments in one system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some processes that are complicated and not easy to understand. There are a lot of fields that need to be filled in in order to properly report data. Can be time consuming for data entry accountants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Payroll is step by step and easy to on payment processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Payroll reports are not an easy task to get to, to print for the employees. The fact that Spectrum doesn't stop paying vacation if the employee doesn't have any time avaiable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As the Dir of IT, one of the most helpful areas is the ability to import data using their Data Exchange, which can save a great deal of time, which uses Excel, and they also have Import features for Material Management and Inventory.

Another great feature is creating your reports using Crystal Reports. If you are into SQL, you can also garner data that way as well, where I have modified data using SQL in their system that was imported incorrectly.

They have continued to develop their help features online, where you can direct new users.

We still use the on-prem version of the software, and by March of 2025, they will stop supporting the on-prem version and we will be required to move to the cloud.

I have had to participate within every department, mainly focusing on Accounting, HR, Job Cost and Material Management as the majority of my work. Those modules are all pretty solid and work very well, and I will get to some drawbacks on the other side.

They allow Multi-Companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Data Exchange: They don't have enough formats for a program of this size. If they don't have one, they push their development team at a hefty price. We are a Heavy Highway Construction company, and our asphalt prices fluctuate on the price of oil, if you have special pricing for customers (which they have a section for that), but you have to modify all those prices by hand because they do not have a Data Exchange for Customer Special Pricing, which is perplexing that they wouldn't, as we have a large number of customers with special pricing based on their levels of qty. I believe, every table should have a data exchange and a modify for one-time import ones.

Not every field in the Data Exchange is error checked. If the data is wrong on some of the one-time imports, you have to use SQL to correct your mistake.

Crystal Reports: If you want to modify one of their reports, they use temp tables for almost every report, which does not lend itself to those of us who write Crystal Reports, as you can not always get to the raw data as they use temp tables to create raw data you cannot use, and you cannot always add other tables or parameters because the report may fail. It would have been better for them to use the base tables to make it easier for the companies to modify their reports. Many times I have to start from scratch to determine what data they used to create their temp table.

On-Prem vs Cloud: I know many industries are moving in that direction, though the cost savings they calculate for you don't equate to what we pay directly. Moving to the cloud will cost our company more as we still have servers and must maintain them, as well as backups. If is not like Spectrum is the only software our company uses.

Departments: One of the issues I have is the inconsistencies of the different screens from the different modules. They say this is due to different programmers working on different modules throughout the years, but they don't have a standard, which can be frustrating when you want to see what data you will need to enter, some screen populate (greyed out as it awaits you to enter the main piece of data) where other screens remain completely blank with only the entry for the main piece of data. The other drawback is the system is click happy. You have to click through some areas that you shouldn't need to click so many times to complete a task.

Inter-Company Billing and Sharing : The software is weak on procedures of sharing data and invoicing between companies. We have had to write Crystal Reports to create Data Exchange FIles to import Invoices from 1 company to another. All Equipment and Employees have to be entered in all companies they work in as opposed to our old software that these could be flagged as to which companies they could be accessed by. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a fairly easy to read and use experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is glitchy at times and lacks the ability to run auto reports with a simple setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the key strengths of Spectrum software is its robust accounting functionality. It provides tools for managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, and job costing. The software streamlines financial processes, making it easier to track project expenses, generate accurate reports, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Spectrum software also excels in project management. It offers features for estimating and bidding, project scheduling, resource allocation, and change order management. These tools enable project managers to effectively plan, monitor, and control project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Another notable aspect of Spectrum software is its document management capabilities. It allows users to store, organize, and access project documents and drawings in a centralized repository. The software's version control and document tracking features help ensure that the most up-to-date information is always available to team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's worth noting that Spectrum software may have a learning curve, especially for users who are new to construction management software. Some users have reported that the software's extensive features and customization options can be overwhelming initially. Additionally, the cost of implementing and maintaining the software should be considered, especially for smaller construction companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being able to access employee files fairly quickly! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Theres a few times, but very rarely that it takes a while for a file to pull up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of the screen navigation. The navigation makes it easy to switch between screens. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wish more reports were available in excel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of use. The new help features are also great for figuring out new things. Having The Network to bounce questions off of other users has come in handy several times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't much that I don't like. It did take a while to learn, but I feel like that's the normal process when learning any new software program and starting from the beginning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cloud based, Customer Support, Ease of Integration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Reporting is lacking, and Pennsylvania local tax reporting is complicated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There seems to be alot of help sections for guidance. I feel this is the most important thing when starting with a new softwware, becaue of the learning curve. We need all the help we can get! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I havent used it enough yet to be able to define my dislikes, but give me time, I'll try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.