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Autodesk Build
Formerly PlanGrid

Overview

What is Autodesk Build?

Autodesk Build, based on the former PlanGrid, is construction productivity software. It includes tools to collaborate, collect, and manage project information throughout the project’s construction and operations lifespan. It enables document centralization and tracking.

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PlanGrid!

7 out of 10
February 25, 2020
Incentivized
Currently, PlanGrid is used by our organization. As a way to view PDFs of the layout or plans of a building. Nearly all use the mobile …
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PlanGrid for the future

10 out of 10
January 08, 2019
Incentivized
We use PlanGrid to distribute project and design documents to our field personnel, communicate design changes from the field to the design …
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Plangrid

9 out of 10
December 22, 2018
Incentivized
It is being used within the different groups of the company. Not as a whole organization.
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Awards

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Popular Features

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  • Mobile app (54)
    9.4
    94%
  • Plan distribution & viewing (56)
    8.6
    86%
  • Plan markups & sharing (56)
    8.6
    86%
  • Document sharing (55)
    7.6
    76%
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Pricing

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$39

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$139

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://app.plangrid.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Runding's PlanGrid to Kahua File Manager Sync Demo

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3 BIM construction cloud product demo plangrid build mobile

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PlanGrid Demo

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PlanGrid - Report Collaboration and Approval

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Software Demo Video for Plan Grid

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ACC Connect Demo: Google Drive Files To PlanGrid

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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)

7.9
Avg 7.4
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Product Details

What is Autodesk Build?

Autodesk Build (based on the former PlanGrid) is construction productivity software used on more than 500,000 projects around the world. The company provides contractors and owners in all construction verticals the tools to collaborate effectively and collect and manage project information throughout the project’s construction and operations lifespan.

Autodesk Build aims to increase team productivity by: streamlining document management and control, providing collaborators with easy access to all project information from any device, and enabling seamless collaboration. This leads to building the most comprehensive record set for the entire construction and operations lifecycle and consistently delivering on time and on budget.

Autodesk Build 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

Autodesk Build Screenshots

Screenshot of No confusing folders - all your plans at your fingertips.Screenshot of Easy overlay to visually detect changes or clashes.Screenshot of Track issues directly on the plan, including descriptions, photos, cost, and schedule impacts.Screenshot of Mark up plans for instant communication between field and office.Screenshot of Attach any kind of construction documents to your plans, including 360 photos.Screenshot of Track, review, and submit all your field reports on a mobile device.

Autodesk Build Integrations

Autodesk Build Competitors

Autodesk Build Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Polish, Swedish

Frequently Asked Questions

Autodesk Build, based on the former PlanGrid, is construction productivity software. It includes tools to collaborate, collect, and manage project information throughout the project’s construction and operations lifespan. It enables document centralization and tracking.

Procore, Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro, and Fieldwire are common alternatives for Autodesk Build.

Reviewers rate Mobile app highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of Autodesk Build are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Autodesk Build has become an essential tool for a variety of use cases in the construction industry. Users have found the software to be particularly effective in streamlining project management processes and enhancing communication within their organizations and with stakeholders. With Autodesk Build, users can create punch lists, track their completion, and easily share updates with team members. This has significantly improved efficiency and reduced errors in the field.

Another major benefit of Autodesk Build is its ability to facilitate collaboration among different departments and subcontractors. Users appreciate how the software allows them to upload and update project drawings, ensuring that everyone is working with the most up-to-date information. The overlay feature in Autodesk Build has been widely utilized to locate and resolve issues by overlaying different plans, saving time and improving problem-solving capabilities.

Moreover, Autodesk Build offers various tools that enhance job efficiency across multiple departments. It provides easy access to project documents on mobile devices, making it convenient for note-taking during meetings or site observations. Users have also praised its ability to connect the office with field teams, enabling real-time communication and immediate access to project drawings. By centralizing document management activities, Autodesk Build simplifies construction project management and helps maintain accurate project records.

