BuildingConnected
Bid management software that connects contractors and subcontractors
- #2 of 10 in best bid and cost estimating software
- Contact for pricing
- Web
Ranked 2 of 10 in best bid and cost estimating software
Bid management for general contractors and subcontractors, with side-by-side bid comparison and subcontractor qualification. It does not build cost estimates, so it works alongside a takeoff or estimating tool.
Best for Bid collection and subcontractor qualification
About BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected organizes bidding on construction projects. Its bid management product serves general contractors and owners, and its bid board serves subcontractors, who can also find new projects in an online plan room. Bids can be compared side by side, and subcontractors can be qualified with questionnaires, limit calculations and financial ratios.
The product sits within Autodesk's construction line, which is now part of Autodesk Forma. It manages bids and subcontractor risk rather than producing a cost estimate, so it works alongside a takeoff or estimating tool. Pricing depends on the role, and the company points buyers to a separate pricing page.
Key features
- Bid board for subcontractors
- Bid comparison
- Subcontractor qualification
- Online plan room
- Bid management for general contractors
Strengths
- Side-by-side bid comparison
- Subcontractor qualification with questionnaires
- Network of over one million construction professionals
Limits
- Does not produce cost estimates or takeoffs
- Pricing varies by role and sits on a separate page
Where BuildingConnected ranks
How BuildingConnected compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Digital takeoff from drawings | Monte Carlo simulation | Main users |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 PlanSwift | 91.0 | Subscription | Windows | Yes | No | Trade estimators |
| #2BuildingConnected | 86.5 | Contact for pricing | Web | No | No | Contractors and subcontractors |
| #3Buildxact | 84.5 | Subscription | Web | Yes | No | Residential builders |
#4 STACK | 83.5 | Subscription | Web | Yes | No | Contractors and subcontractors |
#5 BidVariance* | 78.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | No | Yes | Fixed-price project bids |
The full comparison table for best bid and cost estimating software has all 10 products.
Alternatives to BuildingConnected
All 9 alternatives- PlanSwiftAlso runs on Windows.
- BuildxactCloud estimating, takeoff and job management for builders
- STACKCloud construction software for digital takeoff, estimating and bidding
- BidVariance (made by the publisher of this site)Has a free option.
Clear EstimatesWeb-based estimating for residential remodelers and contractors
KreoAI takeoff and estimating software for construction cost estimators
Questions about BuildingConnected
- Is BuildingConnected free?
- BuildingConnected is a paid product (contact for pricing). Pricing differs by role; see the vendor's pricing page.
- Is BuildingConnected open source?
- No. BuildingConnected is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does BuildingConnected support?
- BuildingConnected is available on: Web.
- What is BuildingConnected best for?
- Bid collection and subcontractor qualification. In our ranking of bid and cost estimating software it is number 2 of 10 with a score of 86.5.
- What are the best alternatives to BuildingConnected?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are PlanSwift, Buildxact, STACK, BidVariance*.
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