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- 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: 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 6.0 /10
Good Potential
Reviewed on 2022-12-19
Good potential but has transitioned from developing a good product to marketing the product to make...
Good potential but has transitioned from developing a good product to marketing the product to make money.
Pros
Good concept - does the fundamentals that are required for Custom Residential Building.
Cons
They rarely implement functional improvements. They are quick to 'expand' however they do not seem to be interested in improving the product - only increasing its marketability. Many new features are for show rather than function. A number of really practical design implementations have been suggested by users on their 'feedback' page however many of these have been sitting idle for years.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Customer service
Reviewed on 2023-09-28
Fixed a technical issue fast and clear instructions
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
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Abroenet Constructions - BX review
Reviewed on 2022-06-24
It has been a great addition to my business with its integration to xero and deputy.
It has been a great addition to my business with its integration to xero and deputy.
Pros
I love the estimating, the take off tool within the estimating section. Its easy to convert a quote to a project.
It links to my suppliers pricing which means i should always have the most up to date pricing avaialble
Cons
Dont like that you pay per user, not just per account. Or have a residential package to suit up to 5 users say.
The timeline scheduling, unless I'm not using correctly is difficult to edit and frustrating so i dont use it like i probably should.
Love that it links to xero and Deputy
Alternatives Considered
BuildertrendReasons for Choosing Buildxact
It didnt recognise our GST structure and it was really difficult to adjust. It also did have actual v budget option and the timezone meant any assistance for help calls or training sessions were at 6am or 10pm.Reasons for Switching to Buildxact
Its linked to Dahlsen's, my main materials and hardware supplier- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Making Life easier
Reviewed on 2021-09-07
Could not be happier with BuildXact and get really good feed back from clients and our accountant...
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
ProcoreReasons for Switching to Buildxact
one stop shop, Procore uses an external estimating softwareResponse from Buildxact
Thanks for your great feedback.
- 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.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Overall good
Reviewed on 2021-11-03
Very good, would recommend to anyone that in this industry
Very good, would recommend to anyone that in this industry
Pros
Software - easy and useful.
Service - 5 star services, solves all the issues we have ever.
Cons
Sometimes bugs still come out, most them have been resolved, but some we still have to pay attention too.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great feedback.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Buildxact Experience
Reviewed on 2021-11-03
My overall experience with Buildxact is great.Estimates are Professional and build confidence in...
My overall experience with Buildxact is great.Estimates are Professional and build confidence in your clients. This program will help you win Quotes.
Pros
The product was easy to use. Uploading your company logo for branding was easy. This program is backed up by fantastic support which I accessed .
Cons
Could have smoother transition between estimate and invoice. Should be in same drop down box. Ex convert current estimate to invoice.
Alternatives Considered
CoConstructReasons for Choosing Buildxact
Buildxact was superior in functionality and ease of use. You cannot upload a print in CoConstruct and do take offs.Switched From
CoConstructReasons for Switching to Buildxact
It took me very little time with some articles and bit of conversation to start putting out professional looking estimates, in total time a couple days and your up and running providing detailed QuotesResponse from Buildxact
Great to hear you're enjoying the software so much Barry.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great work tool
Reviewed on 2021-12-15
Pros
Keeping my jobs costed and follow profit to each job
Cons
Nothing to mention, everything works as I need
Response from Buildxact
Glad you're enjoying the software Glenn!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Buildxact - Estimating Game Changer
Reviewed on 2022-01-31
Estimates are so much quicker. I have been an estimator for over 20years and this system makes my...
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.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for such great feedback Bruce!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Ive tried many but Buildxact always comes out on top
Reviewed on 2022-12-23
Buildxact helps me to manage and keep track of costings and scheduling, also leads
Buildxact helps me to manage and keep track of costings and scheduling, also leads
Pros
I find that Buildxact is the easiest software to learn from scratch, it is the most intuitive construction management software that i have found so far
Cons
In the early days there were a few limitations that led me to search for more comprehensive packages, but i came back after a year or so of try others and found that a lot of the issues had been addressed, such as customer portal.There are still things like mobile app with company skin that would be a great additionMore editable types of invoice and document templates Would be great and also ability to set up a job template for cost plus with different sections / categories would be fantastic
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great allrounder that keeps getting better
Reviewed on 2021-08-26
We are able to generate accurate reports + track the jobs a lot better
We are able to generate accurate reports + track the jobs a lot better
Pros
Buildxact has all the features we need to run and manage multiple building projects.
Cons
Take off function takes a while to get used to
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great review!
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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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.
- 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: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple & Effective software for Builders
Reviewed on 2019-09-04
Buildxact has been an extremely effective business support tool for our network of builders...
