Testimonials

Lloyd Group has been a proud user of CAT Software from 2008 onwards which has enabled our company to grow 15-20% on average per year by revenue. During this time we have experienced considerable increases in both in the the number of staff using CAT Software and in the size and complexities of projects being delivered. Throughout this CAT Software has not only met the demands of our operating requirements but has also facilitated the ability of our company to grow with the confidence that our Project Management Software can deliver a competitively priced, user friendly and highly efficient operating solutions.

In late 2014 we made a decision to “upgrade” to an integrated construction industry solution using one of the commonly known “big company” operating systems. This was a decision we deeply regret both from an operating / administration and financial perspective. After 6 months of frustration caused by poor documentation, an unacceptably slow operating speed and over complicated administration procedures we gladly returned to the CAT Community and to the new CATProjects cloud based platform.

Since our conversion to CATProjects our Operations staff have reported a 25% efficiency gain in their administration and our clients have made many favourable comments on the layout and professional presentation of company branded output reports and project documentation. Combined with an API through to Xero accounting I can confidently say that based on its current performance within our business CATProjects will continue to service our needs long into the future.

CATProjects has provided our company with an affordable, comprehensive, and centralized operating system from a start-up. The selection of modules, which consist of relevant construction management tools, is easy to learn and navigate, and it provides all levels of our staff with functional and time-saving processes.

The added value of being cloud-based meant keeping our start-up costs down (by not having to source or invest in additional IT services or servers, etc.) and that all information accessed is live, regardless of where we log in from. This also allows our operations team to perform all of their duties from the field.

Documents generated from CATProjects incorporate our branding and allow us to produce a professional image when communicating electronically with clients and suppliers. Reports that collate data from various modules enable us to make informed decisions to maximise our efficiency and profitability.

The days of critical information being stored in an individual employee’s email account, personal diary, or, for that matter, in their heads are gone! Should any of our staff be unable to attend work or be reached for whatever reason, interruption to our business will be minimal, as all relevant project information has been documented daily and can be accessed by authorised staff.

Above all, the support available to our staff is second to none and has provided our staff with the confidence to use this system from day one of their employment, with minimal training and to learn as they go. We highly recommend the team at CATProjects.

The use of the CATPlan and CATProjects has enabled Canam to increase our consistency throughout the Group and has significantly improved efficiencies in both our Estimating and Operations departments.

The use of CATPlan Document Management System enables Canam to issue Tender Documentation to several Subcontractors simultaneously and manage the overall tender process with greater efficiency. The ability to include both Consultants and Subcontractors means that all parties have easy access to ‘real time’ construction documentation and the time that it takes for our teams to distribute documents between the various parties has significantly reduced.

One of the major benefits of CATProjects is the ability for Canam to internally manage the majority of the functions, including adding user access, communication types, standard templates etc. This enables Canam to instantly update the system to keep up with individual project requirements.

We have found the response times from the CATSupport Team to be exceptional and the guidance offered is extremely user friendly.

The CATCloud Suite has become an integral part of our overall Quality Assurance Policy and we would have no hesitation in recommending these systems to other companies that operate in the Construction Industry..

Originally we were looking for a programme that can keep track of both daily site operations and financials, and CATProjects has far exceeded expectations for both aspects with it being an intuitive, easy to learn system that is backed by excellent training staff, and a prompt support team. The ability for CATProjects to be able to talk with Xero is another bonus as it keeps bookkeeping straightforward, and leaves little room for error. A programme is only as good as the information entered in so the accessibility of the programme was also an important focus for us when choosing between systems. The fact that is a cloud based system won us over as any licensed staff can add to the programme anywhere, whether it be onsite, at home or even overseas.

When the business was established over 8 years ago, it was clear that a simple yet effective cost management and project management system was needed to meet the business needs. CATProjects was already recognised in the industry, with key players adopting the system and providing feedback on its strengths.

Coming from a construction background where custom and complex business software was used, it was easy to compare how much administrative time and effort was being saved from day-to-day tasks. The reporting tools and the ability to integrate our cloud-based accounting software into CATProjects have been invaluable, as they create easy exporting with hassle-free accounts payable and receivable functionality. We would recommend the system over any other in the market.

We have been using CATProjects software for approximately 8 years now after doing considerable research into which construction software would be the best fit for our medium sized building company. The system had also come highly recommended from colleagues in Auckland, running a substantial sized firm with relies heavily on this project management software.

Once our decision had been made, the support in getting set up, the actual change over of systems and the post conversion was (and continues to be) excellent. From a project management perspective, CATProjects is making a huge difference in tracking projects through all stages from initial leads to completion and most importantly, all the bits in between!

The reporting is great and very detailed. Being cloud-based is a major factor for us. This enables all parties to be current on all projects. While we have not yet moved to site staff using the application, we are looking forward to this second stage of our project being undertaken in a few months and can see huge potential for us in taking this next step. We are certainly more than happy with our purchase of CATProjects, and while we still have much to learn, the ongoing support of Paula and the team makes this process as seamless as possible.

When setting up our business, we were looking for a simple, intuitive, integrated and most importantly cloud based project management system. After reviewing multiple options, CAT Projects stood out as the most suitable. The ease of access from any device, anywhere, at any time makes this system so user friendly. Also, the user interface is so simple and intuitive, it just makes sense.

The fact that this system was designed by people with a background in construction really does show through. The decision to go with CAT Projects was definitely the right call, it’s just a no brainer.

I have personally reviewed in depth over half a dozen potential project & cost management software packages that are available in the Australian & NZ market. What I found was most of them did some things well, but none of them did all things well, and most of them are clunky, frustrating, and hard to use.

CAT Projects wraps up the fundamentals of contract administration, financial control & reporting, as well as communication & audit trails in an easy to use interface that just works. It does the simple things well and uses the latest cloud-based technology that is secure and can be accessed from anywhere. Coupled with Xero integration it was and is the perfect solution for our business and has made our construction lives easy.

Build Partners has been using CATProjects now for just over 8 years. The CAT team have been amazing in assisting us to experience a seamless transition into CAT Projects, and we have not looked back. CATProjects gives us a financial and operational overview of how our projects are tracking as they happen. This is due to the fact that all the financial elements of the project are captured live via a cloud-based system. Everything from client communication, variations, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, daily diaries, and more is managed in one place.

We enjoy working with Paula and the CATProjects Team; they are solution-driven and willing to take on changes for the better of an ongoing evolving market and client requirements.