Viewpoint Vista
7 Reviews 4.5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★A construction-oriented ERP solution for medium to large contractors by Trimble Construction One
Product Overview
Viewpoint Vista by Trimble is a construction accounting and enterprise resource planning software. It is designed to provide timely reporting of financial data, enhance project visibility by integrating various teams, and offers strong job costing capabilities. These features aim to reduce risks, improve workflows, and maximize project profitability.
Integrated project management tools provide insights from pre-construction to project closeout, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. Additionally, Viewpoint Vista integrates human resources and payroll processes to manage complex construction payroll requirements.
Pros
- Easy-to-use modern interface
- Integrated accounting and construction management
- Capable of managing the complexities of medium to large contractors
Cons
- Potentially complex setup may require user training
- Pricing is not suitable for very small contractors
Target Market
Construction companies and contractors who need comprehensive project management, accounting, and operational oversight. Organizations that have outgrown QuickBooks or Sage for accounting. It is particularly beneficial for businesses that require integrated solutions for job costing, payroll, and equipment management.Not Recommended For
Smaller contracting firms due to the potentially costly and complex setup.Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Accounts Payable | Manages vendor invoices, payments, and expenses. Tracks due dates, discounts, and payment history to ensure accurate financial reporting. |
| Accounts Receivable | Handles customer invoices, receipts, and collections. Tracks outstanding balances, manages billing cycles, and automates reminders to improve cash flow. |
| Cash Management | Monitors cash inflows and outflows, bank transactions, and reconciliations. Provides real-time visibility into cash positions, helping manage liquidity and financial planning. |
| Document Management | Centralizes storage and retrieval of documents. Supports version control, secure access, and easy collaboration, ensuring compliance and reducing paperwork. |
| HR/Payroll | Manages employee information, payroll processing, benefits, and compliance. Automates calculations, tax filings, and reporting, reducing manual errors and ensuring timely payroll. |
| Equipment Management | Tracks equipment usage, maintenance, and costs. Optimizes asset utilization, schedules preventive maintenance, and reduces downtime through detailed reporting. |
| Materials Management | Oversees inventory, procurement, and material usage. Ensures accurate tracking of materials, reduces waste, and manages supply chain efficiency. |
| Costs and Contracts | Manages job costs, budgeting, and contracts. Provides detailed tracking of project costs against budgets, supports contract administration, and improves project profitability with accurate forecasting. |
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- 1-10 employees
- Annual revenue $0-$1M
Head and shoulders above everyone else.
We went with Viewpoint for our heavy construction management program a few years ago and it was head and shoulders above the other systems we looked at.
They allow us to job cost and assign our payroll hours to specific accounts. They were one of the few programs that offered an integrated payroll system so we did not have to go through a 3rd party.
We looked at some options with Software Connect but ended up staying with Viewpoint.
Pros
Integrated payroll Great Job costing capabilities
Cons
Doesn't handle equipment rentals well (not made for it though)
You save time two different ways
Usually in the owners’ meetings, the owners will have questions and in many cases without a cloud-based system, you’d just have to say, ‘I’ll have to get back to you’. Now, if the owners need something, I can get it to them right away. You save time two different ways: A) you can give the information to the client right then without having to wait, and B) when you do get back to the office, you don’t have to be focused on trying to chase paperwork and catch up with requests.
Everything you need is right there at your fingertips
One of the main things we purchased Viewpoint for was the service management portion. We’re able to track our profitability as well as our costs on a company scale, a departmental scale, and we’re also able to track it on the individual work order. One of the main features I’ve really come to love is the service dispatch board; it is drag-and-drop and very easy to see all the detail at a glance of the job. Everything you need is right there at your fingertips.
- Construction
- 251-1K employees
We’re still big fans of their products
You’ve got to go to the cloud – that’s where business is going. It’s better, it’s faster, it’s more secure and it gives you more flexibility. You see the vision Viewpoint has and it made perfect sense. All of those Viewpoint upgrades, SQL upgrades, server upgrades and database maintenance – we don’t have to worry about any of that stuff anymore.
We have seen some really great things from Viewpoint just over the last year. We’re still big fans of their products.
is a flexible accounting program
is a flexible accounting programs, but the color on the windows can not be changed. The headers on the billings module are to light, so I have to expend some time trying to find what I’m looking for. the application should allow to change the colors and bold headers for easy view.
Pros
it allows for tax and miscellaneous fees for different cities. However, I can not find anywhere to set flags for special customer's billings.
Cons
It doesn't allow windos color changes and setting flag's reminders for special billings.
- Construction & Engineering
- 51-250 employees
- Annual revenue $10M-$50M
Their documentation of the system is completely out of date
It’s a construction focused ERP. It’s a SQL based relational database with a .net UI.
Pros
What Vista sells itself on, is full access and control over the table structure and back end. However, they couldn't not even get us logged into SSIS after months of paying for licenses, so it's not much use.
Cons
They're documentation of the system(s) is completely out of date, to the point it's useless. If you don't pay they hundreds of thousands of dollars, you'll never know how, or even be able to use most the functionality on your own. Assume a $500k minimum investment here if you want a real ERP setup.
- Construction
- 251-1K employees
Easy to use
We had challenges with our legacy software. We had it for 20 years so it was very comfortable to use but we struggled with reporting. We had to do a lot outside of the system. This led to us not trusting the information because it was being pulled into different reporting systems and there was a chance for error.
Most people saw our system as only an accounting system. People wouldn’t take ownership of the information about their projects.
We evaluated a couple solutions by bring all departments together and we liked the user friendliness of Viewpoint. Our team saw how easy it was to use and how everything was integrated in one package.
We also didn’t have to use a lot of bolt ons to make it work. But if we did, it would be much easier to use with Viewpoint. This provided a lot of value to us, and also had improved financial reporting.
We like that it’s a widely used software. We also communicate with a lot of consultants in the industry who are familiar with Viewpoint which is a big asset because they can share experiences with us.
