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Methvin is a Collaborative Portal for Clients and Contractors. Shift from the adversary approach of managing clients to one of open communications. This will foster and improve relationships and outcomes for both parties. The shared goals will establish the basis for a motivated team and encourage individual contribution to the end goal of delivering your project on-budget and on-time. Methvin Agile is a project management tool that enables you to visually organize your project in a way better and easier than other expensive software packages. Methvin Agile will provide you with a place to deposit and use critical drawings and documents. Relax knowing that once loaded, these cannot be deleted; but can be retired and replaced with a new version. Further to this, Agile will facilitate the management of incidents on site through to closure including: Management System Estimating Software Gantt Scheduler Takeoff tool Contract documentation Drawing register Client RFIs

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Onetrace is construction management software built for subcontractors, giving teams one system to plan jobs, capture site evidence as work happens, and prove what's been done from first visit through to handover. It replaces spreadsheets and paperwork with one connected workflow, producing clear, audit-ready evidence for clients, main contractors, and regulators. Used across trades including passive fire protection, drylining, roofing, and M&E, Onetrace gives real-time visibility of projects, teams, timesheets, signed documents, and on-site work. As fire protection software, it helps specialist subcontractors evidence compliant installations, tying photos, forms, and approvals to the job they relate to. Features include customisable digital forms, a drag-and-drop planner, GPS-verified time-tracking, variation tracking, project cost calculation, and drawing markups with photo evidence captured from mobile devices on site.

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

Construction management, estimating, gantt and takeoff

Audience

Subcontractors and field teams in construction or fire protection who want to track work, manage compliance, coordinate crews, and document projects from site to office

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

Free for single users
Single user - Free
Business - $27.00/month
Enterprise - $179/month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Contact sales for pricing
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Methvin provides a clear way to build and review estimates around labor, materials, and plant costs. For fitout work, having quantities and pricing organized in one place makes tender preparation easier to manage. The takeoff and scheduling tools are useful additions, while shared project information helps keep different team members working from consistent figures. The costing features also provide better visibility once a project moves beyond the tender stage.
  • The estimating functionality is one of the strongest parts of Methvin. Its first-principles estimating approach allows users to build costs using resources such as labor, materials, plant, and productivity rather than relying solely on historical averages. This gives estimators more control over how project costs are developed and reviewed.
  • Methvin stands out because it builds estimates from real labor, plant, and material costs rather than leaning on outdated historical figures. That extra level of detail gives project teams genuine confidence when putting together competitive bids. The interface feels straightforward, collaboration is smooth, and everyone stays aligned around the same numbers. For organizations managing multiple tenders at once, it reduces manual effort and helps avoid the estimating mistakes that can quietly drain budgets.
  • Strong collaboration features Real-time cloud access makes it easy for estimators, project managers, and leadership teams to work from the same data set, reducing miscommunication and version conflicts. End-to-end project visibility The integration of takeoffs, estimating, scheduling (Gantt charts), and job costing gives a clear picture from bid stage through project execution.
  • First-Principles Estimating Builds Client Confidence Calculating costs from the ground up improves accuracy and makes assumptions transparent critical when advising clients on risk and margin protection. Customizable Workflows That Fit Different Business Models Methvin adapts well to varying organizational structures, allowing teams to standardize processes without forcing a one size fits all approach.

Cons

  • There is a learning curve when first working through the different estimating and project management functions. Some processes may need configuration to match an established estimating workflow. The pricing can also be harder to justify for smaller teams that only require basic estimating capabilities.
  • Because Methvin covers a large number of construction processes, new users may need time to become familiar with the platform. Organizations implementing several modules at once should allow sufficient time for configuration, training, and establishing internal workflows.
  • The platform has a learning curve for users transitioning from spreadsheets, and some advanced features take time to master. Smaller teams doing basic estimating might not immediately tap into everything the software offers. That said, the pricing feels premium upfront, but it gets easier to justify as you adopt more features across your projects.
  • Interface can feel dense at first While powerful, some users may need initial guidance to fully understand where everything sits within the platform. Best value realized with regular use Smaller teams or infrequent estimators may not immediately leverage all the advanced capabilities.
  • Onboarding Requires Commitment To unlock Methvin’s full value, teams need time to configure workflows and train users this isn’t an instant plug and play tool. Consultants and executives may initially find the depth of detail overwhelming without tailored dashboards.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Methvin
Founded: 2002
New Zealand
www.methvin.org

Company Information

Onetrace
Founded: 2019
United Kingdom
onetrace.com

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Categories

Categories

Onetrace is construction management software built specifically for specialist trade subcontractors, not generic one-size-fits-all tools. It connects the office and field across the whole project lifecycle, from planning to handover, organising every project by blocks, levels, and zones so data stays structured and searchable. The platform combines project management, workforce management, QA, compliance, and digital site records to replace paper forms, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems. Variation tracking shows changes to the original scope of work in real time, and material usage tracking records material types, quantities, costs, and dimensions on site. Branded reports export as PDF or Excel, clients can view project status through guest access, and an API connects Onetrace to other business systems, giving contract managers, operations directors, field managers, and business owners a single source of truth.

