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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Buildsoft Global

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ABuildsoft headquartered in Sydney offers Global, a construction estimating and job analysis software tool. Buildsoft is a MiTek Australia company.N/A

    On-Screen Takeoff®

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AOn-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline takeoff, RFI, and bidding processes.N/A
    Pricing
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—On-Screen Takeoff® pricing varies based on licensing options and specific business needs. The annual subscription plans are designed to scale with project and team size. Available Subscription Options: •On-Screen Takeoff •On-Screen Takeoff with Takeoff Boost™ •On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid® •On-Screen Takeoff with Takeoff Boost and Quick Bid Each subscription is customized to match the subscriber's workflow requirements. A 14-day free trial is available.
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    Features
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    33% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
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    Tracking of all physical assets10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    27% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
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    Dashboards10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Checklists10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Buildsoft Global and On-Screen Takeoff®
    Feature
    Buildsoft Global
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    On-Screen Takeoff®
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Small Businesses
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.2 out of 10
    PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Sage Estimating
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    InEight
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Buildsoft GlobalOn-Screen Takeoff®
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Buildsoft
    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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    ConstructConnect
    I think most of the reasoning was just provided on the previous pros and cons questions. On-Screen Takeoff (OST) is well suited for doing either quick takeoffs or getting into an elaborate, detailed takeoff. All though the viewing tools are quick and easy, I would still very much prefer using BlueBeam for looking through an overall set of drawings. With all of the hyperlink and bookmark functions of BlueBeam, OST doesn't compare and I rarely use OST unless I'm actually doing a takeoff.
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    Pros
    Buildsoft
    • Cost accounting
    • Customer service
    • Displays the job at a glance
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    ConstructConnect
    • The biggest thing for me is that it is so easy to use, which allows it to be used widely throughout our organization without a lot of intense training.
    • Another great thing is that it does not matter how big or little the scope of the take off may be, it works just as well for a whole 12 story building take off as it does for a stretch of sidewalk.
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    Cons
    Buildsoft
    • Dates using is having some lackings
    • Can not enter multiple invoices
    • Can not enter journal entries
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    ConstructConnect
    • It would be nice if you could select an object that occurs on multiple sheets, copy, and paste it into change orders or alternates.
    • If you could search for where a certain condition is being used (which sheet) and go directly to that page or pages, that would be cool.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Buildsoft
    No answers on this topic
    ConstructConnect
    It provides invaluable communication, organization, and flexibility to generate a project overview both visually and by the numbers. In addition to the overview it makes getting into the project details easy and quick, so our takeoff is accurate and correct every time
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    Usability
    Buildsoft
    No answers on this topic
    ConstructConnect
    On Screen Takeoff is a valuable tool for what it does. Across the board it can keep track of the critical data and corresponding values without extra legwork. While powerful, it is prone to user error, and the problem can compound quickly if not realized up front. Overall a great project tool, but not without limitations
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    Support Rating
    Buildsoft
    No answers on this topic
    ConstructConnect
    I have had very few issues with the software which is probably the first sign that there is a good customer support team, since I am sure they are working and fixing problems for everyone when they get a report from somewhere. The few times I have had to reach out to support they have been knowledgeable and on top of helping me quickly get my issues resolved.
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    Implementation Rating
    Buildsoft
    No answers on this topic
    ConstructConnect
    Implementation was as simple as setting up the program and creating databases. Everything else was already in use and this was a supplement to the final organization of the system
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    Alternatives Considered
    Buildsoft
    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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    ConstructConnect
    Being able to train individuals in a single afternoon on the program and trusting them to get you something usable as soon as possible is quite invaluable. It is also something that I feel is unique to this program. It is just easier.
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    Return on Investment
    Buildsoft
    • Best customers service
    • Perfect cost accounting
    • Imperfect match
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    ConstructConnect
    • The software has more than paid for itself because the company has been able to save lots of money when awarding to subs since it is easy to verify quantities to qualify their bids.
    • Less of a chance of under-ordering products since the visible audit trail improves accuracy. Also you spend less since you aren't ordering more than you should be.
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