ArcSite

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Cloud-based construction estimation and CAD application

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Bradford
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

ArcSite is one of the best iPad drafting packages available

Reviewed on 05/10/2020

ArcSite has been a wonderful tool for me while performing site visits dealing with renovations and...

ArcSite has been a wonderful tool for me while performing site visits dealing with renovations and in doing structural evaluations that require a lot of photo documentation. It has become one of my primary note taking tools while in the field and with a few improvements, it has the potential to become the only note taking tool I would need.

Pros

The ability to take a picture, comment on the picture, place it on the drawing at the location, and then generate an indexed photo contact sheet linked to the floor plan drawing sold me on the utility of this for doing structural evaluation reports. This has saved me a lot of time back in the office when compiling reports. The drawing functions are also some of the best implemented of any iPad app I've used and has allowed to actually prepare a usable CAD file in the field.

Cons

The drawing of items itself can be a little finicky, especially when you are just starting out. Sometimes when you adjust a dimension of a wall, it does not behave as expected. You have to pay attention to the dimensions around the wall in question to make sure they don't change in an unexpected way. Also, placing predefined blocks in the drawing can be challenging if you need them to snap to a specific point. It's also a little pricey (equal to an AutoCAD LT subscription), but if you do a lot of field work, it does pay for itself.

Kenny
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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Great app for our use

Reviewed on 05/10/2020

Pros

Very easy to learn and customize for different industries. Drawing up and laying out foundation repair plans is quick and easy now. We can do it onsite in real time and our managers can actually review and approve repair plans remotely while our estimators are at site locations.

Arcsite has dramatically increased our accuracy on estimating projects. Being able to review proposals while estimators are onsite has reduced our repeat visits to provide estimates. This has definitely saved money and increased efficiency for us.

Cons

It would be nice to have direct access to the data in the database fields to creat custom reports. The app is getting better and this may hopefully be available in the future.

Jeff
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  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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Clunky software

Reviewed on 28/03/2018

Pros

Drawing shapes with the software with the recognition tool was easy to use when first starting the app.

Cons

This software is a disappointment. It is not easy to take measures and transfer your data when and where you need it. Needs a lot of work on the bugs. The app crashes a lot. It's not good to use for to collaborate important data with your team. I would look into a better app like plan grid.

Response from Arctuition

Hi Jeff,

Sorry to hear that you had such a bad trial experience with our tool. There is nothing more important to us than making sure folks always have seamless, smooth and valuable usage.

We recently experienced some stability issues due to the iOS upgrades and are currently working on that. I am not exactly sure if that's the same bug you were seeing or a new issue.

As we weren't able to find you in our customer list, if you could reach me at [email protected] or by phone 1 888 266 1843, I'd love to work with you to resolve the problem.

If you don¿t have the time or inclination to do so, I totally understand. We do thank you for trying us out.

Regards,
Patrick Caldwell
Customer Success

Josh
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

I have been using Arcsite for about 3 years to manage all our drawings.

Reviewed on 22/05/2018

Ease of use. Multiple users can edit at the same time.

Ease of use. Multiple users can edit at the same time.

Pros

The ability for multiple people to share and merge drawings. We can have three or four people at a time on one drawing changing things and when you upload they merge seemlessly. Occasionally they will fail to merge but that occurs very rarely. It takes about 5 minutes with the app to be able to functional use it. I do admit I don't know all the features but I don't have a need for them with how we use the app.

Cons

Once in a while drawings will fail to upload correctly. When have had situations in the past where you have edited a drawing for 30 minutes and attempt to upload. Come back 20 minutes later and find out not only did it fail to upload but reverted back to your unedited drawing. I believe this issue has been addressed, as it hasn't happened in awhile. Also, be careful when you are in a area with a poor cell signal or internet connection. This can slow everything down significantly.

Brian
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best thing since sliced bread

Reviewed on 19/10/2020

I was a hard sell to select this software. We spoke on the phone several times before I signed up....

