Assemble, from Autodesk vs. Contractor Foreman

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Assemble, from Autodesk
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Assemble Systems, from Autodesk, is a construction data management cloud that automates extraction of properties and parameters from a design model to assess BIM data necessary for mission-critical build processes. Assemble gives access to customize and manage design and construction data sets throughout the project lifecycle. Assemble Systems allows one to condition, query, and connect the data to key workflows, like bid management, estimating, project management, scheduling, site…N/A
Contractor Foreman
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
Contractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.
$588
per year
Pricing
Assemble, from AutodeskContractor Foreman
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Basic
$588
per year
Standard
$948
per year
Plus
$1,497
per year
Pro
$1,990
per year
Unlimited
$2,988
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Assemble, from AutodeskContractor Foreman
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are based on features and licenses needed. Plus, Pro, and Unlimited plans include a 100-day money back guarantee.
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Features
Assemble, from AutodeskContractor Foreman
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
6.9
1 Ratings
10% below category average
Contractor Foreman
7.1
30 Ratings
7% below category average
Employee demographic data6.01 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Employment history6.01 Ratings5.725 Ratings
Job profiles and administration7.01 Ratings6.730 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.01 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Organizational charting7.01 Ratings7.33 Ratings
Organization and location management8.01 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.01 Ratings6.55 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
7.9
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Contractor Foreman
6.5
4 Ratings
16% below category average
Pay calculation8.01 Ratings6.13 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.01 Ratings6.34 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment8.01 Ratings4.51 Ratings
Benefit plan administration7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.01 Ratings6.43 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.01 Ratings6.52 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.0
1 Ratings
23% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.5
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets9.01 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.8
1 Ratings
25% above category average
Contractor Foreman
6.9
43 Ratings
10% below category average
Dashboards10.01 Ratings7.042 Ratings
Standard reports10.01 Ratings6.939 Ratings
Custom reports9.01 Ratings6.836 Ratings
Data exportability10.01 Ratings6.834 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
9.2
1 Ratings
20% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.3
44 Ratings
3% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings6.95 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing8.01 Ratings6.725 Ratings
Photo documentation9.01 Ratings7.143 Ratings
Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings7.236 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings7.136 Ratings
As-built drawings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings7.028 Ratings
Checklists10.01 Ratings7.140 Ratings
Meeting Minutes10.01 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Specifications10.01 Ratings7.44 Ratings
Change orders9.01 Ratings7.139 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings7.139 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings7.040 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings9.132 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings6.744 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Assemble, from Autodesk
6.3
1 Ratings
24% below category average
Contractor Foreman
7.1
42 Ratings
12% below category average
Job costing7.01 Ratings7.038 Ratings
Cost databases6.01 Ratings6.935 Ratings
Cost calculator6.01 Ratings7.036 Ratings
Bid creation6.01 Ratings7.039 Ratings
Takeoff tools00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
User Ratings
Assemble, from AutodeskContractor Foreman
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.2
(47 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(18 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Assemble, from AutodeskContractor Foreman
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
This program is well suited for AutoCAD Inventor and other AutoCAD products as well. If you are using any other software besides AutoCAD and Autodesk then you will have a hard time integrating all the components and building the assembly out of other software-created components because it will lose some details and some commands may cause an error.
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Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman has been a great tool for managing a variety of projects, from home remodels to large-scale builds. It works especially well for keeping everything organized in one place, whether it’s estimates, schedules, or job costs.
One scenario where it’s been really useful is in managing multiple jobs at once. With several remodels and new construction projects happening at the same time, having a centralized system to track progress, store documents, and communicate with subcontractors has helped keep everything on schedule. It’s also great for estimating—being able to quickly generate and send professional proposals has made bidding much more efficient.
It’s especially well-suited for projects that require a lot of moving parts, like tracking permits and compliance documents. For larger jobs, like school construction, it helps ensure that all approvals, budgets, and schedules stay on track without getting lost in a mess of paperwork.
Where it’s less ideal is for smaller, one-off jobs where a full project management system might be overkill. If it’s just a quick repair or a simple remodel, sometimes it’s easier to just handle things manually. The mobile app could also be a bit more intuitive for on-site use, especially for field updates and quick changes.
Overall, it’s a strong tool for contractors managing multiple projects, budgets, and teams. It keeps things organized and saves time, especially on jobs that require detailed tracking and coordination.
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Pros
Autodesk
  • Railing
  • Piping structure
  • Machine structure
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Contractor Foreman
  • The service is top notch. You would be hard pressed to find other options with this kind of service.
  • The ability to have your project flow through the modules makes it a breeze to use.
  • Being able to track time as well is a key feature.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • Components handling
  • Ram management
  • Assembly parameters
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Contractor Foreman
  • Security and sensitive file visibility. Users with no permissions can have access to some hidden files.
  • Daily log navigation. Users now need to exit one log entirely to view or check another, resulting in a significant waste of time and reduced efficiency.
  • Customization options for reports. No options to set up and automatically send reports by email to specified users.
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Likelihood to Renew
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Broken promises for 3 years. I'm done waiting for basic improvements to bring the app into anything close to an industry standard
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Usability
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Overall, Contractor Foreman is a great product, and I’m sure we’ve only scratched the surface of everything it has to offer. It can be a little quirky at times, occasionally displaying a 'Bad Gateway' message, but we haven’t experienced any timeout issues in the past few months. As we continue to use it, I’m confident we’ll uncover even more ways to streamline our workflow
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Reliability and Availability
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Availability was good, FUNCTIONAL availability was more spotty
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Performance
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Many times we had issues that turned out to be errors and bugs. At first, we would be told forcefully that there were no bugs, then we would document them, and we would get an acknowledgement but no apology for essentially either gaslighting us or being ignorant of their system
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Support Rating
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Absolutely top notch! They were always there to help and immediately. Very happy with the communication they provided and the knowledge they had of their product. I would venture to say that they are one of the best in terms of support in their space.
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Implementation Rating
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
Implementation was moderately difficult, it's the functionality and execution that are seriously lacking
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
There's just no comparing these two. I'm actually going to suggest we keep CE to my boss, and here's why: Clearestimates is perfect for what I just described. You have a little job that you just BOOM it's done? Put it into Clearestimates. That system does not care at all if you did it "properly." Now Contractor Foreman does so. much. more. than CE. It just does. You can do everything on CF (just not anything haha). Most businesses wouldn't need anything else, but since we're still growing, we do some handyman stuff every now and again that CE is perfect for, and we don't have to go through CF's really picky system to make sure every little tiny thing is correct
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Scalability
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Contractor Foreman
We had just 2 users
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Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • Costing is not accurate.
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Contractor Foreman
  • Positive return for invoice/change order tracking
  • Great price
  • Prior to using Contractor Foreman we had to wait until the end to capture all change orders in one summary. Now, with the client portal, we can capture in real time and the client has visibility.
  • We have been trying to reduce administration time in tracking field expenses and with Contractor Foreman our field crew can uplaod reciepts and track expenses right from their mobile phones.
  • Punchlist - the punch list and To Do features are so robust we have drastically improved getting punchlists and small tasks completed in single trips without the wasted time and travel of multiple trips due to missed/forgotten items.
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ScreenShots

Contractor Foreman Screenshots

Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.Screenshot of The custom dashboard which allows users to see the data that matters most to them.Screenshot of Stats that keep users informed to help them make use of data.Screenshot of The lead manager, that helps close deals without letting leads fall through the cracks.Screenshot of the Files & Photos screen, where making up plans can be done with Contractor Foreman.Screenshot of Time Cards, that display who is where and what they are doing.