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Construction Products
(1-25 of 262) Sorted by Most Reviews
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monday.com Work OS is an open platform designed so that anyone can create the tools they need to run all aspects of their work. It includes ready-made templates or the ability to customize any work solution ranging from sales pipelines to marketing campaigns, CRMs, and project tracking.…
Key Features
- Task Management (1235)92%9.2
- Team Collaboration (1217)90%9.0
- Resource Management (1069)83%8.3
Procore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.
Key Features
- Plan distribution & viewing (666)89%8.9
- Photo documentation (669)89%8.9
- Document sharing (685)84%8.4
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory…
Key Features
- Accounts payable (129)86%8.6
- Accounts receivable (130)85%8.5
- Standard reports (127)82%8.2
CMiC Project Management is a construction project collaboration and management solution. It centralizes project-related communications and documents onto one platform, and connects the job site with the back-end office.
Key Features
- RFI tools (81)79%7.9
- Collaboration & approvals (84)76%7.6
- Document sharing (80)64%6.4
PlanGrid is construction productivity software. The company provides tools to collaborate, collect, and manage project information throughout the project’s construction and operations lifespan. It enables document centralization and tracking.
Key Features
- Plan distribution & viewing (56)86%8.6
- Plan markups & sharing (56)86%8.6
- Document sharing (55)76%7.6
Bluebeam Revu is a PDF management, control, and editing tool. It enables collaboration and markup within shared documents across projects’ life cycles and has takeoff and bid creation capabilities.
Key Features
- Plan markups & sharing (49)100%10.0
- Plan distribution & viewing (47)90%9.0
- Document sharing (43)90%9.0
Autodesk’s Revit is a Building Information Modelling (BIM) tool. It enables architectural, MEP, structural, and engineering design, and provides analysis to support iterative workflows
Key Features
- Document sharing (39)85%8.5
- As-built drawings (42)76%7.6
- Plan distribution & viewing (42)74%7.4
Viewpoint Spectrum is a cloud-based construction ERP suite with project management, accounting, resource management, and reporting and analytics. Key features include workflow automation and collaboration tools, document imaging and sharing, cost estimating tools, and RFI management…
Viewpoint’s Vista is a construction accounting software. Vista’s core accounting features include accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, payroll and time management, and cash management. It also provides tools for document management, including document templates and reporting.…
Key Features
- Pay calculation (13)80%8.0
- Custom reports (15)73%7.3
- Standard reports (16)66%6.6
HCSS is a construction software suite. It includes functionality for bidding, time card and project management, safety, planning, scheduling, equipment management, and data warehousing and reporting. Each module can be purchased separately. The suite can be hosted in the cloud.
Key Features
- Photo documentation (25)100%10.0
- Jobsite reports (30)81%8.1
- Mobile app (28)61%6.1
WorkflowMax is a web-based project management solution.The platform offers end-to-end functionality standard to project management software, including time tracking, lead management, collaboration with external stakeholders, invoicing, integrations, and customizable reporting.
Key Features
- Invoicing (27)93%9.3
- Task Management (25)93%9.3
- Integration with accounting software (27)90%9.0
InEight offers construction project management software solutions. InEight solutions focus on project cost management, field execution, project administration, and document management and control. It is intended to integrate with other construction software for real-time information…
Key Features
- Plan markups & sharing (14)89%8.9
- Plan distribution & viewing (14)88%8.8
- Document sharing (16)87%8.7
Autodesk's Navisworks is a construction project review and simulation software to improve BIM (Building Information Modeling) coordination, allowing the user to combine design and construction data into a single model, and identify and resolve clash and interference problems before…
On-Screen Takeoff is a construction takeoff and estimating solution. It is intended to streamline takeoff, RFI, and bidding processes.
Key Features
- Takeoff tools (10)95%9.5
- Plan distribution & viewing (8)91%9.1
- Plan markups & sharing (10)61%6.1
NoteVault is a construction reporting tool with three components. The Notes! app is supported by an audio-to-text translation service, and the Crew! app allows users to track labor, materials, and equipment quantities. The AlertMe! app supports group calls for issue notification.
