BuildTools Review - why 3.8 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Oct 05, 2022

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What is BuildTools?

BuildTools is a web based construction management system for your business. Being web based, the software is accessible from everywhere and offers multiple deployment models. The software manages communication, budgeting, accounting and other aspects of the construction business.

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Who is it best for?

BuildTools provides a reliable construction management platform for businesses of all sizes. However, it is most suitable for projects whose budget does not exceed $10 million. Industries that usually deploy this software include energy, financial services, infrastructure, and technology.

Among the intended users of the software, we can include architects, construction management and engineering firms, property owners, specialty contractors, and general contractors. Additionally, it is also widely used by custom home builders, construction managers and remodelers.

If you are looking for a modular software system that can regulate the key aspects of your business such as budgeting, accounting, and estimating, BuildTools is a solution worth considering.

Main features and functionalities

The software offers five main modules of project management, accounting, estimating, service management, and integration. Under these modules, it offers wide range of useful applications that streamline and regulate all the important aspects of the construction business.

The project management module of BuildTools offers the features of bidding, contract management, change orders, daily log, document management, procurement and others. Two important features under the estimating module of the software are bid comparison and item list.

The accounting module of BuildTools offers you the features of general ledger, inventory management, materials management, purchase order, and job costing. Under the service management module, you can benefit from the features of service agreements, service contracts, work orders, dispatch and purchasing.

You can integrate BuildTools with QuickBooks so if you already are using QuickBooks you don’t need to bring about radical changes in the system. Important integration features of the software are assignment creation and sync frequency definition.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $299 per month. ITQlick pricing score is 2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for BuildTools. You can also find here pricing information from BuildTools's website.

Pros

• The software offers separate mobile platform interface for iOS devices
• The software solution is offered as monthly service with unlimited access and storage for the company.
• BuildTools is built on modular architecture which allows you to purchase specific modules without having to pay for the complete package.
• The software has wider platform support than many other similar software solution and supports all major operating systems including Windows, Mac OS and others.
• The software provides integration with QuickBooks which is one of the most widely used business applications.

Cons

• The software has support only for English language which limits its user base.
• Although dedicated interface for mobile devices is available, the software does not have any app for mobile devices.
• The software does not provide integration with several major applications including Microsoft Office.
• The estimating module of BuildTools does not offer the important features of conceptual estimates and proposal generator.
• Accounting module of the software does not offer the facilities of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of BuildTools vs alternative software solutions.

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