Buildxact Reviews

Just what we needed.

Comments: Buidxact has sped up our estimating and the templates we've created have made us a lot more efficient.

Pros:

It's easy to use, being able to upload the drawings and do the takeoffs has saved us heaps of time.

Cons:

While it's not really a con, we already use a CRM and project management software for our jobs and cost tracking so these features aren't really relevant to us.

Buildxact Review

Pros:

We found [sensitive content hidden] had so mcuh intellectual property about Buildexact, and had the patience to share , and teach , which was very helpfull , she really knows her stuff also, her explaining of features in the sofware was so easy to adapt . her call backs were on time , great asset to the company .

Cons:

Client having access to live shedule , client access side

Daily Usage for Renovation Industry

Comments: I quite like the program but the reporting is very lacking so we rely heavily on XERO to do this part.

Pros:

That is works well with XERO to track expenses according to each job

Cons:

That there is no search feature in the Actuals. In the building industry there are so many different items used and a search to find an item would be handy.

SATISFIED USER

Comments: VERY EASY TO GET AROUND THE DIFFERENT STAGES IN THE SYSTEM.
BUILXACT STAFF MOST HELPFUL AND EASY TO GET TO

Pros:

EASE OF LEARNING TO OPERATE. ABLE TO SETUP YOUR OWN TEMPLATES

Cons:

DID NOT INCLUDE QBCC COSTS. A LITTLE LONG IN OPENING PROGRAMME

the best construction management tool available

Comments: AMAZINg

Pros:

ESTIMATE PRESENTATIONBUDGET TRACKING SCHEDULINg

Cons:

THE TIME COMMITMENT NEEDED TO LEARN THE SYSTEM AND USE IT PROPERLY. WE’RE STILL NOT THERE YET LOL I NEED TO COMMIT A SOLID WEEK TO WATCHING THE TRAINING VIDEOs

Customer service

Comments: Fixed a technical issue fast and clear instructions

Pros:

Fast service easy to use and practical

Cons:

Some things fail to sync properly hard to use it to full potential

Easy of use

Comments: Love using it and keeping all details in one place

Pros:

I can put together a $400,000 landscaping estimate together in an hour, super fast. And having used an excel sheet prior and accidentally deleted fields, it's nice to know this doesn't happen

Cons:

I do not put through purchase orders as it means double handling with having to enter receipts into xero

Time Saver!!

Comments: love using the software

Pros:

Take off tool is great! Learning the quoting system has been highly beneficial to us saving us time and money!

Cons:

would like an option to not share costing with supervisor

Great product and customer service

Pros:

The more familiar I become with this program, the easier it is to use and more effective it is for our business. The customer service is always prompt and friendly.

Cons:

Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to change certain simple things, but the help function always connects me to a Buildexact team member who sorts out the issue quickly and easily.

Buildxact user

Pros:

EstimatingJob managementSchedulingQuotes

Cons:

Abit difficult to use at the start but the customer support is excellent

My Buildxact review

Comments: Estimate writing is much easier, and more reliable than previously done. I just tried another software package for 6 weeks. Had thought of making the change on based on monthly Pricing. What I have here may be a bit more per month, but the overall savings on time, reliability, presentation organization, is worth much more.

Pros:

The ease of Authoring the Quote. Being able to create and add Categories and line items keeps the quotes organized and easy to review. I like my quotes to be presented chronologically as the work will be progressed. The ability to Move categories, and or individual items is great. And simple as this sounds, being able to insert a line where ever I want, is priceless.

Cons:

I have only used this software for the writing of quotes. After 1.5 years of use, the only shortfall I have is to be able to total out individual items throughout the quote such as labor, materials, equipment.

Alternatives Considered: Buildertrend

Reasons for Choosing Buildxact: The formatting and functionality of writing quotes.

Switched From: QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Switching to Buildxact: The ability to organize the quote so that it presents better to the customer.

Highly recommend

Comments: We can easily keep on-top of all variations, invoicing, and schedules - also keeping a track of job costs via purchase orders has been really beneficial.

Pros:

Being able to upload all types of plans and the ease of measuring up complex projects.

Cons:

The Variation forms would be much better if you could list/add 'Actual Cost' items after the variation has been made up. (if something was accidentally missed) Being unable to export screen shots to show trades certain areas of what we have allowed etc.

