Contractor Foreman Review

PROS: I really did not get a chance to use the service, I simply wanted to cancel my subscription and get my money back.

CONS: I am a GC and was looking for a new scheduling and management tool, Contractor Foreman seemed attractive due to their free trial period. I started the subscription then realized the timing was not going to work for me so I inquired about canceling my subscription and was given the run around until I was past the free trial period and informed I would only be getting a 75% refund, after paying for a 1 year subscription, because I did not fill out the required information for the 100 day free trial period (in their fine print of course). Anyways I had proof from emails I sent that started within the 30 day period and they could care less and said it was their protocol, so I felt totally scammed. That's as far as I got with my subscription, I only logged in 1 or 2 times and I am sure they had a way of measuring my activity to see that I was not using the service during the 30 day trial, but like I said, they could care less. Be cautious about the service and their trial period as there are extra steps you need to take to get the full 100 day free trial.

PROS: Trial version. Pricing per month was the reason I gave it a shot and then it turned out to be a downside since a 100% money-back guarantee is a trap where you have to read their policies and terms and meet certain criteria in order to qualify. Ended up costing me 6 months' worth of subscription for 6 days of using Contractor Foreman.

CONS: The system is designed with a very rigid structure not allowing for customizations. Not all tables communicate data to each other creating multiple points for redundant data entry. The contractor Foreman online chat is not the online chat that you think it would be, it takes your information and sends an email to support and it takes 6-24 hours for them to respond, they just email you later so nothing is going to appear in the "online" chat. Contractor Foreman failed to follow their own policy to notify us about the amount they planning to charge and the method of payment before the end of the trial.

PROS: I love how much this product has to offer overall. I have been trying to find software that handles the in-office needs but also the in-the-field needs as well. This is such a great app and program and not expensive and ala cart like the others. I can\'t wait to see what else Contractor Foreman comes out with.

CONS: I wish there was a way to change your estimate type/proposal type, we do a lot with lump sums and allowances and not so much by the unit so I wish there was a way to alter this. Also the cost codes there should be more involved and other options, a few aspects are missing that I would have in there such as interior doors and other small items. Also with the subcontractors, we track their insurance policies, and just like with the permits I wish there was a tracker and area specific to the insurance certificates for each subcontractor. Also, we pay out invoices for all the bills that come in for materials and subcontractors and then we get paid back from the clients invoicing and project balance. There should be a way to

PROS: The timecards with GPS and the change orders are the best features for our business. Overall the system is pretty convenient to use.

CONS: It is a pretty nice system; overall there is not much to complain about.

PROS: This is the best priced software for the amount of features, and support is always readily available during normal working hours.

CONS: The timesheets feature and its reporting needs to be fixed/improved before I can call this software perfect. Loading times of pages could be better.

PROS: The main aspects, used within my job duties, include purchasing, helping project managers with quotes and projects, cost item data base, and directory. With in these categories, I really like the ease of purchasing from a vendor. You can easily access your inventory within the cost item data base. Cost item data base has great ways to keep things organized as well. We experience price increases, which can easily be noted and changed within the database. I find it easy to produce a quote over the phone from a PM and transition to a project.

CONS: I also work with scheduling the crews. That is one problematic area for me because the view of the schedule isnt as organized as I would like it to be.

PROS: Our overall experience has been awesome! We have been able to cancel other apps (t-sheets), still entertaining cancelling QB online and simply using our desktop version. Communication issues between the field, the office, and the clients can all be integrated into 1 place allowing for simplified and direct communication. Change orders, punch lists, estimating, job costing, cost item database...the features truly go on and on with monthly improvements as the team at CF seems to try and out do their latest feature. The price point on this product is perfect for us as a small remodeler/painting company. I can't tell you how many countless apps/software we looked into only to have a feature missing. Contractor Foreman encompasses Project management, budgeting, time clock, estimating, cost item database, field communications, client communications and more all under 1 roof. Constantly improving based on feed back from us the users!

CONS: The learning curve - Give yourself an honest 2 weeks in it and you will wonder how you survived without it.

PROS: This is a comprehensive software, that my company has integrated into everyday use. The aspect I like the most is that it is always improving. The innovators working in the background at Contractor Foreman are constantly seeking to optimize.

CONS: Although initially we had a one-on-one consultant to help with set up, continued support generally happens through an internal chat system. This can be great and very efficient, but sometimes it was necessary to talk out a situation in order to better understand each other. Texting or chatting can be a tough form of communication at times. Overall, we just ended up scheduling a phone call and sorted things out.

PROS: Online and accessible without the need to setup remote servers. Reasonable price point. Many features to assist with pre, during and post construction to benefit sales, admin & supervisors.

CONS: Some minor bugs

PROS: CF has all the features a customer builder requires for less than a fraction of the price of most of the competitors like builderlink. We use the daily log feature everyday. The gantt chart feature is amazing.

CONS: The updates is very frequent and sometimes will have some glitches. However they do fix it in a timely manner.

PROS: Robust features and more economical for small companies

CONS: The Daily report as part of the basic package

PROS: It has been a wonderful experience and has made life much easier. It is extremely user friendly and very cost effective. Quite possibly the best Project Management purchase to date. It is extremely easy to use and even easier to set up. I have been training employees over the past month and a half and they have all taken to it wonderfully. The ease of set up has been the best.

CONS: I have no issues that I can point out, currently. It works exactly as it should. It does what it is supposed to and it is easy to teach others.

PROS: The time card feature has been extremely helpful to our business, it has saved me numerous hours of tracking and entering time. The vehicle and daily logs have also been a tremendous help to get our business. What really took our business to the next level was the project management aspects of this software. I am extremely pleased with this product!

CONS: On occasion employee time cards have issues syncing with quickbooks,

PROS: Great software, always advancing and improving and great customer service

CONS: Still new and is still developing and adding new features that might troubleshoot sometimes but their service is great and issues are resolved right away

PROS: Software designed by people that have been in the home remodeling/ general contracting business. The software is flexible/customizable so it can be set up the way you run your business not forcing us to try and make the software fit our business. It's updated monthly with new features being added. They take suggestions and allow users to "thumbs up" other user's suggestions. The price is very reasonable compared to competitors.

CONS: Some minor website interface issues