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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Benchmark Estimating Software

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ABenchmark Estimating in Redfern offers an Estimating Software package that aims to streamline and simplify estimating processes, and improve the consistency and accuracy of pricing. It is used globally for project types including Asphalt, Civil Construction, Construction, Facilities Maintenance, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Mining, Road, Water & Sewer, by private enterprise, public authorities and small to medium businesses.N/A

    Oracle Aconex

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AAconex is a cloud collaboration platform for the global construction industry which allows the user to quickly find what is needed with a single source of truth for communications, documents, processes, and models. Aconex was acquired and is now supported by Oracle since 2017.N/A
    Pricing
    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Features
    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Benchmark Estimating Software and Oracle Aconex
    Feature
    Benchmark Estimating Software
    6.5
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Oracle Aconex
    8.6
    4 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Mobile app6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings8.63 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings9.33 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings8.84 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Benchmark Estimating Software and Oracle Aconex
    Feature
    Benchmark Estimating Software
    8.6
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Oracle Aconex
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Benchmark Estimating Software and Oracle Aconex
    Feature
    Benchmark Estimating Software
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle Aconex
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
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    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
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    Autodesk Build
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Benchmark Estimating SoftwareOracle Aconex
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    I have used it for bulk earthworks, for roadworks, stormwater drainage, sewer reticulation, water reticulation, and associated works. It's easy to use a process called subcontractor manager to get multiple sub-contractor prices into your estimate for quick comparison, then pick the one that you really want to use in the estimate. It also has a process called auto allocation which can almost fully automate your estimating process, bringing in Items from the library that match the items in your bid. Haven't found a scenario that it's less appropriate, it all comes down to how detailed you set up your initial item library and resource library.
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    Oracle
    For outstanding project managing and operational assistance, Oracle Aconex is an incredible program. The budget that suits every project are met and followed. More so, Oracle Aconex takes the permits required, for instance, the insurance permit and the license tracking. The contractor management feature is also encoded on Oracle Aconex, making the investor and the contractor have the same objective.
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    Pros
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    • Progress Claims
    • Standard quotes
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    Oracle
    • Time tracking functionality is amazing.
    • All the features are easy and active.
    • The Cloud services offered by Oracle Aconex is efficient.
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    Cons
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    • I haven't found anything yet. Benchmark is constantly evolving and adding new processes, I believe it keeps up to date with what it's users want.
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    Oracle
    • Mail close out features.
    • Document searching.
    • Document selection for transmittal.
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    Support Rating
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    The support guys were always helping and sorted out issues we had very quickly.
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    Oracle
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    Alternatives Considered
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    I have always found that Benchmark allows for a more rapid compilation of the estimate through the library system. It can also allow for easy duplication of an estimate for a second stage etc, using the original rates in the resources, or at a click of a button, reverting to updated resources from the library. I have found that other systems rely on a great number of spreadsheet type operations that can easily be changed in the estimate and can lead to errors if copied to another estimate.
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    Oracle
    I am currently using file sharing such as Egnyte and ShareFile which are useful but don't have much of a transmittal or inmail functionality so I can't really speak to other products in the same league as Aconex. I don't typically like proprietary contractor solutions due to their non-neutrality and embedded agendas, which often are not consistent with the owner's interests.
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    Return on Investment
    Benchmark Global Pty Ltd
    • Benchmark has created standardisation in quotes and tenders.
    • Created standard progress claims.
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    Oracle
    • It has given excellent and fast ROI.
    • Quick delivery of services to our organization.
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    ScreenShots

    Benchmark Estimating Software Screenshots

    Screenshot of Marketing DashboardScreenshot of Project BrowserScreenshot of Takeoff Sheet Template

    Oracle Aconex Screenshots

    Screenshot of Avoid the limitations of manual correspondence with a standardized digital process that provides project-wide access and visibilityScreenshot of Automate and standardize any inspection process with Aconex Field—one mobile app for safety walks, quality checks, defecting, and more.Screenshot of Gain visibility into budgets, forecasts, and projective outcomes to enable early corrective action.