BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs. Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Score 6.8 out of 10
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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
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
Score 4.0 out of 10
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Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange, part of the Primavera product suite, is offered as a secure, online system for electronically exchanging, reviewing, and archiving design and construction project documentation.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productOracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.0
1 Ratings
3% above category average
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
8.2
1 Ratings
6% above category average
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
3.0
3 Ratings
92% below category average
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
9.0
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Dashboards2.62 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Standard reports3.23 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Custom reports3.23 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Data exportability2.93 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
5.0
16 Ratings
39% below category average
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
8.1
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing4.615 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing4.311 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Photo documentation7.08 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.23 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Document sharing4.316 Ratings9.01 Ratings
RFI tools3.48 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals3.96 Ratings10.01 Ratings
As-built drawings3.26 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Mobile app1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management3.95 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Checklists3.23 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Meeting Minutes6.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Specifications8.82 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Change orders6.82 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
6.6
13 Ratings
21% below category average
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
7.8
1 Ratings
5% below category average
Takeoff tools3.15 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Job costing7.06 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Cost databases6.04 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Cost calculator8.05 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Bid creation8.812 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
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Ratings
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
8.6
1 Ratings
13% above category average
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productOracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
Likelihood to Recommend
4.3
(16 ratings)
8.0
(1 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 productOracle Primavera Submittal Exchange
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.
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Oracle
[Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange] is very easy to train new users on it and have everyone on the same page. The daily reminder emails can be a pain but if there are documents needed from a trade it is a great way to remind the the it is in their ball of court to act accordingly and get the documents uploaded because there might be other trades waiting on them.
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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
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Oracle
  • It is very easy to navigate the site and find what you are looking for.
  • They have a great support team.
  • It is easy to remind different trades via notification of there are documents or submittals needed for them.
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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.
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Oracle
  • The daily reminder emails can quickly keep filling up your inbox.
  • I can't think of anything else because it is very easy to use.
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Usability
Autodesk
Very easy to use.
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Oracle
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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.
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Oracle
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Implementation Rating
Autodesk
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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Oracle
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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!
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Oracle
Procore is a bit more expensive but I think it brings more to the table.
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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.
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Oracle
  • It has allowed us to manage our submittals better and get the back in a timely manner to schedule projects accordingly and keep the flow going.
  • It can be a little time consuming to get the project data entered but if done right, it is worth it.
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