BuildTools Reviews

it makes project management and tracking work items really easy. also monitoring person-wise work and assigned quota is a great feature. from start to finish it makes entire process streamlined.

no major issues that I found. however, the support system and the UI can be a bit improved.

It is smoothening the entire process of building project management and assignment, tracking of sites and monitoring of ongoing work is hassle-free.

It's been quite a while using BuildTools and the best part for me has been it's customer service due to which I am able to solve all my problems as quickly as possible

There is no such thing to dislike. I just wanna say that it should keep upgrading itself as there are lot of competitors existing in the market today. So making UI & Ux better would be the best

BuildTools has been a great compilers andhas helped me a lot to create APIs for my clients. Due to its ease of using the application, I could complete my tasks in no time

Easily manage the tools amd projects under one application, allnin single application.

I would like if the interface could be a little bit more user friendly

Scheduling communication and documentation process.

I like the simplicity and goal of this software. In today's era, especially in home builders, this was much needed to make the process flexible

the pricing could be more affordable and the benefits should be given to the repeat clients

A good tool to manage your team flowing communication at any level

It's one stop solution for automation of business operation and making business hassle free . There are already business operation that requires a lot of effort and consumes a lot of time.. ECI BUILDTOOLS makes it easier.

While we try to find solutions for the same on the UI in the browser , it's too complex and while giving a demo it's unnecessary to ask so many questions .. it can be little less complicated while making people understand what they actually want to solve.

ECI BuildTools is making sure that ease of business should be there and they handle the operation so as to make sure that you don't have to worry a lot about the things.. starting from spreadsheet of Excel to CRM.

An apt toll designed exclusively for people involved in construction and turnkey projects. Helps tracking various sets of assignments in a construction site under one place. Awesome monitoring and tracking features.

No major downside. The interface can be built more agile. Best for both small and large construction owners, individual builders, corporate projects and startups.

Tracking the work under one roof helps in understanding where the delays happen in a construction work or site. This helps business in reducing time and resources.

The bid management is awesome tool and very helpful. \managing bids is what it does best. It places all the bids at one place which gives you summary of the bids .

The purchase Order management is not that seamless as the sometimes the latest budgets do not display and you have to do some manual entry which is annoying. Need to improve on this

It helps me manage my bids at once with a bid dashboard tracking a bid becomes easier. Also it helps me complete the project on or before time by notifying the vendors and/or subcontractor about the schedule or change of schedule

Keeps everything organized in one place for all those involved.

Sometimes the web based software was clunky and slow.

Project management

Estimates/Proposals

Getting the job is the first step and finding a system that simplifies the sales process is important. That’s why

having functionality that quickly create quotes and gives you the flexibility to customize based on rooms is a

requirement.

Send professional looking proposals and manage them at each stage so you never lose track. From sending to

approval—everything is tracked in one system.

But your system can’t stop at just sending a professional proposal. Once it is approved by your client the

estimate information should be automatically pushed into the budget.

You need a tool that can manage your jobs from quote to warranty all within one system.

Communication

At the core of every successful construction project is a robust communication platform. Make sure you can

capture every email, document, and photo related to your project with seamless connection to all your current

client communication tools.

Along with central collection of all project management communications, look for a system that allows you to

send and receive messages from your current email client and archive all emails and attachments indefinitely.

To keep schedules and timelines on track, make sure the software has the option to send and log instant

notifications to everyone in a project.

Also, look for a tool to help you stay proactive with client communication. An example of this would be an

automatic weekly project report that keeps homeowners or clients up to date on new developments about

their project, including schedules, deadlines, recent photos, change orders, and other important management

updates.

Scheduling

The best project management tools have simple yet powerful ways to align schedules and notify crews

automatically. Not all scheduling tools are created equal, so be on the lookout for software that’s focused

on the specific needs of custom builders and remodelers. You should be able to schedule all phases of

construction projects, meetings, and deadlines for selections and push out one consolidated schedule within

your system.

Most software solutions available to custom builders and remodelers lack a workflow familiar to a builder.

During your search, consider the level of industry knowledge each vendor has and look for a solution built from

a builder’s perspective.

Using one centralized hub, you should be able to manage your business with one glance and avoid any

surprises, not reinvent how you work. Don’t fall into the trap of being ‘criminally disorganized,’ as the building

industry can be very litigious. Eliminate mistakes, protect yourself, and deliver an experience that you, your staff,

and your clients will appreciate.

With the number of options people have for choosing a builder, having the right processes and tools in place

can be a great differentiator. Plus, it can help make your business more profitable without increasing your staff.

Make sure the software you choose is from a vendor you trust, one with a developer-foot rooting firmly in the

industry from a builder’s point of view, to ensure you’re getting the most value from your solution.

Project-based pricing vs Flat-rate pricing

Project-based pricing doesn’t reward your hard work. Why should you pay more for the same software

functionality based on each new active job?

A flat-rate pricing model with unlimited projects lets you scale your business with confidence. Knowing that

your software vendor supports the success of your business allows for more predicable growth. You’re not left

guessing what the bill will be on a monthly basis. Plus, you don’t have to worry about reaching limits when you

have other pressing issues at hand.

With cloud-based technology, it doesn’t make sense to pay more for the same software based on the number

of projects you’re working on at any given moment. The beauty of flat-rate pricing is the more you use your

construction management tool, the more you get out of it.

Flat-rate pricing with unlimited projects gives power back to the users. So, even if you’re working on smaller

projects, you can still leverage the software to save time and money, which means your process doesn’t have to

change project by project.

The bidding process is the most liked feature of mine as it allows more people's to bid for my project

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It is reducing my stress of maintaining spreadsheets and using different apps or platforms to keep the client in progress update