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Likelihood to Recommend
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
BuildingConnected is a great tool for construction managers and general contractors working over a wide area that rely on collecting multiple bids. BuildingConnected does a great job at presenting new contractors that may fit the bill for who you need to look at and price a job. Its simple interface allows you to easily see who the main point of contact is at a company, and place comments for your team to review after corresponding with these companies.

Verified User
Project Manager in Engineering
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesBenchmark Estimating Software
I have used it for bulk earthworks, for roadworks, stormwater drainage, sewer reticulation, water reticulation, and associated works. It's easy to use a process called subcontractor manager to get multiple sub-contractor prices into your estimate for quick comparison, then pick the one that you really want to use in the estimate. It also has a process called auto allocation which can almost fully automate your estimating process, bringing in Items from the library that match the items in your bid. Haven't found a scenario that it's less appropriate, it all comes down to how detailed you set up your initial item library and resource library.
Owner/Estimator
Big Fish EstimatingCivil Engineering, 1-10 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Construction Project & Field Management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.1
Benchmark Estimating Software
6.5
Plan distribution & viewing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.4
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Plan markups & sharing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
7.5
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Issue tracking & punchlists
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.9
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Photo documentation
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.3
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Jobsite reports
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
10.0
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Document sharing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.6
Benchmark Estimating Software
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RFI tools
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.4
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Collaboration & approvals
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
10.0
Benchmark Estimating Software
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As-built drawings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
7.8
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Mobile app
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.9
Benchmark Estimating Software
6.5
Submittal design and management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.6
Benchmark Estimating Software
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Estimating
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.8
Benchmark Estimating Software
8.6
Takeoff tools
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.7
Benchmark Estimating Software
7.0
Job costing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.7
Benchmark Estimating Software
7.5
Cost databases
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.0
Benchmark Estimating Software
9.5
Cost calculator
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.3
Benchmark Estimating Software
9.5
Bid creation
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.5
Benchmark Estimating Software
9.5
Pros
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
- Helps keep track of multiple jobs at once
- Helps sort your bid invites into won/lost/pending/archived etc.
- It is a central location where general contractors can put all their updated files and addendum
- Lets you see which contractors are bidding the same job so you can coordinate your estimating
Estimator and Project Manager
Century Exteriors Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees
Benchmark Estimating Software
- Progress Claims
- Standard quotes
Project Manager
RCA Civils Group Pt LtdConstruction, 11-50 employees
Cons
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
- There was a previous glitch where bid forms have been updated by subcontractors that have accessed a former version are not able to access the updated/new bid form.
- I would like to see the ability for BuildingConnected to automatically send a bid reminder to bidders at a set amount of time prior to the bid date.
Preconstruction Manager
NOVO ConstructionConstruction, 1001-5000 employees
Benchmark Estimating Software
- I haven't found anything yet. Benchmark is constantly evolving and adding new processes, I believe it keeps up to date with what it's users want.
Owner/Estimator
Big Fish EstimatingCivil Engineering, 1-10 employees
Usability
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very easy to use.
Office Manager and PM Assist
SD Clifton Construction, Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees
Benchmark Estimating Software
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 8.9
Based on 14 answers
They are constantly reaching out to see if there is anything they can teach us. It can be a bit aggravating when it is constant, but I know that they have our best interest at heart. They also had all of us do multiple Skype meetings with a support rep to make sure we understood the software.

Verified User
Analyst in Other
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesBenchmark Estimating Software
Benchmark Estimating Software 9.5
Based on 2 answers
The support guys were always helping and sorted out issues we had very quickly.
Project Manager
RCA Civils Group Pt LtdConstruction, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
Office Manager and PM Assist
SD Clifton Construction, Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees
Benchmark Estimating Software
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Have used BlueBook Construction, which has a smooth, quick search for local contractors. Still, they don't allow us the client project creation. I even had issues with them displaying proper project descriptions based upon was receiving inadequate and or erroneous bid proposals, and the engagement manager was not flexible in resolving the problem!
Estimator
Davaco LPConstruction, 1001-5000 employees
Benchmark Estimating Software
I have always found that Benchmark allows for a more rapid compilation of the estimate through the library system. It can also allow for easy duplication of an estimate for a second stage etc, using the original rates in the resources, or at a click of a button, reverting to updated resources from the library. I have found that other systems rely on a great number of spreadsheet type operations that can easily be changed in the estimate and can lead to errors if copied to another estimate.
Owner/Estimator
Big Fish EstimatingCivil Engineering, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
- Allows our company to accurately estimate the cost of a project.
- Helps us to reach out to qualified subcontractors based on past experience and history with our company.
- Contains bid leveling capabilities to ensure that all proposals cover a full scope of work.

Verified User
Employee in Professional Services
Construction Company, 1001-5000 employeesBenchmark Estimating Software
- Benchmark has created standardisation in quotes and tenders.
- Created standard progress claims.
Project Manager
RCA Civils Group Pt LtdConstruction, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No