RSMeans Data Online

Pros: The trial was free, so thr was wonderful. Ease of access was decent as well

Cons: The least about this software I liked, was that the free trial was limited on fearures

Pros: Everything is in one place. Nice additional options. After you learn the structure of data, it gets quite easy.

Cons: Not easy for a completely new user. Search index is sometimes tricky.

Pros: There is more cost information in the database than I could have imagined. The assemblies look to have some promise, but I have not had the opportunity to use them much.

Cons: The information is overwhelming at first and there is not much in the way of tutorial or basics available at start-up. The information is very specific to technical terminology - typically that found in A&E rather than field knowledge.

Pros: relatively easy to use. I was able to figure out the software with minimal instruction.

Cons: sometimes pricing is confusing. especially for drywall

Pros: Automatic calculations and reporting. Searchability of line items

Cons: It csts extra to be able to add my own line items/cost datat.

Pros: I used the software for maintenance purposes. It shows repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance frequencies of the items, material cost, and manhour need.

Cons: sometimes I couldn't find what I need in the maintenance section. The construction section includes lots of items but I can't say the same thing for the maintenance section. Also, in the software, we can see component details of the items (for example, if it is a door repair item, details show change hinges, replace lockset, etc.). However, there is no option to export this information on an excel file. In addition, the units are imperial. A simple converter can be implemented so that people can switch to the metric unit system.

Pros: Ability to change cities. productivity shown. set out as one would expect for trade format

Cons: Some pricing is off. Roofing pricing needs better expansion.

Pros: I like that I am able to use it for the government work.

Cons: The government does not know how to read the reports that are generated.

Pros: Guidelines, overall average cost for most products

Cons: Hard to understand between product and labor cost

Pros: Easy to search for products and match them with the scope of work.

Cons: Cannot find everything I need and must use alternate source. This is understandable, especially when the client request is for a particular brand of equipment.

Pros: Extensive cost database, up to date cost data and convenience of use.

Cons: Line item estimating is tedious, cannot justify the cost of full version due to limited usage .

Pros: It is very important for us to estimate our projects. RSMeans give us what we are looking for

Cons: It should be more resources of YouTube to learn the software for new users

Pros: I appreciate that way that it uses the standard divisions to organize the estimates which is expected, however sometimes it is clumsy to navigate back and forth

Cons: When creating an estimate I would like to be able to navigate through the divisions quicker. Working on a medical university setting I find that the the program is good for basic costing but it is difficult to compare the complications of the environment that I work in, for example, I can be involved in project on campus in active lab spaces, medical equipment/chemical usage and storage, and even nuclear materials, RS means can not help with the complications that we deal with in these scenarios.

Pros: How I can break down my estimates into individual lines items

Cons: The process of changing the city/state locations

Pros: Rs means has a good database with a timely update with the latest prices.

Cons: Rs Means is not best with the user friendly

Pros: the search engine is easy to use, if sometimes confusing in terminology

Cons: The database does not include all of the items/services that I frequently deal with in renovation/rehabilitation

Pros: I like the ability to edit the square foot estimate.

Cons: We are a small firm and do custom residential as well as light commercial. I wish I had the ablility to do both with the standard package.

Pros: Cost information is detailed and accurate. I have used this for several projects and it has proven to be accurate when compared to bids received.

Cons: Reporting functions need help. I have yet to be able to export properly into excel or create a custom report that looks like it makes sense.

Pros: I liked how the program allows you to download the costs for a project into an excel document.

Cons: The library was limited so I would often have to choose a similar product. Many times the alternate was a less expensive simpler version of the item I was trying to price out. This was detrimental to me as I was required to use RS MEANS to calculate construction costs through a government program. As a result, I will be credited at a lower amount than the actual construction cost.

Pros: Easy to use filters and creating new projects.

Cons: Some difficulty with multiple users and project database is a bit confusing.

Pros: Ability to create estimates based on assemblies, components, or square footage, using up-to-date data

Cons: Lacking "help" functionality (or it's limited or difficult to find).

Pros: Base de données complète permettant de se situer et d'estimer des coûts détaillés.

Cons: Une bonne calibration est nécessaire avant l'utilisation du produit. Vous devez vous assurer de suivre les coûts du marchés et les réalités de votre secteur et en faire l'ajustement le plus souvent possible.