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Autodesk Build vs. Constructware (discontinued)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Autodesk Build

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk Build, based on the former PlanGrid, is construction productivity software. It includes tools to collaborate, collect, and manage project information throughout the project’s construction and operations lifespan. It enables document centralization and tracking.

    $39

    user per month

    Constructware (discontinued)

    Score2.2 out of 10
    N/AConstructware was a SaaS construction project management product provided by Autodesk. The software was discontinued on October 31, 2021.N/A
    Pricing
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Nailgun
    $39
    user per month
    Dozer
    $59
    user per month
    Crane
    $139
    user per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    Chose Autodesk Build

    Hands down PlanGrid has better functionality compared to other programs. In my opinion this is due to the ease of navigating and the plan rendering speeds. However the other programs that can be used are much cheaper and have similar functionality. We have enterprise …

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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Autodesk Build and Constructware (discontinued)
    Feature
    Autodesk Build
    6.5
    58 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Constructware (discontinued)
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing7.057 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing6.057 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists5.052 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.049 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.037 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Document sharing8.056 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    RFI tools5.039 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals8.043 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings5.043 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Mobile app3.055 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (70 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    5.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (52 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Autodesk BuildConstructware (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
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    Discontinued Products
    Constructware is well suited for many different types of projects in both real estate and infrastructure. However, it is now becoming outdated with the introduction of the BIM 360 platform. I think even Autodesk may plan to slowly stop rolling out subscriptions to Cnstructware since most of its functions are now getting added on to BIM 360.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Plangrid is the best SaaS I have seen for ease of uploading construction plans and automated organization of those plans.
    • For companies that are not using other products for mobile access, the Plangrid mobile apps are perfect to allow people on and off site to share and collaborate in many phases of construction project documentation.
    • Plangrid has a very responsive technical support team (although it is pretty much email only).
    • Plangrid's website layout is easy to use and understand and allows new users to jump right in and do basic to moderate tasks without little training.
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    • Provenance. Keeps track of changes and the people/companies who made those changes.
    • Collaboration.
    • Work [is stored] in the cloud.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
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    Discontinued Products
    • UI can be improved, as shown by improvements made in BIM 360.
    • Only works well with Internet Explorer.
    • Steep Learning Curve due to confusing UI.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    We are at the point where we have shown our teams what is possible with this software. We cannot take it away and go back to the way we used to do things. I think that they would push back on us to give them access to something electronic. It is a good program that we will continue to use
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    Usability
    Autodesk
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Plangrid, while not serving the external document distribution function, is unrivaled for internal document distribution and sharing in the construction industry. The speed at which documents are navigatable, the ability to download your projects for viewing without an internet connection, and the document mark-up and photo tools place it head and shoulders above the competition.
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    Discontinued Products
    Better than Unifier: 1. Better UI 2. Everything else is about the same Bim360 is now the go-to platform for all functions previously provided by Constructware.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • It helped us "wow" a joint commission survey in 2016 and have a successful survey because he loved how we could access plans on an iPad, check suite sizes, and didn't have to carry around huge, heavy sets of life safety plans.
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    Discontinued Products
    • Saves time.
    • Eases collaboration.
    • Increases accountability.
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    ScreenShots

    Autodesk Build Screenshots

    Screenshot of No confusing folders - all your plans at your fingertips.Screenshot of Easy overlay to visually detect changes or clashes.Screenshot of Track issues directly on the plan, including descriptions, photos, cost, and schedule impacts.Screenshot of Mark up plans for instant communication between field and office.Screenshot of Attach any kind of construction documents to your plans, including 360 photos.Screenshot of Track, review, and submit all your field reports on a mobile device.