BuilderSYS

BuilderSYS

SEnterpriSYS Limited
FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION

Foundation Software
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About

Sets the industry standard in plan viewing and advanced takeoff software. Our Takeoff allows construction estimators & project managers to view and takeoff PDF plans & CAD output files, calculate materials, count objects, measure straight lengths, as well as calculate simple or complex areas and volumes with amazing speed and accuracy. Can prepare detailed, bill of materials/abstract estimate, including material and labor estimates of residential and low rise commercial buildings. You can also prepare tenders, variations, cost abstract, labor/contractor's bill, generate and approve selected purchase orders. Has features such as job details, remarks, job progress, customer details, contract documents, management, document library, share documents, mail merged standard letters, progress claims updating and job cash book entries.

About

Foundation Software delivers job cost accounting, project management, and mobile applications, along with education and services for bookkeepers, to help you run the business side of construction. We’ve continuously developed and supported FOUNDATION® construction accounting software for over 33 years because we’re committed to a single industry. It’s why we built it around a powerful Microsoft® SQL Server® database for robust reporting, data security and flexibility. It’s also why we won’t sell you software we aren’t confident your company will succeed with. Are we a fit for you? See why being different has made FOUNDATION® America’s #1 construction accounting software. Get access to the latest software announcements, product demos, connect with attendees from around the world, and more. Educational resources to help build your skills and business.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

General contractors, sub-contractors, owner builders searching for a Construction Estimating solution

Audience

General contractors, heavy/highway contractors, specialty/sub-contractors seeking a solution to manage their projects

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.4 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • This software can be used from Pre Construction to Post Construction. Easy to use. It can do many things like Estimating and Project Monitoring.
  • Easy software easy to takeoff and mapping, efficient software and also time saver those who work daily with this software, easy to estimate good for document management. Easy to takeoff software in three ways: measure, map, and commit. Easy to learn. They are having tutorial videos which helps in learning the software and all the things are point to point. Lots of material they are providing in very low price per month.
  • It allows for the complete management of a project, while at the same time, offering individual modules that allow me to make the best use of certain functions separately if needed. For instance; it is possible to just use the takeoff and cost estimation functions if that's all you need. BuilderSYS also comes packaged with training videos that took me through each module so that I can become familiar with the software before diving in. In addition, it comes with an extremely generous 1 year trial.
  • Multiple tabs in one screen. You can remain in touch with clients and do new contracts too. It's awesome to see color coded tabs and it's be in use as compare too some other software's. You can purchase order in it.
  • The home screen has a color coded tab which is easy on the eyes and organized. It makes it fast and easy to find what you need. There is a nice integration of options that allows anyone or any business to use as much or as little features as it would want. The price point is pretty reasonable as well compared to similar products on the market. Another nice feature is the support videos and tutorials they have available online.

Cons

  • The first time I saw the "Home" view, I got overwhelmed. I think this needs a little improvement with the layout. This requires a big screen to maximize its use. Hope that
  • A bit design and layout of the software can be improved so that it will be more easy to get into this. Rest of all things are perfect.
  • Because the software offers so much, it does take a little while longer to get used to it, though the training videos are very helpful. I also highly recommend having a dual monitor setup to make the best use of the screen layout.
  • It's not run properly if you're using other software's too. Resolution & Takeoff quality is good but should be improved. More no of tabs in-front of single screen sometimes makes you confused.
  • The download speed was fairly slow and the user speed sort of lagged behind. The time to create reports and new jobs seemed like it could be set up in a more streamlined way. I would also like to see a better price option to use just the Estimating portion of the software.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I like that I can manage all my employees and ensure they have access to digital pay stubs on time and correctly. The admin end of Foundation Software is easy to navigate and set up new users as we onboard them. The design of their website is easy to use and support is always available when needed.

Cons

  • There should be an Android and iPhone app. Currently, you have to log into the website on your phone through a browser. Password management sometimes can be difficult with a large user group because password changes and management are only done via email invite to the employee on an individual basis.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

SEnterpriSYS Limited
Founded: 1989
Australia
www.senterprisys.com.au

Company Information

Foundation Software
Founded: 1985
United States
www.foundationsoft.com

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Categories

Categories

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
Historical Database
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
CRM
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Incident Reporting
Mobile Access
Offline Access
Residential
RFI & Submittals
Subcontractor Management
Timesheets

Job Costing Features

Bills of Material
Budgeting & Forecasting
Change Orders
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Invoice Management
Overrun Reporting
Percent-Complete Tracking
Production Cost Tracking
Purchase Order Management
Quotes / Estimates
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Contractor Management Features

Contractor Database
Insurance Tracking
License Tracking
Permit Tracking
Skills & Competencies
Task Management
Work Hour Tracking

Electrical Contractor Features

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial / Industrial
Contract Management
Customer Database
Electronic Signature
Mobile Access
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Electrical Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing
Change Orders
Cost Database
Project Management
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Plumbing Estimating Features

Change Orders
Commercial / Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Fitting Management
For General Contractor
Overhead Costs Estimating
Prebuilt Assembly
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Takeoff Features

3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Elevation Checking
Error Checking
Site Balancing
Slope Routines
Subcontractor Management

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
Historical Database
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
CRM
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Incident Reporting
Mobile Access
Offline Access
Residential
RFI & Submittals
Subcontractor Management
Timesheets

Job Costing Features

Bills of Material
Budgeting & Forecasting
Change Orders
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Invoice Management
Overrun Reporting
Percent-Complete Tracking
Production Cost Tracking
Purchase Order Management
Quotes / Estimates
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Construction Accounting Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Management
Construction Breakdowns
General Ledger
Job Costing
Overrun Projections
Payroll Management
Purchase Order Management
Quotes / Estimates

Integrations

Agave
AvidXchange
B2W Estimate
CrewHQ
CrewTracks
Estimating Link
ExakTime
Field Materials
LaborChart
Payra
ProEst
ProjectHQ
SafetyHQ
Siteline
SmartBarrel
Tenna
TruckIT
Vergo
hh2
hrHQ

Integrations

Agave
AvidXchange
B2W Estimate
CrewHQ
CrewTracks
Estimating Link
ExakTime
Field Materials
LaborChart
Payra
ProEst
ProjectHQ
SafetyHQ
Siteline
SmartBarrel
Tenna
TruckIT
Vergo
hh2
hrHQ
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