Overview
What is e-Builder?
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.
Overall a Solid Product at a Good Price
It provides a solid, single-platform for all …
A- builder not E-builder
A Consultant's Thoughts on e-Builder
e-Builder helps us build better
Great product to manage project delivery
e-Builder - Good for owners, okay for GCs
EB=GSD (Get Stuff Done!!)
Currently, I've been an EB Admin support for a major water utility client in Pittsburgh. Our firm helped with the implementation, …
e-Builder, works for me.
e-Builder boosting project productivity
Great Function, a bit bloated
Reflections on e-Builder
Popular Features
- Document sharing (11)7.979%
- Issue tracking & punchlists (11)7.979%
- Plan distribution & viewing (10)7.676%
- Collaboration & approvals (11)7.373%
Pricing
What is e-Builder?
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.
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- Setup fee required
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Features
Construction Project & Field Management
Features related to collaboration between construction management and project execution (e.g. the office and the job site, general contractors and subcontractors)
- 7.6Plan distribution & viewing(10) Ratings
Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).
- 8.7Plan markups & sharing(10) Ratings
Users can annotate plans from the field and easily share plans/markups with other project stakeholders.
- 7.9Issue tracking & punchlists(11) Ratings
Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.
- 5.2Photo documentation(10) Ratings
Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.
- 7.9Jobsite reports(10) Ratings
Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.
- 7.9Document sharing(11) Ratings
Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.
- 7.3RFI tools(8) Ratings
Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.
- 7.3Collaboration & approvals(11) Ratings
Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.
- 7.9As-built drawings(9) Ratings
Users can generate as-built drawings upon project completion, to reflect the exact dimensions and materials of the final work, including any changes made to the initial plans during the construction process.
- 5.9Mobile app(7) Ratings
Users can easily access the system from the field on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.
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What is e-Builder?
e-Builder is a construction program management solution that manages capital program cost, schedule, and documents. According to the vendor, e-Builder is a complete solution designed at its core to deliver control and reduce surprises for owners of capital programs.
As an owner-centric project information management system, e-Builder is the trusted central repository and becomes a knowledge-base for improving performance. It allows owners to measure and manage every step of the capital project delivery process from planning, design, procurement, construction and operations. By using a cloud-based program management solution, owners benefit from reduced cycle times, hard-dollar cost savings, mitigated risks and exceptional productivity.
e-Builder Features
Construction Project & Field Management Features
- Supported: Plan distribution & viewing
- Supported: Plan markups & sharing
- Supported: Document sharing
- Supported: Issue tracking & punchlists
- Supported: Photo documentation
- Supported: Jobsite reports
- Supported: RFI tools
- Supported: Collaboration & approvals
- Supported: As-built drawings
- Supported: Mobile app
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e-Builder Integrations
- Archibus by Eptura
- DocuSign
- ArcGIS
- Lawson (Intentia)
- Many others through AppXchange!
e-Builder Competitors
- Procore
- Oracle
- Aurigo
e-Builder Technical Details
Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Unspecified |
Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android |
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E-builder is a versatile software widely used in project management, particularly in the construction industry. Users have found it extremely useful for managing projects, tracking updates on submittals, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. With its central document repository and consistent folder structure, E-builder simplifies the process of tracking projects and enables easy access to documents and associated costs. In addition, the integration with financial systems makes project cost tracking seamless. This software has been well-received in the construction sector, providing a solid solution for project participants from planning to close-out. It offers features such as creating reports, building dashboards, and efficient organization of construction project management tasks. E-builder's user-friendly interface and comprehensive functionality have made it an invaluable tool for managing capital program projects, invoicing, scheduling updates, and coordinating with other entities involved in larger projects. Its web-based platform also serves as a central location for project-related documents, deliverables, RFI's, and communication.
Overall, E-builder has proved its worth in higher education construction projects with hundreds of ongoing projects currently being managed through the software. It ensures compliance by streamlining document submission processes and stays ahead of schedule with deadline setting and approval processes. Moreover, users appreciate the wide range of integrations available that enhance efficiency by reducing redundancy across different systems. From managing budgets and approvals to coordinating with external partners, E-builder has become an essential tool in the construction industry. Whether it's reviewing designs, uploading inspection reports or photo logs, or organizing project-related meetings, this software provides a comprehensive solution for all stages of a construction project.
Easy to Navigate and Organize Documents: Many users have found that once the system is set up correctly, it becomes easy to organize and navigate documents. The document structure provided by the software is user-friendly and allows for easy access to all documents, even within a process, with the correct permissions.
Timely Notifications of Updates: Users appreciate the on-time notifications of updates or changes provided by the software. These notifications help them stay informed and up-to-date with projects, which is particularly helpful in large organizations where many hands touch projects.
Fast and Efficient Invoice Processing: Several users have mentioned that submitting invoices for processing through the software is fast and efficient. They are usually notified shortly after submitting invoices, and prompt payment contributes to smoother financial operations.
Layout: Overwhelming and cluttered. Some users have expressed that the layout of the site is overwhelming and needs to be less cluttered and more appealing. They feel that there is too much information presented at once, making it difficult to navigate and find what they need.
