Buildxact

Online construction management for builders & remodelers

About Buildxact

Buildxact is an easy-to-use construction management software uniquely designed for residential builders & trades, helping them easily and smoothly manage projects. Transform your business - one system from first takeoff to final invoice.
Streamline estimating - create takeoffs 80% faster and quote 5x more quickly, as well as simple scheduling, streamlined cost tracking & purchasing. Buildxact is cloud-based and you can be up and ready to work in no time.
Build smarter, not harder. Build with Buildxact.

Being cloud-based, Buildxact gives users the flexibility to access their construction management tools anywhere, anytime via any internet-enabled device, including desktops, laptops, tablets and mobiles. A simple takeoff management tool allows users to count items and perform lineal, square or cubic metre takeoffs in a few clicks.
Buildxact facilitates accurate project costing and estimating with built-in price lists, composite recipes, automatic wastage and rounding features. Quote management tools enable users to create professional, branded quotes which they can print or email to their customers. Buildxact allows users to give customers detailed specifications with images and a clear breakdown of any PC/PS items.

Estimates enable users to create project and job schedules automatically, while cost tracking and purchasing capabilities help users create purchase or work orders and manage their budget effectively. Clear, central dashboards allow users to track their budget spend at-a-glance, and pre-formatted templates enable users to create invoices for proejcts quickly and easily. Further tracking features allow users to track customer payments and any other outstanding balances. Integration with accounting apps like Xero, and QuickBooks enable users to track their finances and sync purchases and invoices for payments or reconciliations automatically. Buildxact also allows users to integrate with the Deputy workforce management app to manage timesheets efficiently.


Key benefits of Buildxact

  • Buildxact’s cloud software allows users to access project and estimating information anywhere, anytime.

  • Buildxact provides a complete solution for estimating and managing construction projects, from the first takeoff to the final invoice.

  • Quick and simple takeoff management functionality allows users to upload plans and do their takeoffs on-screen. Takeoffs can be counted per item or in inches, feet, or yards.

  • Buildxact supports accurate job costing, allowing users to utilize their takeoff measurements to cost up their project. Users can also add specifications with photos, then print or email professional quotes to customers.

  • Connect your dealer with Buildxact and view their pricelists live on the platform. Produce accurate estimates with updated dealer prices quickly and all in one platform.

  • Users can create project schedules automatically from their estimates, and control their project by tracking progress against the budget spent and amount invoiced. Automated text and email reminders serve to enhance the productivity of sub-contractors.

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    Buildxact Software - Use the Buildxact digital takeoff tool to measure and count materials with a few clicks of the computer mouse. Flow material counts into estimates that produce professional bids that win more work in less time.
    Buildxact Software - Build a complete project schedule that keeps everyone on the same page. Assign tasks with simple drag-and-drop commands and Gantt charts that show dependencies and critical paths.
    Buildxact Software - Send customer bids 5x faster using estimates that can be saved and reused for future projects. Win more work with professional bids that give you a competitive edge.
    Buildxact Software - Online customer and lead management saves time. Buildxact ends the need for paper files and overcrowded inboxes.
    Buildxact Software - Write complete project estimates that include materials, labor, equipment costs and other overhead. Your best estimates become templates to bid future jobs more quickly and to forecast profits more accurately.
    Buildxact Software - Take control of your numbers with Buildxact cost reports that show if a job is within budget. Accurate cost reporting improves future estimates and profits using one, easy-to-use software platform.
    Buildxact Software - Keep your project on track by keeping customers informed at all times. An online customer portal keeps everyone in the loop with project photos, updates and invoices. Digital quotes and online acceptance solve paperwork hassles.
    Buildxact Software - Work seamlessly with dealers using online price lists that lead to more accurate estimates and greater profits. Live price lists, packaged SKUs and dealer templates ensure no items are missed and deliveries are made on time.
    Buildxact Software - Spend less time in the office by connecting Buildxact budget reporting to popular accounting software. Sync invoices to improve customer documentation and cash flow.
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    Buildxact Software - Use the Buildxact digital takeoff tool to measure and count materials with a few clicks of the computer mouse. Flow material counts into estimates that produce professional bids that win more work in less time.
    Buildxact Software - Build a complete project schedule that keeps everyone on the same page. Assign tasks with simple drag-and-drop commands and Gantt charts that show dependencies and critical paths.
    Buildxact Software - Send customer bids 5x faster using estimates that can be saved and reused for future projects. Win more work with professional bids that give you a competitive edge.
    Buildxact Software - Online customer and lead management saves time. Buildxact ends the need for paper files and overcrowded inboxes.
    Buildxact Software - Write complete project estimates that include materials, labor, equipment costs and other overhead. Your best estimates become templates to bid future jobs more quickly and to forecast profits more accurately.
    Buildxact Software - Take control of your numbers with Buildxact cost reports that show if a job is within budget. Accurate cost reporting improves future estimates and profits using one, easy-to-use software platform.
    Buildxact Software - Keep your project on track by keeping customers informed at all times. An online customer portal keeps everyone in the loop with project photos, updates and invoices. Digital quotes and online acceptance solve paperwork hassles.
    Buildxact Software - Work seamlessly with dealers using online price lists that lead to more accurate estimates and greater profits. Live price lists, packaged SKUs and dealer templates ensure no items are missed and deliveries are made on time.
    Buildxact Software - Spend less time in the office by connecting Buildxact budget reporting to popular accounting software. Sync invoices to improve customer documentation and cash flow.

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    Scott
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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

    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

    Procore

    Reasons for Switching to Buildxact

    one stop shop, Procore uses an external estimating software

    Response from Buildxact

    Thanks for your great feedback.

    Luke
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    • 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

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    Buildertrend

    Reasons 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
    Justin
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    • 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.

    marco
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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

    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.

    Nick
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    • Industry: Construction
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

    Residential Renovations building Company review

    Reviewed on 2022-01-31

    My experience with BuildXact has definitely been positive. It has streamlined and simplified our...

    My experience with BuildXact has definitely been positive. It has streamlined and simplified our quoting and cost planning processes.

    Pros

    I find the estimating features to be easy to use and effective in generating accurate project estimates / quotations.
    Leading on to 'Job' stage the historical data and cost plan is essential for reviewing and maintaining project cost controls.
    The Variation portal is also very beneficial with submitting and tracking any changes as the project progresses

    Cons

    I dont find the Accounting Software integration to be beneficial as the communication between Xero and Build Xact is not 2-way.

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    Reasons for Switching to Buildxact

    Subscription Fees and options Australian based and supported Best suited for the features I was chasing
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    Buildxact offers the following pricing plans:

    • Pricing model: Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    Entry(Estimating only): $149/month billed monthly Pro: $249/month billed monthly Teams: $399/month billed monthly

    Buildxact has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500

    Buildxact supports the following languages:

    English, Japanese

    Buildxact supports the following devices:

    Buildxact integrates with the following applications:

    Deputy, MYOB Business, Microsoft Outlook, Quickbooks Online, Xero

    Buildxact offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, Chat

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