Buildsoft Global vs. Contractor Foreman

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Buildsoft Global
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Buildsoft headquartered in Sydney offers Global, a construction estimating and job analysis software tool. Buildsoft is a MiTek Australia company.N/A
Contractor Foreman
Score 7.1 out of 10
N/A
Contractor Foreman is an online construction management software for contractors and boasts users among contractors in more than 75 countries.
$588
per year
Pricing
Buildsoft GlobalContractor Foreman
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$588
per year
Standard
$948
per year
Plus
$1,497
per year
Pro
$1,990
per year
Unlimited
$2,988
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Buildsoft GlobalContractor Foreman
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans are based on features and licenses needed. Plus, Pro, and Unlimited plans include a 100-day money back guarantee.
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Features
Buildsoft GlobalContractor Foreman
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
27% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.1
Ratings
7% below category average
Employee demographic data10.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Employment history10.00 Ratings5.60 Ratings
Job profiles and administration10.00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.00 Ratings7.80 Ratings
Organizational charting10.00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Organization and location management10.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
27% above category average
Contractor Foreman
6.5
Ratings
16% below category average
Pay calculation10.00 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors10.00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.00 Ratings4.50 Ratings
Benefit plan administration10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Direct deposit files10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management10.00 Ratings6.40 Ratings
Reimbursement management10.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
33% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.5
Ratings
4% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets10.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
27% above category average
Contractor Foreman
6.8
Ratings
11% below category average
Dashboards10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Standard reports10.00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Custom reports10.00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Data exportability10.00 Ratings6.70 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
28% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.2
Ratings
5% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing10.00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Photo documentation10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Jobsite reports10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Document sharing10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
RFI tools10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
As-built drawings10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app10.00 Ratings6.60 Ratings
Submittal design and management10.00 Ratings6.80 Ratings
Checklists10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes10.00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Specifications10.00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Change orders10.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Buildsoft Global
10.0
Ratings
22% above category average
Contractor Foreman
7.0
Ratings
13% below category average
Takeoff tools10.00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Job costing10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
Cost databases10.00 Ratings6.80 Ratings
Cost calculator10.00 Ratings6.80 Ratings
Bid creation10.00 Ratings6.90 Ratings
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User Ratings
Buildsoft GlobalContractor Foreman
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
7.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Buildsoft GlobalContractor Foreman
Likelihood to Recommend
Customer service is the main target for organisations where Buildsoft global is the perfect software. I am totally amused by this software. Cost accounting of the organisation can be easily done which is helping most. Sometimes it is lacking some criteria. With this software, we can not enter the total journal entries which are making some problems. However, it is great software.
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Contractor Foreman has been a great tool for managing a variety of projects, from home remodels to large-scale builds. It works especially well for keeping everything organized in one place, whether it’s estimates, schedules, or job costs.
One scenario where it’s been really useful is in managing multiple jobs at once. With several remodels and new construction projects happening at the same time, having a centralized system to track progress, store documents, and communicate with subcontractors has helped keep everything on schedule. It’s also great for estimating—being able to quickly generate and send professional proposals has made bidding much more efficient.
It’s especially well-suited for projects that require a lot of moving parts, like tracking permits and compliance documents. For larger jobs, like school construction, it helps ensure that all approvals, budgets, and schedules stay on track without getting lost in a mess of paperwork.
Where it’s less ideal is for smaller, one-off jobs where a full project management system might be overkill. If it’s just a quick repair or a simple remodel, sometimes it’s easier to just handle things manually. The mobile app could also be a bit more intuitive for on-site use, especially for field updates and quick changes.
Overall, it’s a strong tool for contractors managing multiple projects, budgets, and teams. It keeps things organized and saves time, especially on jobs that require detailed tracking and coordination.
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Pros
  • Cost accounting
  • Customer service
  • Displays the job at a glance
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  • The service is top notch. You would be hard pressed to find other options with this kind of service.
  • The ability to have your project flow through the modules makes it a breeze to use.
  • Being able to track time as well is a key feature.
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Cons
  • Dates using is having some lackings
  • Can not enter multiple invoices
  • Can not enter journal entries
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  • We already heard from CF that they might implement this, but a Gantt chart available while in the estimating tab, before you submit the project
  • If you don't do things juuuusssst so, sometimes the system doesn't update or rejects what you're doing. It can be picky.
  • You have to constantly refresh using their provided button. Fixes a lot of issues and becomes second nature, but a little annoying at first.
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Likelihood to Renew
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Eliminated the need for our team to log into multiple systems to do their jobs which aligns to our Lean approach
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Usability
No answers on this topic
Mostly great, especially for the price. The features appear to have definitely been designed by a team with a depth of construction specific experience. I also highly rate the usability because of the vast vast amount of customizability inherent in the system. It appears that almost all forms and features are customabizable on the company level and even specific to different individual users.
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Reliability and Availability
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Availability was good, FUNCTIONAL availability was more spotty
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Performance
No answers on this topic
Many times we had issues that turned out to be errors and bugs. At first, we would be told forcefully that there were no bugs, then we would document them, and we would get an acknowledgement but no apology for essentially either gaslighting us or being ignorant of their system
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Support Rating
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Absolutely top notch! They were always there to help and immediately. Very happy with the communication they provided and the knowledge they had of their product. I would venture to say that they are one of the best in terms of support in their space.
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Implementation Rating
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Implementation was moderately difficult, it's the functionality and execution that are seriously lacking
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Alternatives Considered
First, I want to share my feelings about this software. I am totally amused by this software because I can do my job in a perfect way. Cost accounting can be done easily by this software. The software can done its works very smoothly better than any software. It is a great software to me.
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I used Projul and Buildium when I was primarily managing rental properties rather than full home builds. Projul was great for estimating and invoicing, while Buildium served its purpose well at the time. Now, as a small construction company, Contractor Foreman provides everything we need in one platform, making project management much more efficient.
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Scalability
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We had just 2 users
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Return on Investment
  • Best customers service
  • Perfect cost accounting
  • Imperfect match
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  • Cost Savings. Integration with QuickBooks and Bills improved financial control. 0-15% cost savings per project.
  • Time Savings: Streamlined project management led to a 20-30% reduction in administrative time, boosting on-site productivity, and with project tracking a 15-20% reduction in project delays.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Centralized documentation and real-time updates improved team communication, increasing collaboration by 5-10%.
  • Overall, CF has provided a 10-15% return on investment annually through increased efficiency and cost control.
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ScreenShots

Contractor Foreman Screenshots

Screenshot of The client portal that lets customers to stay in the loop and know what is going on during all phases of the project.Screenshot of The custom dashboard which allows users to see the data that matters most to them.Screenshot of Stats that keep users informed to help them make use of data.Screenshot of The lead manager, that helps close deals without letting leads fall through the cracks.Screenshot of the Files & Photos screen, where making up plans can be done with Contractor Foreman.Screenshot of Time Cards, that display who is where and what they are doing.