Compare Velocity LBM and FACS Project Controller - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 01, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Velocity LBM or FACS Project Controller?

FACS Project Controller is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Velocity LBM, and FACS Project Controller is rated higher (86/100) than Velocity LBM (80/100). FACS Project Controller offers users more features (10) than Velocity LBM (3).

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Focus Information Systems Vs. Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC

Focus Information Systems: Focus Information Systems (www.focusinformationsystems.com) is a leading software solutions provider for the Lumber, Building Material, and Millwork industries. The dedicated experts at Focus Information Systems specialize in providing industry specific solutions enabling our clients to gain immediate benefits in better management of their business...

Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC : Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC (FACS) is the leading provider of cloud-based, Field Information Management Solutions for the AEC industry. The company specializes in leveraging the latest advances in wireless and tablet technologies to provide practical, user friendly solutions for industry professionals who aim to deliver construction ...

Who is more expensive? Velocity LBM or FACS Project Controller?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Velocity LBM and FACS Project Controller.

Velocity LBM accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Velocity LBM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software. FACS Project Controller accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Velocity LBM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: FACS Project Controller is more expensive than Velocity LBM.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Velocity LBM Vs. FACS Project Controller based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Velocity LBM: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

FACS Project Controller: Document Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Document Management, Scheduling.

Target customer size

Velocity LBM's typical customers include: SMBs, FACS Project Controller is best for large enterprises and small to medium business in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.



Velocity LBM

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

Velocity LBM software is a Windows-based lumber and building materials software that is built on SAP Business One platform. SAP Business One offers an integrated platform that is tailored to meet the needs of s...

Categories: Building, Construction, Product Roadmap.

FACS Project Controller

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

FACS (Field Automated Communication Systems) Project Controller is a cloud-based construction management software that is designed to eliminate the communication breakdown and delayed information as well as red...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Team Collaboration, Field Service, Project Management.

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Velocity LBM: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

FACS Project Controller: 10 Features

Document Management
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling
Contract Management
Cost Management
Document Management
Scheduling
Reporting & Analytics
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Velocity...
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
6
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FACS Pro...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
7.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
38
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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