# BuildingConnected Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is BuildingConnected the right Contractor Management solution for you? Explore 204 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/156791/BuildingConnected/reviews --- BuildingConnected 4.6 (204) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/156791/BuildingConnected/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of BuildingConnected Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews FH Fiona H Business ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Having everything centralized—plans, messages, and bid information—helps keep our team organized and saves time during the bidding process.“ March 10, 2026 BR Brandon R Vice PresidentConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The inability to communicate with GC’s on if they won the bid or not.“ January 15, 2025 CL Cameron L Project Manager and EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It helps organize bid invites and provides a way for new General Contractors to get their bid invites to us, even if they have never worked with us before.“ July 21, 2025 Ashley V Executive AssistantConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It’s a bit expensive and seems to go up every year without adding much additional functionality.“ August 13, 2022 FH Fiona H Business ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “BuildingConnected makes it easy to manage bid invites and keep all project information in one place.“ March 10, 2026 RA Rosa A Department Support ManagerConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The only drawback for me is the fact that we are not able to change any information for a subcontractor, for example, when I know that someone's email address is incorrect, I am not able to change it, we have to "Suggest an Edit" and type in what needs to be amended. “ August 27, 2020 CL Cameron L Project Manager and EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It also lets you look at the drawings without downloading them through their website.“ July 21, 2025 KS KIm S Sr EstimatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “When i have a sublist, converting to excel is great but, i want the option to list, by category, bid, viewed , undecided, not bidding, it prints the entire list, that is annoying.“ August 27, 2020 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 204 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Hayden B. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Must-Have for Professionals" October 24, 2019 5.0 Since using PowerPoint, I have noticed a significant change and the way I am viewed within my organization. My peers and superiors have both noticed how confident I am while conducting quality presentations, and for that I have PowerPoint to thank. Pros I love that PowerPoint has several options when it comes to slide design. Presentations can be very bland, so adding a design that's aesthetically pleasing is extremely helpful when I'm trying to grab the attention of my peers and superiors. Cons I have not had any bad experiences with PowerPoint. Review Source MH Mike H. Estimating, Project Support Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use Bidding software" August 17, 2023 5.0 Building Connected helped up streamline out bidding process and keep all info and communication in one location. Pros Building Connected allowed us to have all our bid invites in one place, giving us the ability to find and track new bid opportunities. Cons The in-software take-off features could use some upgrades and possible integration with other software Alternatives considered [PlanHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/179042/PlanHub/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Easier to use and more familiar with the product. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Engineer Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Practically a file share with a few extra functions" February 21, 2018 3.0 Pros \-Upload speeds are fast -ability to organize contractors is helpful -one stop shop for emailing helps with mass solicitations Cons \-Interface is very basic -Organizing and moving files is very difficult. Once you upload files its nearly impossible to move them 10 folders up -Navigation to add subs after bids are sent is difficult Review Source SF Stephen F. Estimating Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use - some features needed. " August 20, 2020 4.0 What started as a cold call has made my entire job easier. The site is used company wide and has made bidding projects exponentially easier. Pros Ease of use and customer service are second to none. Cons We need a deeper level of customization when it comes to RFI and other document management. Alternatives considered [iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Ease of use and \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] was one of the kindest and "real" VP's I ever had the pleasure of working with. Review Source SM Susana M. Project Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Worth the Try" December 23, 2019 4.0 I don't mind working with it because it's easy to use, for me personally I would rather use it when needed, I would rather have another project administration website. Just because I can't edit much on it, It has what it has and you have to work with it. There's no area to add links, nowhere to add files and stuff like that. Pros I mostly like that it has an easy to use interface, easy on the eye, simple, you get a personal agent to help with any doubts and suggestions you might have. Cons That it has limited options to add additional features or additional links, you can't really edit much. Switched from [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/) My