About Groundplan
Groundplan software is a construction estimation software that helps companies in document storage and project management. The tool is used by various trades including electrical, plumbing, fire, HVAC, roofing, and landscaping works. The application enables estimators to collaborate in real-time with other workers while working on estimation plans. The software can be accessed on any internet-enabled device using web browsers.
Groundplan is used in electrical contracting to count LED downlights and measure cable runs to improve estimating processes. The application is also used in plumbing projects of hospitals, schools, office buildings, retail, and residential buildings to measure pipe fittings as well as provide a bill of quantities. Groundplan allows users to manage projects by entering important dates and deadlines in a calendar. The calendar automatically syncs with Outlook and Google calendars in real-time to provide a consolidated view of meetings, appointments, and timelines.
Groundplan offers project and takeoff templates that let users keep formulas and assign symbols for easy estimation on a regular basis. The tool also allows construction estimators to revise an existing plan and upload a new plan without switching between the screens. All project documents and plans can be downloaded and shared with end-clients.
Additional features offered by Groundplan include estimate worksheets, formula management, items counting, length measurement, and to-do lists. The application offers a full-feature free trial for fourteen days.
Key benefits of Groundplan
• Groundplan enables construction estimators to use basic formulas such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on both material costs and labor to generate accurate project estimates.
• The platform allows users to provide provisions for placing security cameras in residential and commercial projects as well as lets them indicate the direction in which the cameras should face.
• Groundplan helps in project management by enabling users to create a to-do-list and assign tasks to various team members with deadlines for completion.
• The solution offers custom tools that enable HVAC and mechanical contractors to measure ductwork and pipework of projects of different sizes.
• Groundplan offers data storage and backup features that allow users to store all project related documents including photos, plans, and other docs at one place.
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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
William Electrical SA
Reviewed on 2022-01-20
Groundplan is more than a software program, it's backed by an energetic team that know their...
Groundplan is more than a software program, it's backed by an energetic team that know their product and work diligently to ensure you get the most out of the program!
Pros
The Take-off abilities are efficient, templated and save time and energy! Initial set-up is easy and you are away!
Cons
I would love to see an auto count function developed in the future, I feel this is the only thing i want for.
Reasons for Switching to Groundplan
Ease of use along with the support and training available!Response from Groundplan
This is great feedback, thanks Dan.
Stay tuned for that request of yours. ;)
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Groundplan is a must have...
Reviewed on 2020-08-26
Extremely happy I have tried other estimating software over the past 15 years and nothing has come...
Extremely happy I have tried other estimating software over the past 15 years and nothing has come close.
Pros
Groundplan saves me hours each and every day now that I have my template set up and understand how the program works it honestly saves me hours each and every plan I look at.
Cons
There are not too many features that don’t work beautifully and now that it is integrated with xero it is going to make my life even easier as it will spit out a quote once I have time to takeoff
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Groundplan's ease of use
Reviewed on 2023-03-27
We are now using Groundplan with our technicians when they are counting items for a residential fit...
We are now using Groundplan with our technicians when they are counting items for a residential fit off. We believe it will lead to a more accurate count which will mean less return trips do to forgotten fit off items.
Pros
Ease of use. Without consulting the help guide it's easy to work out how to use the progream.But the help guide is extremely helpful & easy to follow when needed.
Cons
A multi coloured eraser tool would be good for the times when the plan has different colours.The ability to hide quantities on the pdf print of a plan legend.There is always room for more icons.
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Integration with simPRO- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Wish i had changed to groundplan sooner
Reviewed on 2023-02-20
Its really good, and once you get your head around a few of the formulas (which i did after one...
Its really good, and once you get your head around a few of the formulas (which i did after one training session) its going to make pricing complex plans a breeze
Pros
I can price a plan on any computer/device with the internet not just the computer the software is on, and its so good being able to ring and get an answer straight away from someone in my own country.
Cons
There were a few things that i was not use to from using my old software but after 1 training session has got those sorted and was actually better than my old software
Response from Groundplan
This is great to hear Peter!
Those free 1 hour training sessions sure help eh?
Feel free to keep asking questions from the Support team and you'll be a formulas guru in no time.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Love Groundplan a must have
Reviewed on 2022-12-01
The team at ground plan are lovely to deal with and the customer support is brilliant.
The team at ground plan are lovely to deal with and the customer support is brilliant.
Pros
Ground plan is easy to use with many features and has become an essential part of our business. Ground plan is used every day to quote, keep track of stages within a job and can be used to draw up asbuilts and changes within plans as required. The development team add features to make our quoting experience pleasant and the team should be proud of their product.
Cons
I don't have any issues with Groundplan that impact me negatively at all.
Response from Groundplan
Mate this is so nice to hear. We love our Support team as much as our customers do.
And yes, we are proud of the product. Thanks for taking the time to review it Chris. It's great to hear how much it benefits your business.
Groundplan FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Groundplan.Q. What type of pricing plans does Groundplan offer?
Groundplan offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$69.00/month
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
• $69/month/licence (Billed monthly) • $690/year/licence (Billed annually)
Q. Who are the typical users of Groundplan?
Groundplan has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Groundplan support?
Groundplan supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Groundplan support mobile devices?
Groundplan supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Groundplan integrate with?
Groundplan integrates with the following applications:
AroFlo, Quickbooks Online, Xero, simPRO
Q. What level of support does Groundplan offer?
Groundplan offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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