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What is BuildIT Systems?

An intuitive and user-friendly tool designed for construction organizations, facilitating scheduling and communication for small to medium-sized residential, commercial, and specialty trade contractors. This platform allows users to efficiently schedule tasks and personnel, share files and images, notify team members of changes or upcoming tasks, and quickly generate various construction documents, all neatly organized by project. By utilizing this software, you can save up to $1000 annually compared to other project management solutions, as it features no hidden charges or exorbitant fees per project. Furthermore, you can experience success with a complimentary trial, comprehensive support, and concise instructional videos. This makes it an ideal choice for contractors looking to streamline their operations and improve productivity.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$32.00/month
Price Overview:
Weekend Warrior $32/m (homeowner)
Lone Ranger $72/m (small trade)
Small Biz $96/m (small builder/GC)
Team Rates starting at $144/m (office and field staff)
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

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Company Facts

Company Name:
BuildIT Systems
Date Founded:
2000
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
www.builditsystems.com
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
501-1000
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Nonprofit
Startup
Supported Languages
English

BuildIT Systems Categories and Features

Gantt Chart Software

Alerts/Notifications
Capacity Monitoring
Color Coding
Dependency Tracking
Drag & Drop
Milestone Tracking
Progress Tracking
Task Management
Templates

Construction Scheduling Software

Bid Management
Change Orders
Gantt Charts
Job Scheduling
Project Scheduling
Rescheduling
Staff Calendar
Task Management

Construction Management Software

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
CRM
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Incident Reporting
Mobile Access
Offline Access
RFI & Submittals
Residential
Subcontractor Management
Timesheets
  • Reviewer Name: Bruin F.
    Position: Project Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great tool!

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    It can handle anything you throw at it and will be instrumental in keeping your projects working in a timely manner. If you can just maintain the discipline to use it everyday it will become second nature and a tremendous tool!

    Positive

    - This schedule really lets you get as detailed as you want
    - The rescheduling tool works great automatically reschedules the events behind it if you want it to
    - Color coded squares help you quickly keep track of tasks that have been completed or not
    -The development team has always been there to help with any issue I've had or if i just needed help

    Negative

    - It does take a little bit of a learning curve to get used to. Kind of like switching to a different phone, give it a week or so and then you get the hang of it
    - I haven't been able to print out a full gantt chart from beginning to end of one project on any sized paper

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  • Reviewer Name: Brenda B.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Thorough and Intuitive

    Date: Jul 07 2020
    Summary

    We have purchased BuildIt Systems Software for many years. The product has been continually enhanced and we have found it to be very thorough and intuitive.

    Positive

    Easy to navigate. Can get very detailed. Able to put the entire project including communications in one place. Customizable for my specific needs.

    Negative

    Some of the How To Videos are hokey, but they get the point across.

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  • Reviewer Name: Nadean O.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Communication & Organizational game changer

    Date: Jul 09 2020
    Summary

    A developer/contractor for over 40 years and we have been using build-it almost since its inception. This software is a great way to connect the office to the site and vice versa. We use it to contact trades, create change orders, scheduling and email. It is a great way to keep your finger on the pulse and keep everyone in the loop making you look professional with clients and trades alike. We would highly recommend using it in your day to day operations and it is extremely easy to adapt and learn. We cannot say enough good things about the product and the team behind it.

    Positive

    Scheduling and setting up templates to suit your needs, communication within the company and trades, easy to customize layout, no real problems that were not handled by the developers immediately.

    Negative

    Have had problems on different browser platforms, ability to categorize files.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: COO
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Software Review

    Date: Jul 13 2020
    Summary

    Highly recommend this software for any company needing a tracking / scheduling system. Most importantly, there is a great support staff to back it up as well!!!

    Positive

    Multiple options for custom forms to suit my business needs.
    Access anywhere with an internet connection.
    Ability to create progress reports to track everything about the jobs being entered.

    Negative

    No comments to make.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Managing Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    My experience using BuildIT in a residential building company

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    I have now been using BuildIT for around 10 years and have been very happy with it.

    The support I receive for any technical issues on the site is first class.

    Positive

    - It is great for sorting communications into the jobs they relate to.
    - Scheduling is really good for giving an overall picture of how the job is tracking and what's coming up. Also great for planning.
    - Everything is in one place. I use it for my calendar, to do's, notes, and backup file storage and it is all sorted by the jobs they relate to.

    Negative

    - File storage could be a little easier to use. Great for things that are emailed but anything I have created has to be uploaded including changing and saving files that are in the system - these need to be re uploaded.

