BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs. PlanHub

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Score 6.4 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
PlanHub
Score 10.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
PlanHub is a centralized project planning and quoting system designed specifically for General Contractors and Subcontractors. Offering benefits such as unlimited project posting, bid invites, team members, and more, PlanHub works to ensure that General Contractors have a customizable online plan room to organize subcontractor team members and post jobs available for bidding. PlanHub also offers demo requests for your convenience so you can experience how…N/A
Pricing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productPlanHub
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productPlanHub
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productPlanHub
Considered Both Products
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Procore has excellent project management, but the bidding side is the worst I have ever used.
PlanHub is easy to use and lets me put as many jobs as possible online.
Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Very similar but BuildingConnected, an Autodesk is easier to use. The projects available are easier to locate and the user friendly screens allow for deciding which projects to bid.
Chose BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
BuildingConnected is one of my favorite bid management softwares because of its ease of use and simple interface. At a quick glance you can easily see where your project is, who is planning on bidding, and what values submitted bids equal out to. BuildingConnected makes it …
PlanHub
Chose PlanHub
PlanHub offers great free access as well as a multitude of benefits for paid subscriptions. Other software requires an invitation to bid, but PlanHub has a library of projects that can fit any company's needs.
Top Pros
Top Cons

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Features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productPlanHub
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
PlanHub
-
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
1.7
3 Ratings
129% below category average
PlanHub
-
Ratings
Dashboards1.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports1.83 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports1.83 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability1.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
4.0
16 Ratings
62% below category average
PlanHub
8.4
1 Ratings
11% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing2.415 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing2.311 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation7.08 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Document sharing2.316 Ratings8.01 Ratings
RFI tools1.98 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals2.16 Ratings9.01 Ratings
As-built drawings1.86 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Mobile app1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management2.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists1.83 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
6.3
13 Ratings
26% below category average
PlanHub
9.0
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Takeoff tools1.85 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Job costing7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation8.912 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productPlanHub
Likelihood to Recommend
2.3
(16 ratings)
9.0
(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 productPlanHub
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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PlanHub
PlanHub is really straightforward. You set up an account with your location and trade of work, and they customize a dashboard where you can see all relevant projects that fit your company's needs.
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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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PlanHub
  • Access to detailed project listings
  • GC bidding vs Awarded Project Listings
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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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PlanHub
  • Constant emails regarding projects that do not apply to our trade
  • Constant emails regarding projects are not in our area of work
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Usability
Autodesk
Very easy to use.
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PlanHub
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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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PlanHub
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Autodesk
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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PlanHub
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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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PlanHub
PlanHub offers great free access as well as a multitude of benefits for paid subscriptions. Other software requires an invitation to bid, but PlanHub has a library of projects that can fit any company's needs.
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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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PlanHub
  • PlanHub has introduced us to projects we would have never been able to access
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ScreenShots

PlanHub Screenshots

Screenshot of General Contractor - Activity TrackingScreenshot of General Contractor - Manage SubcontractorsScreenshot of General Contractor Messaging PageScreenshot of Subcontractor - My BidsScreenshot of Subcontractor - Project Details BiddingScreenshot of Subcontractor - Project Details Files