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BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product vs TurboBid

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product
19 Ratings
TurboBid
2 Ratings

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

19 Ratings
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Score 8.8 out of 100

Based on 19 reviews and ratings

TurboBid

2 Ratings
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Score 1.4 out of 100

Based on 2 reviews and ratings

Feature Set Ratings

  • BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 2 feature sets: Construction Project & Field Management, Estimating

Human Resource Management

8.0

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

80%

TurboBid

Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 1/1 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 1/1 features

Job profiles and administration

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Reporting & Analytics

7.0

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

70%

TurboBid

Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 3/3 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 3/3 features

Standard reports

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Custom reports

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Data exportability

5.0
50%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Construction Project & Field Management

7.8

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

78%
7.7

TurboBid

77%
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 11/15 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 11/15 features

Plan distribution & viewing

8.2
82%
13 Ratings
9.0
90%
1 Rating

Plan markups & sharing

7.9
79%
9 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating

Issue tracking & punchlists

8.1
81%
6 Ratings
9.0
90%
1 Rating

Photo documentation

7.3
73%
8 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating

Jobsite reports

7.1
71%
2 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating

Document sharing

8.4
84%
14 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating

RFI tools

7.2
72%
6 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings

Collaboration & approvals

8.2
82%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings

As-built drawings

8.0
80%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings

Mobile app

10.0
100%
2 Ratings
9.0
90%
1 Rating

Submittal design and management

8.0
80%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings

Checklists

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Meeting Minutes

6.0
60%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Specifications

8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Change orders

6.0
60%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings

Estimating

8.6

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

86%
3.3

TurboBid

33%
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 4/5 features
BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product ranks higher in 4/5 features

Takeoff tools

8.9
89%
3 Ratings
2.3
23%
2 Ratings

Job costing

8.9
89%
5 Ratings
1.4
14%
2 Ratings

Cost databases

7.6
76%
3 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating

Cost calculator

9.3
93%
4 Ratings
1.4
14%
2 Ratings

Bid creation

8.3
83%
11 Ratings
1.4
14%
2 Ratings

Attribute Ratings

  • BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating

Likelihood to Recommend

8.4

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

84%
14 Ratings
1.4

TurboBid

14%
2 Ratings

Likelihood to Renew

9.0

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

90%
1 Rating

TurboBid

N/A
0 Ratings

Usability

10.0

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

100%
1 Rating

TurboBid

N/A
0 Ratings

Support Rating

8.9

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

89%
14 Ratings
1.0

TurboBid

10%
2 Ratings

Implementation Rating

10.0

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

100%
2 Ratings

TurboBid

N/A
0 Ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

BuildingConnected is a great tool for construction managers and general contractors working over a wide area that rely on collecting multiple bids. BuildingConnected does a great job at presenting new contractors that may fit the bill for who you need to look at and price a job. Its simple interface allows you to easily see who the main point of contact is at a company, and place comments for your team to review after corresponding with these companies.

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TurboBid

TurboBid is well suited to serve as an on-premise estimating software solution for small and midsize contractors. The type of work associated with the project may include new residential, light commercial, remodeling, service work, flat-rate pricing, or just about any application! The software is less suited for large contractors that may wish to communicate information within a network domain.

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Pros

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

  • 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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TurboBid

  • Ability to sell their product

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Cons

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

  • 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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TurboBid

  • Slight learning curve for users.
  • Navigation through the program may not appeal to all.
  • The program can be pricey.

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Pricing Details

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No

Starting Price

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TurboBid

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
—

Starting Price

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Usability

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very easy to use.

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TurboBid

No score
No answers yet
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Support Rating

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 8.9
Based on 14 answers
They are constantly reaching out to see if there is anything they can teach us. It can be a bit aggravating when it is constant, but I know that they have our best interest at heart. They also had all of us do multiple Skype meetings with a support rep to make sure we understood the software.

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TurboBid

TurboBid 1.0
Based on 2 answers
I dealt with one individual and the owner. After making me feel stupid for not being able to get an up to date price list from my suppliers, they decided to try. There were unsuccessful as well. The right thing to do would have been to refund my money, but they refused to do that. I was lied to and basically called a liar on many occasions (including in emails). I have never had an experience like this with a company before. Most of the other companies guarantee their products and would refund your money if something was wrong, didn't work or you were unsatisfied. Not this company! They could care less once they have their money.

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Implementation Rating

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Quick and easy. Pretty much menu-driven

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TurboBid

No score
No answers yet
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Alternatives Considered

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

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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TurboBid

Turbo bid is perfect for small and midsize contractor users in need of estimating projects. The software comes with excellent customer service and is easy to understand program navigation within a short period of time. The program goes into extreme detail with many capabilities for accounting and estimating. For example, the software has the ability to calculate the material installation time, which not all program competition can do.

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Return on Investment

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product

  • 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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TurboBid

  • It cost me money for the software that I will never get back.

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