Onetrace is construction scheduling software with a visual planning calendar for booking jobs and site visits, organised by project or by operative. It pairs scheduling with digital timesheets that use GPS tracking and geofencing, so clock-in and clock-out locations are captured and verified automatically, removing missed entries. Details from earlier bookings carry forward automatically to save re-entry, and custom status workflows track each job through its stages. Contract managers and site supervisors get real-time visibility of job progress and operative status across every site.

Onetrace is field service management software built for specialist trade subcontractors, connecting office and field teams across every site. It schedules site visits and jobs on a visual planning calendar, organised by project or by operative, and coordinates mobile field workforces with custom status workflows to track job progress. Digital timesheets use GPS tracking and geofencing to verify operative attendance, while repetitive job details are filled in automatically from previous entries, cutting down on manual data entry. Contract managers and operations directors get real-time visibility of job and operative status, and clients can access a live portal to check progress themselves.

Onetrace is inspection software for specialist trade subcontractors, replacing paper forms with customisable digital forms that use conditional field logic, mandatory field enforcement, and auto-fill from previous entries to speed up data collection. Inspectors mark up drawings with pins, organised by block, level, and zone, to record inspection and remedial work locations precisely. Every inspection carries custom status workflows and real-time document status tracking, showing what has been viewed, signed, or is still pending, with automated notifications sent when a signature is required. Timestamped photo evidence is attached directly through the mobile app, and completed reports export with full signature trails as branded PDF or Excel documents at a single click, giving auditors and clients a complete record.

Onetrace is subcontractor management software built specifically for specialist trade subcontractors, including passive fire protection, fire stopping, drylining, roofing, façade and cladding, M&E, plumbing, electrical, and facilities maintenance contractors. It brings project management, workforce management, compliance, and QA into one platform for subcontractor firms. Digital signatures are collected for RAMs and Toolbox Talks, and operatives receive an automated notification whenever a document needs signing. Exported documents carry a complete signature trail, giving clients and auditors clear evidence of compliance. Contract managers, operations directors, and business owners use Onetrace to manage site supervisors and operatives, while material usage tracking and variation tracking keep scope changes and site inventory under control.

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

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management
Change Orders
Gantt Charts
Job Scheduling
Project Scheduling
Rescheduling
Staff Calendar
Task Management

Construction Bid Management Features

Bidder Management
Building Product Database
Cost Database
File Sharing
Proposal Management
Quotes / Estimates
RFP Management
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
Version Control

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking
Contract Management
Forecasting
Project Management
Quote Management
Sales Management
Scheduling
Time 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

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

HVAC Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial/Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Equipment Maintenance
Financing Management
Labor Rates
Quotes/Proposals
Scheduling
Takeoff

Home Builder Features

Accounting Management
Bid Management
Contract Management
CRM
Job Costing
Job Scheduling
Permit Management
Quotes / Estimates
Subcontractor Management
Supplier Management
Warranty / Service Management

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

Punch List Features

Collaboration
Commenting / Notes
Document Management
Drag & Drop
Drawings Integration
Include Photos In Reports
Issue Tracking
Quality Control Checklist
Task Management

Roofing Features

Aerial Measurement
Billing & Invoicing
Checklists & Inspections
Commercial / Industrial
Dispatch Management
Lead Management
Photo Capture
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Work Order Management

Takeoff Features

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

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

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management
Change Orders
Gantt Charts
Job Scheduling
Project Scheduling
Rescheduling
Staff Calendar
Task Management

Field Service Management Features

Billing & Invoicing
Contact Database
Contract Management
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Electronic Signature
Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Payment Collection in the Field
Quotes / Estimates
Routing
Scheduling
Service History Tracking
Time Clock
Work Order Management

Inspection Features

Appointment Management
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Equipment Tracking
Photos In Reports
Print on Site
Report Templates
Speech Recognition
Subcontractor Management

Integrations

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Oracle API Management
ViewPoint
Workbench Construction
Xero

Integrations

@RISK
Oracle API Management
ViewPoint
Workbench Construction
Xero
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