Item: Autodesk Build
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Support Rating

Anytime I have reached out to support they have been very helpful.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use PlanGrid in multiple departments within our company. It connects the field teams to those in the office and in other locations across the country. It is also good for tracking changes in construction, as well as documenting progress for closeout packages in the end.

Pros and Cons

Works well on computers, phones, tablets. Great for a large team on many different platforms.
Ease of use. Very user-friendly on all devices.
Can be used for complicated tasks as well as simple tasks. Good tool for taking photos of equipment and assigning to a plan, or for more detailed drawing changes and tracking.

Pricey for small team users. Would be nice to have team pricing or at least lesser than a nailgun account for users that use under 50 pages.
Some UI improvements are still needed, such as reviewing images that have been uploaded; there is no way to scroll to the next image.

Return on Investment

PlanGrid has greatly improved our efficiency by removing the need to print drawings, scan markups, create additional drawings and survey reports. It helps with making the move to all electronic documentation seamless.

Alternatives Considered

none

Likelihood to Recommend

It is appropriate for companies that need to track construction. You can track red-lines, update as-builts, assign images, etc. You can also run reports on action items. If you want to keep all your drawings and updates electronic PlanGrid is a great tool. Also, it is great at getting information from the field back to the designers in the office instantly. Not needed for companies that don't work with floor plans regularly.

Plangrid is a move towards the future

Overall Satisfaction with PlanGrid