Overall, Autodesk Build has proven to be an invaluable asset in commercial construction, addressing critical needs such as efficient plan navigation, improved communication, collaboration among team members, and accurate documentation throughout the construction process. Whether it's generating estimates, reviewing drawings, managing punch lists, or distributing project documents, this software has become a go-to solution for professionals looking to enhance productivity and streamline their workflows in the construction industry.

Efficient Collaboration: Users highly praised PlanGrid's mobile apps for their ability to easily share and collaborate on construction project documentation, with multiple reviewers highlighting this feature as extremely valuable. This aspect of the software facilitates communication and collaboration among team members, both on-site and off-site, throughout various phases of construction projects.

Responsive Technical Support: The promptness and helpfulness of PlanGrid's email-based technical support team were greatly appreciated by users. Several reviewers mentioned that they received prompt assistance in addressing any technical issues or inquiries. This level of support contributes to a positive user experience.

Intuitive Interface: Reviewers commended PlanGrid's website layout for being easy to use and understand, allowing new users to quickly jump in and perform basic to moderate tasks without extensive training. The intuitive and user-friendly interface was highly praised, enabling users to navigate the software effortlessly.

  1. Limited Document Management: Some users have expressed frustration with the document management capabilities of PlanGrid, stating that it is difficult to find and organize attachments within the software. This lack of effective organization and search capabilities hinders productivity for these users.

  2. Pricing Constraints: Several reviewers have mentioned that the pricing of PlanGrid can be a significant drawback, especially for smaller companies or projects with limited budgets. The current pricing structure is considered expensive by some users, who suggest offering more tiers of cost to accommodate different sizes of companies.

  3. Lack of Customization Options: Users have highlighted the limited customization options in PlanGrid as a con. They desire the ability to personalize and customize the interface and layout to better suit their specific needs. The current interface is perceived as inflexible, making it challenging for users to adapt the software according to their preferences.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(26-50 of 69)
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August 24, 2017

PlanGrid for subcontractors

James Nolan | TrustRadius Reviewer
James Nolan
Project Manager/Estimator
Hard Rock Concrete, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA (Construction, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Plangrid is an excellent document sharing software within your internal team, but it does not serve as a full document management software similar to Procore. It is top notch for viewing and working with drawings, but is no use for distributing drawings for bidding or other purposes.
August 21, 2017

Project Superintendent's PlanGrid Review

Verified User
Supervisor in Other
Construction Company, 201-500 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Fantastic tool for keeping your whole project team on the right path. We have a particular person assigned to ensure that it is up-to-date so the subcontractor team has all of the most accurate information. I love the ability to have all of the plans with me at all times, the program eliminates the days of carrying around a large roll of paper drawings.
August 21, 2017

PlanGrid User Review

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Civil Engineering Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We have found PlanGrid to be particularly useful for our field staff. However, there has been feedback that the size of the program with uploaded documents/plans etc. can sometimes bog down users' tablets or simply cannot be used due to space limits.
August 18, 2017

PlanGrid - A Good Tool

Alex Zotescu, PE, LEED GA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alex Zotescu, PE, LEED GA
Senior Electrical Engineer - Design Team Lead
Power Design, Inc. (Construction, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
PlanGrid is well-suited for bringing a project in front of the entire team even if they are in totally different places or they use different equipment for using PlanGrid (Computers, Tablets, or Smart Phones). Less suited when multiple people make changes on the same drawings and there are not too many ways to differentiate them.
August 18, 2017

Great resource for hospital facilities staff; perfect way to access & verify Life Safety drawings & features in the field!

Melissa McCain | TrustRadius Reviewer
Melissa McCain
Facilities Quality & Compliance Program Coordinator
Indiana University Health (Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Great for hospital facilities team members who need to access Life Safety (LS) drawings - and document deficiencies - in the field!
August 17, 2017

PlanGrid is the Michael Jordan of Construction Apps. It's simply the best.

