VPO

Avantages

Ease of use when uploading & downloading files such as submittals.

Inconvénients

I don't like the appearance of RFIs in the system. I think this section is more cumbersome to use.

Avantages

What I like the most about VPO is that it is easy to use. The processing steps are simple. Some products can be cumbersome and may have a lot of steps. Staff and the support.

Inconvénients

The base model comes out very basic. As it competes with other products and fancy bells and whistles, it may need an update. I've used this program probably since the early inception, so I know why its that way. Its the most common comment I'd hear.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi passer à VPO

Avantages

checking project documents and dealing with them on a daily basis are simple and navigating through them.

Inconvénients

alot of bugs and errors while copying daily reports or doing themflawed search toolerrors in automatic word corrector sometimesnot a friendly user to other participants

Avantages

It has all the features that we need for project management, ie submittals, purchase orders, change orders, etc

Inconvénients

It's not easy on the eyes. Gray scale for the screen isn't as easy to read as black, just seems like the graphics on the screen could be better. We came from early 2000's version of Primavera Expedition, and the overall user interface of Expedition was better.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi choisir VPO 

Pourquoi passer à VPO

Avantages

The best construction management software I have used. It is customizable and offers time savings to log and automate the processes on a project. VPO uses SharePoint, a Microsoft Product as the strong backbone of this tool. The Simplex Company is very personable and great to work with.

Inconvénients

The risk to start the process and to use it for the first month. The best reward was it works great.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi choisir VPO 

Avantages

The software is built to be very user friendly and is customizable to fit your company and/or client needs.

Inconvénients

Using the SharePoint app on an iPhone can sometimes be slow but eventually all of the data you need is at your fingertips.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi passer à VPO

Avantages

Interface format for ease of use. Allowing photos to display on main page is a nice feature. Able to find documents easily is super helpful.

Inconvénients

Sometimes, there are in consistent data and needing to manually push for calculation. Some hidden feature is hard to customize under List Settings. Will be great to have VPO able to show budget main page with an excel format thus all the edit can be done there but able to collapse the detail under the main category to show the summary budget view. Some features are abit redundant, aim for simplicity will be the best.

Avantages

Just a great way to do a daily report and keep track of photos, submittals, RFIs and FCRs

Inconvénients

There were cliches. with trying to copy info from one report to the next. Most daily reports have the same info regarding labor, equipment, activities, etc. I know some of the sections would be synced but many times they failed to populate correctly. Sometimes the function would copy from some earlier report. Tech support indicated it may a be a problem with how the client is numbering the reports. Iam a ok boomer so it was not straight forward. Had to find work arounds in some cases.

Avantages

I really like all the features. Especially the speed. We can do what ever we want to in terms of Project Management.

Inconvénients

I feel no Cons in VPO. Never felt disappointed with its ability.

Avantages

Our entire team can be kept up to date on projects coming up for bid as well as projects that we have already bid. Everyone uses the same pages/forms in centralized locations.

Inconvénients

Our Bid List items sometimes require multiple efforts to create and update. Errors from VPO are frequent some days requiring extra/double work for simple data entry tasks.

Avantages

Easy to review and track submittals and other paperwork. Saves everything in one place where everyone can access it.

Inconvénients

Not super intuitive. I had to learn my way around at first.

Avantages

Sync ability to my OneDrive is useful. The Project Comments tracking for KPI's is OK.

Inconvénients

We are not using to its fullest potential. I think this is partly because the product is not the most intuitive. As such people only use for what they are required to use it for.

Avantages

Print to PDF feature that pulls all forms and attachments into a single file automatically; easy to use with very minimal training needed.

Inconvénients

Sometimes access via Microsoft Account can be problematic; company domains can be onerous.

Avantages

It was easy to set up and get started. Less than 2 months. Very few IT integration touchpoints, which is what helped to speed up the integration.

Inconvénients

Refresh rate - this is really a Sharepoint issue that gets better with the Modern Page experience.

Avantages

VPO has the ability to track every piece of information that I come across during a project. VPO is like my super filing cabinet that keeps me accountable for documents I receive or review and can be an extremely important tool in fighting claims i.e. VPO effectively reduces many risks associated with document control in the construction management field.

