Item: Autodesk Build
Rating: 10
Author: Les Yager

Support Rating

Quick response from the support team. They follow up on any issues we have reported. They are always willing to try something or give us a way that we can perform a task with the current system, while they try to come up with a better one.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use this in project management, field supervision and estimating. This addresses real-time information gathering, such as built drawings, photo records, the RFI process, to name a few. We are able to review previous changes to drawings and compare these to current. We can take photos of issues and email them directly to the engineer, architect, owner, and construction manager, for quicker response.

Pros and Cons

Real-time, cloud based project data - keeps everyone on the same page
Photo history allowing issues, concerns and documentation of conditions for owner
Easy to navigate site, able to be used on multiple platforms from mobile (IOS or Android), desktop or web based

RFI format
Adding a pricing request log
More detail on punch list

Return on Investment

Saved time
Saved paper
Improved coordination
Improves communications

Alternatives Considered

Procore and Sage 300 ERP

It's easier to use, more user-friendly, has ready access, and is more cost effective.

Likelihood to Recommend

It's great for the mobile QC individual. He can use an iPad for instant access for all projects; not having to unroll and carry 20 to 30 sets of drawings and spec books. Keeps everyone working off the same set of drawings and easy to update. Photos of existing conditions and problems can be quickly documented and emailed out.

More bang for the buck

Overall Satisfaction with PlanGrid