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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

    SugarSync

    Score3.6 out of 10
    N/ASugarSync is a cloud storage and backup solution designed for small businesses.

    $7.50

    per month

    Pricing
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementSugarSync
    Editions & Modules
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    100 GB
    $7.49
    per month
    250 GB
    $9.99
    per month
    500 GB
    $18.95
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementSugarSync
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    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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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    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 ManagementSugarSync
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and SugarSync
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    6.1
    8 Ratings
    22% below category average
    SugarSync
    -
    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 SugarSync
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SugarSync
    -
    Ratings
    Bid creation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and SugarSync
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    9.4
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and SugarSync
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    9.7
    8 Ratings
    11% above category average
    User and role management00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings9.08 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of ConstructConnect Bid Management and SugarSync
    Feature
    ConstructConnect Bid Management
    -
    Ratings
    SugarSync
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Performance00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings10.08 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementSugarSync
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ConstructConnect Bid ManagementSugarSync
    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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    Ziff Davis Inc
    When doing daily jobs, if you’re sharing large files, I think Dropbox works a lot better but if you have a system where you’re working within that system and you want to be able to work with that system and have certain folders that you have access to all the time then SugarSync might be just the ticket.
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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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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Sync files in any folder - rather than forcing you to store them in a certain place (Although this can be confusing too)
    • Works in the background - although this is true for all
    • You can share with others - including those who do not use SugarSync
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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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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • Can only think of one thing. I have helped others to get going with SugarSync and they if they have problems it is understanding the cloud.... So maybe (if it dosen't exist already) I would like to have a animation of the proces with "flying" folders between desktops, clouds etc. Otherwise SugarSync is just great.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ConstructConnect
    No answers on this topic
    Ziff Davis Inc
    1. Freemium model is the ideal marketing for an app like this. 2. Now their sync methods with Android are worse
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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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    Ziff Davis Inc
    Customer service is amazing, they are always fast to respond and very helpful.
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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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    Ziff Davis Inc
    SugarSync, like all solutions, has its place in the data storage stack within a company. The main reason SugarSync is better than the other solutions is that it enables me to leave my hard drive organized and keep my existing file trees. I don't have to constantly move or copy files to a specific folder if I want them backed up.
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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.
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    Ziff Davis Inc
    • There were some opensource alternatives but we wanted something with better support which SugarSync offers.
    • We achieved faster project collaboration with SugarSync.
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