# 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 LR Luke R. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ron Wright Inc" August 20, 2020 5.0 Team members can decide on what to bid without meeting at the same time. Pros The organization of the bid list by due date is great. It's important sometimes to search an archived project. Huge time saver having a dedicated email auto populating the bid list and auto populating some of the project information. The bid form notification of being read is great to have reassurance that the proposal was received. The comment section is great for notes to other team members. Cons The planhub invites not auto populating client information is frustrating. The split screen on the bid board is useful or needed, split screen with limited views of both screens. One screen with all the info would be more useful. When you need more info you open the project. The right hand screen is not used. Alternatives considered [PlanHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/179042/PlanHub/)[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Better fit for a Subcontractor. Review Source JT Jonelle T. Procurement Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Plus & Delta" August 20, 2020 4.0 Pros General ease of use. Easy to sign folks up and get them started quickly. Customer service is also very helpful. Cons Not enough reports available and not a great printout. I wish there were more report options that were more easily accessed. I would like to quickly run a full report on a particular sub - general contact info, projects they have been invited to, if they replied, if they bid, etc. A quick snapshot of the company as a whole. Also, the management of contact data is terrible. There are lots of flagged contacts and they aren't resolved by BC. Often, the admin of the company is the one no longer there and then nobody can make the edit. Review Source NW Nick W. Owner/VP of Sales Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Possibly the best Bid Invitation Software available." August 20, 2020 5.0 We wanted a bid invitation solution that our subcontractors liked, were familiar with, and we wanted a long term partner. So far the relationship with BC has been great. I wish the pricing was a little lower and more comparable to other softwares out there as that would allow me to not have to review other competitor products upon renewal. Pros The user-friendly interface allows us to issue bid invitations in a matter of minutes. Cons I dislike that you have to use the software to obtain quotes. I wish direct emails were possible without having to go through the web. Alternatives considered [Autodesk Forma](https://www.capterra.com/p/218046/Autodesk-Construction-Cloud/)[PlanHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/179042/PlanHub/)[iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected The interface and intuitive user features. Switched from [iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) The interface and intuitive user features. Review Source BZ Bradley Z. Project Engineer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Program! Essential to my office's success." January 6, 2020 5.0 Pros Simple, easy to learn - can teach anyone in my office Quick, no waste of time due to long processes Keeps track of correspondence Document control Bid Forms are flexible Cons Lack of being able to update trade partners' information. I get that it is great that the trades feel like they get to have total control over their account, but I am constantly calling wrong contacts because I cannot update their info myself. Trades are not always willing (or have time) to update their own information. Review Source LP Luke P. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastic bid management" August 25, 2020 5.0 Building Connected makes my job faster, easier, and more professional. Pros Great subcontractor base, easy to invite, and updating status is a breeze. Cons No mobile device support, and trying to get subcontractors to all submit on the platform has proved difficult. Alternatives considered [iSqFt for General Contractors](https://www.capterra.com/p/3498/iSqFt-for-General-Contractors/) Reason for choosing BuildingConnected Cost, and ease of use. Review Source CE Colton E. Estimator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "BuildingConnected Review" July 23, 2021 4.0 My overall experience is solid with BuildingConnected. This is one software that I wish every GC used to send bid invites because I know exactly where everything is and it is easy to navigate. Pros Everything that I need to access is clearly labeled and separated from each other. This makes the software very user friendly. Files are labeled clearly and easy to view in quick view or to be downloaded. Cons Features on this software are great. I would say the one thing I like least about BuildingConnected is having to spell out our scope of work when sending documents in. For example, the drop down list that explains what work we do did not provide an option that was close to what we do which is landscape and irrigation. This can go with sending in proposals as well, I have to type out the scope of work which makes it seem less professional. Review Source JB John B. Senior Pre-Construction Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bid Invitations are a breeze!" January 9, 2020 5.0 Pros This software platform is intuitive and easy to use. The public contractor database is already populated with most people we work with, adding other contacts is easy as inputting an email address! Communicating with every invited bidder or just a subset with follow up information is just as easy. Cons We've submitted a couple suggested enhancements, the Building Connected team is always willing to listen to feedback and improve the platform. Review Source TP Trish P. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly" August 20, 2020 5.0 BuildingConnected is a user friendly platform. Anyone can learn with ease and document control is easy to manage. There are more pros than cons accordingly to my input. Pros The software is user friendly. The navigation to get from task to another is with ease. It manages and gives a report of subtrades expression of interest to bid and submission is a great tool. Our internal team is able to view the progress/ status of the project, which makes life easier. Cons I would like to see an option for the administrator to add/delete subtrade contacts (as majority of the time the information/ contacts are outdated). Example: Employee no longer with company, etc. We should have the option to modify contacts / emails. Review Source KS Kamen S. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Overall Experience Review" January 3, 2020 5.0 The software is definitely streamlining a lot of processes in the bidding of jobs. It is also helping with overall organization of documents and communications. Pros The interface is very user friendly overall. The network of contractors is very helpful. Cons The communication tends to come across to the contractors like a spam email and is ignored. I find myself needing to always follow up with a company email to get any real traction in communication. I also don't like the fact that the contractors can not be deleted after they are in the bid package. there are errors made sometimes and it would be nice to be able to delete. 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