--- description: Learn how BuildTools can help your business. We provide UK business users the most detailed information on pricing, features, usability, and reviews for BuildTools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: BuildTools Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Project Management Software](/directory/28/construction-management/software) > [BuildTools](/software/103153/buildtools-construction-mgmt) # BuildTools Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/103153/buildtools-construction-mgmt Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/103153/buildtools-construction-mgmt?page=2) > BuildTools is 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, bid management, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, service, and client communication. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 48 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of BuildTools \> BuildTools is an online residential construction management software that helps stakeholders involved in the construction or remodeling of a home communicate with each other and manage construction activities. \> Say goodbye to pen and paper schedules or spreadsheets that are a pain to update. BuildTools enables you to create schedules from scratch or use a past project as a template. Quickly make adjustments and make updated to the published schedule. Choose who gets notified of scheduling changes. One change automatically adjusts dependencies so you don't have to worry about missed milestones or deadlines. \> BuildTools stores and manages all documents associated with the construction project and notifies the entire team of any changes made, as well as creates an archive of all documents that have been updated. The centralized inbox makes it easy to search for messages across projects or resources. \> With the bid management module you can distribute specs to multiple subcontractors, send reminders of bid due dates, and track project documents downloaded. We know getting buy-in from subcontractors is difficult when it comes to new technology, so your subcontractors don't even need to log in to the tool to submit their bid. They can respond by email and the details are captured in BuildTools. \> The budgeting module enables you to use your own cost codes, issue purchase orders, and track change orders and their impact on the budget. Get real-time visibility into your finances and easily manage your budget so you don't lose money on costly mistakes or over-runs. \> BuildTools fully integrates with QuickBooks Online and Desktop as well as Xero accounting software. All project and cost codes, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor data, and vendor contact information is automatically imported and synced between your accounting tool and BuildTools. ## 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 Project Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/28/construction-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/28/construction-management/software) - [Home Building Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/757/home-builder/software) - [Construction Bid Management Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/969/construction-bid-management/software) - [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/1563/construction-scheduling/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/3075/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We plan to shift our accounting to QuickBooks Enterprise at the first of the year. We selected BuildTools because of the integrated job costing with client and design team management features. It is working out very well. There are many options and almost unlimited user group features. We are trying to maximize this flexibility and making those choices does take some time. The biggest benefit of the software from our point of view. Forcing us to use consistent best practices while still allowing us to customize the client experience. Producing billings is exceptionally easy and fast. A client actually commented on how clear and easy it was to understand their billing (this was a cost plus bill). The scheduling module is limited as compared to Microsoft Project but that is far from a bad thing. The RFP process is also easy. Project document control, photos, etc are very simple. The ease of integration in the field with iPhone and Android tablets has been great. Taking meeting minutes with a tablet microphone greatly improves accuracy and tracking. I could comment on each module, but suffice to say it does what it says it does and it does it well. They are still improving the program. We have had a very close working relationship with Chad and his team. They have been pretty responsive but our company also has a deep background in project management and that may have an impact on how they deal with us. The pricing is extremely reasonable and the database appears to be very robust. I would purchase this software again. A commitment like this is at least a five year deal to me and we selected carefully. I am very satisfied with the software. ----- ### "Completely Satisfied Customer" — 5.0/5 > **Shane** | *23 September 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: BuildTools has allowed us to scale our operation to build more homes and condos with efficiency and valuable organization of key components of home and condo building. > > **Cons**: We haven't found anything yet that we like least. ----- ### "A work in progress\!" — 3.5/5 > **Randy** | *1 May 2016* | Design | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The folks at Build Tools are friendly and accesible, which they need to be because they have no training manual, which is a challenge for a product that spans so many functional areas. No average team member would be able to puzzle out this rubics cube by themselves. However, the tech support always does their best to help you figure it out\! The scheduling and warranty modules are the easiest to work with and once you figure out an appropriate notification regime for your company, you can get the schedules to work. Although its a bit awkward to update schedules (too many clicks to just say something is "done", the basic idea is pretty good. > > **Cons**: After using schedules and warranty for two years, we are dying to try selections, budgets, and PO's....and integrate into Quickbooks. However....there are a lot of levels of data entry to get this set up and not a lot of guidance on what the best practice should be. A LOT of cross links and that generates nervousness. Some challenges just getting the budget to show expected profit. All must be workable, however without a clear manual, its hard to know. ----- ### "Build tools has been very helpful for our business, and for our clients" — 4.0/5 > **Kim** | *17 October 2017* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ability for client log ins, lead tracking, Financial and Change order processes, the customer support team is great, reports, and the client dashboard. We also like the scheduling side, but think a few tweaks could be made. > > **Cons**: Selections - This tab is great to have but is very difficult for us to use (inputting items for selections, modifying and general use is difficult). General Back end items - making changes to the settings or back end items is not intuitive. We updated our cost codes this year and making those changes on the back end and then the front end was difficult to do. Some setting changes are also hard to find in the administrator. ----- ### "Build Tools" — 5.0/5 > **Jon** | *28 February 2024* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The support team has been great to work with. > > **Cons**: You have to commit to the implementation, but once you do, it is worth it. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/103153/buildtools-construction-mgmt?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/103153/buildtools-construction-mgmt) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data