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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pipeline Suite

    Score8 out of 10
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    TurboBid

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ATurboBid is a construction and estimation software offering from Advanced Electrical Technologies, Inc.N/A
    Pricing
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Pipeline Suite and TurboBid
    Feature
    Pipeline Suite
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    TurboBid
    9.9
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Plan distribution & viewing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Photo documentation9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Jobsite reports8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Document sharing9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    RFI tools8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    As-built drawings9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Mobile app7.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Submittal design and management8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of Pipeline Suite and TurboBid
    Feature
    Pipeline Suite
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    TurboBid
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Takeoff tools8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Job costing9.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Cost databases8.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cost calculator8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Bid creation8.01 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Pipeline Suite and TurboBid
    Feature
    Pipeline Suite
    -
    Ratings
    TurboBid
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Small Businesses
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Pipeline SuiteTurboBid
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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
    Incentivized
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    TurboBid
    It is very adaptable to our business plan. Also, it is very cost-effective than any other software I used while working with previous companies. Also, as previously mentioned it helps a lot with our takeoffs, customers know what the job consists of, and what our costs are, and make it easy to pass on job management items to others.
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    Pros
    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.
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    TurboBid
    • Allows for the creation of customization reports and bid packages.
    • Users can generate formal proposals.
    • The program also has quantity take-off capabilities.
    • Estimating, needless to say.
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    Cons
    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.
    Incentivized
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    TurboBid
    • People skills
    • Honesty
    • Guarantee their product works
    • Unable to get an up to date suppliers price list
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    Support Rating
    Pipeline Suite
    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
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    TurboBid
    I dealt with one individual and the owner. After making me feel stupid for not being able to get an up to date price list from my suppliers, they decided to try. There were unsuccessful as well. The right thing to do would have been to refund my money, but they refused to do that. I was lied to and basically called a liar on many occasions (including in emails). I have never had an experience like this with a company before. Most of the other companies guarantee their products and would refund your money if something was wrong, didn't work or you were unsatisfied. Not this company! They could care less once they have their money.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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
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    TurboBid
    We selected TurboBid because it was very cost-effective. The adaptability to use this program is also very easy and guidable. The database has a very large capacity. Along with the accuracy of the program as well. As you can see there are many reasons to go with TurboBid as it delivers to the contractors with ease.
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    TurboBid
    • Evaluated the costs associated with a project.
    • Determine the profitability of a project.
    • Compare bid proposals to understand which subcontractor is best suited for the project.
    Incentivized
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