--- description: Review of BuildTools Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: BuildTools | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Management Apps Software](/directory/1722/best-apps/software) > [BuildTools](/software/423855/buildtools-construction) # BuildTools Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/423855/buildtools-construction Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/423855/buildtools-construction?page=2) > BuildTools is a cloud-based construction project management software for custom home builders and remodelers. The solution helps users organize the chaos of building projects, providing one spot for scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, service, and client communication. Users can manage their projects from anywhere using their computer, tablet or mobile device. The BuildTools app is available for Android and iOS. BuildTools serves as a construction management hub for everyone involved in the project, including project managers, subcontractors, homeowners, architects, and more. BuildTools streamlines communication by offering in-app messaging across all modules and email notifications that sync seamlessly with the system. Key features include live and working schedules, document control, change order and selection management, bid management, photo sharing, and a service module to manage work orders and warranty requests. The system also integrates with QuickBooks Desktop or Online and Xero to reduce double entries and accounting errors. BuildTools is a monthly subscription that includes an unlimited number of projects, users, and document storage, a dedicated onboarding coach, unlimited training and support, and access to 24/7 help documentation. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 48 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 48 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ECI Software Solutions - **Location**: Grand Prairie, US - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$99.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Monthly fee includes up to 3 users, unlimited clients, projects, and subcontractors. Additional users can be added for $20/month/user. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Bid Management - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Management - Budget Tracking - Calendar Management - Change Order Management - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Contract/License Management - Contractor Management - Cost Estimating - Customer Database - Customisable Branding ## Integrations (6 total) - Microsoft Excel - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Enterprise - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/19/project-management-software/software) - [Web-Based Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/42/web-based-project-management-software/software) - [Home Building Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/44/homebuilder-software/software) - [Online Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/436/web-based/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Our clients like the access to the information and that helps us look more professional and gives a higher level of customer service. We send out the weekly reports (updates) on all of our jobs on Tuesdays. Clients love this interaction and ability to stay informed. Happy client, happy projects\!\!\! Thank you Build Tools. > > We have been using Build Tools for several years now and love the way it helps us stay up to date with our projects for our clients. Our clients love the continual feedback (weekly updates) and appreciate how they can access pertinent information for their project virtually anywhere in the world at any time. It saves us time and money. We have shopped other competitors and have found the functionality and commitment to continual improvement the best in the business. We will continue to use Build Tools. Thank you TEAM BT for an excellent application. ----- ### "So happy we made the switch\!" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *11 November 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration into our business is other systems has been seemless both saving us time and effort in our daily processes. > > **Cons**: Compared to our previous system, I have not found any cons to this point after almost a year of usage. > > Buildtool was very involved throughout the sales process as well as through the integration with our systems. As questions have come up, Buildtool is always available to help\! ----- ### "Build Tools for Custom Home Builders" — 3.0/5 > **Mark** | *9 November 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Build Tools has excellence customer service. We are able to address any concerns immediately. They also, have excellent on going webinars about variou features of the software. The scheduling and document management features are the brightest features. Budgeting is also good. > > **Cons**: Financial features are confusing for our clients. On their own they are fine as an overview of the project financials, but there is no direct invoicing feature without creating a special report. > > Overall our experience has been good. We are looking forward to seeing advancements in the software. ----- ### "Harpe Development BuildTools Review" — 5.0/5 > **Phil** | *20 September 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its accessibility in the field for our project managers and sub-contractors to review all the files associated with the project. > > **Cons**: Only minor issue if file sharing via email/text is a little "clunky" due to PDF's having to run through a 3rd party reader for sending. Nothing major but it just adds a additional step in sending files in the field. > > Very good experience. We have been using BuildTools for 5+ years at least and have been very happy with it. Any issues that we have encountered have been taken care of right away by Hector and the rest of ECI staff. It has helped us run our jobs much more smoothly with it's budgeting, scheduling and file sharing tools. ----- ### "Best Available" — 5.0/5 > **Kenny** | *22 October 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: BuildTools has a great budget module which ties to the financial system, a great purchase order system and change order tracking. > > **Cons**: The selection module could be tweaked to include more features (text formatting for example and list building within descriptions) > > We are very happy with BuildTools using it since 2013. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/423855/buildtools-construction?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/423855/buildtools-construction) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data