About
BuildingConnected is a comprehensive preconstruction suite by Autodesk designed to transform how construction teams manage bids, subcontractors, and project risk. It consists of three core products: BuildingConnected Pro for general contractors and owners, Bid Board Pro for subcontractors, and TradeTapp for subcontractor qualification and risk analysis. With BuildingConnected Pro, general contractors can access the most up-to-date network of 1.5M+ construction professionals, get bids out in under 10 minutes, and compare proposals side-by-side for smarter subcontractor selection. Intuitive collaboration tools, detailed performance metrics, and historical cost tracking further empower project teams. Bid Board Pro gives subcontractors an all-in-one dashboard to discover job opportunities, track bid invitations, monitor due dates, and consolidate bids from any source automatically. Teams can measure win rates and performance to continuously improve their bidding strategy. TradeTapp leverages the largest crowdsourced network to vet subcontractors, compare financial health, automate qualification workflows with custom questionnaires and financial ratios, and automatically share risk data with estimating teams via integration with BuildingConnected Pro. Used on over 2 million projects, BuildingConnected is trusted by general contractors, specialty contractors, and owners across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional sectors. It is part of the broader Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) ecosystem, making it a powerful tool for teams already invested in Autodesk's construction technology stack.
Key Features
- Builders Network Access: Connect with over 1.5 million verified construction professionals to find the best subcontractors for every project.
- Fast Bid Management: Get bids out the door in under 10 minutes and compare them side-by-side for apples-to-apples subcontractor selection.
- Bid Board Pro for Subcontractors: All-in-one online bid board to track invites, deadlines, and team workloads while auto-populating bids from any source.
- TradeTapp Subcontractor Qualification: Automate subcontractor vetting with custom questionnaires, financial ratio analysis, and real-time risk sharing with estimating teams.
- Performance Analytics: Track win rates, historical costs, and team performance metrics to continuously improve bidding strategy and outcomes.
Use Cases
- General contractors sourcing and comparing subcontractor bids for large commercial projects
- Specialty subcontractors tracking bid invitations and deadlines across multiple simultaneous opportunities
- Owners and developers qualifying subcontractors before awarding contracts to reduce project risk
- Estimating teams analyzing historical cost data to build more competitive and accurate bids
- Construction firms expanding their subcontractor network by discovering new partners through the Builders Network
Pros
- Largest Construction Network: Access to 1.5M+ construction professionals gives teams unmatched reach when sourcing subcontractors and partners.
- End-to-End Preconstruction Workflow: Covers the full bid lifecycle—from invitation to award—plus subcontractor qualification, all in one integrated platform.
- Autodesk Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Autodesk Forma and other Autodesk Construction Cloud tools for a unified project experience.
Cons
- Pricing Not Transparent: Pricing details are not publicly listed and require contacting sales, which can slow down evaluation for smaller firms.
- Overkill for Small Teams: The breadth of features across three products may be more than small subcontractors or boutique firms need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BuildingConnected?
BuildingConnected is Autodesk's preconstruction platform that includes bid management software for general contractors (BuildingConnected Pro), subcontractors (Bid Board Pro), and subcontractor qualification tools (TradeTapp).
Who is BuildingConnected designed for?
It is designed for general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and project owners across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional construction sectors.
How large is the BuildingConnected network?
The Builders Network includes over 1.5 million construction professionals and has been used on more than 2 million projects.
Does BuildingConnected integrate with other Autodesk tools?
Yes, BuildingConnected integrates with Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) and other products like TradeTapp and ProEst for a seamless preconstruction workflow.
How does TradeTapp help manage subcontractor risk?
TradeTapp automates subcontractor qualification using custom questionnaires, financial health comparisons, and risk limit calculations, and shares that risk data directly with estimating teams via BuildingConnected Pro.