company thought it would be best because with this website we have project statistics. Review Source OB Odae B. Construction Project Engineer Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Building Connected Rocks " December 19, 2019 5.0 Love it makes my life easier Pros The ease of use and the ability to manage large amounts of information with ease. The projects run threw Building Connected are streamlined and increase productivity overall. Cons Not having the ability to edit contacts information in our data base with out having the user to log in and confirm the edits some times our subs are not tech savy enough to log in. Alternatives considered [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/)[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Ease of use and it is quicker at processing information! Switched from [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/) Procore is slow and cumbersome. Review Source JZ John Z. Sr Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Building Connected has increased our business" August 20, 2020 4.0 We started using BC in 2018 and more than doubled our revenue the following year. Add BC was a large contributor to that success. Pros Easiest and best way we have found to send and track bid invitations to a targeted recipient. Cons There are no enough key work options in the bid package to cover all of the bid I need. Alternatives considered [iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected We still use the other product. They are good for mass invites but BC is better for targeting and tracking bidders. Review Source AH Akasha H. Preconstruction Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "So easy to use!" December 23, 2019 5.0 Pros I like how user friendly it is. I also really like that each user controls their account but if I notice it's not up to date, I can make a suggestion. Crowd sharing is brilliant! Cons I would like to make comments for a particular company which can only be seen internally but without actually rating them. Right now, to make a comment, you have to rate them from 1-5 stars. But sometimes I need a comment about the contacts at a company, etc. Reason for choosing BuildingConnected The ease of use, crowd sharing, functionality, and the overall look of the site. Switched from [iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) I did the research an made the suggestion to upper management. Review Source IM Ian M. Senior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "User Friendly Software" December 20, 2019 4.0 Pros easy to use, user friendly, simple, the bid-form section is awesome!! Cons would be great if they had an RFI section to use like Procore has. Switched from [SmartBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/184678/SmartBid/) Was cumberson, not user friendly, took to long to set up a new project and to send out invites, addendums etc. Review Source DB Daryl B. Estimating Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Favorable Review of Building Connected" August 20, 2020 4.0 Very Good. Customer support is outstanding! Pros Helps find subcontractors and Suppliers in new areas Cons Convincing our subs to submit their proposals through Building Connected Switched from [The Power Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/65350/The-Power-Tools/) Building Connected allows subs and suppliers to enter themselves into a database to help us locate the. Also document control is held within Building Connected Review Source WF Will F. Sr. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Total Bid Management in 1 Localized Place " December 7, 2021 4.0 BC has helped our estimating & preconstruction department streamline our entire bid invite & management process. It has allowed us to localize all data and information in 1 platform. It has also allowed us the benefit of all team member having access to the most up to date information no matter where they are at. Being web-based makes it easy to log in remotely and get updates without having to contact other team members to ensure you are looking at the most up to date information. Pros BC is extremely user friendly, allows the entire preconstruction team to stay on the same page, and auto updates as changes are made and bidder statuses are updated. BC has streamlined our entire process, allowed to gain more subcontractor outreach and bid coverage. One of the great features that BC provides is the data analytics. Our company is easily able to identify market segments we are more successful in, clients we are the most successful with & subcontractors and suppliers that are the most responsive and competitive for us. The bid leveling feature has allowed us to set-up and compare bids directly in BC without having a separate program or spreadsheet for this. This is key as it allows all team members direct access to the most up to date information at the click of a button. Cons One of the features is that subcontractors are responsible to create their own free accounts and keep them updated. One of the issues we had to navigate around and create processes for was making sure we always had the most up to date subcontractor contact person. Review Source OA Obada A. Site Civil Engineer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best tool can make our bids more competitive." April 11, 2022 5.0 Building Connected provided us with the opportunity to network with organizations we may not have otherwise encountered, allowing us to increase the competitiveness of our bids. Pros For a quote on a task, take advantage of BuildingConnected's unique feature that allows you to collaborate with different office locations within the same company profile to acquire an estimate. It's also extremely simple to operate. You