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What is e-Builder?

Industry Specialties: Construction

e-Builder provides an integrated, cloud-based platform with a focus on capital planning and bidding. It is designed for construction professionals and facility owners. It keeps teams connected while providing configurable inclusions to support facility owners. Several modules are available out of the box so users can design their project management experience.

Users can manage project data with its suite of modules. The functionality to improve planning, design and many other key construction processes provides a collaborative project environment. It is used by over 400 professionals and has supported over $300 billion in capital programs.
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e-Builder is ranked #7 on the top 10 Construction Bidding Software leaderboard based on a comprehensive analysis performed by SelectHub research analysts. Compare the leaders with our In-Depth Report.

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e-Builder Pricing

Based on our most recent analysis, e-Builder pricing starts in the range of $500 - $1,000.

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Training Resources

e-Builder is supported with the following types of training:

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e-Builder Benefits and Insights

Why use e-Builder?

Key differentiators & advantages of e-Builder

  • Improve Capital Planning: Create better construction project budgets with financial and audit oversight modules. View how much a prospective project could cost using forecasting capabilities. 
  • Centralized Database: Access important project documents using dashboards. Store data in an accessible location to keep teams on the same page. 
  • Better Scheduling Practices: Relay delays that impact project completion to user dashboards to keep users apprised of issues affecting upcoming milestones. Updated project cost information is available at all times. 
  • Integrations: Set up everything from financial to design solutions with APIs and data exchange tools. 
  • Rollout Support: Receive notifications about system updates. Help employees get accustomed to new functionalities. 
  • Manage Designs: Review design edits using automated version control. 

Industry Expertise

Supports a number of construction industries such as higher education, healthcare, government and infrastructure. Serves companies of all sizes.

e-Builder Reviews

Average customer reviews & user sentiment summary for e-Builder:

User satisfaction level icon: great

303 reviews

88%

of users would recommend this product

e-Builder has a 'great' User Satisfaction Rating of 88% when considering 303 user reviews from 4 recognized software review sites.

Synopsis of User Ratings and Reviews

Based on an aggregate of e-Builder reviews taken from the sources above, the following pros & cons have been curated by a SelectHub Market Analyst.

Pros

  • User Friendly: The system is intuitive and accessible, as noted by approximately 88% of users who mentioned its usability.
  • Functionality: It offers a robust suite of successful project management tools, as reported by 85% of the users who mentioned the product’s functionality.
  • Customization: Almost 80% of the users who mentioned its customizability state that the tool can be adjusted according to their needs.

Cons

  • Interface: Nearly 61% of the users who mention its interface do not like it and say that it is not easy to navigate.
  • Support: Support for the system can be slow, with some users noting that their queries take 2-3 days to be resolved, as reported by 60% of users who mention support. Also, the available documentation isn’t enough, as it doesn’t make the tool easy to learn.
  • Learning Curve: It has a steep learning curve, as mentioned by 84% of the users who mention its learning curve.

Researcher's Summary:

e-Builder maintains a historical record of accounts receivables invoices and their status. Users mentioned that admin roles are helpful, and its forms are easy to use. It helps manage employee workloads. Most users prefer the web version to its mobile app. Customization of reports is not always possible. Cost may be a potential hurdle for small businesses. Learning how to use the software to its full capacity is challenging for most users, and they think that without more hands-on training, using the tool becomes a challenge.

Key Features

  • Cost Management: Analyze data from previous projects to define contingency budgets and predict costs required for the completion of projects to reduce expensive errors. Review critical financial reports to help make data-driven decisions. Mitigate cost-related risks to help keep finances under control. 
  • Automated Workflows: Collect electronic signatures to shorten approval time using verification tools. Integrate project management and scheduling modules to keep projects on track. 
  • Schedule Management: Assign tasks and allocate resources to help streamline project processes. Link schedules to budgets to manage cash flows. Allow managers to anticipate delays to help make strategic business decisions. Grant permissions to authorized users to update schedules. 
  • Centralized Documentation: Store data gathered from various points in a project’s life cycle in a central database. Find and share crucial documents with team members to build a collaborative work environment. 
  • Reporting: Import reports into Excel. Export data into Powerpoint when project presentations come around. Generate reports to avoid conflicting data entries. 
  • Design: Import CAD and BIM files into the system to review designs. Access files directly from a browser to leverage automated workflows and ensure design reviews are completed quickly. 
  • Procurement: Get rid of resource-intensive bidding paperwork and mailing services with included procurement management support. Distribute bid packages and answer bidding questions quickly. Store bid responses in a centralized location. 
  • Business Intelligence Tools: Keep ahead of any surprises or problems that may arise with BI tools to gather and display vital data using dashboards. 

Limitations

Some of the product limitations include:

  • Users may have to work with a trainer to generate desired reports. 
  • Does not support iCloud, DropBox or Google interfaces.  

Suite Support

Access support services Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.

mail_outlineEmail: [email protected].
phonePhone: (888) 288-5717.
schoolTraining: Opt for classroom or online training. Access how-to video tutorials for free. Get certified under the eBCP certification program.
local_offerTickets: Submit requests by filling out a contact form.
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