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BUILDR helps us streamline the closeout/warranty process by making it user friendly for all parties! Typically Trade Partners resist using new GC owned platforms but with BUILDR, the process is so simplified that we've received very little push back on our usage. The integration with Procore streamlines the spec, submittal requirements and directory import; whereas the "sync" button allows us to source our As-Build drawing package and RFI, photos, submittals archives for the Owners use in the future. The best part, it packages all of these items with a click of one button and produces a fully hyper-linked package that we are proud to provide our clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As the Construction Technology Implementation & Adoption Manager at Big-D Construction, I dislike the fact that BUILDR is so great that it was VERY hard for us to keep our deployment of the tool to just a couple of projects; so that we had time to create our standard operating procedures. In under five months, we've already run 40+ jobs through the closeout phase. It is by far one of the easiest tools I've been tasked to sell to our staff, simply because it makes this process so much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Using Buildr is a modern more user friendly version of tracking all of the information to closeout a project in excel. As functional as excel is we as engineer minded folks over use it and can complicate the easiest of tasks. I love that Buildr sends notifications to take the hassle out of me tracking all of those emails I send in a separate sheet or notebook. Requirements and warranty issues are trackable for our entire company so everyone knows where items are in the process and who has the ball. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Buildr is always changing and updating when I have an issue so I don't know what I would say I dislike because when there is something I think should be improved on I bubble it up and typically it gets incorporated. Currently I would say the lack of a moble app for GC's and Subcontractors is the downfall. I would like to be able to report warranty issues from an App or review status of project requirement % complete. Recently many of our clients cant access the website to download the zip file or login to create a client account to see the closeout documents for review so that needs to be addressed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Buildr has saved me so much time and made the closeout process so much less painful. The integration with Procore is really efficient and uploading documents (either by myself or by the subcontractors) is quick and easy. The final package is well organized and really easy to navigate via the hyperlinked Table of Contents. Also, Buildr is constantly improving their product and listening to what their customers want to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The notification emails from Builder look a little "spammy" so a lot of subs are reluctant to use the upload link. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Close out used to be cumbersome. Buildr lets you have an organized avenue to request, collect, and deliver a clean package. It allows you to have transparency with your team on the status of close out. Its also an easy transfer to the client Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I think you should be able to transfer the directory from procore. I also thing the cover sheet and delivery package should be customizable.
Also, would like the ability to condense a certain close out requirements into a file.
I.E. - We had over 1 thousand concrete lab testing reports) The lab submitted them on builder. They all showed up on the cover page. It would be cool to be able to combine those into a single file without taking them off buildr and resubmitting.
I think Buildr should create different templates for things other than close out (i.e. RFP Submissions, Requesting other documents). You can customize the way you want it collected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The weekly reminder feature for subcontractors is amazing. I love that it is automatic. It has helped me get close out documents much faster than I normally would be able to. I also like how everything is organized once a project is exported. It's really clean and organized how it's all broken up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I think my least favorite feature is the Warranty part. It doesn't seem like subs or owners are eager to use it as a tool of communication for scheduling warranty issues. They prefer to call or email directly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Buildr has significantly cut my time spent on close outs allowing me to spend more time on other responsibilities for the many hats I wear with my company. I appreciate the thought and detail put into this program and the ease of use for clients and vendors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I wish there were more color variation within the pages so "buttons" are more easily seen/distinguishable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The interface is very user friendly and easy to learn. It keep everything organized for us and our subcontractors. No more missing items from our subcontractors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There isn't something that I dislike but if I had to pick something I wish there was an activity log for each specific item. Keeping updates on each specific item would be a great way to track when these items will be submitted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The fact that it's integrated with Procore is a real plus. We use this program everyday and it's literally checking boxes of what data to sync! I love that the program is easy to use for both creators and the end users.
The QRCode is great too to send to end users who can pull it up on their mobile devices.
And I love how consistent the product is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Would like to have some customization within the program for the Logo on the cover page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I personally use Buildr most for the O&M functionality - It has automated our collection process, eliminating many busy work hours from my team, allowing us to focus more carefully on final project execution. The assembly of the O&M is a single click, which eliminated a position for us - so long as our clients are ok with the electronic O&M only.
I do not use warranty frequently, but I appreciate it being a single landing point to list issues, and for my teammates and I to note progress on getting them closed out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It was different for us to structure the O&M by category, rather by trade, but we believe the end using is just fine using it this way. We can't wait for app updated to happen, we like the availability of the app, but Buildr is still easier for us to use online.
I also dislike that I didn't use this 3 years ago! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Buildr streamlined and standardized our closeout procedures. It has made it easier to manage any and all warranty requests across all completed projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I dislike that I didn't have Buildr when I was doing closeouts, it would have saved countless hours and headaches! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