Making Life easier

Comments: Could not be happier with BuildXact and get really good feed back from clients and our accountant team

Pros:

From tracking quotes, to take offs and organizing your quote in a professional way, to sending purchase orders and tracking your project to the cent, BuildXact is by far the best value for money estimating/project management software on the market.

Cons:

The scheduling is a bit clunky in comparison to MS Project

Alternatives Considered: Procore

Reasons for Switching to Buildxact: one stop shop, Procore uses an external estimating software

Residential Renovations building Company review

Comments: My experience with BuildXact has definitely been positive. It has streamlined and simplified our quoting and cost planning processes.

Pros:

I find the estimating features to be easy to use and effective in generating accurate project estimates / quotations. Leading on to 'Job' stage the historical data and cost plan is essential for reviewing and maintaining project cost controls. The Variation portal is also very beneficial with submitting and tracking any changes as the project progresses

Cons:

I dont find the Accounting Software integration to be beneficial as the communication between Xero and Build Xact is not 2-way.

Alternatives Considered: Buildertrend

Reasons for Switching to Buildxact: Subscription Fees and options Australian based and supported Best suited for the features I was chasing

review

Comments: Customer service good

Pros:

Take off feature is good, quote section is also good

Cons:

Client portal and back costing isn't easy

Buildxact Review

Comments: Overall experience has been great, especially with customer support. ([sensitive content hidden] has been fantastic)

Pros:

Overall this is a fantastic product, its really helping restructure our business.

Cons:

The dashboard along with some other features need some work so that our staff are more inclined to use them.

Loving it

Comments: Make progress claims easier and more professional

Pros:

The ease of the program.I have saved hours already

Cons:

Nothing yetIdeally, if it had a section for RFI's and photos that would be very handy

I do the quoting

Comments: Good system

Pros:

Easy to learn, fairly straightforward. Issues I had were handled quickly and efficiently

Cons:

Not intuitive, I think some areas could be improved

Buildxact - Estimating Game Changer

Comments: Estimates are so much quicker. I have been an estimator for over 20years and this system makes my job so much easier and faster.

Pros:

The digital take-off is by far the best part of this software in my opinion. When linked to Recipes I can complete a full estimate far quicker then I ever have using other systems. Very easy to use and set up.

Cons:

It woud be great if you could have a report while still in estimating stage of all Cost Centres with Recipes allocated, not being able to add more than one item at a time is a pain.

Alternatives Considered: ConX

Reasons for Choosing Buildxact: Take-off's

Switched From: Databuild

Reasons for Switching to Buildxact: Cost, features & ease of use

The support is real good

Comments: Very good.

Pros:

The support team replies very fast. The most effective way to find some simple questions is to leave a message.

Cons:

I think $260 per month is a bit expensive.

Jade Buildxact review

Comments: very good and usefull program.
i love that you can speak directly to developers

Pros:

ease of use. price pointed very well. Australian company.

Cons:

not all the features of larger program. sometimes slow to add new features. not able to measure drawings once converted to job. not able to mark up drawings to send to contractors. no ability to run TPAR report does not send material credits across to accounting software needs to have the ability to have multiple scales on 1 single page of plans for take off. when marking a customer payment on an invoice sent from buildxact it does not send the payment across to accounting package

Reveiw

Comments: Overall experiance has been great.

Pros:

The take offs of plans is very quick and efficient.

Cons:

cannot change quote template to replicate the rest of the company's documents and formats

Great software for any size building firm

Comments: job cost tracking, Material ordering and job scheduling

Pros:

Ease of use and a great way to keep track of jobs/Quotes from start to finish

Cons:

I feel a dedicated app that could be used onsite would be great although the web browser is ok on mobile

Necessary

Pros:

after setting up the recipes for regular used items I found it so easy to use

Cons:

the software is a little slow, when you are trying to do things quickly, the program tells you to slow down. this is then you are using quick features like setting tasks in scheduling

Hillman Homes review

Comments: my experience has been good. very easy to use interface.
am still to complete the training which I am sure will help improve my efficacy using the program.

Pros:

- integration with Xero - easy take offs - take offs are saved for visual representation - you can email PO's directly from system

Cons:

- the ability to produce quick quotes, rather than just only variations