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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

    WorkflowMax

    Score9.2 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    WorkflowMax is a web-based project management solution.The platform offers end-to-end functionality standard to project management software, including time tracking, lead management, collaboration with external stakeholders, invoicing, integrations, and customizable reporting.

    $20

    per month

    Pricing
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productWorkflowMax
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $20
    per month
    Standard
    $35
    per month
    Premium
    $70
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productWorkflowMax
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productWorkflowMax
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    Autodesk
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    Xero
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    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 productWorkflowMax
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    1.2
    3 Ratings
    146% below category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    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 WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    3.6
    16 Ratings
    72% below category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing1.315 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing1.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing1.316 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools1.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management1.25 Ratings00 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 WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    6.2
    13 Ratings
    25% below category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools1.25 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation8.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.3
    27 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.525 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.56 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.519 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings9.219 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.221 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.111 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.418 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.5
    27 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings9.723 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings9.527 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings9.722 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings9.227 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productWorkflowMax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.3
    (16 ratings)
    8.8
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productWorkflowMax
    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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    Xero
    WorkflowMax is very well suited for a business that wants to track time billed by project, to have an easy way to generate invoices for those projects, and to keep track of overall productivity and invoice status. I imagine it can also be adapted to different types of businesses that deal in goods rather than services and time. I am not sure for which scenarios or businesses the program is not appropriate.
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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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    Xero
    • You can customize the notifications and this has helped us enormously to schedule dates that we overlooked. Also the templates are customizable which gives the company its own branding on its reports.
    • It is integrated with the Xero platform which makes it very useful to streamline the processes of billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash flow and all the accounting and administrative area.
    • It also has a very complete mobile version, where we can be present and monitor the progress of projects in real time, no matter where we are.
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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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    Xero
    • Currently the timesheet function allows staff to input time for overlapping periods which can cause some headaches when it comes to payroll and invoicing. We understand this is being addressed.
    • The amount of flexibility in the product can create some challenges when setting up the jobs database at the onset. It is a daunting challenge but worthwhile when completed correctly and rolled out across the firm. Adding new jobs is much easier.
    • No search function to find a specific job, you have to scroll through all jobs allocated to you.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    Because we can't imagine being without it!
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    Very easy to use.
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    Xero
    It's easy to use and provides me with instant online access to the management of my business whether I am at my desk or overseas
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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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    Xero
    The support team are excellent. The only downside is that you can't phone them!
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    Implementation Rating
    Autodesk
    Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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    Xero
    Decide how to breakdown your ongoing jobs - are they monthly recurring or annual broken into chunks? What are you going to give clients i.e. how will your proposals and invoices look?
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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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    Xero
    WorkflowMax is much much easier than Streamtime, much more affordable and easier to try out and see if it meets your needs. Streamtime is a great comprehensive product but we lost a year's subscription in investment because we couldn't get answers to the support questions we needed and they had a no refund policy!
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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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    Xero
    • Max enables Loan Assistant to invoice very quickly and easily and integration with Xero for card payments brings our cashflow forward.
    • Max enables the Loan Assistant team to manage their workflow in an efficient and productive way. The team all work from home. It is the centre of our Loan Assistant universe.
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