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What Is Contractor Foreman?
NOW: Starting @ $49/m for the WHOLE company, Contractor Foreman is the most affordable all-in-one solution for small and medium trade and general contractors who want a better way to manage their projects. *FREE Trial + 100 Day Guarantee* Easy to use and rated as a Top App and Best Value. Save thousands compared to other systems. Integrates with QuickBooks. Use it on the phone, tablet, and computer. Time Cards, Estimates, Online Payments, Daily Logs, Scheduling, and 35 other great features.
Who Uses Contractor Foreman?
We are prefect for small and medium size companies that may be new to construction software or are tried of paying too much money for their current software. Easy to use and even faster to master.
Where can Contractor Foreman be deployed?
About the vendor
- Contractor Foreman
- Located in Forest City, US
- Founded in 2014
Contractor Foreman support
- Chat
Contractor Foreman pricing
Starting Price:
- Yes, has free trial
- No free version
Contractor Foreman does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. Contractor Foreman paid version starts at US$99.00/month.
Pricing plans get a free trialAbout the vendor
- Contractor Foreman
- Located in Forest City, US
- Founded in 2014
Contractor Foreman support
- Chat
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Reviews of Contractor Foreman
Caviar System on a Beer Budget
Pros:
I like the interface, the ability to customize and integrate
Cons:
I would like more customizations and integrations
Contractor Foreman Response
last year
Thanks Jessie for the review. We work hard to provide a great system at a price that all can afford. Glad to have you with us. :-)
Tried them all… CF is the best.
Comments: My experience has been very positive. I appreciate the live chat function that is available during business hours. In fact, a number of times I’ve been assisted after hours, which has been very useful. I recommend contract foreman to any contractor looking for CRM solution
Pros:
I like the long list of PDF formats available. I get to email or text my subcontractor cruise, the work orders which I found the most valuable.
Cons:
Initially, the color and layout of the dashboard seemed a little boring and outdated, but I see it coming together. I have no problem with it as it is function, that matters most.
Poor Customer Service
Comments: Generally ok, except when you need customer service.
Pros:
When it works, it is pretty good.when it does not, customer service is not very good at all.
Cons:
When there is an issue, Customer Service is not very good. not prompt and precious.I have been locked out for about 3 weeks due to OTP integration, after several emails to get it fixed, I vented my frustration at the time it was taking, only to be told they will cancel my subscription if I did it again, I have been with them for 2 years. Here is what I sent."I still have the same problem.I do not get a text message or email with the Six digit OTP.How can I make this any clearer.Consider this as another time you have dropped the ball.For F#$ks sake, can someone fix this ASAP."
New User Review
Comments: We just implemented Contractor Foreman but so far it has been a very positive experience.
Pros:
Completely Customizable Ease of Use Great Customer Support
Cons:
Clients have to make their selections that have an allotted allowance under Change Orders. Should be it's own item.
Alternatives Considered: BuilderGM
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: Ease of use, customer support, customization ability
Contractor Foreman Response
4 months ago
Hi Chris, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you find our software easy to use, highly customizable, and supported by great customer service. We appreciate your feedback regarding Change Orders and client selections. We value your input as it helps us improve and provide an even better user experience. We're committed to making your experience a positive one as you continue to explore all our features. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help!
Contractor Foreman
Comments: My overall experience has been great, I feel that I should of made it more important from the beginning to learn the ins and outs of the features of the software as now I'm over 20 projects in and learning how to properly enter the data. Overall our experience with the software has been outstanding and loving that we are able to grow with a software as our business scales
Pros:
I like that you can keep a running total of each project from start to finish, the features in Contractor Foreman are simple, easy to use and allows us to run our business effectively and efficiently from start to finish
Cons:
I can't answer this question at this time, I truly love all of the features and modules of the software
Alternatives Considered: FreshBooks
Reasons for Choosing Contractor Foreman: Our business needed something and a software that we can grow into, and felt that Contractor Foreman was the best option as far as features and pricing for our business needs
Switched From: Wave
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: Mainly cost and functionality, Contractor Foreman by far was the best fit for our company
Good value software
Comments: I like the program, but feel some of chat assistants can take you down the wrong road.
