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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Score9 out of 10

2 Reviews and Ratings

Top Performing Features

+22%

Collaboration & approvals

Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

Cat avg: 8.2

+27%

Change orders

A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.

Cat avg: 7.9

+35%

Takeoff tools

Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

Cat avg: 7.4

+18%

Dashboards

Users can create, customize and share dashboards, which provide an overview of the most important metrics.

Cat avg: 7.6

Worst Performing Features

-7%

Custom reports

Users can create custom reports.

Cat avg: 7.5

-4%

Mobile app

Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

Cat avg: 7.3

+7%

Cost databases

Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

Cat avg: 7.5

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Features from Reviews

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

8.5+12%
  • Dashboards

    Users can create, customize and share dashboards, which provide an overview of the most important metrics.

    Category average: 7.6

  • Standard reports

    The software offers pre-built reports with metrics standard to the category.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Custom reports

    Users can create custom reports.

    Category average: 7.5

  • Data exportability

    Data can be exported via a CSV or Excel file for further reporting and analysis outside of the tool.

    Category average: 7.6

Construction Project & Field Management

Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)

9+13%
  • Issue tracking & punchlists

    Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Photo documentation

    Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.

    Category average: 8.5

  • Document sharing

    Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

    Category average: 8.3

  • RFI tools

    Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

    Category average: 8.3

  • Collaboration & approvals

    Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Mobile app

    Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

    Category average: 7.3

  • Specifications

    Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.

    Category average: 8.6

  • Change orders

    A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.

    Category average: 7.9

Estimating

A set of tools and applications that allow contractors to forecast, track, monitor, and adjust the cost of building a structure. Cost estimates are used by project owners to determine the scope and feasibility of a project, and also for budget allocation. Contractors also use cost estimates when deciding whether or not to bid on a project and for bid creation.

9+14%
  • Takeoff tools

    Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

    Category average: 7.4

  • Job costing

    Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.

    Category average: 7.3

  • Cost databases

    Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

    Category average: 7.5

  • Cost calculator

    Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.

    Category average: 7.7

  • Bid creation

    Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.

    Category average: 7.7

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Features from the Vendor

Construction Project & Field Management

Vendor-contributed
  • Document sharing

    Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

  • Issue tracking & punchlists

    Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.

  • Photo documentation

    Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.

  • RFI tools

    Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

  • Collaboration & approvals

    Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

  • Mobile app

    Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

  • Specifications

    Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.

  • Change orders

    A change order (or variation order) is a component of the change management process in which changes in the scope of work (or project brief) agreed to by the client, contractor and architect are implemented.

Estimating

Vendor-contributed
  • Takeoff tools

    Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.

  • Job costing

    Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.

  • Cost databases

    Pulls information from online databases and aggregates it to allow contractors to compare prices of materials from different suppliers.

  • Cost calculator

    Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.

  • Bid creation

    Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.

Reporting & Analytics

Vendor-contributed
  • Dashboards

    Users can create, customize and share dashboards, which provide an overview of the most important metrics.

  • Standard reports

    The software offers pre-built reports with metrics standard to the category.

  • Custom reports

    Users can create custom reports.

  • Data exportability

    Data can be exported via a CSV or Excel file for further reporting and analysis outside of the tool.

Additional Features

Vendor-contributed
  • Stand-alone accounting & finance tools that can also be integrated with preferred software

  • Supports the management of all business functions while supporting business growth

  • Streamlines and digitizes the new home sales and design experience

  • Accurate and timely homebuilding data

  • Insights on homebuilder finance, operations, construction and sales

  • Displays and controls builder production schedules and payments

  • Tools that maintain engagement within the sales cycle that create interest, create contracts, and get referrals

  • Manages building costs and increases business predictability

  • Extends the project management capabilities of an ERP system to the field with mobile apps

  • Bring tasks, processes, and workflow together into a single homebuilding hub

  • Streamlines the end-to-end sales and design experience, whether in person or online

  • Enables the quick promotion of communities and listings across many real estate advertising sites

  • Provides a central source for scheduling, warranty management, and vendor collaboration

  • Interactive homeowner and builder portals

  • Provides customer insights that reduce costs and win referrals