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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.

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Project Manager in Engineering
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesGeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
Specific scenarios where GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is well suited include:
- Small to medium sized contractor who typically works on small to medium sized projects with limited complexity
- Contractors who value low prices over full functionality (this software application is very affordably priced)
- A new contractor or new contracting accounting / finance professional who would appreciate the specific limitations imposed by the software
- Larger contractors who think about and price projects in line with typical commercial design and construction
- Residential projects (the software is much better suited for commercial lease buildouts, for instance)
- A contractor whose finance department already uses full-suite accounting software
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Construction Project & Field Management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.1
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
5.0
Plan distribution & viewing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.4
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Plan markups & sharing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
7.5
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
5.0
Issue tracking & punchlists
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.9
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Photo documentation
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.3
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Jobsite reports
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
10.0
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Document sharing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.6
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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RFI tools
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.4
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
5.0
Collaboration & approvals
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
10.0
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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As-built drawings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
7.8
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Mobile app
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.9
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Submittal design and management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.6
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Estimating
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.8
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Takeoff tools
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.7
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Job costing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.7
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Cost databases
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.0
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Cost calculator
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.3
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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Bid creation
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
9.5
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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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
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Convenient estimating
- Streamlines the price quotation process
- Standard cost application
- Overhead calculation and pplication
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ 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
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Only CSI construction cost database data
- Only works with Microsoft Office (Excel)
- The online help system has limited functionality
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ 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
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
No score
No answers yet
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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 employeesGeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
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
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
GeneralCOST Estimator for Excel is cheaper, easier to use, more streamlined and is easily installed and up and running. The flip side to the ease of use is the limited functionality, somewhat outdated cost bucketing profile and general lack of sophistication. The add-in also does not talk with full suite accounting software which requires additional reconciliations if used within a large organization.
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ 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 employeesGeneralCOST Estimator for Excel
- Allows us to quickly bid on small projects
- Allows us to pay less for accounting / finance professionals
- Allows us to standardize our cost structure
Associate
Credit SuisseBanking, 10,001+ employees
Pricing Details
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No