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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

    Procore

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AProcore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.N/A
    Pricing
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Custom Bundle
    Custom Quote
    annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsProcore charges an upfront annual fee by product and based upon Annual Construction Volume (ACV) - the aggregate dollar value of the construction work across the customer's projects. Procore contracts include access for unlimited users, customer support, unlimited data storage, and product enhancements, at no additional cost. Multi-year pools: Contract volume is set for the entire multi-year term and can be consumed at any time during that period to help smooth out variability in consumption. Volume opt-in: Up-front contractual pricing is put in place for additional volume that might need to be added mid-term, to increase predictability of costs. Renewal rate protection: Up-front setting of rates is locked now, so businesses can budget accordingly for future renewals and improve cost predictability in future years.
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    Community Pulse
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    Considered Both Products
    Autodesk
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    We also use AutoCAD so it was easy for us to look at BuildingConnected first since they are by the same company. We had found out while interfacing with our customers that some other platforms (like Procore) were hard to use and find information on, so we did not give them …
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Procore has excellent project management, but the bidding side is the worst I have ever used.
    PlanHub is easy to use and lets me put as many jobs as possible online.
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    I'd say that BuildingConnected is by far the best software I've used in the industry. It's much more aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly, and just a better overall product than Procore, iSqFt, & SmartBid. Those sites all seem to be lacking in at least one of those categories …
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    We use BuildingConnected for our bidding process mainly because of their database feature. Procore does not offer a database outside of using your own. PlanGrid, Dodge & PanTerra have databases, but they don't seem to be as broad as BuildingConnected. SmartBid actually has some …
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    Very similar but BuildingConnected, an Autodesk is easier to use. The projects available are easier to locate and the user friendly screens allow for deciding which projects to bid.
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    I have used various products to do my job and by far BuildingConnected is the best. I wish all construction companies used this program. They are easy to use and does most of the work for me. I like the way they call or text me and ask for my opinion on their product and if …
    Incentivized
    Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    I like the look of BuildingConnected the best between the 3 of these products. iSqFt to me has an outdated look and isn't super easy to navigate like BuildingConnected. I like the the visual look of BuildingConnected its very easy on the eyes and draws your eye to where you …
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    Procore Technologies
    Chose Procore
    Procore is over priced, and other competitors have come a long way.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore is the most comprehensive of all. Pricing on size rather than the user is another reason that we used in deciding on Procore.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Procore has a lot of the functionalities of its competitors such as Building Connected and iSqFt. I would say that Building Connected was the most user friendly but in the end, Procore has a more robust platform.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    To be fair, I only have contact with the other products through some client's platforms, so I can't compare them fairly.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    We felt like Procore offered us the entire package, and it was customizable to our needs making it the clear choice for us.
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    BuilderTrend approached us recently and we were given a demo. Both of us agreed that BuilderTrend was more suited to home building. We're commercial builders so this wasn't a good option for us. We use Building Connected occasionally, just the free subscription and for bidding …
    Incentivized
    Chose Procore
    Slick, cloud-based, user-friendly, and more intuitive tools all made it an easy decision.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    97%
    Would buy again
    147 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    149 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    93 Answers
    Features
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Procore
    8.0
    55 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.055 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    1.2
    3 Ratings
    146% below category average
    Procore
    7.9
    186 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Dashboards1.12 Ratings7.9173 Ratings
    Standard reports1.23 Ratings8.2178 Ratings
    Custom reports1.23 Ratings7.8173 Ratings
    Data exportability1.13 Ratings7.8166 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    3.6
    16 Ratings
    72% below category average
    Procore
    8.6
    749 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing1.315 Ratings9.0719 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing1.311 Ratings8.7692 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings8.9672 Ratings
    Photo documentation7.08 Ratings8.7722 Ratings
    Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings8.5684 Ratings
    Document sharing1.316 Ratings8.8739 Ratings
    RFI tools1.28 Ratings8.9701 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals1.26 Ratings8.5679 Ratings
    As-built drawings1.26 Ratings8.3119 Ratings
    Mobile app1.03 Ratings7.9694 Ratings
    Submittal design and management1.25 Ratings8.4202 Ratings
    Checklists1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes6.02 Ratings8.2190 Ratings
    Specifications8.92 Ratings9.0199 Ratings
    Change orders6.92 Ratings8.4164 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    6.2
    13 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Procore
    8.4
    107 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Takeoff tools1.25 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job costing7.06 Ratings7.594 Ratings
    Cost databases6.04 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.05 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Bid creation8.912 Ratings7.5101 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    -
    Ratings
    Procore
    8.2
    51 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.251 Ratings
    User Ratings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.3
    (16 ratings)
    8.8
    (855 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (68 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.8
    (55 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (15 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.5
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    9.2
    (68 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (13 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.8
    (113 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (310 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (15 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (13 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (14 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productProcore
    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.
