ConstructConnect Insight vs SmartBid

Likelihood to Recommend

It is very well suited for finding projects where your product is specified, and I just use my company name. but, for other keywords, great.. and then it highlights where you are on the document that comes up. Also, it tells you how many times in the specific project documents it is found so you can find all of them.Not sure, but we're not sure how legal, or ethical, it is for the database to show contact names, phone and email addresses. We don't believe those people appreciate unqualified inclusion in company databases for marketing communication.. ie e-newsletters, etc.

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Woody Dickinson

Marketing Technical Manager

Caleffi North America, Inc.Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

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As mentioned before in some of the previous questions, the confidentiality agreement feature is extremely helpful. I have worked on several projects where it's so early in the design phase that the documents are considered confidential and we are required to get a signed NDA from every person who sees the documents. This feature makes it extremely painless. SmartBidNet is less appropriate if you're just doing a quick cost exercise where you might not need to contact several subs. It's easier to just use email and a cloud sharing program like Box or Egnyte.

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Verified User

Professional in Other

Construction Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

ConstructConnect Insight

SmartBid

Plan distribution & viewing

Plan markups & sharing

Document sharing

As-built drawings

RFI tools

Collaboration & approvals

Mobile app

Pros

Great for large amounts of data.
Has great filters.

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Dustin Schemmel

Marketing Associate

Superior AluminumBuilding Materials, 11-50 employees

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Extremely User-Friendly
Constant Reminders

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Verified User

Analyst in Other

Construction Company, 201-500 employees

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Cons

I would like to see the Listing date for a project in the exported excel sheet
I don't know where to find it, but make available and easy to find and reference the search rules.. like using the AND, OR.. type of functions.
I don't like it that when you open up insight it defaults to an Updated Within level. I always have to remember to turn that off before I run my searches.

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Woody Dickinson

Marketing Technical Manager

Caleffi North America, Inc.Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

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Ability to download all without having to be a zip file.
Provide a submittal board for questions and answers.

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Matthew Smith

Estimator and Project Manager

Century Exteriors Inc.Construction, 11-50 employees

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Support Rating

ConstructConnect Insight 9.0

Based on 1 answer

They frequently check-in to make sure you are being properly helped and are quick with a response if you need something.

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Dustin Schemmel

Marketing Associate

Superior AluminumBuilding Materials, 11-50 employees

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SmartBid 9.5

Based on 2 answers

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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Verified User

Analyst in Other

Construction Company, 201-500 employees

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Alternatives Considered

don't know, haven't used or even courted anyone else for this purpose. Found Reed years ago at ASHRAE/AHR expo, and started it with their pitch then and their good assistance since then.

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Woody Dickinson

Marketing Technical Manager

Caleffi North America, Inc.Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees

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Better ability for subcontractors to respond via program.
Simpler interface.
Easier note tracking.

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Verified User

Project Manager in Product Management

Construction Company, 51-200 employees

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Return on Investment

It has given us more sales leads.
Direction for reps.

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Dustin Schemmel

Marketing Associate

Superior AluminumBuilding Materials, 11-50 employees

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It is a big time saver compared to sending out individual emails.
It saves time in having multiple individual databases for company contact info.
It ensures that everyone is getting the same information.

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Verified User

Project Manager in Professional Services

Construction Company, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

No

Rating Summary

ConstructConnect Insight

SmartBid

ConstructConnect Insight

SmartBid

ConstructConnect Insight vs SmartBid