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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
builder use
Reviewed on 2019/03/30
We absolutely love Build xact, it's not perfect for my individual desires but it sure does capture...
We absolutely love Build xact, it's not perfect for my individual desires but it sure does capture my needs in a massive way, we can't imagine operating without it now.
there is nothing like being certain on your pricing when negotiating with clients and subbies, it puts you in such a more powerful position and takes away a lot of the stress
Pros
I love the take off tools and the ease of generating a quotation, it allows me to get ontop of pricing and take offs and the ability to calculate variations based off of subcontractors m2 rates without waiting for my subbies to get back to me is invaluable.
also when entering the line items I love that it can allow me to add in a picture into the specifications so that my client knows exactly what products are included in my quote and it also gives me to option to nominate items as provisional costs or provisional sums at the click of a button further more, I can select if the item is a task in the schedule so I have the ease of generating a gannt chart as i go with little to no down time so when I submit my quote I know exactly how long I need to build.
Cons
overall they have captured everything well and the only items I dont like are some of the little bugs that come with developing such a great software such as:
1. I would like a little more functionality in the plan scaling section.
2. The RFQ's tie themselves to line items and can't be adjusted without deleting the RFQ's or overriding them manually
3. All RFQ's have to be tied to a Job, you can't send off rfq's once the project becomes a Job for further item shopping for savings nor can you issue the rfq to subbies without having to mess around with your Quotes and categories.
4. the project cost analysis only seems to work off of purchase orders and work orders, you can't just tally up numbers under line items such as fixings which may require 10=15 receipts so you need to create a purchase order to tally it up. also, you can only issue invoices in the cost plus projects for expenses worn and not preempt expenses which makes it impossible to issue invoices in a pro active manner to get the client paying the bill.
6. The gannt chart lacks the flexibility and function that I am used to from such programs as smart sheet (another great software that we use)
5. It would be great to have it as an app and in the future look at expanding the software to a fully integrated project management software similar to plan grid
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the awesome review Stephen!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Completely overhauled our business model
Reviewed on 2023/04/03
It has been a great journey, wouldn't change a time. Buildxact team have been super helpful the...
It has been a great journey, wouldn't change a time. Buildxact team have been super helpful the entire journey.
Pros
The customizable templating and recipes building has streamlined our processes and estimating take offs, reducing time and improving accuracy.
Cons
Estimate costing screen needs margin and markup options, and showing the total exclusive of tax
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for such a great review Matt!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
3.5 Stars
Reviewed on 2023/03/17
Pros
Estimating and the ability to choose what is presented on the quoteUser friendlyGood project management
Cons
The variation tab is very basic and missing important featuresThe on screen take off is not as advanced and not as easy to use as other programs such as Planswift
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the feedback and for reviewing Buildxact
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Estimating/ construction software for Australia
Reviewed on 2023/03/19
Very pleased with Buildxact. Integrates well into my business
Very pleased with Buildxact. Integrates well into my business
Pros
Loving the estimating features, especially plan takeoffs. Bunnings live integration is a must. Buildxact helps to complete the feed back loop on estimating, job costing, actual costings.
Cons
Can be a bit complicated, and sometimes restrictive in what you can do once in a job.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the positive review Mark
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great product and customer service
Reviewed on 2023/10/09
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.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great review Claire.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
David Boatwright
Reviewed on 2023/08/25
Pros
The ease of use and customer support is very helpful.
Cons
there is a bit of a learning curve and the mobile app could be better.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the awesome review David!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Mavben
Reviewed on 2023/05/30
Very happy
Very happy
Pros
The entire system functions seamlessly together. I operate the entire company using Buildxact. We would be lost without it.
Cons
I suggest updating the scheduling system to allow for color-coding and alerts in case of double booking trades. This will enhance the overall organization and efficiency of the system.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for such a fantastic review Ben!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Good
Reviewed on 2023/06/13
Pros
easy to use , integration with xero or myob,
Cons
I can’t Download take off pictures , sometimes system don’t work well.. has take off not appear on the screen to estimation . I would like take off can be use on work orders.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks Marco for your positive review
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Time Saver!!
Reviewed on 2023/09/14
love using the software
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
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the really positive review Brady!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
They had Money guaranty but
Reviewed on 2021/02/12
it was ease to use CRM online but you no need spent money and time if you have some computer...
it was ease to use CRM online but you no need spent money and time if you have some computer skills.. offering services and giving services is opposite. if you are professional constructor please do not give them chance to they get your 2 or more money without you permit. when you want to cancel your account and unsubscribe they can stall you!
Pros
They had give money guaranty premises but... (read cons)
Cons
I had try to learn and use for long time but it was waste money and time and customer service annoyed enough to make me crazy...
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Great Software for Small Businesses
Reviewed on 2023/01/19
We had to spend a few hours/days setting up the tool for quoting, tracking expenses as they were...
We had to spend a few hours/days setting up the tool for quoting, tracking expenses as they were being allocated in the wrong field when synced with Xero and making it fully synced.
Pros
It's a great tool for quoting as you can set up formulas and the quote itself looks really professional and visually attractive.
Cons
Sometimes the numbers and percentages are hard to understand and sometimes they don't match in a logical manner.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for taking the time review Buildxact Marcos
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Continually Evolving
Reviewed on 2021/11/10
It has been a great product to help our company grow and is continually evolving and improving, the...
It has been a great product to help our company grow and is continually evolving and improving, the customer support is excellent.
It was a little learning curve at the being but is definitely a case of short term pain for long term gain
Pros
It has systemised our quoting process, which speeds up our quote time, which leaves more time for project management and sales.
We can produce extremely professional quotes now which include all the products we have allowed for so the clients and my team know exactly what they are getting
Cons
Integration with building suppliers in NZ isn't available yet but I believe this will come in due time.
