BuildingBlok
BuildingBlok is a cloud-based project management solution for subcontractors, general contractors, engineers and architects in the construction industry. It helps users manage construction projects including design, construction management and closeout. BuildingBlok offers a suite of applications including bid management, project scheduling, document workflow management and job costing.
BuildingBlok offers features like daily reports, timesheets, document control for change orders, RFIs, submittals and payment applications, as well as job costing. The mobile application gives access to project information in the field and allows field workers to add data both on and offline.
Buildingblok’s interface allows users to work together on multiple projects. The daily reporting feature helps to report working hours and employee performance, and also updates construction progress on a real-time basis.
The solution is available on a monthly subscription basis, billed annually. It is suitable for businesses including HVAC, commercial landscaping and utility contractors.
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Project planning -
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Create RFIs -
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Set project permissions -
Add project members
Supported Operating Systems(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 8, Windows 10
10 Reviews of BuildingBlok
Alaina Miller from TICO Construction, Inc. Specialty: Construction
3/12/2015
3/12/2015
Project Administrator
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Pros
It was easy to use and allowed for workflow transparency across multiple facets of the project. The administrators could easily track how items were progressing through the approval chain for existing projects and subcontractors could easily access documents for prospective projects.
Cons
The project setup was rather cumbersome and would sometimes delay initial entry of the project. A new project required entry of the contract and subcontract information and was duplicative for our company due the use of an existing accounting system. Also, we had some difficulty with the management of the approval chain process itself. Some approval aspects just couldn't be linear.
Advice to Others
Attempt a soft roll-out first, if possible. If you start with one project, you can get a feel for the setup and iron out any issues prior to company-wide use. Also, don't hesitate to contact the Customer Support team. They are extremely helpful and very responsive.
Brandon Nadeau from Enterprise Sales Specialty: Construction
9/15/2015
9/15/2015
Save time and be organized - Professional management program
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Pros
My project is tracked with Building Blok. I like that subs can view all the project documents on the site, submit change order requests and pay apps. It's been a great system and I can't image doing commercial projects without it.
Cons
Getting small subcontractors to use Building Blok is the only challenge. I will say that when I have a contractor resisting getting logged in, I just call Building Blok and they take them step by step to get them in the system.
Advice to Others
When selling a project, I use this as a tool. My customers love the fact that they can log in, see all the plans/specs and track their budget. It's a good tool that exploits the professional approach we take with our projects.
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