BuildingBlok vs ConstructionOnline

BuildingBlok is construction management software for subcontractors, general contractors, and owners, with workflows for field operations, office administration, and project costs. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The Field bundle includes daily reports, punch-lists, and timesheets. Office adds ASIs, bidding, memos, RFIs, submittals, and To-Do tools. Enterprise adds change orders, invoices, owner invoices, and payment applications. Plans include unlimited users and projects for a flat fee, with monthly or annual billing and the option to upgrade or downgrade at any time. BuildingBlok supports CSV import and export; additional integrations, including payroll, are in development. Data can be exported from individual tools or by request. The company says it uses SSL/TLS, AES encryption of 128-bit or higher, and AWS storage with multiple backups. Support is offered by email or chat Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm EST. Pricing starts at $249 a year, billed monthly billed annually, with a 14-day trial and no free plan.

ConstructionOnline is a construction management platform with tools for estimating, scheduling, project management, communication, and finances. Estimating and financial features include client selections, change orders, proposals, costbooks, invoicing, and two-way QuickBooks Online integration. For planning and job tracking, teams can use Gantt schedules, project calendars, baseline tracking, daily logs, to-do lists, punch lists, and checklists. Daily logs can record jobsite work, weather, deliveries, delays, equipment, materials, visitors, and safety information. The iOS and Android app provides field access to project activity, photos, documents, logs, task lists, and schedules; it requires an internet connection, iOS 15.5 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. Listed integrations include Google Drive, Google Calendar, OneDrive, Outlook Calendar, Dropbox, Box, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, PlanSwift, and CAD imports. A private REST API with read and write access is available by request to Business and Enterprise subscribers. Pricing is on request, with a free trial but no free plan. The company history says UDA Technologies was founded in 1999; the company is based in Auburn, Alabama.