Compare Viewpoint MEP Estimating and FACS Project Controller - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Viewpoint MEP Estimating or FACS Project Controller?

FACS Project Controller is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Viewpoint MEP Estimating, and Viewpoint MEP Estimating is rated higher (89/100) than FACS Project Controller (86/100). FACS Project Controller offers users more features (10) than Viewpoint MEP Estimating (0).

Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Viewpoint Construction Software Vs. Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC

Viewpoint Construction Software: Viewpoint Construction Software has translated over 30 years of intense focus and collaboration with the construction industry into a rock-solid software platform that helps construction professionals efficiently manage all areas of finance and operations.San Antonio, TX – March 19th, 2013 – Viewpoint Construction Software®, providing construction ...

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? Viewpoint MEP Estimating 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 Viewpoint MEP Estimating and FACS Project Controller.

Viewpoint MEP Estimating accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Viewpoint MEP Estimating is rated 6, which is similar to 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 Viewpoint MEP Estimating is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: Viewpoint MEP Estimating cost is around the same cost of FACS Project Controller.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

Viewpoint MEP Estimating: We are still working to collect the list of features for Viewpoint MEP Estimating.

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

Target customer size

Viewpoint MEP Estimating is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries. FACS Project Controller is best for large enterprises and small to medium business in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.

Viewpoint MEP Estimating

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Viewpoint MEP Estimating software is a construction solution for different sizes of businesses. It offers a number of features that include a powerful reporting tool that enables a smooth workflow and an improv...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Electrician Apps.

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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Viewpoint MEP Estimating: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

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
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Viewpoin...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
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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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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.