Buildxact has been an extremely effective business support tool for our network of builders providing them virtually one place to run their business.
Pros
Buildxact is a comprehensive estimating and job tracking software package for builders and building companies of all sizes. It's simplicity of use yet effectiveness to cover nearly all aspects relatable to a construction project has made it the number choice for our network of builders which has positively impacted their businesses and lives.
Cons
Buildxact lacks a detailed CRM tool but this can be covered by other additional applications. However, I do believe Buildxacts version is in production phase for release soon.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Positive feedback
Reviewed on 2021-08-26
when i was introduced by my employer to this software i loved it from that first time. im not too...
when i was introduced by my employer to this software i loved it from that first time. im not too flashy on pricing & setting jobs up but BXT has helped me alot. so easy to use too. what i love most is how itemised my quotes are & how clear it is to clients.
Pros
love providing clients with tasks lists & gant chart schedule. they always want to know whats happening & when its happening.
Cons
to be honest, nothing. i havent experienced anything negative. i am still learning everyday how to improve my knowledge & skills using this software but other than that, its been a dream.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great feedback.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
JAK Build
Reviewed on 2022-04-23
Great after sales services , and follow you up. Always looking to improve and up grade, asking for...
Great after sales services , and follow you up. Always looking to improve and up grade, asking for our thoughts and also testing some new ideas.
Pros
The integration with email, suppliers and other products is great. The client Portal is another good add on, you can also make suggestion for up grades
Cons
Some better training for the the more experienced users, look a t the schedule side of the program. Some subbies and rated the request quote side of things.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Buildxact is the game-changer we needed in our business
Reviewed on 2021-10-06
Pros
We found it very easy to use and easy to teach our employees. We all use it daily!
Cons
Aspects of workflow could be better. We came from using on-site companion software, and believe that check-lists would be beneficial.
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for the great review Sera.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Most Practical Builders Estimating and Quoting Software
Reviewed on 2019-01-21
Since Using Build Exact i have won more work.
my business management has improved and able to stay...
Since Using Build Exact i have won more work.
my business management has improved and able to stay on top of my estimates, its ease of use.
professional quotes which make you stand out to others.
Overall its the best Estimating/takeoff cloud based system.
i highly recommend it to all business in the construction industry.
Pros
Ease of use
Fast and easy to get the hang of it
Simple takeoffs
Makes Fantastic Automatic Quotes for your clients which make you stand out.
Job Tracking and Management
what else can i say its the all rounder package that has given me the advantage in winning more work
Cons
I haven't had any issues with the system, they are constantly upgrading and making it more user friendly.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Easy to use
Reviewed on 2021-08-27
Overall easy to use, easy to do take offs, easy to format a quotation for a job (which I have to do...
Overall easy to use, easy to do take offs, easy to format a quotation for a job (which I have to do at least once a week, big or small jobs).
Pros
The estimate and costing format. It's all in one page and you can go from item to item easily.
How easy it is to customise estimate templates.
Quote letter and it's format
Cons
Mark up can't be shown as separate line item in the "quoted catergories' so I am having to manually calculate it.
Quote body and terms and conditions font type is "arial" not "tahoma' like the rest of the quote letter font.
No undo function.
Response from Buildxact
Thank you for your great feedback
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Review
Reviewed on 2023-01-10
Pretty happy, customer service where you can speak to someone straight away to resolve issue, you...
Pretty happy, customer service where you can speak to someone straight away to resolve issue, you could do that a couple of years ago but the last time I couldn’t speak to anyone and needed to resolve an invoice that couldn’t be done.
Pros
Take off is easy and keeping track of cost is handy.
Cons
Actual costs could be intergrated better rather then doing it all manually. Can site management, ohs requirements be introduced.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Daily Usage for Renovation Industry
Reviewed on 2023-04-11
I quite like the program but the reporting is very lacking so we rely heavily on XERO to do this...
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.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Buildxactly
Reviewed on 2021-08-26
Time-saving user friendly software which is a must for everyone in the construction
Time-saving user friendly software which is a must for everyone in the construction
Pros
The costing element to the software
No more spreadsheets
No more errors from CA or other people within the business
Cons
everything is very self-explanatory
Buildxact Technical support is fantastic and hassle-free
Response from Buildxact
Thanks for using Buildxact.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Benefits Of using Buildrxact
Reviewed on 2023-02-13
It is truly a great software to use for estimation. However, if there is one thing i have to make a...
It is truly a great software to use for estimation. However, if there is one thing i have to make a comment is about the presentation of the spec.
Pros
Take Off Feature helps me to speed up with my estimating.
Cons
Price Update, I find it is very hard to update the pricelist if it contains lots of items.