CMiC reviews

Great for project teams

Opmerkingen: Overall CMiC has been beneficial in my current role. With this system I am much more efficient in tracking documents and project financials all on one platform.

Pluspunten:

CMiC has a tremendous amount of tools encompassed in the software. The ability for project teams to work within the software simultaneously helps to enhance the user experience. This comes in handy when you have multiple subcontractors and/or project team members who all need to view the same documents.

Minpunten:

Although a great tool, CMiC is a fairly robust software. New users should be prepared to spend a good amount of time learning the ins and outside of the software to really become proficient with it.

CMiC

Opmerkingen: After several years on CMiC software I would say that it is absolutely the best integrated project management and accounting ERP available. The implementation can be time consuming, but the benefits are definitely worth it. Everyone is up to date with the latest information on our projects, so it makes collaboration a breeze. Our management loves the ability to get real time accurate and detailed reports of exactly what they need to make business decisions. Great company and great software.

Pluspunten:

CMiC's greatest contributions to our organization are that it provides a powerful and scalable infrastructure that allows everyone to collaborate, stores all our organization's data and documents in a central location, and has excellent reporting capabilities to analyze our data. CMiC is great at getting our company to collaborate and share data. No more calling around for information or searching through files. We believe that the reports from CMiC are a significant contributing to our organizations ability to make decisions and be successful. Tip for Success: Taking the time to thoroughly review and understand the settings for each module will greatly improve your organization's experience with CMiC. Don't guess at what the settings do. Try recording the training sessions with your CMiC implementation team, so that you can review it later. Ask questions freely. And be sure sure to join CMUG, the CMiC users group. They have forums, monthly calls, demos, and are a great help.

Minpunten:

The implementation process can be long. The distribution and segregation of the software settings to multiple locations makes it difficult to manage the system and troubleshoot issues. One central control panel would make it much more user friendly.

Review

Opmerkingen: Reports are not running properly. Program is extremely slow and not efficient. Some of the reports do not work properly. Wish there was a way we could view the invoices in Invoice query rather than imaging.

Pluspunten:

Program is easy to use and navigate and is compatible with Textura Payment Processing program

Minpunten:

Very slow and some functions do not work properly which is frustrating when your brain works faster than the programs and reports.

The best integrated contract management tools, very suitable for construction projects

Opmerkingen: by using CMiC in your projects, you'll be able to track the progress of the project tasks, as well as the reasons for delays, so that we can arrange all of the project's activities more effectively. A well-organized database for a project is critical to its success. By documenting everything you issue or receive, you ensure that you know everything about the project and can then devote yourself to addressing lingering issues and directing your team in a proper manner. I strongly recommend CMiC.

Pluspunten:

When using a workflow management system like this, everyone is on the same page, which makes it much easier for them to provide input. It's easy to tailor the software to meet your project's specific business requirements, and it plays an important part in coordinating the work of your team. Subcontractor contracts, drawings, material requests, job requests, pour permits, modification orders, and other papers that are utilized in the project can all be managed through a single system. There will be no lost data thanks to CMiC, which organizes the project database and makes it easier to find information when needed.

Minpunten:

I didn't have any issues while using CMiC; it was easy to understand and utilize for all of the project's disciplines.

My Review

Opmerkingen: Well integrated system overall, but everyone needs to pitch in to make it great!

Pluspunten:

- Business Process Integration - Job Billing module is fantastic from my experience. We can customize our contracts/bills ALMOST any way our users need (with the exception of some change order options). - Gords passion - Constantly trying to evolve/innovate CMiC to keep up with what people. No one wants users to go and find another program to do something that they feel CMiC cannot do. Mobile and BI are some of the newer things that have kept us from having to explore other options.

Minpunten:

- Performance/Speed is overall a bit slow - We have BI in our DEV environment. It is on its way to becoming very useful for us, but it's not quite there, but I know it's still being developed. I wouldn't say that it's really the least favorite of mine, just that I am really excited to see what else is coming.

CMiC Review

Opmerkingen: Overall i enjoy using the software not only for change order needs, but also submittals and RFIs' which makes it nice to send notifications through one system and not have to exchange multiple emails.

