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Based on 35 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 4 feature sets: Human Resource Management, Reporting & Analytics, Construction Project & Field Management, Estimating
Human Resource Management
8.0
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
80%
6.2
Navisworks
62%
Navisworks ranks higher in 6/6 features
Navisworks ranks higher in 6/6 features
Job profiles and administration
8.0
80%
1 Rating
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Employee demographic data
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Employment history
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Organizational charting
N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
1 Rating
Organization and location management
N/A
0 Ratings
4.0
40%
1 Rating
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Reporting & Analytics
7.0
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
70%
6.5
Navisworks
65%
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 2/4 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 2/4 features
Standard reports
8.0
80%
1 Rating
7.4
74%
2 Ratings
Custom reports
8.0
80%
1 Rating
7.2
72%
2 Ratings
Data exportability
5.0
50%
1 Rating
7.6
76%
3 Ratings
Dashboards
N/A
0 Ratings
4.0
40%
1 Rating
Construction Project & Field Management
7.7
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
77%
7.3
Navisworks
73%
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 11/15 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 11/15 features
Plan distribution & viewing
8.1
81%
13 Ratings
8.0
80%
12 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing
8.0
80%
9 Ratings
7.1
71%
11 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists
8.1
81%
6 Ratings
7.9
79%
12 Ratings
Photo documentation
7.2
72%
8 Ratings
6.1
61%
7 Ratings
Jobsite reports
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
5.2
52%
6 Ratings
Document sharing
8.2
82%
14 Ratings
7.5
75%
11 Ratings
RFI tools
7.1
71%
6 Ratings
5.9
59%
5 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals
8.1
81%
4 Ratings
8.5
85%
12 Ratings
As-built drawings
8.0
80%
4 Ratings
7.7
77%
8 Ratings
Mobile app
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
8.0
80%
6 Ratings
Submittal design and management
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
5.3
53%
5 Ratings
Checklists
8.0
80%
1 Rating
9.5
95%
2 Ratings
Meeting Minutes
6.0
60%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Specifications
8.0
80%
1 Rating
8.2
82%
2 Ratings
Change orders
6.0
60%
1 Rating
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Estimating
8.6
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
86%
7.0
Navisworks
70%
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 5/5 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 5/5 features
Takeoff tools
8.9
89%
3 Ratings
6.8
68%
9 Ratings
Job costing
8.9
89%
5 Ratings
7.6
76%
3 Ratings
Cost databases
7.6
76%
3 Ratings
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
Cost calculator
9.3
93%
4 Ratings
7.6
76%
4 Ratings
Bid creation
8.1
81%
11 Ratings
6.0
60%
3 Ratings
Payroll Management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
5.5
Navisworks
55%
Navisworks ranks higher in 6/6 features
Navisworks ranks higher in 6/6 features
Pay calculation
N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating
Support for external payroll vendors
N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
1 Rating
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
1 Rating
Benefit plan administration
N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
1 Rating
Direct deposit files
N/A
0 Ratings
4.0
40%
1 Rating
Reimbursement management
N/A
0 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Asset Management
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
6.2
Navisworks
62%
Navisworks ranks higher in 1/1 features
Navisworks ranks higher in 1/1 features
Tracking of all physical assets
N/A
0 Ratings
6.2
62%
2 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
- Navisworks is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
82%
14 Ratings
9.0
Navisworks
90%
16 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
90%
1 Rating
Navisworks
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
10.0
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
100%
1 Rating
Navisworks
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
8.9
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
89%
14 Ratings
7.4
Navisworks
74%
18 Ratings
Implementation Rating
10.0
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
100%
2 Ratings
Navisworks
N/A
0 Ratings
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 employeesNavisworks
Navisworks is a key tool if doing any 3D model coordination with other trades. It will allow you to view your model content with others to know for certain that your design is accurate and can be assembled. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make this process easy.
BIM Manager
Ludvik Electric Co.Construction, 501-1000 employees
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
Navisworks
- Model Viewing, the navigation tools are really easy to use for walking through the model, especially if viewpoints are set up for key locations.
- The take-offs work really well and can be very quick and easy if the model was built right.
Project Engineer
Okland ConstructionConstruction, 501-1000 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
Navisworks
- A link to BIM 360 Model Coordination is a serious shortcoming. It used to be easy to link to models loaded to BIM 360 Glue for more in depth clash detection.
- I would have liked the ability to export a simulation created in Navisworks to 3DS Max for a more immersive animation with decent material mapping and better animation tools.
- I would like to be able to view/create BIM 306 Docs/Field issues directly in Navisworks. In the current workflow we have to use other file formats to work within BIM 360. It would be more productive to be able to navigate the model through Navisworks and to create viewpoints and issues from within Navisworks.
BIM Manager
WSPCivil Engineering, 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
Starting Price
—BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Navisworks
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$115 Per User Per Month
Navisworks Editions & Modules
Edition
Simulate | $115.001 |
---|---|
Manage | $285.001 |
- Per User Per Month
Additional Pricing Details
—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
Navisworks
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 employeesNavisworks
Navisworks 7.4
Based on 18 answers
Autodesk owns Navisworks, and it seems to have a pretty good support network. A lot of the troubleshooting or support information is provided through an online database, so you most likely would not be getting any personal attention with your issues. Since there are so many users for Navisworks, there is a lot of information on the web.

Verified User
Project Manager in Engineering
Construction Company, 201-500 employeesImplementation 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
Navisworks
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
Navisworks
Navisworks is a master tool if we want to do any 3D model coordination with any trade of a building. It allows us to view our model content with all elements to visualize and understand for certain where our design stands in terms of accuracy and how all things can be assembled on site. Navisworks also comes with a lot of additional tools to make BIM process easy.

Verified User
Engineer in Professional Services
Design Company, 1001-5000 employeesReturn 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 employeesNavisworks
- It helps in coordination on BIM projects. We have had major project coordination saving millions on jobs.
- Helps us win more projects as we can coordinate them
- Used to use the animation tools for site logistics. Now we use game engines.
Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Senior Associate Vice President
LiRoConstruction, 501-1000 employees