BuildingConnected is an online preconstruction platform supporting communication and collaboration with contractors, subcontractors, and real estate owners. The platform supports bid management with cost tracking and analytics, relationship tracking, alerting, and unlimited bid…
Key Features
- Document sharing (14)81%8.1
- Bid creation (11)81%8.1
- Plan distribution & viewing (13)81%8.1
CoConstruct is an all-in-one Custom Builder & Remodeler Software. It allows users to enter data once and have that information flow through the estimate, specs, selections, bids, proposals, change orders, and budgets, including to and from QuickBooks. In addition, CoConstruct…
Key Features
- Photo documentation (14)71%7.1
- Issue tracking & punchlists (14)64%6.4
- Jobsite reports (14)60%6.0
Oracle’s Primavera is a software suite designed for construction and other asset-intensive industries. It contains a variety of project planning, management, and execution components for buyers to select from.
FollowUp Power CRM for Construction is a CRM system for the construction industry. Features include lead tracking, sales pipeline analysis, closing ratios, quota management, project management, and dashboards. It can integrate with other marketing and accounting products.
Key Features
- Customer data management / contact management (12)100%10.0
- Opportunity management (10)100%10.0
- Workflow management (10)100%10.0
e-Builder is a cloud-based construction program management solution that manages capital program cost, schedule, and documents. It allows owners to measure and manage the capital project delivery process from planning, design, procurement, construction and operations.
Key Features
- Document sharing (12)83%8.3
- Issue tracking & punchlists (12)83%8.3
- Collaboration & approvals (12)78%7.8
Autodesk BIM 360 is a construction software for project managers, site managers, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) managers. It is designed to connect the office and site components of construction, providing cloud-based access to plans and models.
Key Features
- Plan markups & sharing (11)85%8.5
- Plan distribution & viewing (11)80%8.0
- Issue tracking & punchlists (10)80%8.0
AutoCAD mobile (formerly AutoCAD 360) is an easy to use drawing and drafting app from Autodesk. It enables users in design, construction, and engineering industries to view, create, mark-up, edit, and share drawings on mobile devices.
Key Features
- Document sharing (7)100%10.0
- Plan distribution & viewing (7)90%9.0
- Plan markups & sharing (8)70%7.0
PlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction estimating. It features a drag-and-drop interface and automatically calculates material and labor estimations in exportable formats. PlanSwift was acquired by ConstructConnect in the middle of 2018.
Key Features
- Plan distribution & viewing (6)100%10.0
- Plan markups & sharing (7)100%10.0
BuilderTrend is a construction management system. It includes functionality for pre-sale, project management, financial management, and customer management processes. It also provides mobile accessibility.
Key Features
- Document sharing (8)86%8.6
- Photo documentation (8)79%7.9
- Issue tracking & punchlists (8)66%6.6
EstimateOne is where the Australian commercial construction industry meet during tender time. The vendor boasts being the biggest public tender noticeboard in Australia. EstimateOne aims to help subbies find and manage upcoming work opportunities that are relevant for their trade.…
Key Features
- Document sharing (6)74%7.4
- Specifications (7)72%7.2
- Collaboration & approvals (7)72%7.2
Learn More About Construction Software
What is Construction Software?
Construction software helps professionals manage different pieces of the construction process, from planning to execution. Construction software is not yet ubiquitous within the construction industry; many companies still rely on pen and paper. However, adoption of the software has been expanding as construction firms’ IT budgets increase. Users include general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and building companies in a variety of industries.
Products in this category typically handle one or more of the following processes:
- Construction takeoff software
- Estimation of Materials cost
- Project management and scheduling
- Project design
- Cost accounting
- Bid management
- Field service management
- Safety and reporting
Construction Estimating Software and Takeoff Software
In the construction industry, estimating is the process of calculating the cost of a project. This includes monitoring and updating price during the job. Many construction companies use estimating software to calculate costs at various phases of the project. This includes:
- Pre-estimating - forecasting the cost of the job
- Job costing - monitoring expenses during the project
- Database comparison - using databases to compare material prices
Takeoff is another important part of the cost estimating process. Construction takeoff software allows contractors and project managers to estimate the cost and quantities of materials needed for the project using either hard copy or digital blueprints.
Many products include both estimating and takeoff capabilities, especially construction suite software such as Procore and Viewpoint Spectrum. However, there are a few construction takeoff point solutions such as On-Screen Takeoff and PlanSwift that often have trade-specific takeoff tools.
