BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs. Sage 100 Contractor

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
Score 6.6 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
Sage 100 Contractor
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Sage 100 Contractor is a construction accounting and project management software. It is intended to provide primary accounting and other management capabilities across a construction project lifecycle, including estimating, service management, and reporting.N/A
Pricing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
8.0
1 Ratings
4% above category average
Sage 100 Contractor
7.6
3 Ratings
1% below category average
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
1.4
3 Ratings
139% below category average
Sage 100 Contractor
7.9
4 Ratings
2% above category average
Dashboards1.42 Ratings7.94 Ratings
Standard reports1.43 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Custom reports1.43 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Data exportability1.43 Ratings6.74 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
3.8
16 Ratings
66% below category average
Sage 100 Contractor
7.0
6 Ratings
8% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing1.815 Ratings9.02 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing1.711 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists8.06 Ratings3.02 Ratings
Photo documentation7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.13 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Document sharing1.716 Ratings7.03 Ratings
RFI tools1.58 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals1.66 Ratings8.02 Ratings
As-built drawings1.46 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app1.03 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Submittal design and management1.65 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Checklists1.43 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Meeting Minutes6.02 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Specifications8.92 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Change orders6.92 Ratings5.53 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
6.3
13 Ratings
25% below category average
Sage 100 Contractor
7.3
4 Ratings
10% below category average
Takeoff tools1.45 Ratings2.01 Ratings
Job costing7.06 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Cost databases6.04 Ratings8.54 Ratings
Cost calculator8.05 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Bid creation8.912 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
8.1
3 Ratings
6% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
-
Ratings
Sage 100 Contractor
8.0
2 Ratings
12% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
Likelihood to Recommend
1.7
(16 ratings)
8.3
(8 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(7 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSage 100 Contractor
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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Sage
If you want a SQL-based ERP, this is a great solution. You can host it locally or on a cloud-based SQL instance. If you want a more modern, browser and cloud-based system, Sage 100 Contractor will not work.
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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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Sage
  • Sage integrates very well with our field time tracking software called Exaktime. We import the start/end time card data that includes job costs directly to the PR module which greatly reduces the time it takes to process payroll.
  • Sage 100 C payroll calculations and WC/GL overhead calculations are easy to use and understand. The WC/GL overhead calculations are posted to project costs in real-time allowing for accurate total cost reporting of the project.
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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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Sage
  • Software maybe be too complicated for smaller contractors
  • The dashboard information my be a bit much for some users
  • Still an on premise software without a cloud option
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Likelihood to Renew
Autodesk
No answers on this topic
Sage
The cost of Sage 100 Contractor software is relatively inexpensive compared to some higher-priced options like Foundation and Microsoft Dynamics GP. But more importantly, the cost of implementing new software is costly. Implementation costs include testing and training. There are also risks involved with switching software such as missing data after conversion. Plus, there are always some unknown downsides to switching that are not apparent until the switch is made such as perceived capabilities that really don't exist. For these reasons, we will likely stay with Sage 100 Contractor for a long time. If we grow (say double) in size, we would consider other options.
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Usability
Autodesk
Very easy to use.
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Sage
Sage 100 Contractor is very easy to use with a customizable layout and a more traditional numbers-based lister view. New employees to Sage 100 Contractor are up and running within minutes and support is great for when they need help. Steady updates with new features keep the software fresh and modern along with timely fixes for issues/bugs.
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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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Sage
If we ever have issues with Sage 100, the live chat is an awesome tool. However, most of our live chat inquiries are not because of the issues we have, but more for us to better understand how we are supposed to use the software. Sometimes we ask ourselves "what if we" and if we need guidance, the live chat will provide us with the answers or resources to figure out what we need. They always follow up to ensure the problems we encounter have been fixed. If our issue is an indicator of an upgrade that could be made, Sage 100 C offers a way to submit the idea for review and improvement of the software.
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Implementation Rating
Autodesk
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven
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Sage
No answers on this topic
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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Sage
I have use Sage 50, Sage 90, Peachtree Quantum, QuickBooks, Great Plains. They are all good for what they can do. Sage 100 Contractor is the best at what it does. It's a good fit.
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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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Sage
  • It has cut down on accounting personnel and made the cost more effective in that department.
  • It allows for more company wide visibility on all jobs.
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