

OST is so outdated, and Bluebeam is very complicated for estimators who are not tech-savvy. The modern user interface and simplicity of it is a welcome change. If they keep up at this pace, it won't be long before it is a serious contender with the other options out there. With that being said, Autodesk is quickly added new features on a regular basis. I've used both OST and Bluebeam for takeoffs, and at this point, I wouldn't make the switch from either of those. My opinion is that it was released a little too early with some pretty important features left out (but hardly any bugs which is nice). I did the one-month trial and now my company has some licenses for it so I still have access. Monitor metrics in real time and get full project control.TLDR: Not quite there yet, but very good potential to be the top choice for takeoff software when some missing features are added. Proteus enables project managers to store documents centrally and streamline workflows, technical calculations, and other operations. Generate invoices and manage client information, and legal contracts from a unified platform. Project teams can collaborate with remote access to timesheets, equipment details, project costs, work completion status, and other resources. Use Proteus to bring all project workflows together in one single view: clients, proposals, projects, invoicing, documents, inventory, and more- all in one place. Move faster, stay accurate, deliver more projects and keep work simplified. Proteus moves energy companies away from a fixed cost model to an on-demand model, crucial to staying competitive in a low margin environment. Proteus brings project planning, resource management, project management, collaboration, project financials, and business intelligence into one integrated solution. Proteus is the complete project management solution built by energy experts for people in the energy sector. Get Proteus and get better productivity, better consistency, better control, and better visibility.
