ProEst Reviews

User Rating

4.5/5 (Based on 61 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

Excellent
62.3%
Very Good
31.1%
Average
4.9%
Poor
1.6%
Terrible
0%

User Sentiments

Ease of Use, Accurate Estimates, Customizable Database, On-Screen Takeoff

Software Glitches & Bugs, Lack of Advanced Reporting Features, Tedious Customization Process, Steep Learning Curve

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Review Summary

User reviews of ProEst highlight its strengths in streamlining construction estimating processes, particularly through its robust database, customizable assemblies, and efficient take-off module. Users appreciate the software's ability to generate accurate and professional estimates, saving time and increasing bid efficiency. However, some users report challenges with the take-off tool, particularly with its lack of flexibility and occasional lagging. Additionally, a lack of detailed documentation and the need for user-driven database setup have been cited as areas for improvement. While ProEst is generally well-regarded, users recommend thorough training and research to maximize its potential.

Pros

ProEst helps streamline estimating, making bids more accurate and profitable.
The software is easy to learn and use, accessible anywhere with internet.
ProEst allows customization and database creation for efficient estimating.

Cons

Updates can cause glitches, though they are usually resolved quickly.
ProEst's customization process can be tedious, lacking robust report styling.
Large projects can cause lag, requiring ProEst to address performance issues.

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Mahmoud M

October 21, 2023 Source: G2.com

Process, Information & Documentation Head

What do you like best about ProEst?

.The is matching our process, database, assemble for pricing and eaisly integerated with ACC

What do you dislike about ProEst?

non-exisit of full courses for the features

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

The main problem is get lose of the multiable excel sheets to based on one platform accessable any time with controlled data

Walter C

December 30, 2022 Source: G2.com

Great experience

What do you like best about ProEst?

This software was easy to learn and I was impressed with its ease of access and use. Anywhere you have internet, you can work on this platform.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

The updates can cause hiccups sometimes but are generally resolved within a few days of the update release.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

Delivering material list estimates to a growing number of clients on a reasonable timeline.

Verified User in Commercial Real Estate

December 19, 2022 Source: G2.com

Precon team ProEST - Freedom

What do you like best about ProEst?

Customization and database as well as custom reports

What do you dislike about ProEst?

Tedious to customize what you want. Need to be able to change the look of reports more, wasted space due to Proest Borders and Photos

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

Still working with the implementation team and

Verified User in Construction

November 21, 2022 Source: G2.com

Increased Sales - Accurate Bids

What do you like best about ProEst?

ProEst transformed our construction estimating, resulting in accurate and more profitable bids.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

Reporting tool is challenging to use; however, once your base reports are created it's a non-issue as you can tweak reports on the fly.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are now confident our bids are accurate and being bid with the correct profit margins. We're also submitting more bids than ever before because of the increased efficiency.

Verified User in Construction

April 29, 2022 Source: G2.com

Best Estimating Software by far!!!

What do you like best about ProEst?

I've been using ProEst for over seven years now. I am a medium-size contractor which performs somewhere around 50 million now. Seven years ago, we did only approximately 5 million a year. With this software, we have come a long way in the past seven years. Two of us do all of the estimating of our projects. Our estimating time must be efficient and productive. The thing that I'd have to say that I like best is that my estimates are consistent, accurate, and professional.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

Recommendations to others considering ProEst?

When I submit an estimate to a prospective client, I know they will recognize it as professional. They'll see our company as a viable business capable of building their project.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

John W

February 5, 2022 Source: G2.com

Comprehensive, easy-to-use estimating software.

What do you like best about ProEst?

The convenience of ProEst is great. If I'm not in the office, I'm able to log in remotely and continue my work from anywhere with a stable internet connection. The software also gives users the ability to organize estimates as they see fit. This organization is key to making sure that anyone within our company who views an estimate is able to find what they're looking for with relative ease. The support staff is great, too. Whenever I have a question about using a feature or if I encounter a bug within the software, they are quick to respond and get me the help I need.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

The main complaint I had with ProEst is that it required a fair bit of try-it-and-see learning, as there was no documentation on how to use its features. This has been rectified with the addition of a knowledge base in the ver.16 update. It currently contains a large amount of information, but could use some fine-tuning to address more specific details of the numerous features the software offers.

Recommendations to others considering ProEst?

As you explore the software, try not to get overwhelmed by the number of features it offers. I have been using ProEst for over five years, and even to this day, I continue to learn more about its capabilities.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

ProEst has made our estimating departments more efficient and productive. The amount of cost detail you are able to provide within database items is also helping us realize any shortcomings or problems with our unit pricing, which allows us to price projects more competitively. It has also been great for our project managers in the field as they are able to access plans, specifications and takeoffs on-site without needing to go through our estimators.

Jonathan S

November 19, 2021 Source: G2.com

ProEst is a Pro Level Estimating Software

What do you like best about ProEst?

ProEst gives you the ability to create estimates right from a takeoff. Their takeoff tool lets you upload drawings directly to the cloud-based platform, begin doing take-offs for the project, and then automatically price them using historical input data. The best part is; you can upload your quantities and line items directly into a report for unique deliverables.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

PRoEst is a cloud based software that requires internet connection to use. This generally isnt a massive problem, however if you are looking for a downloadable software - ProEst may not be the takeoff program for you. Other than that, ProEst updates are frequent and have very minor downtime.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

ProEst allows you to create formula variables and algorithms on the back end. Formula Variables are critical to our budgeting process as we can capture everything in a take-off; if an item is unlisted within the database of ProEst, we can create it ourselves. These variables alone put ProEst above the competition.

Melissa C

October 28, 2021 Source: G2.com

ProEst makes estimating simple and easy for everyone.

What do you like best about ProEst?

I find that ProEst is easy to navigate and easy to use for estimating projects.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

I am not sure that there is anything that I do not like. I have enjoyed working with the software. It did require some training to familiarize myself with each function, but afterward, I feel like I can estimate efficiently.

Recommendations to others considering ProEst?

If you are looking for easy-to-use and easy-to-navigate software for construction estimating - this is the one. I am a little tech-challenged but have been able to navigate well with proven results.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am not an estimator by trade. I struggled with putting together an estimate. Since becoming proficient with ProEst, I am more comfortable with estimating and entering data which ProEst takes in and provides an excellent report to present to a customer.

Verified User in Construction

October 28, 2021 Source: G2.com

ProEst Review

What do you like best about ProEst?

The ease of use and access, as well as the adoption of customer suggestions.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

Lack of on-the-fly adjustment of the Estimate sheet interface.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

Providing clients with breakdowns of budgets like they haven't seen before with the Sort Type feature. The speed to getting a budget together from the traditional method is much faster/more efficient.

Verified User in Construction

October 25, 2021 Source: G2.com

I have been working with ProEst for about 10months now and found it to be very intuitive platform

What do you like best about ProEst?

Estimate comparison reports provide an excellent tool for tracking cost plan changes.

What do you dislike about ProEst?

To date, I have not found limitations within the platform.

Recommendations to others considering ProEst?

ProEst is a great estimating platform for any size construction firm.

What problems is ProEst solving and how is that benefiting you?

From Construction Management and Design-Build services where cost comparisons are required, ProEst provides an amazing reporting process to compare estimates and identify to clients where changes are occurring in varying levels of detail.

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