I was a hard sell to select this software. We spoke on the phone several times before I signed up. After I signed up I spoke to the support team several times to get ArcSite dialed in for my use. It has been fun to seen many of my requests and recommendations being implemented.

ArcSite has been amazing. I have not only used it for my consulting business, but also to design a set for Frozen Jr., designed a display platform for the Lego Hogwarts castle, and am currently creating a detailed map of a friends property.

Pros

1, Ease and speed of functionality. I instantly reduced my work time on a job site from 90 minutes to 15 minutes.
2, Ever increasing functionality. In the last 9 months the improvements, small and large, have been numerous and practical.
3, Adaptability. My usage is for an area ArcSite never anticipated. This has not created any issues, In fact it has allowed me to create a distinct, practical and fun platform.

Cons

The only "complaint" I have is the inability to create a custom line type beyond the established solid and dashed lines.

Jonathan
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good for the money

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Overall, this has been a great tool for onsite wok. I have also been able to draft quick, and...

Overall, this has been a great tool for onsite wok. I have also been able to draft quick, and simple ideas for clients to see potential changes by “erasing” parts of the underlying pdf through the use of shapes and showing that what could be different.

Pros

Easy import and calibration of drawings as long as there is an existing PDF. Ease of measuring and entering simple plan information. I use this instead of a paper plan on many sites when laying out projects (Landscape Architecture). It has become a go-to, especially for larger projects as I can upload all the layout drawings and construction details for quick reference on the job site. Also nice to create quick shop drawings onsite and easily create pdf with dimensions.

Cons

Inability to write DWG files directly into ArcSite. It could be an easier transition from design to ArcSite if the app had the ability to create a usable file directly from a DWG. Also, occasional crash issue when using custom symbols created in the app. I would be great to be able to isolate a “piece” of the pdf and cut, copy and paste into another drawing within the same or different project files.

Jon
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  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great product with ease of use

Reviewed on 24/07/2019

ArcSite has been my main app for staircase take off and will remain so. Customer service is more...

ArcSite has been my main app for staircase take off and will remain so. Customer service is more than helpful and provides great support.

Pros

Export to CAD files and PDF, ease of calibration on plans, excellent customer support and regular updates with new features

Cons

The fact that I have 3 tools using this software by me, logs me out since I only have 1 licence. Depending on need, I may use one of my 2 iPads or my iPhone. It would be great if we could stay logged in all tools.

Response from Arctuition

Hi Jon,

Thanks for the review and the feedback. Sorry for the frustration. I will share this with the team.

Patrick

Lonny
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  • Industry: Performing Arts
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great product. Great Power. Good flexibility

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Pros

What a powerfully intuitive tool. I am not the typical user as I am a classroom theatre teacher. I have a background in scenic design and worked with AutoCad and other products in my training. I have no use for those monster programs, but this is absolutely so easy to knock out the plans and quick sketches that I use daily. I find it easier to conduct my day to day drafting needs without all the fuss of some of the programs that have all those bells and whistles. It gets to the point and is intuitive enough to start easily. A beginner can feel empowered and a person with tons of experience with other CAD experience will find that it is flexible enough for most of their day to day needs. Drawings are easily exported and it aids in communication down the line.

Cons

The price is my my biggest issue. As a teacher and a single user, it is a bit prohibitive. The basics are great, but if I would like to play with some of the other features in the higher priced packages, those are definitely out of my league.

DARCY
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great, but...

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Pros

For more than 20 years prior to using this app I took field notes the old fashioned way... in a field book (4-5/8" x 7-1/4") with a pencil. With limitless palette size, saved shapes, colors and snap-to lines, my notes have improved exponentially... However (continued below)

Cons

... the time it takes has increased, often dramatically. This is directly the result of the limitations I've discovered using this app all day, every day.
The most severe issues are the lack of a default tangency when drawing a curve from the end of a line, arrays adhering to the grid (instead of a line), the error encountered when attempting to edit arc/curve data, the inability to apply text to a curve or color outside of a closed figure, the lack of an eraser (huge fault), and probably the most lacking of all is the absence of the tap feature on the ($129) Apple Pencil.

