--- description: Review of eCMS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: eCMS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Job Costing Software](/directory/4159/job-costing/software) > [eCMS](/software/171439/computer-guidance) # eCMS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/171439/computer-guidance Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/171439/computer-guidance?page=2) > eCMS offers a comprehensive suite of software applications that help commercial contractors manage all aspects of their financials and operations. eCMS is specifically built for the construction industry delivering users business process automation and real-time access to critical integrated data. eCMS construction management software applications address the entire project lifecycle from cost accounting, payroll, reporting to project-wide communication, content management, supply chain, field service, project management and more. eCMS ERP leverages embedded Business Intelligence (BI) \& Analytics for real time decision-making and is supported by embedded enterprise-level content management, workflow, mobile forms and other productivity tools. Users access eCMS applications through a secure web browser on any device anywhere and anytime. Keeping everything in one place, eCMS users connect and collaborate with anyone leveraging a single platform that is cloud hosted in highly secure, professionally-managed, reliable Tier III, SOC-compliant cloud data centers with 99.9% uptime. Since 1981, CGC has been proudly serving mid-to-large general, heavy highway/civil, specialty contractors, 20% of CGC being on top of ENR lists, and 9% of CGC clients being 500M+ in revenues. Computer Guidance’s professional services and customer success teams accompanied by a variety of customer programs and resources ensure greater adoption, usage and value for every client. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 41 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 41 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Computer Guidance - **Location**: Scottsdale, US - **Founded**: 1981 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10,000.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Computer Guidance Corporation for pricing details. The software is priced per user per app - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Asset Lifecycle Management - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Control - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Business Intelligence - Business Process Automation - CRM - Cash Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Commercial - Compliance Management ## Integrations (7 total) - Corpay - Equipment360 - HCSS Dispatcher - HeavyBid - HeavyJob - IBM Cognos Analytics - Procore ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Job Costing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4159/job-costing/software) ## Related Categories - [Job Costing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4159/job-costing/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4704/manufacturing/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4133/construction/software) - [Construction Management Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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With both Cognos and Web/Biz Intelligence were not dependent on the vendor to develop the report. We have written 100's of reports in-house successfully. Another great feature is the ability to use the ODBC functionality in ecms. We have created several in-house databases that read the tables inside ecms. This reduces data redundancy and provides data validation. Use of the ODBC functionality allowed us to use IBM Planning \& Workspace Analytics (formerly known as TM1) for financial reporting on the web. With the ODBC connection, users can access any of the views created in TM1 with a web browser and do not need any connection to eCMS. IBM Planning \& Workspace Analytics (formerly known as TM1) allows users to export, pivot the data, manipulate the data and use "sandboxes" for what-if functionality. It would not be possible without the ODBC connection. > > **Cons**: Would like more work done on the existing programs. For example, many of the screens still need updating. Also, would like done to some existing screens. For example, the Job Cost inquiry screen is wonderful but it is basically the same screen as it was 10 years ago. Add more information to the screen ----- ### "Success Cycle" — 5.0/5 > **John** | *12 August 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cloud based Construction ERP system integrates all of my operations. All modules share the same data eliminating duplicate entries. New Interactive Data Inquiry tools make it easier to access data for all users, where they can create or modify reports and export data to spreadsheets if they wish. New Dashboards allow users to setup interactive Tiles of summarized data that can refreshed and drilled down deeper into the detail. Excellent for Project Managers and Department heads\!\! > > **Cons**: I would say the software has come a long way and progressively more user friendly over the past 23 years. Computer browser restrictions has limited some functionality over the years but is soon going away in the new anticipated release. > > eCMS Construction ERP keeps all departments informed and up-to-date on all aspects of construction from my Estimating, Field Operations, Equipment shop, Accounting, Payroll \& HR. All of our Job Costing data flows back into the Estimating Department to continue the cycle of successful project bidding. ----- ### "Review" — 3.0/5 > **Christina** | *20 September 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to navigate. Has many options for reporting and customizing reports and functions. > > **Cons**: The program is extremely slow and frustrating. EspeciallyReports 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. around 3:00 > > Overall, the system has been extremely beneficial to our daily reports, accounting reports and managing construction projects. Wish it was faster though. ----- ### "eCMS is Reliable and Accurate" — 5.0/5 > **Liesl** | *10 November 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The user interface is easy to navigate and set up some favorite items for easy accessibility. The reports are also pretty straightforward with what information you can pull. There are a lot of different reports and features, so narrowing this down to just the ones you use most often is a nice touch. > > **Cons**: There are so many menu choices it can be a little overwhelming trying to find the exact report or information you are looking for. Sometimes you have to run a few reports before you find the right one. > > I've been using eCMS for over 8 years and it works well with our GC company and accounting set up. I like that it's online, so no down time due to a local server not syncing. ----- ### "CGC delivers results with eCMS" — 5.0/5 > **ERIC** | *1 October 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Each module within eCMS is very seamless and intuitive to use. Menus are organized and laid out logically. 2 of the stronger aspects of the software, that I personally like, are the data import suite and a newer re-imagined Content Management module that has been instrumental in helping achieve our goal of becoming as paperless as possible. > > **Cons**: I have been using eCMS for over a decade now. I will say that back in the day, when it was time to apply a patch, fix-pack, version update, or similar - something else always seem to "break" as a result of those types of loads. However, in the last several years, I believe Computer Guidance has put a heavy emphasis on quality assurance, they these types of incidents rarely happen anymore. > > Having used this ERP for many years now, I can say my personal experience is very positive. CGC's commitment to constant improvement, as well as it's customer's needs, has yielded a product that continues to evolve. CGC administrative staff and support personnel have always been very professional, and quick to respond when the need arises. eCMS is a stable and capable platform that can robustly meet the needs of clients in the Construction Industry. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/171439/computer-guidance?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/171439/computer-guidance) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data