#1 most frequent
United States of America
86.4%19 installations of 22
What is Contractor Foreman?
Contractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.
Categories & Use Cases
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Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.
Top Performing Features
RFI tools
Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.
Category average: 8.3
Organization and location management
Organization and location management allows employees to be managed across multiple geographical locations.
Category average: 7.7
Meeting Minutes
Tools that help you keep track of minutes in meetings.
Category average: 8
Areas for Improvement
Pay calculation
Pay calculation provides for computation of employee pay with state and federal deductions.
Category average: 7.9
Employment history
Employment history is the ability to track previous positions held.
Category average: 7
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
Provide employees access to wages accrued during the pay period before the end of the pay cycle.
Category average: 7.6
Who Buys & Uses Contractor Foreman
#1 most frequent
Construction
59.1%13 installations of 22
“IT team is very helpful and has no problem getting on the phone with you if you need extra help.”
#2 most frequent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
13.6%3 installations of 22
#3 most frequent
Public Administration
4.5%1 installation of 22
#2 most frequent
Australia
4.5%1 installation of 22
#3 most frequent
Canada
4.5%1 installation of 22
Pros
- Estimating features generate clean and detailed project estimates efficiently.
- Customer support is quick, helpful, and provides direct assistance.
- Time tracking includes geolocated timecards for streamlined labor management.
Cons
- Estimates feature lacks granular cost breakdown and customization options.
- QuickBooks integration experiences data transfer and syncing issues.
- Mobile application is described as clunky and slow for navigation.
Easier than an Excel Spreadsheet
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Contractor Foreman as a service ticket portal. We upload pictures before and after of completed work orders and invoices. It's a tracking system for us.
The issue for us is nothing is customizable and it's difficult to manipulate the stunted system to do what we need. Additionally upgrades are only made IF several other customers use the system in a similar way and want the same type of change or update.
The issue for us is nothing is customizable and it's difficult to manipulate the stunted system to do what we need. Additionally upgrades are only made IF several other customers use the system in a similar way and want the same type of change or update.
Pros
- Stores Customer Data
- Stores Vendor Data
- Time Card Tracking for our techs in the field
Cons
- Customizations
- Add on's to sub categories
- Remove mandatory fields in PO Projects
Return on Investment
- It's more convenient than an excel spreadsheet
- We can capture photos during projects and service tickets
- We can add data to the customers page for necessary additional data
Usability
Other Software Used
Salesforce CRM Analytics, Yardi Construction Manager, MRI ProLease
Contractor Foreman is a great option for small to medium size contactors
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We are a residential renovator. We use the software to administer many different areas of our company. Being a small business, it is nice to find an affordable option that is so functional. This software package flows well and enables you to have one software that is integrated to manage almost all aspects of the business.
Pros
- The service is top notch. You would be hard pressed to find other options with this kind of service.
- The ability to have your project flow through the modules makes it a breeze to use.
- Being able to track time as well is a key feature.
Cons
- Some modules don't have quite the functionality of more expensive competitors. Selections was one area we struggled with.
- A more interactive estimate to project accepting to invoice stage would have been a welcome upgrade.
- The on site management tools were a bit cumbersome and almost too complicated to make effective use of.
Return on Investment
- It enabled us to provide our clients with a much higher level of service and attention to detail without hiring an extra person.
- It was also working in the background even if you were on site. This allowed you to multi-task and get more projects rolling.
- As we grew, Contractor Foreman enabled us to track everything we needed to track.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Houzz Pro
Other Software Used
Houzz Pro, Markate
Great program
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Great program we use for our company. We use it to send PO's and track our projects and it does it easy and flawlessly. Whenever we have issues or problems, Contractor Foremans help services is quick to response and solve the issue. I would recommend anyone to use this program.
Pros
- Helps me track my projects financials
- Very user friendly
- Purchase order format is very professional
Cons
- Could use a shipping label function
- Could use some additional customization
- Better way to view photos related to projects
Return on Investment
- Has greatly helped us improve cost tracking
- Has made it much easier to send PO's
- Great template for site reports.
Usability
Highly Recommended
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Been using Contractor Foreman for 3 years and find it easy to use, very intuitive, provides lots of insightful reports and keeps our projects documented. Its good for managing contracts with contract change, compliance notice and schedule notices built in. Also good for managing estimates to keep track of what needs to be submitted and what is pending.
Pros
- Health and Safety
- Contract Management
- Estimating
Cons
- INVENTORY CONTROL
Return on Investment
- helps track costs
Usability
Alternatives Considered
AspenOne Supply Chain Management
Other Software Used
QuickBooks Online
Worth the money Easy to use
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Contractor Forman for our project management software. It lets our employees clock into the correct jobs and cost codes. It is very much so customizable to fit any sort of construction company. I am not the administrator of the program, but as the office manager, I use evContractor Foremanery module and integrate it with the rest of our business software.
Pros
- Time Cards
- Cost Codes
- Estimates
- Submittals
- Invoices
Cons
- There are some functunality issues with rounding that are frustrating
- There are some issues with adding, changing, and deleting things
Usability
Other Software Used
QuickBooks Online