Construction Software Features & Capabilities
Many construction software products include project management, job site data collection & reporting, and collaboration features:
- Plan distribution & viewing
- Document sharing
- Jobsite reports
- RFI tools
- Submittal management
- Collaboration & approvals
- Photo documentation
- Time cards
- Project management tools
- Job costing
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- Issue tracking & punchlists
- Mobile & cloud functionality
Estimating the cost of a project is an essential part of the construction process, and construction estimating software offers features such as:
- Takeoff tools
- Job Costing
- Cost databases
- Estimation calculator
- Bid creation
Types of Construction Software
The software enables construction business processes in a variety of areas. Sometimes these overlap with other software categories on TrustRadius that are not industry-specific. But here you can find vendors that cater to the construction industry:
- Accounting: Sage, Viewpoint, Quickbooks, CMiC, Jonas Software and Deltek Vision.
- Prequalification/Bidding: CMiC, iSqFt, Procore, SmartBidNet, Textura, Viewpoint, eBid Exchange and Pipeline Suite.
- Estimating Software: This includes takeoff or materials estimation and features vendors such as On-Screen Takeoff, HeavyBid, Bluebeam Revu, Planswift, B2W Estimate, Trimble Accubid, ProEst, Sage Estimating and WinEst. This is by far the most crowded area of construction software.
- Project Management: Viewpoint, Prolog, Procore, PlanGrid, Constructware, and CMiC. Non-industry specific solutions, like Primavera and Microsoft Project are also commonly used.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer-aided Design (CAD): Revit (Autodesk), Navisworks (Autodesk), Sketchup(Trimble), Tekla (Trimble), QTO (Autodesk), and Assemble Systems.
- Job Site Data Collection & Reporting: Autodesk's BIM360, B2W, HCSS, Procore, PlanGrid, NoteVault, and Viewpoint.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Cosential and FollowUp Power. CRM for construction is still not a focus for software vendors. Horizontal solutions can work in some cases.
- Cloud Storage, Collaboration, and Web Conferencing: These areas are a crucial part of the construction software stack. Many companies do not use industry-specific solutions. Construction software solutions include PlanGrid and Bluebeam Revu. Both have cloud storage and collaboration capabilities. They are tailored to construction needs as a go-between for the office and field. Industry-specific options have more robust features than horizontal tools (DropBox, Adobe Acrobat DC, etc.). Additional features allow better handling of drawings, markups and file sharing.
- Other Emerging Technologies: Augmented reality, virtual reality, drones and 3D printers hold promise for construction.
Construction Software Comparison
To compare different talent management products, consider these aspects of each software offering:
1. Comprehensiveness: Construction software is a broad category with comprehensive tools that cover the entire scope of construction management and some that are more niche and focus on key aspects of running a construction business. Some buyers may want to use a comprehensive tool as a one-stop shot for all their construction company needs whereas others are happy with their existing construction management systems, but would like to use a budgeting/estimating tool that’s more specific to the construction industry versus sticking with Microsoft Excel, for example. Niche tools may also be cheaper to use than more comprehensive ones, so it may not always make sense to get the tool with the most features possible, if you’re already enjoying those features in software you already use and are going to keep.
2. Templates: Construction software should help you save time and effort, as well as help prevent mistakes. Built-in templates to complete the tasks you need for each project are crucial. Before purchasing construction software, make a list of the required task you need help with and then identify the software available that has all the tools you need. Common templates provided in construction software are for project portfolios, accounts payable, general ledger reporting, purchase order management, and transmittals, as examples.
3. Mobile-friendliness: The majority of construction work obviously does not take place in offices, but on build sites. Owing to this, construction software needs to be accessible and easy-to-use from mobile devices. While you may not need an application that works on every type of device available, make sure the construction platforms you’re considering or compatible with mobile devices used by your organization.
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Pricing Information
Construction software pricing depends on the purpose of the tool and the scale of its deployment and varies widely. For example, tools designed for cloud-based project management are typically priced on a subscription model. Prices start at around $40/mo. Other tools focused on bidding and approval may be priced with a much larger, one-time license fee. Licenses are usually at least $10,000.
More Resources
- The Anatomy of a Construction Request for Information (RFI) & RFI Best Practices
- 6 Skills You Want to See in Your Maintenance Manager
- What is Construction Takeoff and Estimating Software?
- From Blueprint to Reality: How One Project Manager Chose His Construction Management Software of Choice
Construction Software Best Of Awards
The following Construction Software offer award-winning customer relationships, feature sets, and value for price. Learn more about our Best Of Awards methodology here.