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  • Reviewer Name: Campbell B.
    Position: Managing Director
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Managing Director

    Date: Jul 20 2020
    Summary

    We have used BuildIT for about 7 years. Initially we only ran 10-15 jobs at a time - we now run up to 100 jobs simultaneously and Built IT has never let us down. Support is excellent and its always easy to get in touch with Scott or Michael.

    Custom changes have been no hassle and I love there customized forms - a contract that used to take 90 mins to fill out and scan, now takes 5 mins.

    The min-websites used to share jobs with our trades are brilliant. Even older trades love them as they are supper easy to use. Just press the icon on their phone.

    Finally, the reason we started with BuildIT is so we could organised emails, different job files and keep track of our jobs. It definitely does it all and is easy to use.

    Positive

    Easy to use
    Reliability
    Price of subscription
    Ability to use anywhere anytime - web based
    Excellent support

    Negative

    Nothing. We used BuildIT for 7 years and can honestly say that there are no cons for us.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Production Coordinator
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    User Friendly; Windows Driven

    Date: Jul 10 2020
    Summary

    This solves communication and scheduling in a click. If I am out of the office, the notes on each task line can be relayed to the homeowner to keep everyone all up to date on the work.

    Positive

    The program is web-based and in real time. I do not have to wait for a "cycle" over night.
    The layout of the system in scheduling the jobs makes it easy to set up a job.
    Gantt charts/scheduling of task can be from a template or one of your own templates per employee or sub-contractor.
    Due to our client base, it really has turned into our data base for return clients
    Support from the BuildIT Systems crew.

    Negative

    No dislikes at this time, The only Con, and it is not the fault of the program.... If the internet is on the blink, or poor service, it is difficult to continue doing business with paper and pen.

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  • Reviewer Name: Michael G.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Build it Review by CMN Electrical

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    I cannot remember how many years we have been using it but i am guessing at least 7 and we have really had no issues and its a great product.

    Positive

    Easy to navigate , we can use anywhere in the world. Database saves quickly and easy to add on to. if we have any issues they are quick to respond and quick to fix if required. We have been using a long time and this is a great product.

    Negative

    Not really anything bad. Works for what we like and if we need it tweaked we email or call and they help us out.

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  • Reviewer Name: Roni R.
    Position: Office Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Say Yes to BuildIt Systems

    Updated: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    My overall experience has been very positive with Buildit Systems. If I do run into a problem, BuildIt Systems has a wonderful support staff that is there to answer any questions you may have no matter how big or small. I highly recommend this for all your contracting needs.

    Positive

    I like the way that I can communicate with my field personnel in regards to the scheduling. If something changes I can send them an email or text them the information. I like the ease of uploading documents into the job file.
    I also like the fact that I don't need to be tied down to my desk, I can use BuildIt Systems no matter where my location is.

    Negative

    I guess at first this can be intimidating because BuildIt Systems has taken everything needed to run a job into consideration and then some!

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  • Reviewer Name: Trish H.
    Position: Office Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great Organizational Tool!

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    When we first switched to BuildIT over a year ago, I was resistant to give up my Outlook. I quickly learned where everything is in BuildIT because it is very intuitive. And then we realized how powerful it is to have everyone's information easily accessible to each other. It really saves time, and I can't imagine going back to my old ways!

    Positive

    I especially like how everything is organized by Job and Folder. So no matter who received the email or uploaded the file, it is really easy to find. I like being able to see everyone's emails in one click. The search function is fast and thorough. Build IT really keeps everyone in our company on the same page, and has been critical in keeping us efficient. The customer service is great, too!

    Negative

    There is no "Download All Attachments" option. Every now and then someone will send me 10 attachments, and I have to download each individually.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mike M.
    Position: President
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Excellent Software

    Date: Jul 08 2020
    Summary

    I am a firm believer that process can not take more time than production. The BuildIT program is the best software I have found after months of research. I recommend this software to help add to your bottom line.

    Positive

    Being a general contractor for 44 years this is one of the best tools that has been added to the company. The system is very user friendly, project information is easy to find, calendar and scheduling keeps the project moving forward smoothly. We use the note section for our projects daily reports as a company record. We send the daily reports to project contractors and clients by e-mail using the dashboard information for a group mailing. Support is excellent and they communicate very quickly to help out or even added some features we requested. The company has reached out and asked how the program works for our company and do we have any suggestions to improve the software. Who does that now days?

    Negative

    I use this software program everyday and have no negative comments.

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