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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/ABuildingConnected is an online preconstruction platform supporting communication and collaboration with contractors, subcontractors, and real estate owners. The platform supports bid management with cost tracking and analytics, relationship tracking, alerting, and unlimited bid invitations. BuildingConnected was acquired by Autodesk in 2018.N/A

    Buildertrend

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ABuilderTrend is a construction management system. It includes functionality for pre-sale, project management, financial management, and customer management processes. It also provides mobile accessibility.N/A
    Pricing
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Core Subscription
    Contact for quote
    per year
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    per month
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
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    Buildertrend
    Chose Buildertrend
    The program has outstanding customer service. With project scheduling, project management, financial management, customer management, and service management capabilities in a single suite, there's really not much this program can't do! Owners generally love the use of this …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Buildertrend
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Buildertrend
    -
    Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Buildertrend
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    1.2
    3 Ratings
    146% below category average
    Buildertrend
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards1.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability1.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Buildertrend
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    3.6
    16 Ratings
    72% below category average
    Buildertrend
    4.3
    8 Ratings
    56% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing1.315 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing1.311 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings2.28 Ratings
    Photo documentation7.08 Ratings6.18 Ratings
    Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Document sharing1.316 Ratings2.38 Ratings
    RFI tools1.28 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals1.26 Ratings4.07 Ratings
    As-built drawings1.26 Ratings8.74 Ratings
    Mobile app1.03 Ratings1.38 Ratings
    Submittal design and management1.25 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Checklists1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Buildertrend
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    6.2
    13 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Buildertrend
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    148% below category average
    Takeoff tools1.25 Ratings1.05 Ratings
    Job costing7.06 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Cost databases6.04 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.05 Ratings1.17 Ratings
    Bid creation8.912 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    User Ratings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.3
    (16 ratings)
    2.5
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productBuildertrend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    When receiving RFQ's from companies within a manageable distant from our location, it has been very helpfull. Receiving RFQ's for projects outside of our work area, it is just a waste of time. The projects available are well organized and give date due of proposal.
    Incentivized
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    Buildertrend
    Buildertrend was made for a specific industry (building) and so I would recommend it to anyone in that industry, with the exception of Sales and Marketing. But for everything else from the financing to the permitting to the construction and all else, Buildertrend is exactly what our team has used and will ALWAYS use. Even with our decision to use other systems for Sales and Marketing, we have never given one thought to taking Buildertrend out of our process. We will always be with Buildertrend.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • Helps keep track of multiple jobs at once
    • Helps sort your bid invites into won/lost/pending/archived etc.
    • It is a central location where general contractors can put all their updated files and addendum
    • Lets you see which contractors are bidding the same job so you can coordinate your estimating
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    Buildertrend
    • Manages in one place - crucial for organization.
    • Professional, across the board it provides companies with a seamlessly organized and flawless presentation - to subs/vendors/owners/etc.
    • Time Saver - you don't have to dig around through files/create templates/flip through your contact binder - it's all there.
    • Practical tools- designed for contractors. You get what you need - period.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • There was a previous glitch where bid forms have been updated by subcontractors that have accessed a former version are not able to access the updated/new bid form.
    • I would like to see the ability for BuildingConnected to automatically send a bid reminder to bidders at a set amount of time prior to the bid date.
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    Buildertrend
    • Onsite consultants. There is a demand for this service that is great enough to allow outside BuilderTrend Super-Users like me to partner with BuilderTrend and make this a reality.
    • As their company grows, their support needs to grow as well.
    • Provide incentives for Super Users that are helping BuilderTrend acquire new business. Advocates should be their best friend.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    Very easy to use.
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    Buildertrend
    Its simple to use and intuitive. The level of support that we have from online videos, to access to customer support, and the ability to call anyone at anytime on the main line has been invaluable to utilize and not get stuck on something you don't know yet. We've never not had anyone that couldn't respond in time for us.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    Though I haven't had to utilize any live support at BuildingConnected, I know others at my company have and have had good success with them. They seem to be very responsive and since the software is so simple, there are not that many pitfalls or hurdles that you need to work through to accomplish your task.
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    Buildertrend
    I highly recommend. The only suggestion I have would be to offer a free trial. They do offer a 30 day money back guarantee. The price point isn't daunting if you have had a 100 % no strings attached/no effort to cancel or try to remember to get your money back - no strings attached chance to try out the product. Especially for such a big purchase decision, I think Buildertrend would see an incredible increase in sales. They have the value and companies just need a chance to see it first hand.
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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    Buildertrend
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Have used BlueBook Construction, which has a smooth, quick search for local contractors. Still, they don't allow us the client project creation. I even had issues with them displaying proper project descriptions based upon was receiving inadequate and or erroneous bid proposals, and the engagement manager was not flexible in resolving the problem!
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    Buildertrend
    The program has outstanding customer service. With project scheduling, project management, financial management, customer management, and service management capabilities in a single suite, there's really not much this program can't do! Owners generally love the use of this software as well, giving them the ability to view daily logs, photos, schedules, etc.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • Allows our company to accurately estimate the cost of a project.
    • Helps us to reach out to qualified subcontractors based on past experience and history with our company.
    • Contains bid leveling capabilities to ensure that all proposals cover a full scope of work.
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    Buildertrend
    • The prior year cost me roughly $4300, which was barely reasonable for my volume. Some clients liked the format, some hated it and didn't participate. In my experience, few subcontractors or suppliers embraced the program, severely limiting the effectiveness.
    • For the coming year the fees would have exceeded $17,000, far too much for a program with limited client, employee, and subcontractor appeal with as small a volume as I have.
    • Honestly, for the last year, I feel they've been a burning tire hung around my neck and I regret not cancelling them in early 2019, I'd have $10,000 more in my pocket and no significant negative impact.
    • I did appreciate the daily log as a way to report on progress, but less than half my clients made use of this option.
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    Buildertrend Screenshots

    Screenshot of the homeowner portalScreenshot of a summary pageScreenshot of the scheduling interface & Gantt chartScreenshot of photos