Pros:
An easier program to learn than some of the other software programs we have used at a reasonable price.
Cons:
Would have liked a tutorial overview of how to properly set up the system. Step by step so everything is set up and then start with estimate creation, and so forth.
Contractor Foreman Response
8 months ago
Thank you James for the great review. For most Procore users, Contractor Foreman has proven to be the best replacement. Not only is it a fraction of the cost, but Contractor Foreman includes the features that most contractors are likely to need and actually use. We are committed to improving the product and service and I am glad to have you with us.
Contractor Formin
Comments: Excellent. It has been a good decision thus far.
Pros:
Easy of use is for sure my fav. Im not a computer savvy person and it has still been very easy
Cons:
The mobile app isnt as friendly but I do have limited use and I may like it more later.
Alternatives Considered: Procore
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: Price was the main factor. Both seemed good but this was 30,000 cheaper per year
I’m so glad i chose this program
Comments: I genuinely enjoy the program and can’t wait to utilize all of the options it can provide to me.
Pros:
Contractor Foreman allows me to manage my project from 1 program. I love the fact that it syncs with Quickbooks, allows unlimited photos and customization. The team has been very helpful with answering my questions. The cost was way more reasonable than another big name program.
Cons:
I just don’t like the fact that people can’t respond to the email sent from CF so it is an extra step to track.
Alternatives Considered: Buildertrend
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: CF was more affordable and had good reviews.
Great Project Managment Software
Comments: So far this is exactly what we are needing for our line of work.
Pros:
It was easy to set up, easy to learn how to use it. There are tons of training options to help with the use of the program.
Cons:
There are quite a few modules that we will not use, however you can turn most of them off.
Alternatives Considered: Procore
Reasons for Choosing Contractor Foreman: Pricing and training are our two largest reasons for switching
Switched From: Procore
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: Price was a major factor in our decision.
So many features
Comments: So far it’s been an easy transition going from buildertrend to cf
Pros:
It does it all, for a fraction of the price of other project management softwares.
Cons:
Schedule not integrating with iCal has been a challenge with managing my schedule as a whole
Great Price for a Great Product
Comments: Overall I am impressed with this software as the customer service has been exceptional so far and there is always someone happy to help you with any questions or issues you might have.
Pros:
What I like most about Contractor Foreman is the vast scope of modules that allow for so many different options in managing projects.
Cons:
Because there are so many features it can be a little bit overwhelming when you first go into the program.
Alternatives Considered: Housecall Pro, FieldEdge and Jobber
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: The price point was the biggest draw to this software. However, the cost does not lower the quality of the overall system.
Contractor Foreman is King!
Pros:
Contractor Foreman so far has been an essential assistant in organized my company. This comes highly recommended from me as I've used other programs and haven't found the same level of quality and customization this product has to offer.
Cons:
I haven't found any cons yet.............
Alternatives Considered: Procore and eSUB
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: The customization level and ease of use. CF seems to have everything I was looking for, and more.
Review of Contractor Foreman
Pros:
Contractor Foreman has various positive features that retain my continued use for the software, such as ability to allow photo uploads within daily logs, mobile app use for all users, and reminder capabilities for critical job tasks.
Cons:
Least likeable feature is when attempting to synchronize contractors foreman into our QuickBooks Software. There are duplicate entries or certain things do not transfer correctly. As a result, we had to terminate the synchronization between the two. Looking for an effective method to prevent errors from happening.
Contractor Foreman Response
7 months ago
Thank you Kevin for the review. We do offer an QB integration call where we can walk you through this process. Typically where we see QB issues, and this would be the case with most any software, is when a company has decided add the same records to both systems prior to integration. Once Contractor Foreman is connected to QuickBooks, transactions made in one system will sync to the others easily. Please reach out if any assistance is needed.
Love Contractor Forman
Comments: I love them and i am so happy i found them
Pros:
I love that it has everything i need in it
Cons:
Does not import past items or transactions. Maybe i did it wrong tho
Excellent program with great training
Comments: The one on one training to help you get set up is amazing. We are in implementation phase but can already grasp how much we will enjoy the platform.
