Spectrum Reviews & Product Details

Spectrum® is a complete, web-based construction ERP solution with leading-edge tools for accounting, project management, equipment and materials management, service management, document control, HR and payroll, inventory, reporting and much more. Spectrum allows contractors to work in real time, no matter where work takes them. Spectrum Construction Software represents more than three decades of continuous innovation and investment in the latest technologies. We have done more than simply put Spectrum in the cloud—it is designed specifically for the cloud, providing an interface that allows you to work from just about any connected device, anywhere and anytime, by simply launching a web browser. Spectrum delivers the convenience of true cloud computing. Spectrum users enjoy the convenience of the cloud while still providing complete control over data security and user access. There is nothing easy about running a successful construction business. That’s why we designed Spectrum construction software to be as user friendly as possible—so you can spend time running the business, not figuring out how to run the software. With Spectrum construction management software, there are no complex menus to master and memorize. Start from the interactive Spectrum Dashboard that you customize to fit your needs, and dive into detailed information and the work you need to get done. As you work, a responsive InfoBar is always present, giving you one-click access to tasks and data related to what you are doing. All Spectrum applications work together seamlessly. Instead of opening several different applications to get one job done, simply start working and Spectrum gives you multiple ways to move forward with a single click, either through the intuitive InfoBar or through links directly from your data. And as you start new tasks, the web-based structure of Spectrum’s interface opens new work tabs. When you need to pick up where you left off on previous tasks, simply click on the tab you need. Spectrum construction management software gives you the tools you need to communicate, collaborate, and help everyone work better together Document Imaging Pane - Spectrum Construction Management SoftwareSpectrum is the first construction software to deliver fully-integrated web-based document management. Wherever work takes you, documents or images associated with your work are available through an image pane on the Spectrum desktop. View purchase orders, contracts, submittals, work orders, RFIs, job site photos—virtually any type of file associated with your task at hand. Adding a new document or image is as easy as dragging and dropping the file onto the image pane. The Spectrum Dashboard is an information portal for everyone in your company—not just licensed Spectrum users. Each person’s Dashboard can be customized with apps to fit the job they do. There is a growing selection of apps available and tools to help you build your own. Spectrum applications and mobile apps are completely integrated, giving you a complete view of your projects. Metrics such as Work In Progress, Cost to Complete, Over/Under Billing and Earned Revenue are available on a single screen. Spectrum also helps ensure that everyone you work with—owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors—all have access to the latest information. Spectrum’s Project Management Plan Room gives you a cloud-based platform to share documents, send, receive and track communications, and maintain an audit trail of all project activity and correspondence.

Seller

Trimble

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Languages Supported

English

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Lea Waggoner

Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

26 months

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ashley m.

Staff Accountant

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/30/2026

"Easy to Navigate with Great Undo and Job Costing"

5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

love that it is eady navigate, undo any mistakes and follow all job costing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

lags, timeouts and i hate the new sign in security feature Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

laura d.

HR Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/18/2025

"Happy user for over 10 years"

5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

I like the ease of use in each module, getting exactly what you need without having to look too hard. The intergation capabilites are also an added bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

Support, I miss the days where you could call in. If I run into an issue I either let it go or spend hours trying to figure it out myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/11/2025

"Effortlessly Organizes Company Data Across All Departments"

4/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

Organize all data for all areas of the company Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

needs training if user is not familiar is not as user friendly requires time to understand their logic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/19/2025

"Good, could be better"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

Spectrum has lots of functionality and little quick tricks that can make it easy to learn. The ability to import records via csv is great and allows for quick work with high volume. The customer service team is very responsive, but not all support staff is the same as far as quality help and customer care. Overall, this software is easy to use once you master the UI, and the ability to favorite screens makes it easy for a new user to learn the ropes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

There is not enough documentation for end user troubleshooting. There are some "bugs" that the customer support is aware of but have not solved. It can feel like Trimble as a company is not putting anymore effort into Spectrum and is focusing on Vista instead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erin W.

