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BuildingConnected Pro
What BuildingConnected Pro is
BuildingConnected Pro is web-based construction bid management software for coordinating bid invitations and comparing bids. Its listed plan includes unlimited bid invites and unlimited projects, which may suit teams handling multiple opportunities without a stated cap on either. Bid comparison is available, and the product includes a subcontractor directory for finding subcontractors. It does not include a plan room. Pricing is paid and available on request; no plan price is listed. BuildingConnected Pro is associated with Autodesk, whose listed founding year is 1982 and headquarters are in San Francisco, California. The only listed platform is web, so the available facts describe a browser-based option rather than separate mobile or desktop apps. For buyers, the key points are the unlimited invites and projects in the named plan, bid-comparison capability, and subcontractor directory, alongside the lack of a plan room and the need to request pricing.
Who it suits
It suits construction teams that need to invite subcontractors to bids, compare bids, and manage unlimited projects through a web product. Teams that require a plan room should note that one is not included.
What it does well
- Unlimited bid invites in the listed plan
- Unlimited projects in the listed plan
- Includes bid comparison
- Includes a subcontractor directory
What to know first
- No plan room
- Pricing is available on request
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BuildingConnected Pro | per year · free version · free trial · over 1 million construction professionals · bid invitations · bid leveling · analytics | $3,600 a year |
As autodesk.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BuildingConnected Pro combines bid invitations, bid comparison, and a subcontractor directory in a web product. Its listed plan has unlimited invites and projects, but pricing requires a request and there is no plan room.
Facts from BuildingConnected Pro's own pages
- Acquisition news
- Autodesk’s acquisition FAQ describes BuildingConnected as preconstruction software for owners, general contractors and subcontractors and says it had about 180 employees at the time. · adsknews.autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- Company-wide reporting includes performance metrics and historical cost tracking. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API extensibility
- Autodesk documents API guides, workflow walkthroughs and code samples, and points developers to Stack Overflow and APS support. · forge.autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API use cases
- The APIs are intended to synchronize data with CRM, ERP and analytics systems. · forge.autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Bid invitations
- Users can create bid packages with project information, design files and customized forms and send them in under ten minutes. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Bid leveling
- The product compares bids side by side and supports cost comparison and bid selection. · construction.autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Bid management
- Projects, invitations and responses can be managed centrally, with visibility into document views and response gaps. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Browser requirement
- The support center says BuildingConnected is optimized for desktop browsers and recommends the latest Google Chrome. · support.buildingconnected.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists BuildingConnected at 51–200 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Custom bid forms
- Scope-specific line items can be added to invitation forms for standardized subcontractor submissions. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment model
- BuildingConnected is delivered as a cloud service and no self-hosted deployment option is described on the reviewed pages. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Autodesk provides API fundamentals, endpoint material, walkthroughs and practical implementation examples. · forge.autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Forma Build integration
- Autodesk says BuildingConnected Pro connects with Cost Management in Forma Build. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Forma Data Management integration
- Forma Data Management can provide a shared project-document source during bidding and later construction workflows. · autodesk.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1982 · autodesk.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Founded and headquarters
- BuildingConnected was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California · autodesk.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Legal name
- Crunchbase identifies the company as BuildingConnected, Inc. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: communication
- A Trustpilot reviewer complained about difficulty unsubscribing from irrelevant bid-invitation emails. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: geographic relevance
- A TrustRadius reviewer said invitations for projects outside the company’s service area waste time and requested better geographic filtering. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing
- A TrustRadius reviewer characterized the service as expensive and said similar spreadsheet work could cost less. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: support and trial
- A TrustRadius reviewer reported problems after a short trial, missing invitations after trial expiration and unsatisfactory support. · trustradius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Mobile app availability
- The support article states that BuildingConnected had no mobile app when last updated and is designed for desktop browser use. · support.buildingconnected.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Crunchbase lists BuildingConnected as acquired by Autodesk. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026