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    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
    Buildertrend
    Editions & Modules
    Core Subscription
    Contact for quote
    per year
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    per month
    Premium
    Contact for quote
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Buildertrend
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Buildertrend
    Considered Both Products
    Buildertrend
    Chose Buildertrend
    Their constant improvement is why we selected them.
    Incentivized
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    It is the best of any platform. Value for the cost and service is second to none
    Incentivized
    Chose Buildertrend
    I have not used anything like this before.
    Incentivized
    Chose Buildertrend
    (Hubspot) For Sales & Marketing, it is really a killer awesome program that I would encourage Buildertrend to look into.
    Hubspot is just on another level of intelligence and access that Buildertrend doesn't match up to.
    At the same time, perhaps HubSpot lacks what Buildertrend …
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    I have tried some competitors. Overall, there are some alternatives but personally, I feel that Quickbooks is the "Google" of management systems. The customer service is amazing and they offer a no-hassle product. The only wish would be that they had offered a true "free trial" …
    Incentivized
    Chose Buildertrend
    I am still very new with using BuilderTrend but enjoy using the application. When we have an issue or a feature addition the BuilderTrend team is very responsive to help or point us to where we may seek an answer.
    Incentivized
    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Buildertrend
    BuilderTrend allows me to see a full view of all my jobs in one place. I picked it for this reason. I wanted a solution that subcontractors would be able to use without having to do anything except open their email to get the information they needed to get the job done on time. …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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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
    Buildertrend
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Buildertrend
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    4.3
    8 Ratings
    56% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing1.06 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing2.07 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists2.28 Ratings
    Photo documentation6.18 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.07 Ratings
    Document sharing2.38 Ratings
    RFI tools8.25 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals4.07 Ratings
    As-built drawings8.74 Ratings
    Mobile app1.38 Ratings
    Submittal design and management3.06 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Buildertrend
    Feature
    Buildertrend
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    148% below category average
    Takeoff tools1.05 Ratings
    Job costing1.06 Ratings
    Cost databases1.06 Ratings
    Cost calculator1.17 Ratings
    Bid creation2.07 Ratings
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    Buildertrend
    Small Businesses
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    InEight
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Buildertrend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    2.5
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Buildertrend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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    Pros
    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.
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    Cons
    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
    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
    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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    Alternatives Considered
    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
    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