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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ConstructConnect Bid Management

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/ACombining 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

    JobNimbus

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AJobNimbus is a mobile customer relationship management (CRM) solution.N/A
    Pricing
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
    Editions & Modules
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    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    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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    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
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    ConstructConnect
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    6.1
    8 Ratings
    22% below category average
    JobNimbus
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    Ratings
    Plan distribution & viewing7.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Photo documentation1.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Jobsite reports9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document sharing7.48 Ratings00 Ratings
    RFI tools6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    As-built drawings8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile app8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Submittal design and management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Specifications7.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    JobNimbus
    -
    Ratings
    Bid creation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sales Force Automation
    Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    JobNimbus
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Opportunity management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Contract management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Interaction tracking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    CRM Project Management
    Comparison of CRM Project Management features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    JobNimbus
    8.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Task management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    CRM Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    JobNimbus
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Pipeline visualization00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customizable reports00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
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    JobNimbus
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Custom fields00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Custom objects00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Platform
    Comparison of Platform features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    JobNimbus
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Mobile access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and JobNimbus
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
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    JobNimbus
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementJobNimbus
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    JobNimbus
    It was a great fit while we were a smaller company with simple tasks and jobs. As we grew we realized we needed more from our CRM.
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    Pros
    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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    JobNimbus
    • Training new customers on how to use
    • Adjustable interface
    • Easy to use
    • Works with Quickbooks
    • You can create work orders and invoices through JobNimbus
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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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    JobNimbus
    • We couldn't adjust what certain things were called (ie what we called "work order" internally were called "job estimates" on JobNimbus)
    • The price went up from when we first started using
    • It lacked in project management options as our company grew in size
    • It wasn't simple to lower the user count; the subscription needed to be changed.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ConstructConnect
    No answers on this topic
    JobNimbus
    We enjoyed JobNimbus while we were a smaller company and our projects didn't have many needs. We've moved on to a larger CRM that can assist and support our team fully.
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    Usability
    ConstructConnect
    No answers on this topic
    JobNimbus
    It was simple to use and learn for a semi-tech savvy user
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    Support Rating
    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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    JobNimbus
    Everyone was very helpful when we contacted support
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    Implementation Rating
    ConstructConnect
    No answers on this topic
    JobNimbus
    We had two people, myself included, learn everything we could during the setup of our initial interface setup. We became the "masters" of the software so other employees had someone to go to internally with any issues or questions.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    JobNimbus
    We spent 2.5 years with JobNimbus until we got too big for the app. Though it is very customizable, our growing company needed more and decided to move to monday.com.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
    Incentivized
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    JobNimbus
    • JobNimbus did a great job helping us stay organized
    • It gave a great "big Picture" view of our projects
    • It integrated well with other apps we used
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