Groundplan

Pros: The pricing for Groundplan is attractive. Ultimately, we went with another solution, but overall, I was impressed with the features of Groundplan.

Cons: I wasn't keen on the way that Groundplan managed drawings and different scales for the drawings. It also lacked a toolbox for standard, repeatable measurements.

Pros: really appreciate how user-friendly the platform is. Many of the functions feel intuitive, and it’s clear that a lot of thoughtful development has gone into each feature, with close attention to feedback from trades and estimators. My experience so far has been entirely positive, and I’m looking forward to becoming proficient across all its applications

Cons: I don’t have any real criticisms of the program. The only thing that stands out is Count Assist occasionally struggling to identify the same symbol when it’s rotated or at a different angle. I understand this is more a limitation of the plan quality than of the Count Assist feature itself

Pros: I liked how it integrates with our job management system and how easy it was to use also in general. i also loved the curved tool or the 'q' click, click that was pretty awesome.

Cons: Not many cons at this early stage of my using Ground Plan. Perhaps the duplication process needs more explanation on my behalf.

Pros: Makes estimating of any kind faster and reduces the chance of errors in calculations. Phenomenal live chat for support with anything.

Cons: I don't have anything. I only have a couple suggestions such as being able to save the overlay as a new plan after using the compare feature and perhaps showing totals from each stage and grand total when exporting (could be possible and I just haven't figured it out yet).

Pros: What I like most is the ease of using the system.The way you can easily navigate around from plan to plan or stage yto stage, The ease in marking up plans for shop and construction drawings etc... Also, I think one of the best ([sensitive content hidden]) telephone supports on offer. Happy and freindly on the phone and the willingness to stay on the phone until your request task is completed.

Cons: The only thing I don't like and our company chooses not to use is the count assist feature, This is only because the PDF plans issued icoms are note all eactly the same. So the count assist can not correctly/accurate pick them all up.

Pros: The ease of marking up plans and calculating material quantities. The support has been next level. I have had several chats and training sessions with the girls. They have help with rapid response and you can actually talk to them. Without them it would have been difficult. They have also showed me where the advanced training videos are too.

Cons: Setting up the first project, but once it's done you can use it on other project's which is where the time is saved.

Pros: Very Quick Response, and very helpful with any issues you are having.

Cons: there could be a few more features to help with legth measurement but is still overall very good

Pros: As someone who has moved from being on the tool to being in the office i feel like this is a very straight forward system to use. The support for the team down in wellington is amazing and second to none!

Cons: I have nothing to compare this to, so its hard to give a con. if I had used a program before this i would be more of a help.

Pros: The latest updates have made Groundplan one of the best platform to perform takeoffs. Also count assist and the template are fantastic tools.

Cons: The lack of global variables. If you could make global variables for labour and materials this

Pros: The program is very transparent and easy to navigate around making it quick to construct take offs and estimates

Cons: Not having it in use in our business in the past

Pros: Extremely easy and intuitive to use with excellent friendly support for the more technical side of things. The development and growth of Groundplan is fantastic with users suggestions taken into consideration and implemented where appropriate. Everything I need is right here in Groundplan.

Cons: No Cons. Everything I need is right here in Groundplan

Pros: Its easy to use. Hey come on I don't have time to write too much.

Cons: Items don't flash on the plan when the cursor hovers over them in the sidebar

Pros: fast, accurate takeoffs with ease, and seamless integration with Simpro.

Cons: markup capabilities aren't as advanced as other platforms

Pros: Very User friendly and a massive time saver.

Cons: Hasnt been an issue so far but being web based is a concern for regional areas.

Pros: I only use Groundplan now for all my takeoffs, it saves time, paper and is easily shareable with anyone who needs or wants to see the marked up plans. The programme is so simple to use when marking up a plan and then populate a quotation. Additionally these marked up plans provide our clients a clear view of what has been included in their quotation as all the listed items may not make 100% sense to them if they are not from a construction background.

Cons: Unfortunately being cloud based when the internet is out I have to wait a while to continue work, first world problems!

Pros: I like the flexibility of the software. You can take a project from cradle to grave. From the initial bid to the as-built drawings.

Cons: It does not integrate with my quoting software.

Pros: So easy to do take-off and push quotes to Simpro.

Cons: There are things missing in the functionality which, as a former software engineer, I would think should be fairly easy to add to the program. I will concede, though, like any software product, the developers can't tick off all of the "nice-to-have's" at the same time. An example would be the ability to "nudge" a symbol into place using keyboard cursor keys. Colour-coding of measurements with a stage would be another. Could simply be that no other users ask for this stuff :D

Pros: Easy to set up Easy to use Integrates with simpro Great support

Cons: I don't have 1 yet, but the experience has been great so far, I ll need to book my further training to avoid beginners mistakes

Pros: Groundplan is very easy to use. The team, especially Caz is exceptionally helpful and they are great at helping you achieve a result if you can show them what you are trying to achieve. The integration with Simpro is exceptional once you understand how it works, this can be a little overwhelming if you are new to Simpro and Groundplan.

Cons: The icon sizing is not particularly easy to get right and takes a few clicks to change. This is only an issue when designing plans for presentation but does not affect take-offs.

Pros: Easy to navigate, great customer service and third party integration with Simpro

Cons: Learning new and complicated features on my own.

Pros: How easy it is to mark up, notes and make changes to send to field staff or engineers for advice/approval.

Cons: The only thing tht may be missing is to be able to copy and section of a plan and paste it either on the same plan or on a new page etc to be able to mark up or do a blown-up section with mark ups or detail notes etc. But knowing Groundplan this feature may exist and I just don't know about it.

Pros: Customer service was quick and very responsive.

Cons: Nothing comes to mind about things I dislike about Groundplan