Primavera Suretrak Software Review: University of Cincinnati
User Review
Raymond A.Miller
Review Summary
Raymond Miller began building power plants for GE in 1978. At that time, the only computers were at GE headquarters in Schenectady, New York, and all data input was done via unreliable dial up phone terminal interfaces with thermal printers. In the 1980s, he began using Primavera construction project management software and has been using it ever since.
Over the years, he has worked in a variety of industries and has also used MS Project, Harvard Project, Timeline and Open Plan, but he keeps returning to Primavera software due to its "logical approach to building projects, detailed reporting structures and robust data analysis."
Miller has been using SureTrak for more than 25 years, and finds that its best feature is "the ability to rapidly lay out and develop a construction schedule without a huge investment in time." The $400 price tag of the product has been worth the cost, as Miller estimates that SureTrak has "possibly saved $1 million over the past four years."
He recommends the product to "anyone managing projects on a smaller scale, but a high volume of projects." While "one needs to be fairly computer literate" to utilize SureTrak effectively, Miller had no formal training and learned by using the program. It is easy to use, reports are simple to generate and "using SureTrak has allowed me the ability to input smaller scope and dollar value projects than I had before."
Due to its features and exceptional value, Miller rated SureTrak a 10 out of 10.
Full Review
More than 25 years of versions of this application.
Power plants and industrial facilities.
Personal copy.
$400.
Utility plant maintenance and construction project management.
Good experience with it. Simplicity of reporting. Ease of use for projects.
Other vendor construction project management software I have used includes Microsoft Project, Timeline, Open Plan and Harvard Project. Open Plan requires operating within a database application like Oracle, MS Access or SQL Server to access data for reporting. The other applications are usable but not as flexible as Primavera software.
Using SureTrak has had me input smaller scope and dollar value projects than I had before. Ease of use.
Power plant construction project for the University of Cincinnati. Construction project management software assured a concurrently designed plant to start up on time and on budget -- a rarity in the power industry.
Possibly $1 management over the past 4 years.
The ability to rapidly lay out and develop a construction schedule without a huge investment in time.
Yes, absolutely.
Nothing.
For many of my projects, I use standard report specifications.
Anyone managing small-scale construction projects but at a high volume.
One needs to be fairly computer literate to use this construction project management software.
I never had training. I learned the application through use.
No.
Very detailed and supportive when needed.
Not necessarily. My current version has been serving me well for six years.
10
Company Overview
Seattle-based Dexter + Chaney Inc. specializes in construction accounting and construction project management software. The company was founded in 1981 and provides its software to clients throughout the United States. Dexter + Chaney has developed an integrated construction management software package called Spectrum Construction Software.
9700 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA
Web: dexterchaney.com
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