BidBuilder vs. ConstructConnect Bid Management

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BidBuilder
Score 6.0 out of 10
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ConstructConnect Bid Management
Score 9.7 out of 10
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Combining the functionality of SmartBid and iSqFt, the ConstructConnect Bid Management platform lets users send invitations to bid, prequalify subcontractors, build a network, and secure bid coverage.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BidBuilderConstructConnect Bid Management
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAs a cloud-based solution, our clients can scale their access annually depending on the number of users. Subcontractors invited to bid or prequalify in the system receive access at no cost.
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Features
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Construction Project & Field Management
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BidBuilder
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Ratings
ConstructConnect Bid Management
6.1
8 Ratings
19% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings7.57 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings1.72 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings7.48 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings7.62 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
BidBuilder
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Ratings
ConstructConnect Bid Management
9.0
1 Ratings
17% above category average
Bid creation00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
BidBuilderConstructConnect Bid Management
Likelihood to Recommend
Digital Canal
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ConstructConnect
SmartBid is also very useful for conducting sub-contracting analysis and management simulations in the didactic field. The procedures for sharing documents are helpful, but the graphic can be improved. Many forms can be pre-filled. This helps a lot in saving time and money! SmartBid is great for exporting and/or sending single or mass emails. However, as mentioned, it would be useful to simplify some pre-construction processes and improve the overall communication
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Pros
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ConstructConnect
  • It's very easy to set up a job and manage who receives solicitations. You can also keep detailed notes on who've you contacted and see if they're actually downloading and reviewing the documents.
  • You can add a confidentiality agreement clause which they must accept before accessing the documents. It then stores this information if it ever needs to be accessed. This is much cleaner and easier then sending out a NDA form and having the subcontractor return it before actually sending drawings/docs.
  • You can send Invitations to Bid and set it up to continue sending these ITB's until the subcontractor responds. However, this can also be a negative point because once you set up a delayed ITB, it doesn't update as the subcontractors view and respond to the ITB's. So if a sub is "Not Responded" and you set up a delayed ITB to fire off every day for 5 days, and the sub responds after day 2, that sub will continue to receive ITB's for all 5 days.
  • Uploading drawings is quick and easy. It's especially convenient if you link to one of your cloud services such as Egnyte, Google Drive, etc.
  • The search tools are quick and easy and often very accessible from any page.
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Cons
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ConstructConnect
  • Create sub categories under other trades that allow to better narrow down the exact jobs you are looking for.
  • Not send repeatetive emails for the same projects.
  • Make the service more affordable to small business's looking to grow.
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Support Rating
Digital Canal
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ConstructConnect
SmartBid has an excellent support team that is always at your service. Any problem I've had (when I've even had them) has been resolved almost immediately, along with tips on how to avoid them in the future. If you're looking for a program with excellent customer service, look no further than SmartBid.
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Alternatives Considered
Digital Canal
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ConstructConnect
iSqFt is a solid competitor in the bidding/estimating platform world but as a user, Building Connected is the front runner. iSqFt lacks on the collaboration side and isn't as easy to use and access as its competitors. Building Connected is used by most of our clients so it's easier to use because there is more information in one place.
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Return on Investment
Digital Canal
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ConstructConnect
  • SmartBid helps eliminate jumping all over the place, all your invites are on one system.
  • It allows us to see who and how many general contractors are bidding, let’s us know if it’s a job worth spending time on.
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