BuildIT

“we have been using BuildIt since 2004, and it is an integral part of our day to day business”

Pros

It's great for sharing information around the office; no more running to the filing cabinet for plans, specs, contacts, or schedules.

Cons

When I'm editing a schedule, the program doesn't let me edit multiple lines at once. I always have to refresh before editing the next task.

“This is a great site and the support is amazing and fast to respond”

Pros

The support team ensures everything we need is on the home screen and allows customization for each user, making their job quicker. Each person can tailor their screen to what they need to see. It's easy to check what's been ordered by looking into the files, and the dashboard is a great addition. Adding subcontractors or suppliers to specific tasks is straightforward. Creating templates is easy to access and complete. We've used it for 5 years, and it keeps improving. As with any new program, it takes time, but the support team is fantastic, knowledgeable and always striving to improve the program. The company is pleased to have all the information at their fingertips, enabling everyone to see the exact status of a specific lot in the building process and update buyers accordingly.

Cons

There is not a phone app, which made using the online version a bit tricky for the superintendents in the field. You can't take pics from your phone and edit them. It does take some time and dedication to get to know the program, like any other. It's not easy to edit something once it's uploaded; any changes need to be made and then re-entered into the program. You can buy an additional program to do this, but it's another expense. Once you get used to it, it's a great tool for the company.

“I find Build-it very user friendly and team is always available to help out if needed”

Pros

I like how it integrates our emails through the software and that it's web-based, so you can log in from anywhere with internet access. No need to download the program onto a computer.

Cons

I can't say there's anything I really dislike about the software. There are always little quirks some people may not like, but nothing major. The only thing is that it's not available in app format yet, but it's coming soon!