Pros:
Ability to estimate, invoice, manage projects, subs, vendors, and client communications. One on on training is great!
Cons:
Nothing to mention that we have found yet.
Contractor Foreman Response
2 months ago
Hi Kristin, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying Contractor Foreman and finding the one-on-one training so valuable. We're confident that as you continue to implement the platform, it will meet all your needs and help streamline your projects. If you ever have any questions, we're here to assist you every step of the way. Thanks again for being part of the Contractor Foreman family!
Great construction software!
Comments: So far it has been good, we are still learning to use all of the tools.
Pros:
It's great to have everything in one program to keep everything organized
Cons:
Another new program to learn, as this is number 3. They are all similar but different.
Contractor Foreman is a an efficient program for business
Comments: Overall, Contractor Foreman is a great database management program. It has all that I need to do my job efficiently.
Pros:
Contractor Foreman is fast and has what I need to do my job. If I have any issues I can chat with someone right away.
Cons:
Sometimes when the system is down it's a pain.
Contractor Foreman Response
4 months ago
Thank you Rachel for your feedback on Contractor Foreman. We're glad you find our software efficient and appreciate our responsive support. We understand your concern about system downtime and are working to improve reliability. It's great to hear that overall, our program meets your database management needs effectively. We value your input and will use it to enhance our service. Thank you for choosing Contractor Foreman
Great program
Pros:
Everything i need on one program from scheduling to tracking
Cons:
Not what i disliked about the program my lack in computer skills
One Stop Shop
Pros:
It's nice that we can track an incoming lead through the estimation process and into job costing and through final billing all in one place. In the past we've had to enter our information in two different locations due to user access so it's nice to be able to enter information in one place and have everyone be able to see and use the information that they need.
Cons:
It's been taking a while to get everything up and running because we need to enter all of our information in, but when we are transferring over most of our company information, it makes sense that it will take a while.
Simplify your life
Comments: I'm about six months into it and would put up a fight if someone tried to make me switch now, Absolutely love the product. Has made my life way easier.
Pros:
I've always done things the old-fashioned way and was pretty resistant to change. I should have listened sooner. I have way more spare time and my workload has actually increased. Love the ease of using it. I thought I'd have to study for weeks to figure it out. I was up and running using a lot of features the first day.
Cons:
Someone should have made me try it sooner LOL.
Admin for Leftcoast General Construction,LLC
Comments: I like how you can have trainings one on one or a group session to learn how to navigate Contractor Foreman. I think this is a great software to manage all your projects and invoices etc.
Pros:
How you can manage all your projects and expenses to see the profit your making and losing and keeping track of everything you record.
Cons:
You have to go back every time you save something or do anything.
Contractor Foreman Response
last year
Thank you Jessica for the great review. We are committed to providing a tool that meets the needs of most contractors at a price that all can afford. Can you provide more details on the comment "you have to go back every time you save something"?
Works for us
Comments: So far so good, its going to take some work to get setup but it will be worth it
Pros:
Centralizes every project in one place so the team can track its progress
Cons:
steep learning curve if it wasnt for the training I would be lost
Helping to stay organized
Pros:
keeps all projects and communication on one platform
Cons:
takes some time to understand software and utilize all capabilities of program
Contractor Foreman for small Design Build Company
Comments: I've been quite happy with the features they have so far. If they can institute a better cost plus system I would be extremely satisfied.
Pros:
I like the ease of setup in building estimates and scheduling. There is a robust help library and costumer service has been very good.
Cons:
I use a cost plus contract and the cost tracking/invoicing is set up more for a set price type of contract. I would like to see more integration of time and materials into job tracking and invoicing.
Alternatives Considered: Buildertrend
Reasons for Choosing Contractor Foreman: Buildbook's features were lacking
Switched From: BuildBook
Reasons for Switching to Contractor Foreman: Too expensive
Great software
Pros:
It is good for scheduling, time cards, and tracking costs
Cons:
Not easy to navigate and a little overwhelming