can invite existing building connect companies to participate, as well as invite new trades. Changes to the tender package can be made quickly and easily without having to email each contractor individually. Cons In areas where the BuildingConnected can readily perform magnificently, there aren't many dislikes, and we haven't had any issues with it yet, which is encouraging. Review Source HJ Hailey J. administrator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Crucial for Bid Management " September 8, 2023 5.0 My experience using building connected has overall been a good one, i'll continue using for as long as i'm able! Pros I like that we are able to look up any project and see if we are bidding or if we are declining, Makes it easy to manage. I like that we can store all correspondences in each project folder so we know what's going on at all times. Cons I havnt ran into any issues so there is nothing to dislike Review Source jS jeffery S. Estimating Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient Product " December 20, 2019 5.0 I have enjoyed using building connected over the past couple years and it has helped me gain many quality contractors that I have grown partnerships with. The positives have outweighed the negatives, which are always worked out by Building Connected customer support staff. Pros The ability to find new subcontractors that fit our specific needs. The organization of the interface that allows me to sort through bidders and none bidders efficiently. Building connected allows for all of my colleagues and I to be on the same page although we are in different states, with the notes feature. Simplistic interface design allows for ease of navigation. Customer service support is a phone call away at all times and they show great concern for your time constraints. Cons It can be embarrassing how some employees have been terminated from their companies but on Building Connected they are my point of contact so I ask for them and get that bad news. More clear information as to the exact type of services companies provide. For example some will say millwork but they only provide design oriented woodwork. Review Source CM Chris M. Senior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We Love BuildingConnected" August 20, 2020 5.0 We have used them for several years and really like their support and how they keep improving the system. Pros The ability to distribute plans, specs and addenda is easy and consistent. It is also very easy to send messages to individual bidders, all bidders in a bid package or the entire project. We can create bid forms that the subs can fill out when submitting their bids. The system also tracks all quotes and allows us to level the bids. Their support is great with fast responses! We also use BuildingConnected to have subs fill out our qualification form. Cons The only thing we would like to see would be to list the number of those that are not bidding in the overall view that lists the number of invitees, the number that have viewed the project and the number that say they are bidding. Review Source MC Marcel C. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential tool for Vendor/Subcontractor and Bid Proposal Management" December 19, 2019 5.0 It functions in about 95% of all items.. Few things which I wished to be implemented I sent to Support for considerations and received feedback that they will pursue them in future releases. Pros Davaco's business model is to perform commercial remodels of Retail, Restaurants or Hospitality Projects throughout USA and Canada. While we have many W2 employees which travel throughout the territories to perform a variety of tasks - we are heavily dependent on partnering with local Subcontractors to perform additional remodel tasks. In this process BuildingConnected tool is essential to send invitation to bids and collecting bid proposals from multiple sources in the geographic location radius of the project itself. As such BC performs marvelous in that task. Cons Geographic radius invitations of Bidders with the filters for Non or Union based, minority business owners. Easy proposal creation and upload of proposal - tracking and overall ease of use. Review Source JD Jenelle D. Executive Vice President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Building Connected is a great tool for our company! " August 20, 2020 4.0 BuildingConnected has been a good organization tool. It diminishes duplication of efforts and gives us a good calendaring tool. It has also been a good marketing tool for one of our newer PMs building her clientele. She looks for bidding opportunities on our dashboard. This software has also given us an easy tool for follow up. Pros Finding out if there are multiple GCs bidding an opportunity...this has given us the visibility to send our numbers out to companies we may have otherwise missed. We have also decreased duplication of efforts in our office. We can see when other PMs may already be working on an opportunity. Cons I don't believe you can see if there are other GCs bidding an opportunity unless you accept an invitation. Review Source MS Morgan S. Project Assistant Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We Choose to Build with Building Connected!" January 11, 2018 4.0 We use the integration with Building Connected to Procore, which simplifies the process of turning a bid into a contract or purchase order. If you use both or one of these systems, we definitely recommend using them as a pair. Pros The ability to track and store all of our bids in one place. We can run reports and review previous bids for estimating new projects, pre-qualify our subcontractors with a customized questionnaire, and store templates for bid contact lists separated by cost code/bid package