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BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs. Nialli Visual Planner

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
BuildingConnected is an online preconstruction platform supporting communication and collaboration with contractors, subcontractors, and real estate owners. The platform supports bid management with cost tracking and analytics, relationship tracking, alerting, and unlimited bid invitations. BuildingConnected was acquired by Autodesk in 2018.N/A
Nialli Visual Planner
Score 0.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Nialli Visual Planner is a tool for construction teams planning and executing projects in the field. Built on the principles of Lean construction, the platform combines the familiarity of sticky note workflows with technology to enable collaboration and planning.N/A
Pricing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Nialli Visual Planner
Contact Sales
per year per plan (project)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Community Pulse
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.0
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Nialli Visual Planner
-
Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
1.2
3 Ratings
146% below category average
Nialli Visual Planner
-
Ratings
Dashboards1.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
3.6
16 Ratings
69% below category average
Nialli Visual Planner
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing1.315 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing1.311 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing1.316 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools1.28 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings1.26 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management1.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists1.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders6.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
6.2
13 Ratings
20% below category average
Nialli Visual Planner
-
Ratings
Takeoff tools1.25 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation8.912 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Likelihood to Recommend
1.3
(16 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productNialli Visual Planner
Likelihood to Recommend
Autodesk
When receiving RFQ's from companies within a manageable distant from our location, it has been very helpfull. Receiving RFQ's for projects outside of our work area, it is just a waste of time. The projects available are well organized and give date due of proposal.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Nialli Inc.
No answers on this topic
Pros
Autodesk
  • 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
Matthew Smith | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matthew Smith
Estimator and Project Manager
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Nialli Inc.
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Cons
Autodesk
  • 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.
MD
Melanie Dodson
Preconstruction Manager
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Nialli Inc.
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Usability
Autodesk
Very easy to use.
DC
Diane Coughlin
Office Manager and PM Assist
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Nialli Inc.
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Autodesk
Though I haven't had to utilize any live support at BuildingConnected, I know others at my company have and have had good success with them. They seem to be very responsive and since the software is so simple, there are not that many pitfalls or hurdles that you need to work through to accomplish your task.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Nialli Inc.
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Implementation Rating
Autodesk
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
DC
Diane Coughlin
Office Manager and PM Assist
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Nialli Inc.
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Alternatives Considered
Autodesk
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!
Marcel Cicort | TrustRadius Reviewer
Marcel Cicort
Estimator
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Nialli Inc.
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Autodesk
  • 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
Anonymous
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Nialli Inc.
No answers on this topic
ScreenShots

Nialli Visual Planner Screenshots

Screenshot of Nialli Visual Planner weekly planning interface - use on touchscreen, laptop, tablet or mobileScreenshot of Nialli Visual Planner phase planning interfaceScreenshot of a team hosting a digital pull planning session using Nialli Visual Planner on an interactive displayScreenshot of a worker accessing Nialli Visual Planner on their laptop while the team hosts a big room planning session on an interactive display behind them, replicating sticky note processes.Screenshot of a worker adds a milestone and applies a condition of satisfaction on an interactive display.Screenshot of a worker adjusts a task in Nialli Visual Planner using an interactive display. Dependencies and incomplete tasks are shown.