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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AutoCAD Web

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD mobile (formerly AutoCAD 360) is an easy to use drawing and drafting app from Autodesk. It enables users in design, construction, and engineering industries to view, create, mark-up, edit, and share drawings on mobile devices.

    $10

    per month

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AA provider of software and services in the building industry, Constellation HomeBuilder Systems has two goals: to empower builders with information to drive business objectives and to simplify the process of building homes and condos.

    $199

    per year per user

    Pricing
    AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Editions & Modules
    Premium
    $5.00
    Per User Per Month
    Ultimate
    $15.00
    Per User Per Month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Features
    AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of AutoCAD Web and Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Feature
    AutoCAD Web
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Standard reports7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Data exportability9.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of AutoCAD Web and Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Feature
    AutoCAD Web
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists4.15 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation7.25 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing10.07 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    RFI tools7.83 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals6.65 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app10.07 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of AutoCAD Web and Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Feature
    AutoCAD Web
    -
    Ratings
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AutoCAD WebConstellation HomeBuilder Systems
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    AutoCAD 360 has multiple functionalities that adapt to circumstantial conditions. It has a focus on available tools at all times and deserves to be updated to be at the forefront of technological platforms. It is very useful in some aspects of functionality to have access to less dense and capable tools to develop environments and improve visualization.
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    NEWSTAR and its ecosystem are well-suited for any
    homebuilder looking to manage end-to-end operations with software they can rely
    on. It is a powerful tool supported by many modern integrations to benefit the
    entire homebuilding business. It would be less applicable for businesses like trades or commercial builders
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Allows our entire design team to share and review information graphically in one location (cloud-based).
    • Has the capability to fluidly interact with many other Autodesk software products.
    • Being able to use AutoCAD 360 on the iPad is a great feature without having to install the software.
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • BuildTopia excels at contract management. Every part of the contract process is able to be managed electronically from initial signing to closing, and can even handle more special cases like contingencies.
    • BuildTopia manages all of our construction efforts well. All of our floorplans are pre-build in the system, so all we have to do is go in an build out the construction schedule from a pre-made template, and make any alterations from there.
    • The selections process is always a headache, but BuildTopia makes it pretty painless. Everything is loaded right in to the system while making selections with the client, and more detailed things, like non-standard options, are easy to load in and process.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • It'd be nice to be able to use AutoCAD 360 to leave comments on peoples files, such as being able to annotate a certain part of it and mark it for review, so then its author can look at the note and make necessary changes.
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Requests for platform enhancements, while easy to submit and get approved, are slow to be turned around...often a year or more passes before they're implemented.
    • BuiltTopia, while good for sales and construction, is missing one large thing...a CRM component. The system allows you to manage clients and prospects, but options for email marketing and other CRM-related efforts are lacking.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    This is so useful so we would like to keep renewing as Autocad 360 does. In fact we are very optimistic about the tools that come in every renewal because we will then have even more features available.
    Incentivized
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    The implementations for Constellation’s products are
    very well-organized and help make the learning curve as simple as can be.
    NEWSTAR is an incredibly powerful platform and the integrations we are using
    are modern and easy to adopt.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Although there are lots of alternatives to AutoCAD mobile on the Google play store and the app store, many of these alternatives are not professionally developed and are associated with shady developers. So there might be a privacy or security risk with the usage these alternatives. However, DWG FastView is a worthy competing alternative.
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • ROI is a bit low, because a lot of people are moving to Revit and BIM 360.
    • Not all consultants use CAD so it makes it hard for compatibility.
    Incentivized
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    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Overall, our company has saved money by being able to shut down all the various platforms we were using for different departments and transition to just BuildTopia.
    • Company efforts are more efficient, with all pertinent information being in one place and able to be viewed by everyone as needed.
    • Efforts of the sales team are better able to be managed and reviewed from afar whereas we only had physical paper trails before.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Screenshots

    Screenshot of BuildTopia, which is an integrated cloud-based construction project management software tailormade for the needs of residential home builders and construction managers — bringing all tasks, processes, and workflow together into a single homebuilding hub.Screenshot of Homeowner Central's interactive homeowner and builder portals. These help engage, stay in sync, and communicate with homeowners while reducing service request management costs.Screenshot of the SalesXpress dashboard. Part of the NEWSTAR ecosystem, SalesXpress streamlines and digitizes the complete new home sales and design experience. Whether online or offline, It enables users to deliver sales and design experiences that are seamless, data-led, and digitally-managedScreenshot of CustomerInsight, which empowers homebuilders to reduce costs, inspire loyalty, and win referrals with comprehensive homebuyer surveys and analytics.