Inconvénients

VPO only gives back what you put in. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, having a better knowledge of technology generally defines how effective VPO will be. Those that are "tech-savvy" will have a much easier time adapting to the system than those who are not.

Avantages

This product is the most bang for your buck as far as construction management tools go. It's inexpensive compared to others out there and the best part is it's totally customizable, so it's set up exactly how I want it for maximum ease of use and efficiency on my projects. As a CM group, we need particular workflows and modules for our work that a Contractor or a Developer wouldn't have. It is great to have exactly what I need and want. Other software programs don't have that option and cost a lot more.

Also, the support crew is awesome, a shout out to [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] because they have been so helpful every step of the way for each specific thing I wanted customized. "No" is never an answer from these guys.

Inconvénients

The only thing that I could possibly complain about is that the setup process up front does take some time. The ability to customize is a double edged sword, because it's really great now that everything is specially tailored for the way I operate, but it did take several set up sessions over a few weeks to get it to that point. The nice thing is that now that I have my template set up how I like it, making new projects is as simple as clicking a few buttons and VPO will create a new project based on my custom project template.

Avantages

I feel that the strongest part of this application is its flexibility and customization. While we are all trying to do the same thing ( execute projects and make money), we all have a different way of getting that done. The bottom line is that success is measured not only in bottom line dollars, but is how hard it is to maintain all of the projects in house, keep a widely diverse and location-ally wide spread team on the same page every minute of every day.

Inconvénients

Flexibility and Customization is a double edged sword. Identifying exactly what you want is difficult when you have never had a system like this. Also learning curve, its hard to learn to do things the easy way when you have had to do them the hard way for so long. the sooner you embrace the system the better it will all go.

Avantages

Our construction projects were already in progress when our company was hired to perform construction management. Due to a severe time crunch we had to roll out the software as we were customizing it. This is not the normal approach. However, the VPO team was exceptional working with us to get it setup and fully functional in under 2 months. The application will transition to the client when we are finished. The learning curve was easier than expected for our users. The software is comprehensive and very customizable.

Inconvénients

Haven't found anything I would complain about. I will admit that we did not implement all features of the platform. We decided not to use some of the financial features. Some minor issues we have come across are with Microsoft actually (e.g. spell check).

Avantages

Customer support for VPO is a plus. They are responsive and willing to meet our needs within the construct of the system. The platform serves as a single portal of project information, thus streamlining and improving the overall effectiveness of project management.

Inconvénients

There are limitations to customizing the look and functionality of the system. Mobile interface has opportunity for improvement.

Avantages

flexibility in structure and customization, ease of incorporating transfer vehicles such as Harmon.ie, One Note in use is nice.

Inconvénients

file structure and initial setup for specific projects can be a bit cumbersome. this may be a collaborative effect as much as anything, not sure...

Avantages

Flexibility and relative familiarity is a bonus. As this system is Sharepoint based most users can navigate it with relative ease. It allows for modification to meet individual company requirements and is not as rigidly structured as other CM software. Modifications can be made by the administrator if your company has someone with Sharepoint skills that can perform this.

Inconvénients

The product does not receive any updated or expanded features after purchase. It lacks continuing product improvement. Any updates and improvements must be made by the user or require a fee to be developed for you.

Avantages

Great place to organize info that makes it accessible for others to use

Inconvénients

It is difficult to delete or move items once you save them.

Avantages

Could have been linked to my previously created Microsoft account - but for my coworkers and I - a completely different user name was created - simplification is key.

Inconvénients

Every week the software features are changing as they become apparent and applicable. It's internet based and has tendency to be sluggish - when trying to save data via the original procedure. The updated procedure makes it easier to update project data - but selecting cells and moving the window around on the screen are tedious.

Avantages

After using the software a few times, it was very easy to learn and use. Being an administrator, clients we share our files with had a lot of questions at first. But with understanding the product and having wonderful customer support, VPO has been a great addition to my projects.

Inconvénients

I wish it had a [.pdf] reader (currently Mircosoft Edge), uploader, editor, etc. With being in the construction industry, we deal with many [.pdf] drawings and files.

Avantages

Extremely helpful in keeping track of work orders and other necessary data tied to the work orders

Inconvénients

Simplification of report creating would be helpful