Pluspunten:

I use CMiC on all of my projects and what I like most is being able to arrange different projects and have all the respective subcontractors. To be able to handle all change orders between the owner, the GC and the subcontractors makes the project run smoothly, along with being able to determine what is proceeding, what is pending and what has been completed.

Minpunten:

What I like least is that the CMiC software is very sensitive. There tends to be issues with the forecasting when a change order or Potential change item is posted which can sway the budget and what it actually is.

I use CMIC every day.

Opmerkingen: Everything we do, from accounting to document management is completed in CMIC. We are able to save everything in CMIC for years, so this also helps with document storage.

Pluspunten:

Once there is an understanding of the product, it is very easy to use. The functionality is very useful for large construction companies.

Minpunten:

Upside down question marks when copying and pasting from word documents. Also, the Java sections are a bit dated.

CMiC Integration to Paycom

Pluspunten:

We are converting from CMiC to Paycom 4th QTR for Payroll and HR functions. I am looking for anyone who has done this integration. We have so many questions and can NOT get any help resolving the some issues with Paycom.

Minpunten:

We are staying with CMiC for all our construction needs, just moving payroll and HR to Paycom.

Tricky Customization

Opmerkingen: We've been using another similar software for many years and recently switched to CMiC. The transition has been time consuming but the end result should justify the cost. We're looking forward to having the software fully implemented.

Pluspunten:

I love that we're able to replace 3-4 different softwares with 1 (CMiC). We were able to combine most of our company's departments into this one software which allows more seamless distribution of information. It's a powerful software that can be customized to meet our company's individual needs.

Minpunten:

Customization was a very long process and we're still discovering issues as we roll it out to our employees.

CMICProd

Opmerkingen: Cmic gets the job done. We’ve been using it to collaborate with our design team and owner reps and everyone has gotten through the initial growing pains of the program

Pluspunten:

It is the only software I’ve ever used for project management. I like that everything is in one place from documents and invoicing.

Minpunten:

The software appears to be very outdated and can be glitchy. You may also have to click through 5-7 things before getting to the thing you need.

A globally great product

Opmerkingen: CMiC is a really powerful tool. The product itself is really good. The data flows between all different modules without any problem. It is great to be able to run the pay for a week than being able to track our cost in real-time. CMiC also provides us a way to implement different standards in the company. Instead of having multiple ways of doing things, we now have "THE" way. Overall, CMiC is a great product built towards GC. CMiC does everything, or almost. It will give any construction company a clear advantage over competitor if enough time and resources are spent to make it fits the need of the company

Pluspunten:

Having the data in real-time for PM. ADF is a powerful technology allowing us to customize the software. Being able to import/export from Excel is great. It should be available in almost all screens. Log Builder. It does everything: payroll, AP, AR, PM, ....

One system to handle it all!

Pluspunten:

It can handle contracts, change orders, billing, payroll, a/r etc.

Minpunten:

Very difficult to learn & I found the training lacking.....

How I View CMiC

Opmerkingen: My primary use is in the accounting portion of the software which at times can present a challenge but I believe it is like that with any and possibly all specific software. We always want it to be easier than it was a week ago. Some of the necessary steps seem redundant in some ways and could just be safe passages to get the end result, I do not know. For my work in this system, I can get my job done easy enough, answer questions through the available info access points accurately which is what the leader want. Is there room for improvement - Yes, when is there not?

Pluspunten:

The invoice data entry mod is great, whether it be registered or voucher. Kind of hard to mess that up which is nice. Vendor detail reports are key to tracking - love them and that I can get them in any format I choose.

Ashley's CMiC review

Opmerkingen: I have been using this software since 2004. CMiC has come a long way not only on functionality but in customer
service. From day one I have recommended CMiC to other Generals. I am looking forward to all the new functionality
we have yet to implement and what the future holds for CMiC and our company.

