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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

    Score3.6 out of 10
    N/AA provider of software and services in the building industry, Constellation HomeBuilder Systems has two goals: to empower builders with information to drive business objectives and to simplify the process of building homes and condos.

    $199

    per year per user

    WorkflowMax

    Score8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    WorkflowMax is a web-based project management solution.The platform offers end-to-end functionality standard to project management software, including time tracking, lead management, collaboration with external stakeholders, invoicing, integrations, and customizable reporting.

    $20

    per month

    Pricing
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsWorkflowMax
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $20
    per month
    Standard
    $35
    per month
    Premium
    $70
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsWorkflowMax
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsWorkflowMax
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    10% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Change orders10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    WorkflowMax
    -
    Ratings
    Takeoff tools10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job costing9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost databases8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost calculator9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bid creation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.3
    27 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings9.525 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings9.56 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings9.419 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings9.54 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings9.519 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings8.93 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings9.219 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings9.221 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.624 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.111 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.418 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems and WorkflowMax
    Feature
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    -
    Ratings
    WorkflowMax
    9.5
    27 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings9.723 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings9.527 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings9.722 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings9.227 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsWorkflowMax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsWorkflowMax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    NEWSTAR and its ecosystem are well-suited for any
    homebuilder looking to manage end-to-end operations with software they can rely
    on. It is a powerful tool supported by many modern integrations to benefit the
    entire homebuilding business. It would be less applicable for businesses like trades or commercial builders
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    Xero
    WorkflowMax is very well suited for a business that wants to track time billed by project, to have an easy way to generate invoices for those projects, and to keep track of overall productivity and invoice status. I imagine it can also be adapted to different types of businesses that deal in goods rather than services and time. I am not sure for which scenarios or businesses the program is not appropriate.
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    Pros
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • BuildTopia excels at contract management. Every part of the contract process is able to be managed electronically from initial signing to closing, and can even handle more special cases like contingencies.
    • BuildTopia manages all of our construction efforts well. All of our floorplans are pre-build in the system, so all we have to do is go in an build out the construction schedule from a pre-made template, and make any alterations from there.
    • The selections process is always a headache, but BuildTopia makes it pretty painless. Everything is loaded right in to the system while making selections with the client, and more detailed things, like non-standard options, are easy to load in and process.
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    Xero
    • You can customize the notifications and this has helped us enormously to schedule dates that we overlooked. Also the templates are customizable which gives the company its own branding on its reports.
    • It is integrated with the Xero platform which makes it very useful to streamline the processes of billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash flow and all the accounting and administrative area.
    • It also has a very complete mobile version, where we can be present and monitor the progress of projects in real time, no matter where we are.
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    Cons
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Requests for platform enhancements, while easy to submit and get approved, are slow to be turned around...often a year or more passes before they're implemented.
    • BuiltTopia, while good for sales and construction, is missing one large thing...a CRM component. The system allows you to manage clients and prospects, but options for email marketing and other CRM-related efforts are lacking.
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    Xero
    • Currently the timesheet function allows staff to input time for overlapping periods which can cause some headaches when it comes to payroll and invoicing. We understand this is being addressed.
    • The amount of flexibility in the product can create some challenges when setting up the jobs database at the onset. It is a daunting challenge but worthwhile when completed correctly and rolled out across the firm. Adding new jobs is much easier.
    • No search function to find a specific job, you have to scroll through all jobs allocated to you.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    Because we can't imagine being without it!
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    The implementations for Constellation’s products are
    very well-organized and help make the learning curve as simple as can be.
    NEWSTAR is an incredibly powerful platform and the integrations we are using
    are modern and easy to adopt.
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    Xero
    It's easy to use and provides me with instant online access to the management of my business whether I am at my desk or overseas
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    The support team are excellent. The only downside is that you can't phone them!
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    Decide how to breakdown your ongoing jobs - are they monthly recurring or annual broken into chunks? What are you going to give clients i.e. how will your proposals and invoices look?
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    Alternatives Considered
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    No answers on this topic
    Xero
    WorkflowMax is much much easier than Streamtime, much more affordable and easier to try out and see if it meets your needs. Streamtime is a great comprehensive product but we lost a year's subscription in investment because we couldn't get answers to the support questions we needed and they had a no refund policy!
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    Return on Investment
    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
    • Overall, our company has saved money by being able to shut down all the various platforms we were using for different departments and transition to just BuildTopia.
    • Company efforts are more efficient, with all pertinent information being in one place and able to be viewed by everyone as needed.
    • Efforts of the sales team are better able to be managed and reviewed from afar whereas we only had physical paper trails before.
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    Xero
    • Max enables Loan Assistant to invoice very quickly and easily and integration with Xero for card payments brings our cashflow forward.
    • Max enables the Loan Assistant team to manage their workflow in an efficient and productive way. The team all work from home. It is the centre of our Loan Assistant universe.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Constellation HomeBuilder Systems Screenshots

    Screenshot of BuildTopia, which is an integrated cloud-based construction project management software tailormade for the needs of residential home builders and construction managers — bringing all tasks, processes, and workflow together into a single homebuilding hub.Screenshot of Homeowner Central's interactive homeowner and builder portals. These help engage, stay in sync, and communicate with homeowners while reducing service request management costs.Screenshot of the SalesXpress dashboard. Part of the NEWSTAR ecosystem, SalesXpress streamlines and digitizes the complete new home sales and design experience. Whether online or offline, It enables users to deliver sales and design experiences that are seamless, data-led, and digitally-managedScreenshot of CustomerInsight, which empowers homebuilders to reduce costs, inspire loyalty, and win referrals with comprehensive homebuyer surveys and analytics.

    WorkflowMax Screenshots

    Screenshot of WorkflowMax Quoting SoftwareScreenshot of WorkflowMax CRM SoftwareScreenshot of WorkflowMax Project Management SoftwareScreenshot of WorkflowMax Mobile SiteScreenshot of Job Costing | WorkflowMaxScreenshot of Powerful Custom Reporting | WorkflowMax