Operations Controller

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/25/2018

"One of the best ERP systems I have been on definitely recommend!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

I think the best thing I like about Spectrum would be the speed and the ease of use. Spectrum is the fastest system I have used, I no longer need to sit and wait for reports it is definitely a time saver. To add to this point, Spectrum is constantly getting better and better, they always strive to upgrade their system to be improved regularly. I also love the training and support they have. The Viewpoint Academy always has new things for you to learn and gain more knowledge of the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

There is really very little I dislike about it. If I had to say something I guess I would say the AR process when having to revise invoices, you can't revise invoices at all really, you need to reverse the original draw which then creates a credit memo you need to apply to the original invoice and then just start over with the new revised invoice you need to create. You can't keep invoice #'s and or invoice dates. Kind of stinks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spectrum solving and how is that benefiting you?

We used to be on the slowest system ever, so I guess we have sped things up quite a bit and we are no longer on two separate systems, all of us are in Spectrum and it has really helped our field employees and our project managers have more access to information. The ability to write custom reports has been very beneficial to us also, as well as query developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Misty A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/31/2024

"The ease of moving through the system is great, they provide excellent training and support"

5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

It is easy to use from everyone (office and field). We have reached out to their support team before and we have always had a quick response. I use the system every day and use multiple functions of the system with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

I wouldn't say that I dislike anything about the system. My only complaint is that it does take my dashboard a minute or so to load each time I login; which is something new. We have made them aware of the issue and they are looking into it. So I have made a habit to login first thing and then check my emails while it loads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spectrum solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before we started Spectrum we would process billing in Excel, which could lead to errors by neglecting to capture all cost. Spectrum pulls information into our invoices automatically, with the backup timesheets and material invoices that our customers request. It also speeds up our processing time since it is more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christi D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/29/2024

"Spectrum Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

How easy it is to move around and learn. I like the how easy it is to upload from other platforms for integrations. I like how you can narrow down the information you need in the reports section. Customer Support is always available to help you 24-7 or you can go to the network and see what is new and learn different techniques that your peers are doing. It is easy to use everday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

Sometimes you can not go back once things are closed. You have to reverse it and go through the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/12/2022

"Spectrum"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

I really like the ease of use (once you learn the system) and the different reports that are available. I also like the Business Intelligence (custom report builder) option that is available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

The G/L has a hard time matching our actual Bank/Credit Card reconciles at times. This can be frustrating for our CPA. Also, the support for the software is a nightmare! The first year or so having the software you are "prioritized" but after that good luck getting any quick answers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Spectrum:

Ask to have one person help with training and set up, we had multiple and I am pretty sure this is why we are having the G/L Bank reconcile issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Spectrum solving and how is that benefiting you?

Cost Coding is a lot easier to follow for our projects using this software vs other software we have had in the past! It is easy to be able to dig down and see exactly where we are winning and losing on a project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jason B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/26/2024

"Spectrum is AWESOME!"

5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

I have been using Spectrum for 5+ years now and absolutley love it! I use it all the time. It is so functionable and easy to use! Another thing I enjoy about Spectrum that I enjoy is how easy it is to navigate the software. So many great features! Customer service is awesome! This time last year, my coworker and I did a migration where we merged 5 different companies into one and the Spectrum consultant we had was GREAT! The import templates are really cool! I would defintley recommend using the product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

I cannot think of anything in particular that I dislike about Spectrum! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/8/2022

"User friendly"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Spectrum?

There are so many ways to find the things that you need. It is very user friendly. The help feature is great if you are not sure about something. I have used other software and this is by far the easiest to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spectrum?

There are some accounting features that Spectrum doesn't have that I wish it did. I would like to be able to view a copy of any checks that I cut and I can't do that. We are also experiencing many software problems and we have had no resolution. We keep getting the same response. Very frustrating Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.