Michael
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Great Product

Reviewed on 17/07/2019

We have solved a disconnect between Estimating and Production. Production no longer has to rely on...

We have solved a disconnect between Estimating and Production. Production no longer has to rely on hand-drawn diagrams and now know exactly where to put repairs.

Pros

The best feature of this app is the ease of use. It takes only minutes to make a drawing or diagram on the job site. Being able to share the projects between my team is a huge advantage also.

Cons

There isn't much I don't like, but if I had to pick one it is the way the Shapes Menu stays on the screen after you select a shape to use.

Response from Arctuition

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the nice review and the improvement suggestion.

Regards,
Patrick

Jon
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great app that keeps improving

Reviewed on 31/07/2018

Some issues have happened with the Software but customer service is easy to reach and they get on...

Some issues have happened with the Software but customer service is easy to reach and they get on the issues right away.

Pros

I use it for my staircase measurements and with the ability to use layers, I can literally have all of the information required with ease. Once my stairwell has been taken, I have everything i need.

Cons

Some of the lines get linked and if you modify a measurement, sometimes it changes the ratio and other measures without noticing.

Response from Arctuition

Hi Jon,

Great to hear from you. Thanks for writing in here with your thoughts.

Good news is that we added a way to not have the Con you have listed. I will also reach out directly via email, but the short answer here is to go to Settings and toggle off Smart Dimensioning.

Collin
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Confidence through accuracy!

Reviewed on 07/08/2019

Pros

What I like most about this software is how easy and user friendly it is. ArcSite has greatly helped my confidence learning more structural work. I am so accurate with all my drawings and measurements that our engineers in our office can look at everything and help answer any questions I ever have if needed. It's awesome how this software's accuracy allows them to help me without even being there on the job site. It's incredible! This software has tremendously helped my career.

Cons

A few things could be added to make it more efficient but overall its amazing.

Response from Arctuition

Hi Collin,

Thanks for the nice review.

Patrick

Paul
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  • Industry: Security & Investigations
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Arcsite review

Reviewed on 31/07/2019

Being able to assist in the offshoring of the jobs no longer have to type the jobs or remark the...

Being able to assist in the offshoring of the jobs no longer have to type the jobs or remark the drawings so all completed on site apart from the upload

Pros

Compatibility and flexibility
Utilizing the iPad on site

Cons

Unknown yet to develop a longstanding concern all concerns are dealt with promptly by support
Size of files can be large

Response from Arctuition

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the review.

Patrick

Nick
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Easy to use

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Arcsite allows management to review drawings and proposals real time prior to presenting to clients

Arcsite allows management to review drawings and proposals real time prior to presenting to clients

Pros

The best thing about this program is the ease of use and when there is any issue figuring something out we get a video showing how to do something

Cons

Challenges if cell signal is not strong and not having the ability to modify previous versions

Abdulkadir
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Helpful

Reviewed on 22/09/2020

Pros

Simple and easy to use. I can use every day

Cons

Shapes could be better. Maybe there could be 3d option

Dani
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Easy software to work with and great customer service

Reviewed on 25/05/2018

It easily gets files to and from the office and field with the mark up made. It stores all our...

It easily gets files to and from the office and field with the mark up made. It stores all our files for easy use.

Pros

It is easy to use. It works well for what we are doing. And customer service is usually pretty fast about getting bugs fixed.

Cons

I wish it wasn't so expensive but I guess it is worth it when the developers work with you on making it a better tool to use.

Carl
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Must have tool for construction industry

Reviewed on 31/07/2018

Arcsite made creating on-site diagrams and drawings a breeze, and drastically cut down the time it...

