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BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs. SubTrade Software

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
SubTrade Software
Score 0.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
SubTrade is a construction management platform built exclusively for trade subcontractors in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, and concrete. Unlike general contractor tools, SubTrade is designed around the workflows subcontractors actually use in the field. Core Features SubTrade includes GPS-based time tracking with real job costing, crew scheduling across multiple active projects, digital daily logs with photo…
$299
per month Per Company
Pricing
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSubTrade Software
Editions & Modules
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SubTrade Pro
$299
per month per company
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSubTrade Software
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details—SubTrade is offered as a single all-inclusive plan at $299/month CAD or $2,870.40/year CAD (20% annual discount). The base plan includes 5 full users with access to all features — time tracking, crew scheduling, daily logs, change orders, safety forms, drawings, and submittals. Additional full users are added at tiered per-user pricing: $25/user/month for users 6–15, $20/user/month for users 16–30, and $15/user/month for 31+ users. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.
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Community Pulse
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSubTrade Software
Features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk productSubTrade Software
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
SubTrade Software
-
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
SubTrade Software
-
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
SubTrade Software
-
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
SubTrade Software
-
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 productSubTrade Software
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 productSubTrade Software
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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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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
Matthew Smith | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matthew Smith
Estimator and Project Manager
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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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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SubTrade Software Ltd
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Usability
Autodesk
Very easy to use.
DC
Diane Coughlin
Office Manager and PM Assist
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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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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SubTrade Software Ltd
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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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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SubTrade Software Ltd
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ScreenShots

SubTrade Software Screenshots

Screenshot of the Project Dashboard. This offers a real-time snapshot of every active job with budgets, margins, schedules, team, and costs.Screenshot of SubTrade Employee Management. User profiles display assigned roles, contact information, and trade certifications. Admins can create and manage field workers, project managers, estimators, and schedulers from one central directory.Screenshot of the interface to schedule crews across multiple projects. SubTrade's weekly scheduling view shows every worker's shifts, project assignments, and total hours at a glance. Filter by employee or project, switch between daily and weekly views, and add shifts in seconds.Screenshot of SubTrade's time tracking dashboard, which shows gross hours, payable hours, break deductions, and total labour cost in real time — across every employee and project. Review and approve pending entries, export to CSV for payroll, and always know labour costs before the invoice comes in.Screenshot of SubTrade's role management, which lets users create custom roles like Estimator, Field Worker, Project Manager, Scheduler, and Labour, then assign crew members in seconds. Control who sees what across every project and keep any operation organized.Screenshot of SubTrade's project dashboard, which shows contract value, change orders, labour cost, projected margin, and budget used in real time. Operational risks like open RFIs and overdue tasks are flagged instantly, and live weather and construction forecast data keeps your crew prepared before they even hit the job site.