The client portal is quite cumbersome and I don't like the fact that we don't have control over this once it's set up.
Manual inputting of supplier invoices can take some time
The scheduling tool can be a bit of a pain to use and doesn't look very nice, an upgrade to this would be great
Alternatives Considered
ProcoreReasons for Choosing Buildxact
very limited functionality and not user freindlySwitched From
WorkflowMaxReasons for Switching to Buildxact
Based in Australia it was more suited to us in NZ also, other products were too USA focused The estimating software was a step above their competitorsResponse from Buildxact
Thanks for the feedback George.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Buildxact Review
Reviewed on 2021/08/26
Better platform than previous systems used, however is lacking in some areas
Better platform than previous systems used, however is lacking in some areas
Pros
Cloud based system, modern system with a lot of potential to improve functionality. Really easy to measure and take off from plans
Cons
Communication regarding feedback on features to improve the system is lacking. It appears the easy features may be addressed while the harder ones are ignored. Cutting lists are not a current feature. Cannot put in future prices rises effective on a certain date
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for sharing your Buildxact feedback.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Highly recommend
Reviewed on 2021/11/04
We can easily keep on-top of all variations, invoicing, and schedules - also keeping a track of job...
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.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for using Buildxact Leigh!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Buildxact Review
Reviewed on 2023/05/04
Time is the main factor overall. Your advertising did say you would save time, I honestly didn't...
Time is the main factor overall. Your advertising did say you would save time, I honestly didn't believe you, but this has saved me a considerable amount of time. Thank you
Pros
The estimating is easy to use and pilot through. The integration of our existing spreadsheet was also simple to implement.
Cons
It is a same that Reckon are not coming on board. Overall the program is great to work through, although the customise of quote is good but not being able to split the estimating amounts up, but do realise i can offer them in the PS sums.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the awesome review Gavin
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Residential building user
Reviewed on 2023/03/28
Overall been a great product and highly recommend
Overall been a great product and highly recommend
Pros
Easy to use product and very helpful team that get back to you with answers to your questions.Constantly upgrading and adding features, always happy to hear your feedbackTime-sheet integration saves huge amount of time for me from manual data entry previously
Cons
No dedicated app as of yet but understand that is coming this year so am looking forward to that
Alternatives Considered
BuildertrendReasons for Choosing Buildxact
A dedicated construction productSwitched From
WorkflowMaxReasons for Switching to Buildxact
CostResponse from Buildxact
Thanks for the great review Daniel
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Loving it
Reviewed on 2023/05/08
Make progress claims easier and more professional
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
Response from Buildxact
Thanks so much for the great review!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Good
Reviewed on 2023/03/23
Ok
Ok
Pros
Take off for estimates are pretty good but could still do with more features.
Cons
No phone app. Project management needs an upgrade
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for your great feedback Ben. Just an FYI, we just launched a mobile app this year. Check it out and let us know what you think!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Block review
Reviewed on 2023/01/23
i really like the product it works very well for us. great estimating and easy scheduling
i really like the product it works very well for us. great estimating and easy scheduling
Pros
estimating and scheduling is what we use most
Cons
mobile use is not great, an app would be better
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the really positive review Scott. We've actually just launched a mobile app. Let us know what you think!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Callander constructions
Reviewed on 2023/01/18
Pros
It is a very easy software system to navigate.
Cons
The lack of a Moblie app. Not enough options for client reporting doesn't include GST or margin.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for such a great review Richie!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Review
Reviewed on 2023/01/18
Very Good
Very Good
Pros
Easy to navigate, great customer support
Cons
would like the locked entered Buildxact catalogue categories unlocked to be able to delete. The are a hassle when searching and adding prompted items.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the positive review Jenna.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great all round software
Reviewed on 2021/09/15
Love using the software and makes my job as a builders wife significantly easier and would highly...
Love using the software and makes my job as a builders wife significantly easier and would highly recommend the software to all looking for an al rounded building software that does, quoting, takeoffs, job management and job tracking etc.
Pros
Takeoffs are a breeze, proposals look and present well. The costing and profit and loss is also great
Cons
Needs to have a good app that we can use easily on-site, the portal needs works before I will start suing as this would be a more site friendly/ ie app for messages etc and photo upload
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great review Jane.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Streamlined and revolutionised
Reviewed on 2021/08/26
We are all now accountable for work now that everything can be traced and accurately recorded. It...
We are all now accountable for work now that everything can be traced and accurately recorded. It showed us the holes in our business prior, and we have streamlined all our processes off the back of shifting to BX.
Pros
The ease of tracking costs when integrated with Xero has made administering projects ever so simple. To follow a project from conception to completion is priceless.
Cons
The profit & loss and work in progress could be a little easier to understand.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great feedback and for using Buildxact.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Review from a designers perspective
Reviewed on 2021/11/17
Good experience, look forward to new things to come.
Good experience, look forward to new things to come.
Pros
Its a easy effective way to walk through a project from start to finish.
Cons
That there is no material list for the designer. Not everything you put into the invoice needs to be showcased to the client
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great feedback.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
Bx
Reviewed on 2022/04/05
Pros
The set out and ease of use is good.
The take off allows for basic functions and calculations.
Job control is good
Cons
Bx Has some annoying traits
Take off is slow when a decent template is used. You have to go in and out of the take off for every item.
The program basically shuts down by8:30 , 9pm and is useless.
the email functions eg emailing Po's from the system are so unreliable that we don't use them. We save and email from outlook.
The client portal is not very good and we are not using it.
POs cant be ordered by supplier which is very annoying.
Invoices get scrambled if you try to move the order.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the feedback Gary.