Tad Rivenbark | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tad Rivenbark
Field Services Dept. Manager
Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. (Architecture & Planning, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
PlanGrid is great for punchlists. We also use it for generating reports of existing conditions on renovation projects. Its not really tailored to that type of use but is flexible enough that we have made it work. There is another product that we also use for documenting existing conditions that works better in the field, but the reports are not as good.
August 16, 2017

PlanGrid is a No-Brainer for Construction Productivity

Kara Hermann, PE, LEED AP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kara Hermann, PE, LEED AP
Project Manager
Sprig Electric (Construction, 501-1000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I am always able to tell the field "update your plangrid" to make sure they are viewing the latest. This is critical so they are building the correct thing. Fixing mistakes is a waste of time and money. I believe one paper full-sized set is useful on the jobsite at the start for coordination and planning, then the iPad can be used for capturing changes or zeroing in on particular issues. I have found it incredibly useful when walking the jobsite and coordination questions come up from other trades. I am able to view their drawings and resolve the issue right there. The "big picture" is still hard to get using PlanGrid on a standard iPad. Perhaps the iPad Pro would help but not sure this is necessary in most cases. We have also gotten Apple TV's for the trailer and it is incredibly useful for viewing plans on the big screen from your iPad for coordination.
August 16, 2017

Save time and communication in comprehending construction drawings.

Courtney Masters | TrustRadius Reviewer
Courtney Masters
Vice President
Water Control Company (Construction, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
PlanGrid is most suited for anyone that requires quick evaluation of a set of drawings. PlanGrid will speed up the review time allowing more time spent on comprehending the drawings versus scrolling from page to page.
August 16, 2017

Architect's point of view on PlanGrid

Verified User
Project Manager in Other
Architecture & Planning Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The main reason to use PlanGrid is to have access to all the drawings associated with your projects in lieu of carrying all the physical sheets. I currently have every project on PlanGrid that I'm managing to date. All the information in on one device, and it's great to work with remotely and on site.
August 16, 2017

Must-have app for construction professionals

AF
Alvaro Flores
Associate Architect
Ingenya Consultores (Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Easy accessibility of plans on-site. There's a clear identification of the different versions of the plans and the tool to compare the differences between versions is greatly implemented and easy to interpret. The generation of the reports is easy and the report format is very clear, but improvements should be made in the web app to avoid jumping between punch-list review and punch-list list. You should be able to generate punch-list reports from iPad app. The annotate on plan options should be improved, it's difficult to draw directly on plan to clarify a detail or to make a modification.
August 16, 2017

Construction Bias

Laron Livsey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Laron Livsey
Construction Superintendent
WDS Construction (Construction, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is easy to email pages to outside subs or potential subs with a PDF attachment to clarify intent even if they do not have plangrid. I have used plangrid to send details of plans to specialty subcontractors who don't have plans or plangrid, to get quotes or clarify scopes.
August 16, 2017

Construction

Verified User
Employee in Manufacturing
Construction Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
With construction drawings it is always well suited. The problem lays when the General Contractor is wanting to add all RFI's, even if not relevant to you, to their drawings. Or if they are using a different program for their drawings and they are keeping them up to date on their site but it is difficult to keep up to date with PlanGrid because they are not actually updating drawings.
August 16, 2017

PlanGrid is a construction app like no other

Verified User
Project Manager in Sales
Construction Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
[PlanGrid is well suited for] Construction projects with many sheets, multiple active revisions, and a lot of users that are interacting and interfacing with the project information on a daily basis.

Smaller, simple projects aren't really "dependent" on PlanGrid due to the size and nature of the project. A ten sheet drawing set that doesn't have any revisions is more of a hassle to set up on PlanGrid than simply running paper copies for field staff.

I recommend it to everyone who asks about the app when they see me using it in the field. I also recommend it to estimators who need to do quick takeoffs for high level budgeting, informal sales calls, etc.
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