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    Procore Technologies
    It works great for project management and putting all job-specific documents in one place. We are able to share drawings, submittals, and forms with our customers and subcontractors in a safe and reliable platform. However, getting reporting data is somewhat lacking, so if your business needs advanced options, you might try and find a better product.
    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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    Procore Technologies
    • Does well Emailing me (If i am subscribed to a project) to let me know when revisions have been updated.
    • Easy to navigate
    • Great at Allowing me as a project Engineer to Upload my drawings to Procore. Not a lot of steps, and very easy to do.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    • Downloading drawing sets sometimes involves an extra step that holds up the process
    • The dashboard is simplistic to the point that I don't feel like I am getting enough information about a specific project from the get-go
    • Granting access to a project on Procore is not very straightforward as a consultant- restrictions sometimes cause hold-ups
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    We will undoubtedly renew Procore as it has proven itself to be a means to better track and improve upon our efficiency and communications between job sites and their project managers as well as all other departments. Procore has made an incredible impact on how we, as a company, do our job on all levels; it is one of our most powerful and effective resources.
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    Very easy to use.
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    Procore Technologies
    90% of Procore is very intuitive and any user can pick it up and go. There are a few elements, more so on the Financials side that need some prior knowledge of systems in order to understand how and why it functions as it does. Once this is understood, it flows effortlessly
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    Reliability and Availability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    If you are working in an area with little to no signal, Procore will still allow you to get in the system and use it fully and will then update once you are at a place with a strong enough signal. Whether it be with wifi or LTE cell phone reception.
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    Performance
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    For the most part Procore is very responsive. However there are times when it's a little slow but it's minimal.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    General Support for Project Management and Financials is consistent. The ERP support is never consistent and I do end up at times in a black hole. I have to continually reach out to get the issue resolved or get an update. The ERP support needs more of Procore's attention
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    In-Person Training
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's Implementation Team does a great job of ensuring users are confident in using the system. They run through a process of training sessions based on the tools you have purchased, and lay ou ta plan to help the power users configure the tool to suit the company's needs. They provide useful resources for certifications, support and ongoing training as well.
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    Online Training
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    Procore's certification program and focused how-to training videos allowed for easy training that did not feel overwhelming. The way the certification programs were broken up into small parts made it seem much less daunting to complete. The training feels focused and does not overload users with too much information all at once.
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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    Procore Technologies
    Iron out your cost code list in your accounting software before you link with Procore. Once the link is established that list is more or less permanent. Review the permission matrix carefully. It controls so much. You want to ensure the information provided to your users adequate but you also want to protect your sensitive data. Procore Financials are organized in a total contract value style. Any markup or Profit will need to be sent somewhere on your budget. This may be significantly different than the Cost budgeting that many contractors do
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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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    Procore Technologies
    Procore has a clearer user interface and a wider variety of tools than any program I've used. Procore also lives up to their name in terms of helpful and fast customer service. There is always a Procore rep. that is available to contact, making any problems just a mini hurdle.
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    Scalability
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Procore Technologies
    once in awhile Procore is down for a period of time, its frustrating when it happens but doesn't tend to last long.
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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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    Procore Technologies
    • The Procore service impacts on construction projects are effective and reliable on production acceleration.
    • The collaboration is stable and easy files access and uploading of engineering drawings and plans is excellent.
    • New project planning and project financial data management on Procore functions are excellent.
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