ContructEX Reviews

Pros

what I did like about the product is that it help save emails and create links to the emails from different professionals working on the same project, making job cost , machinery tracking, creating material schedules easy, it helps project managers to manage submitted files so he can create a good and effective work schedules.

Cons

the user interface is not user friendly and not easy to navigate, and also the product pricing structure.

Pros

Newforma is great for keeping track and sharing project documents including contracts, drawings, emails, and photos. The Cloud connector is essential for working remotely. New connectors for Bluebeam, Procore and now Teams make this an essential tool to tie in all the tools used with your clients.

Cons

Licensing is fairly expensive. Updates are infrequent, though the past couple updates have been better. I think the company might've had a rough patch, and hopefully coming out of it.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft SharePoint and Deltek PIM

Reasons for Switching to ContructEX

Newforma was FAR easier to set up and maintain compared to Sharepoint. With Deltek, we'd have to move our data into their database. Newforma just scans the existing data you have on your existing file servers. Nothing is "locked in" to Newforma. It also had excellent integration with outlook for filing emails, or sharing files.

Pros

Newforma works appropriately as a database and a structure for filing multiple projects and managing their information. Its basic use as a project management program and file transfer tool does work well enough.

Cons

Newforma looks and feels outdated right off the bat and it can be difficult to find what you're looking for as its buttons and options are not always intuitive. It files information in an outdated way as just a data dumping ground and the search functions are not thorough and sorting interrelated information is not easy.

Pros

Project Center is the basic use as a project management and file transfer tool.

Project Center allows you to save e-mails and to create links to different areas managing the same study project.

Thus very easy to use especially when it comes to sending files and generating reports.

Cons

Slow operating system plus the search functions are not deepened.

The cost of the licence is a little expensive so it is worth reviewing it in comparison with other software.

Alternatives Considered

Asana

Reasons for Choosing ContructEX

Why did you make the switch?(Optional)

Switched From

Smartsheet

Reasons for Switching to ContructEX

Because it’s expensive and i think it’s better

Pros

This software is very efficient in helping me garther daily information. I love it because of the accuracy that come with its use.
It is very flexible in terms of usage.

This software helps me send files to my project team , generate reports and other project documents with ease.

Cons

The difficulty attached to navigating through the software is sometimes a headache.
System runs slow and I and my team would have to perform some tasks manually at times.

Pros

All modules add efficiency to my daily work. I'd highly recommend it for any project-based work or delivery. Easily file emails (which are visible to other project team members/managers), track RFIs, submittal, reports, other project documents from one interface.

Cons

Can be a resource (memory) hog sometimes, slow to open sometimes. Newforma Viewer is slower than other PDF softwares, so I don't use it.

Pros

This is a great tool to use for all phases of a project. Document Control is one of the most used and desired tool within my company

Cons

There are so many different ways to do so many different things. Also there is a double log-in that is confusing and cumbersome for all users.Too many apps available.

Pros

This program is extremely valuable in the Architecture industry. In an age where everything needs to be documented for legal purposes Newforma makes it painless.

Cons

Newforma however is often buggy and slow to fix problems if ever, especially involving their Microsoft Outlook integration.

Pros

Single source for all project information including contacts, emails, file transfers, and continuing project management from design through construction

Cons

Viewer and loading times can be tedious, especially when used to other viewers. Email searches can be difficult

Pros

It is an easy-to-use tool that can manage multiple projects efficiently and can create links to other professionals that are within the same project.

Cons

It should have better updates to improve performance and speed in navigating the interface.

Pros

Being able to instantly track just about anything in the CA process of a project at the touch of a button, being able to find any email (and attachment) that was ever written by anyone in your organization about a project, and being able to print out tailored reports easily and quickly.

Cons

There was a bit of a learning curve while initially adopting the program, and we did a lot of ASI's. The nature of ASI's are fluid, their topics, numbering and scope sometimes change, some are written up then not needed, Newforma didn't have a lot of flexibility to handle these types of changes.

Pros

I like it because it is very easy and helpful in architicture and provides many functions in one platform.
Newforma is amazing in sharing

Cons

Neoforma sometimes becomes slow but it is not a big problem

Pros

Ease of use, intuitive UI and comprehensive customer support. As long as the software is managed, it is pretty bulletproof.

Cons

When users do not utilize all of the functionality. There are so many functions that make the flow of documents so seamless.

Pros

Easily save emails and attach links to emails.

Cons

Searching for files is not always intutive and different versions of files are available for editing rather than only the latest version.

Pros

Being able to share mass quantities of information all in one place and with an unlimited number of people. Access to project information is all in one place.

Cons

The interface is a bit boring and cumbersome. It could be more visually appealing and user friendly.

Pros

It is great for storage and supportive of link creations.

Cons

Its not fast and its a bit shallow. An upgrade is needed for this product, to make it efficient.

Pros

I gained a new appreciation for Newforma after spending a week trying to track submittals and RFIs without it. I like the meticulousness that it enforces.

Cons

In general, I find the interface to be extremely clunky and unintuitive to use.

Pros

Newforma has a number of nice tools. From Email management, to be able to view drawings (3D or 2D), and they also have a Construction solution called Newforma Project Center that gives you ability to management your submittals, RFI, etc.

Cons

The Cons for this is probably it's pricing structure. It also could give itself a new interface update, sometimes it is a little difficult to navigate through everything.

Pros

I liked how easy it is to access records with this software. In the environmental services industry, you need to have records up to 5 years back so its a good space to put everything for the clients.

Cons

I use both the company server and Newforma, so sometimes I forget to upload items into the software as it is already on the company server.

Pros

Tracking ability and export ability for tracking purposes.

Cons

If you do not have a license, you are relegated to the web based client which is very glitchy and does not have user friendly sorting features.

Pros

The "back" button works very well in retracing my steps.

Cons

Interface is not intuitive. Usually you can "figure out" how to use software. Seems like this would take about a week of training. Too much clicking and hoping. Seems like this software is bloated and tries to do too much and causes cognitive overload for this user. It takes two screens to see the full width of the interface. Maybe it will sort itself out with continued use, but my first experience with this software was horrible.

Pros

Creates a simple file management system for collaborating companies.

Cons

Sending files can be slow at times, but not a major slow down.

Pros

We can easily handle project workflow. Every phase can be managed in desired manner. Happy customers till now.

Cons

After using free trial organisation purchased this but i think its costly than other.