Compare SmartDok и UDA ConstructionSuite

Benefits:

The fact that it stops me from making mistakes. I had several painful experiences using other software and spreadsheets.

Drawbacks:

Having to do takeoffs with another software package like Plan Swift. The estimate should be archived even if deleted, mistakes happen.

Summary:

I am pleased with the program, it has given us a more professional look and organizes our estimates in a concise format.

Benefits:

The ease of use and great support that UDA offers. We are a small home building company 25 to 35 homes per year. UDA is the right tool for our size... Read more

The ease of use and great support that UDA offers. We are a small home building company 25 to 35 homes per year. UDA is the right tool for our size of company.

Drawbacks:

With a production office in KY (UDA) and a central accounting office in WI (QuickBooks) it causes issues and extra steps that when a PO is created ... Read more

With a production office in KY (UDA) and a central accounting office in WI (QuickBooks) it causes issues and extra steps that when a PO is created in QuickBooks for a job that PO can longer be seen in KY with UDA only in WI with QuickBooks open

Summary:

Better cost controls for more accurate pricing of our products

Benefits:

UDA is a great program to manage a project from the first lead contact to the Final inspection, when I have had a glitch or a question on the progr... Read more

UDA is a great program to manage a project from the first lead contact to the Final inspection, when I have had a glitch or a question on the program total care has been really great with solving the problem or question. I really like the Job management capabilities UDA has the dash board works well and is easy to navigate.

Drawbacks:

the proposal writer is probably my least favorite option, I like the concept and how the proposal writer is set up however there is a big learning ... Read more

the proposal writer is probably my least favorite option, I like the concept and how the proposal writer is set up however there is a big learning curve on how you enter it in the estimate portion especially if you pulling it from a assembly or the item data base as far as wording an item as to how it pulls it into the proposal I find I do a lot of editing. Also I wish you could chose to pull in a few columns such as allowances, or options and maybe a few other columns you can see in the estimate view next to the line in the proposal item like you see it in the estimate as it sits now you can only have them grouped in the allowance or option category at the top. I also wish there was a Specification integration button in the estimate, they have great sub contractor specification templates I wish you could modify these and save them to fit your company, so then you could click a button in the estimate and pull the specification up and edit and save it in the job and maybe even attach it to the line item in the estimate in the notes category. This is a big part of a job, the specification could be then sent from the job folder in a email attached to a PPF set of plans and be easily sent out, then some how integrate the returned specification and estimate to the job folder and line item. This would streamline the tracking of all theses items.

Summary:

Benefits:

All items I need are in one program. I can set up, track, estimate, bid and pay all from here. It's like having an assistant in itself. The cust... Read more

All items I need are in one program. I can set up, track, estimate, bid and pay all from here. It's like having an assistant in itself. The customer service is TOP NOTCH! Get the best customer service plan you can.

Drawbacks:

Some minor limitations with the QB integration, but you get used to those. Make sure that you manage your templates, and lists often. It will not... Read more

Some minor limitations with the QB integration, but you get used to those. Make sure that you manage your templates, and lists often. It will not read your mind on new material costs updates.

Summary:

Consolidation of multiple programs into one.