CoConstruct vs. SmartSuite

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CoConstruct
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
CoConstruct, from Buildertrend since the November 2021 acquisition, is a custom builder & remodeler software. It allows users to enter data once and have that information flow through the estimate, specs, selections, bids, proposals, change orders, and budgets, including to and from QuickBooks. In addition, CoConstruct includes scheduling and 3-way communication between builder, client, and trade partners. Everything is captured via email and texting. Login isn't required for…
$49
per month
SmartSuite
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
SmartSuite provides a collaborative Work Management platform that enables teams to plan, track and manage workflows - whether it be a project, an ongoing process or routine everyday tasks. SmartSuite helps coordinate people and work across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish the work that matters most. Team members can create a workflow, or choose from over 200 templates that can be tailored to their exact needs.
$10
per month per user
Pricing
CoConstructSmartSuite
Editions & Modules
Ramp
$49
per month
Plus 5
$299
per month
Plus 10
$399
per month
Plus 15
$499
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CoConstructSmartSuite
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCoConstruct pricing is based on active job sites that have client access online, which means it is adaptable to builders & remodelers businesses. This means that there are an unlimited amount of projects available for estimates and proposals, so that customers only pay when they win a contract. Also built into the pricing are a myriad of services: a dedicated implementation coach, free estimate & scheduling templates based on industry best practices from successful builders and the NAHB, unlimited storage and users, software branded with the customer's logo, unlimited amount of warranty projects, and unlimited phone & email support. The vendor offers a money-back guarantee that is good for the first 90 days of service.
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Features
CoConstructSmartSuite
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
1.0
1 Ratings
152% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
1.0
1 Ratings
151% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Pay calculation1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
4.1
2 Ratings
59% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets4.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
6.3
3 Ratings
25% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Dashboards7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports6.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports6.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability4.92 Ratings00 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
6.9
14 Ratings
9% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Plan distribution & viewing8.312 Ratings00 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing7.510 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists7.414 Ratings00 Ratings
Photo documentation8.314 Ratings00 Ratings
Jobsite reports6.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Document sharing7.214 Ratings00 Ratings
RFI tools4.99 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals6.814 Ratings00 Ratings
As-built drawings7.510 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile app7.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Submittal design and management5.710 Ratings00 Ratings
Checklists7.53 Ratings00 Ratings
Meeting Minutes4.12 Ratings00 Ratings
Specifications7.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Change orders5.72 Ratings00 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
6.6
14 Ratings
19% below category average
SmartSuite
-
Ratings
Takeoff tools5.77 Ratings00 Ratings
Job costing7.913 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost databases7.211 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost calculator7.910 Ratings00 Ratings
Bid creation4.213 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
SmartSuite
9.4
19 Ratings
22% above category average
Task Management00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
Resource Management00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.415 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings9.317 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
Document Management00 Ratings9.418 Ratings
Email integration00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings9.318 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.415 Ratings
Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.317 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.416 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
CoConstruct
-
Ratings
SmartSuite
9.4
16 Ratings
22% above category average
Quotes/estimates00 Ratings9.415 Ratings
Project & financial reporting00 Ratings9.415 Ratings
Integration with accounting software00 Ratings9.510 Ratings
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User Ratings
CoConstructSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
6.9
(14 ratings)
9.4
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(10 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
CoConstructSmartSuite
Likelihood to Recommend
Buildertrend
Having the ability to completely manage a project from start to finish with one app is super helpful. The time reporting feature (when it works correctly) is a nice added bonus as it allows employees to switch from one task to another on the same project or to another project and task with ease, aiding in the accounting process of the total project. This was helpful for running analytics to see where we were spending too much time on certain tasks, thus allowing us to assess any training needs.
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SmartSuite
It is best suited to be a google alternative for a google drive due to its multiple functions. Can add action items, upload multiple types of files and assign people responsibilities and tasks. It combines resource platform abilities with project management functionality in order to unite all your needs in one area.
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Pros
Buildertrend
  • The integration of all aspects needed to run a remodeling company efficiently: project scheduling and management, financial planning and customer service. Since it’s an all-in-one suite and cloud-based, it enables our team to keep track of all our projects in real-time. Communication breakdown is the last thing we want, so being on the same page is not only desirable but makes for the best possible relationship with our clients.
  • Product education - We like how CoConstruct helps new users and get them to start using the tool right away. The dashboard resource materials are incredibly useful. We don’t have to spend a lot of time training new hires on the system and onboarding new clients.
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SmartSuite
  • SmartSuite is a good collaboration tool
  • The capabilities of the platform are immense
  • The customization features allow users to set up the report type and view it exactly as they want
  • The choice of the fields to be used in the records and reports is really wide
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Cons
Buildertrend
  • Internal Communication - CoConstruct lacks the ability to tag-team members for internal communication using @mentions or any other means. This has been crippling for us and forced us to use alternative software for communicating among our team members.
  • Pipeline Management - CoConstruct's lead-tracking system feels clunky and hard to navigate and doesn't provide a pipeline view that's easy to navigate. We have moved our Pipeline Management outside of CoConstruct to make it easier for our sales team to track leads.
  • CRM - CoConstruct doesn't offer anything for customer follow-up after projects are completed. This, in addition to the lack of an effective pipeline system, has led to our decision to use Hubspot as our CRM. Moving projects into CoConstruct for Design and back our after Production.
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SmartSuite
  • A little better home screen, which is already in the works!
  • Better experience in the my work panel, which is also in the works already!
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Likelihood to Renew
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
I have a great expereance
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Usability
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
The product is usability friendly, easy to use, flexible and has all functions I need for my purposes
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Support Rating
Buildertrend
The support staff is brilliant; they don't operate on Australian time, so you can't just dial up support when you need it. The response times are quick, and the staff is knowledgeable. They are also well versed in most of the differences between buildings in the US and the building in Australasia. Despite their funny accents and strange use of the English language, we get by just fine!
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SmartSuite
They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process
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Implementation Rating
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
SmartSuite
That's easy. Just try
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Alternatives Considered
Buildertrend
Products like Procore and PlanGrid are geared towards projects with huge projects teams, multiple stakeholders and dozens of subcontractors. CoConstruct can be used for projects big and small (value) and also with small project teams or large projects teams. For small partial renovation or addition projects CoConstruct is a good more cost effective option.
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SmartSuite
For our team, SmartSuite contains all features that we need. Before we use Asana, Trello and tried to use Airtable. But all of these management systems did not satisfy us. Then we started using SmartSuite, got to know all the possibilities and decided to switch to it
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Return on Investment
Buildertrend
  • It made time recording much easier and much more reliable
  • With its GPS feature, we would be able to track when an employee left a job to help ensure accurate time recording
  • Having the ability to give the homeowners their own custom home building app to watch the progress helped to put us ahead of the game in the industry
  • Running job cost reports as easily as CoConstruct allows helped to curb some of our administrative fees
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SmartSuite
  • We have to spend less time on checking where the project is at
  • We can have less PM's in the business
  • Our clients are happier thus leading to more business
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