and organized by locations, type of project, category, or really anything we need! Cons We cannot edit the sub's contact information, and companies are not the best at keeping emails and company information up to date in the system. If the company is not in the system, then we can add them with email, but can't store any of their company info (name, address, etc). Review Source JD Jennifer D. Director of Estimating Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review" August 20, 2020 4.0 Pros That the system is intuitive and easy to use. Cons Building out the sub list and managing the contacts could be better for projects that have special requirements. Certifications are not specific enough and are self reported by the subs so they are not always accurate for finding subs to fulfill the requirements. Review Source sC steve C. Contract / Job Development Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love this program!" February 7, 2018 5.0 If your looking for Construction Software call these guys and take it for a test drive, you wont be sorry and your subcontractors will love it. Pros Building Connected is the best software out there for me getting my bid invites and access to plans and specs. It so easy to use and everything you need a click away. Contractors that are using this software can send bid invites and access to the plans right to my account. I'm using their Opportunity Manager also, I just forward my bid invites from Contractors who are not using Building Connected to this program and it puts it in order by bid date automatically , much better than me trying to organize my outlook. Another thing about this software when you download plans its way faster than it competition. Cons Once in awhile I will have to go in and manually put in the bid date on certain bid invites that I have forwarded to the Opportunity Manager. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Manager / Document Control Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great estimating/bid tool for contractors" November 28, 2017 4.0 This software helps me, the subcontractor, get what I need from the contractor with little to no issue. Everything that the contractor needs me to have is placed right there in front of me. Pros It gives the subcontractor a smooth process in obtaining the contract documents for a project. The contractor has the ability to upload and list all required information. The user interface is very easy to use and everything is straight forward. Cons There isn't much not to like. I do wish that there was a folder style download system so that single sheets could be downloaded if necessary. Review Source CE Courtney E. Bid Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GC Use" August 20, 2020 5.0 Overall we find BC to be extremely efficient for our company. We use it daily, bidding 4-5 jobs weekly. Pros We utilize the search feature a lot when searching for new sub-contractors to work with, especially in specialty trades we don't often use. I find Building Connected's interface to be extremely user friendly. Cons The only thing I dislike about Building Connected is the inability to delete bid packages on your own. Right now you have to reach out to support for them to delete it. I will say they are quick to respond, I just wish I could do it and save the time. Review Source JC Jason C. Director of Preconstruction Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Customer Review" September 1, 2020 5.0 Easier document control for us to share information with our subs and vendors. Program has helped us be more efficient. Does take some "coaching" of our subs and vendors to utilize BC in responding to our invites. Pros The program is easy to manage project documentation and communication with vendors and subcontractors. Cons Due to the quantity of Building Connected invites/messages received by our subs and vendors it is hard for some to differentiate our ITB's from other ITB's. Alternatives considered [SmartBid](https://www.capterra.com/p/184678/SmartBid/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Pricing and ease of use. Review Source AV Al V. Director of Estimating Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Bid Management" September 1, 2020 4.0 Time saving and reduction on number of emails to bid coordinator. Pros The bid management software is very easy to use across multiple users and makes it easy to assign jobs and have multiple viewers of documents and quotes while still assigning the project to one person. This has cut down on the emails cluttering my inbox and if very effective and time-saving. Cons I think some of the data capturing and statistics functions need to be improved, at least we have not found reports that are as useful to us in the construction business where we don't always hear results on our bids right away. Review Source BB Bryan B. Chief Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Building Connected is Unmatched" August 31, 2020 5.0 The experience has been excellent and without frustration, in addition, the building connected staff is extremely attentive to all needs and does not hesitate to solve issues immediately. Pros Highly recommend Building Connected for its intuitive ease of use and the simple integration into a construction company's arsenal of estimating software. Cons Minor adjustments regarding the process and meaning of non disclosure agreements has to be carefully monitored. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Construction Bid Management](https://www.capterra.com/construction-bid-management-software/)[Integrated Risk Management](https://www.capterra.com/integrated-risk-management-software/)[Construction CRM](https://www.capterra.com/construction-crm-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.