In the following article, we will present the best alternatives in the ERP software market for construction companies that need a more economical option that fits their business model.
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Tribbo is a web application where you can make your measurements and budgets in an effective, simple and flexible way. You can generate construction estimates in 1 click and save time in the whole process of construction management.
As it works through your browser, there is no need to install anything on your computer, allowing you to use it on your Mac, Windows or Linux. You won't have to worry about backups or updates.
It is much more than just an application to make measurements and budgets, it also allows you to manage your entire construction company and request online quotes from your suppliers and update them with the needs of the market.
You can upload your prices or BC3 files from old projects and also create your own price bank within the platform. So it is a very interesting tool, if you are looking for a way to get started in this kind of platforms.
Tribboo is the only software for mac.
It is one of the most widely used programmes in the construction world, as is Presto, which is next on our list.
We position it as the second option, as it is interesting as a price generator, it is multiparametric and very complete. It contains information on the cost of each of the items and you can also generate other types of documents necessary for architectural projects.
One of its major handicaps is the slowness of the programme, it takes a long time to load the price generator and it is only available for Windows computers.
It has an interesting plugin that allows us to make measurements from Revit.
Summary of features : Costs - Certifications and Invoicing - Work planning - Subcontracting management - Work budget.
The price is more than 600 € per month.
It is a simple but very powerful tool. It allows you to make measurements and budgets, import measurements made in Excel, and make work certifications.
Also in its latest versions it has joined the BIM world and you can make measurements from Revit. It has an automatic budget update system and the measurements are automatically updated when your BIM model changes.
The price is not available on the website, you have to write to them in order to get a personalised quote.
It is a cloud-based tool that allows you to quote, tender and manage your business.
One of its strong points is that it is linked to the website contrataciondelestado.es, but in contrast, the interface is not very intuitive and difficult to use.
It has a free version for small companies with 3 simultaneous works and also offers a plan of 99.95 € per month and another of 199.95 € per month.
Another good alternative to Cype is Solmicro, although it is not specialized in the construction sector, it has different modules that can be adapted to your company.
One of the disadvantages we see is that it is not software and may have certain shortcomings.
The price varies according to the number of modules to be purchased. You have to request a quote through their website.
After analyzing the main alternatives and competitors to Presto Construction, we can conclude that there are a variety of ERP software options for high-end construction companies that offer a solid and effective solution for project management. All of these options offer a variety of features, from materials and resource management, to financial management and quality management. Each solution offers something different to meet the needs of each and every construction project, so it's important to take the time to find the one that best suits your needs.
David UCH| December 1, 2022