Pluspunten:

Integration: Accounting, Human Resources/Payroll and Project Management Collaboration with the project team (internal & external users)

Minpunten:

It is not always easy to extract the data into 'reports' Changes/enhancements to the software can sometimes be a tedious process

CMiC

Opmerkingen: Make sure you have dedicated team members from all aspects of your business that can see the project all the way through the implementation.

Pluspunten:

CMiC is a great ERP solution for the construction industry. The cost management portion is great and easy for the user to comprehend. CMiC also does a great job supporting their customers and have top-notch account reps.

Minpunten:

1. Hidden costs - i.e. adapters 2. Error messages are not always intuitive, which wastes our time troubleshooting as well as the CMiC support teams.

WT Review

Pluspunten:

Whiting-Turner has been live with CMiC for a few years now and I would say that it has resolved our dilemma of managing data within multiple software. In the past we used a 3rd party for Project Management and Accounting and now we can safely say that CMiC has answered that need. We can manage everything that we use on a daily basis with CMiC. The way the system integrates AP with Project Management is a huge win.

Minpunten:

Basic understanding of bid items/billing codes and billing contract can be confusing to many.

CMiC Review

Opmerkingen: Overall CMiC is a solid product!

Pluspunten:

I mainly use the CMiC database for accessing data, occasionally entering equipment into the Equipment module, and entering my time sheet. For the most part, CMiC seems to work well but it would be nice if there was a consistent interface amongst all the different modules.

Minpunten:

Too many interfaces (Forms, ADF, JSP, etc.) to access data.

Works but lacks any real support

Opmerkingen: It's okay. it does what it's suppose to do.. but is pretty slow and has a lot of bugs that go un-fixed for a long time.

Pluspunten:

During the initials setup CMiC was in it's hay day.. Many construction companies our size were dying to get something like it.

Minpunten:

Current cmic seems to almost be forgotten. very hard to get support on cases and lacks any real feature updates when they come out

Great Integrated System with lots of capability

Opmerkingen: When rolling it out make sure to prioritize what the requirements are and setup accordingly.

Pluspunten:

Overall the system has huge capability. I love that it updates in real time and is fully integrated. It is also scalable thanks to the cloud meaning we will never outgrow the system.

Minpunten:

Navigating through the system can be tricky and requires a good amount of time for initial setup.

Helpful

Opmerkingen: For the most part, it has been pleasant and productive

Pluspunten:

Textura is easy to navigate and there are lot of functions that you can build to your preference for billing and construction management

Minpunten:

The system is slow and after a certain time we experience slow than others. There are some functions that stop working and needs to have CMIC Technical team fix which sometimes take a while

System offers many capabilities however is slow and kicks you out often

Opmerkingen: Wish the software was faster

Pluspunten:

Easy to run reports, query data, is efficient in some areas oppose to our previous software, it allows up to upload images which is paper efficient.

Minpunten:

System very slow, especially after 3:30, its not forgiving, sometimes kicks you out in the middles of data entry, does not allow you to view previous screen in some areas.

CMiC Review

Pluspunten:

What I like most about this software is that you have two different sides to this software which you can work on accounting entering upload and processing to a work flow where you can have uper management approval invoices for payment so it’s like two sets of eyes liking at your work before you process payment. We have a project side where each project manager can see owl and what is going on in their projects

Minpunten:

The software still haves a lot of glitches.

Construction Manager - in the weeds

Pluspunten:

Everything had its place. The system for the most part connected with others. Web based able to work anywhere.

Minpunten:

Lots of buttons to push in order for system to work properly. Too many checks and balances to complete something quickly. Estimating modual was not quick or efficients

Cmic review

Opmerkingen: Double check your data output.

Pluspunten:

Once you learn it, it is easy to navigate.

Minpunten:

Custom reporting options are limited.

Get rid of your filing cabinets!

Opmerkingen: Training was thorough and assisted me in getting my project setup and even followed up with me after I was using the program for several months. Initial learning curve is a little steep, but using the program daily helps, just like learning a foreign language -- usage creates more ease with the program. I used it mainly for communication with all of the project players and as a repository for all project documents.

Pluspunten:

It's reliability and unlimited storage capacity.