Electrical Bid Manager
By Vision InfoSoft
Time and Cost Efficiency: It is highlighted as a tool that saves time and money, making it essential for business owners, both large and small.
Value for Money: Many users find the software worth the investment, as it provides the right tools to prepare bids effectively and potentially increases the chances of winning bids.
Customer Support: The customer support is generally well-received, with users appreciating the knowledgeable and friendly service.
Comprehensive Features: Electrical Bid Manager offers a wide range of features including project management, bid management, cost estimation, proposal generation, and material takeoff, which are highly valued by users.
Integration: It integrates well with other software, such as QuickBooks, for job costing and has a special software for pricing and takeoff, facilitating smooth uploading processes.
Ease of Use: The software is noted for its user-friendly interface, especially for those familiar with Microsoft Windows and the Office suite, making it easy to navigate and utilize common commands like copy and paste.
Formatting Options: The software lacks sufficient format options for form letters, such as rich text formatting, which could enhance its usability for certain tasks.
Integration Codes: Some users find it inconvenient that codes are needed to unlock the integration between the takeoff and estimating software.
Cost for Small Jobs: For users not handling multiple large jobs, the software might not be necessary due to its cost.
Pricing Database: There is a suggestion for minor improvements in the pricing database to keep material prices fresh and accurate.
Customer Support Response Time: While the quality of customer support is appreciated, the response time can be slow, with callbacks taking 20 to 40 minutes after the initial call.