Arcsite made creating on-site diagrams and drawings a breeze, and drastically cut down the time it took to do initial drafting, saving hundreds of hours a year

Pros

ArcStite is extremely easy to learn and use and requires very little skill to operate efficiently. The customer support team is fantastic, and was eager to know about my experience with the tool and what they could do to improve.

Cons

ArcSite is only available as a subscription service and doesn't have the option to purchase the tool outright.

Curtis
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Very good program needs

Reviewed on 30/05/2018

Makes keeping everything organized easier

Makes keeping everything organized easier

Pros

It is very easy to use. I like the photos and that you are able to measure and make marks on them.

Cons

I don't like the uploading and downloading that everything separates into its own page. Needs more objects

Response from Arctuition

Hi Curtis,

Just saw your, and others from Quality, reviews here. Glad to hear you are getting value out of it. I will reach out to you folks in mass, as it appears there are similar enhancement requests.

We really do appreciate the feedback/insight.

Regards,
Patrick

David
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  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

it was been a great time saver and helped me to stay more organized.

Reviewed on 22/05/2018

As said in the earlier comments, it has improved my communication of my team.

As said in the earlier comments, it has improved my communication of my team.

Pros

I has removed 90% of my paper/printer use and has increase my ability to communicate with me team, both in accuracy and with color coded information etc.

Cons

everything for the most part is great. there are just a few things that I wish it could add, I have communicated this, and I know that some of these things are limitations of the ipad system.

Markus
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

User experience of arcsite

Reviewed on 28/01/2021

Good experience for changing to paperless and can file all draft drawing in computer for easy...

Good experience for changing to paperless and can file all draft drawing in computer for easy review.

Pros

I like most is to take photos as annotation in the drawing so that I can easily relate the photos to the photo location.

Cons

1) Not all photos in arcsite can be found in ipad Photo app.
2) No slide bar for scale up and scale up the drawing. I wear gloves so that I need to remove the glove when I need to change the drawing scale.

Dennis
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Hobbyist review

Reviewed on 05/10/2020

My budget for design software is small and mainly for hobby use so if for instance Fusion 360 was...

My budget for design software is small and mainly for hobby use so if for instance Fusion 360 was available for iPad I would cancel all other software.

Pros

Ease of doing simple sketches. Ability to do sketching in unique ways.

Cons

Lack of features for more complicated drawings. I like to do designs on my iPad but am getting into 3D more so I have to use other programs.

Devin
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  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

mostly pleased with the customer support and ease of use.

Reviewed on 22/05/2018

communication with customers has become more efficient because now i can show them a detailed...

communication with customers has become more efficient because now i can show them a detailed drawing.

Pros

I like that files can be stored online with the cloud. I also like the ability to create custom shapes. The customer support is great as well.

Cons

It is an independent program meaning it does not incorporate any other software such as Excel Sheets. Also it has little automation meaning it can show demension's but it can not total the cumulative dimensions. There is not much integration of Formula calculations.

Steve
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  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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It has given me a complete tool to use in the field with clients.

Reviewed on 22/05/2018

Pros

I like that I have forms, drawings and photos all in one place, and to be able to scale all of these has been a real life saver.

Cons

I wish my forms were tied to a project and not a drawing. I also which that when I altered a form that it didn't alter all my previous reports.

Amy
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  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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Just what we needed for our business.

Reviewed on 24/05/2018

Pros

I love the simplicity of use and how I can export in dxf right from my tablet. No need for a computer.

Cons

I wish I could draw 3D so I wouldn't have to use another program to do that with. Also when I get a drawing that has too much detail everything slows down.

David
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great

Reviewed on 24/07/2019

Love it

Love it

Pros

Impresses clients, pretty easy to use and looks very professional.

Cons

Nothing really I like it all

Response from Arctuition

Hi David,

Thanks for the nice review. We have some nice things coming soon. Will work with Dan to discuss.

Patrick