Interface: Confusing and overly complex. Several reviewers have mentioned that the interface is confusing with too many options and folder structures, which makes it difficult to navigate through different modules. They suggest that simplifying the interface would greatly improve user experience.
Save button location: Not intuitive in new schedule module. A number of users have found it challenging to locate the Save button in the new schedule module, as its placement is not intuitive or easily accessible. They believe that moving the Save button to a more prominent position would make it easier for users to save their work efficiently.
Users commonly recommend three improvements for e-Builder based on the feedback provided. Firstly, there is a need for clearer communication, professionalism, and consistent system updates. Secondly, users recommend having dedicated technical support that can code and assist users effectively. Lastly, users find e-Builder particularly useful for government projects in tracking capital projects across departments and managing construction contracts, costs, bidding, contacts, projects, and scheduling efficiently. Implementing these recommendations would help enhance the overall functionality and user satisfaction of e-Builder's cloud-based project management software.
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(1-3 of 3)Overall a Solid Product at a Good Price
It provides a solid, single-platform for all project participants (both internal and external - currently approx. 700) from all phases of the project life cycle (planning, design, construction and close-out) to more efficiently and effectively achieve the desired outcome.
- Structured processes.
- Cost management.
- Document management.
- Reports.
- General interface a bit dated.
- Process page layouts - need greater ability to customize.
- Out-of-office delegation could use improvement.
Has room for improvement - but everything does. Limitations sometimes encountered are not the system but often rather the imagination of its users.
- Plan distribution & viewing
- 100%10.0
- Plan markups & sharing
- 100%10.0
- Document sharing
- 100%10.0
- Issue tracking & punchlists
- 100%10.0
- Photo documentation
- 100%10.0
- Jobsite reports
- 100%10.0
- RFI tools
- 100%10.0
- Collaboration & approvals
- 100%10.0
- As-built drawings
- 100%10.0
- Mobile app
- 80%8.0
- Significant reduction (days) in processing times for approvals.
- Significant reduction in project close-out time and corresponding increases in OM quality.
- Hugely significant improvement to visibility of costs (planned, actual and forecasted).
- Cost tracking.
- Approvals.
- Document management.
- Programmatically start processes for users.
- Have one process spawn another.
- Simplified new project creation.
- Greater reporting.
- Additional processes for other regular tasks.
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Implemented in-house
- Cost integration took longer than expected
- Processes.
- Documents.
- Cost.
Great product to manage project delivery
- Workflows.
- Cost management.
- Document management.
- The capital planning module could be enhanced.
- More reporting options for advanced users would be great.
- Performance has been improving, which is good.
- Plan distribution & viewing
- 70%7.0
- Plan markups & sharing
- 70%7.0
- Document sharing
- 80%8.0
- Issue tracking & punchlists
- 70%7.0
- Photo documentation
- 60%6.0
- Jobsite reports
- 70%7.0
- RFI tools
- 80%8.0
- Collaboration & approvals
- 80%8.0
- As-built drawings
- 60%6.0
- Mobile app
- 60%6.0
- Delivery processes are more transparent for project teams.
- Management of project documentation.
e-Builder, works for me.
- Easy organization once it is set up in the system correctly.
- On time notifications of updates or changes.
- Fast submission of invoices for processing. Usually notifies the appropriate personnel shortly after I submit it. Payment is prompt.
- The layout of the site. It can be overwhelming the first time you encounter it. Needs to be a little less cluttered, a little more appealing.
- Plan distribution & viewing
- N/AN/A
- Plan markups & sharing
- 70%7.0
- Document sharing
- 90%9.0
- Issue tracking & punchlists
- 80%8.0
- Photo documentation
- N/AN/A
- Jobsite reports
- 90%9.0
- RFI tools
- N/AN/A
- Collaboration & approvals
- 100%10.0
- As-built drawings
- N/AN/A
- Mobile app
- N/AN/A
- Helps us manage specific projects well, and we have seen payment of our submitted invoices being processed faster than other clients. We are quite happy.
- Project Management
- Accounts Payable (Submitting invoices for payment)
- Daily updates on projects from other contractors working on their portion of the big project.
- No innovative ways yet to speak of.
- Third-party Reviews
- Third-party professional services
- Finding the time to sit down, listen and go over the functions and capabilities of the system with all those who were to use the system.
- Getting over the first time jitters of possibly tearing up the software. But that went away after the first time I made what I considered to be a huge error. They fixed it for me without much issue and i was offered one on one training to help me become way more familiar and get a better sense of how things operated in the program.
- Invoices, submitting documents for uploading to various projects, organization, searching for items. (once you have had the pleasure of obtaining training for its usage)
- As I stated before, it can be very intimating when you first look at it. Too much on the screen and not sure where to start from. Many functions have other functions under it and the wording can be misguided or confusing. Definitely not one that you can sign in and take off running with it.
- This system requires proper training to get a person familiar with its look, function and logic. Once you obtain that, it can be a huge benefit to you. But again, training by a GOOD trainer (someone that is calm and uses clear communication and visuals) will make this program seem easy.