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Based on 7 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- NoteVault ranks higher in 1 feature set: Construction Project & Field Management
Construction Project & Field Management
9.1
NoteVault
91%

8.5
Pipeline Suite
85%
Pipeline Suite ranks higher in 9/11 features
Pipeline Suite ranks higher in 9/11 features
Photo documentation
9.1
91%
1 Rating

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Jobsite reports
9.1
91%
1 Rating

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Plan distribution & viewing
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Plan markups & sharing
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Issue tracking & punchlists
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Document sharing
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
RFI tools
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Collaboration & approvals
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
As-built drawings
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Mobile app
N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
70%
1 Rating
Submittal design and management
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Estimating
NoteVault
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.2
Pipeline Suite
82%
Pipeline Suite ranks higher in 5/5 features
Pipeline Suite ranks higher in 5/5 features
Takeoff tools
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Job costing
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Cost databases
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Cost calculator
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Bid creation
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- NoteVault is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
NoteVault
82%
14 Ratings

8.0
Pipeline Suite
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
NoteVault
91%
1 Rating

Pipeline Suite
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
8.6
NoteVault
86%
2 Ratings

Pipeline Suite
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
NoteVault
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
Pipeline Suite
90%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
NoteVault
It's is absolutely well suited for all daily reporting/documentation needs, also since it essentially 'self archives' you can revisit past projects by logging into the admin panel faster than going to my own archived job files. It saved our skin by documenting where a bad GC Superintendent had been giving false information to the office, and we were able to prove our conditions/progress and alleviate the issue. It's very well suited for large projects, and ongoing projects. A bit less suited for small fast service type projects. We keep one 'service' job open to document the fast turn over stuff to alleviate that issue.
Construction, 11-50 employees
Pipeline Suite
Pipeline Suite is a very niche product, but for anyone who has ever dealt with the construction bidding process, you can understand the need for it. With Pipeline Suite, it is so easy to request bids, share documents and plans, and coordinate schedules for submittals. We are able to prequalify sub contractors and vendors at a faster pace as well with the product
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Pros
NoteVault
- As a delay has occurred in the field, the foremen are able to report it immediately. The project manager now gets this information as it happened, not just trying to remember the next time they talk or see each other.
- As an RFI arises, the foremen can ask their questions immediately so that the PM can address it right away.
- We input our manpower on a daily basis, which helps us project where we are as it pertains to hours on a job.
General Superintendent
Robertson Bright Inc.Construction, 51-200 employees
Pipeline Suite
- Sharing documents and plans with project stakeholders is a piece of cake.
- The product makes tracking the status of bids so much easier.
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Cons
NoteVault
- Difficult to bring back reports from the archives. I don't archive any more; I just sequentially date my projects and keep them all live.
- Notevault is set up for normal work shifts. But I mostly work night shifts from about 10 pm to 6 am. You then have to sort and filter the notes from two separate "days" in the system to get a coherent report from a single night shift. I live with it, but I don't like it.
Construction, 51-200 employees
Pipeline Suite
- The onboarding process was difficult for us just because we had some pretty disorganized databases.
- The product is pricey for small to medium sized firms.
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
NoteVault
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Pipeline Suite
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
NoteVault
NoteVault 9.1
Based on 1 answer
It flat works and has paid for itself quickly.
Construction, 11-50 employees
Pipeline Suite
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
NoteVault
NoteVault 8.6
Based on 2 answers
Simple use of functions. Majority of people can become familiar with this product fairly quick
Construction, 501-1000 employees
Pipeline Suite
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
NoteVault
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Pipeline Suite
Pipeline Suite 9.0
Based on 2 answers
I have found that the customer support team has an understanding of the construction bidding process. They have been able to see issues through our eyes, so to speak, not just through the eyes of a software company. They have always been very timely in their responses and seem to go above and beyond to solve issues
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
NoteVault
I have used both Raken and NoteVault. It is my preference to use NoteVault due to the simplicity of it. Raken tended to be a bit cumbersome. I did not like the photo features used with Raken as opposed to the very simple straight forward approach with NoteVault
Construction, 51-200 employees
Pipeline Suite
I don't have a lot of personal experience with SmartBid, but from what I hear from other colleagues, Pipeline Suite makes it easier for subcontractors to access documents/plans and to respond to bids. The interface and design of Pipeline Suite is more modern and the user experience is a major upgrade from SmartBid
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
NoteVault
- Daily reports get published the following day after downloaded to NoteVault.
- From an executive standpoint, I am able to track the progress of each project on a daily basis and to be able to focus my efforts to the project that needs help.
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Kemp Bros. Construction, Inc.Construction, 51-200 employees
Pipeline Suite
- We have been able to respond to more bids using Pipeline Suite.
- Our proposals are more accurate and organized, which has made our projects come under budget more often.
Project Manager
International Relief TeamsNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees