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Constructware (discontinued)

Score2.2 out of 10

4 Reviews and Ratings

What is Constructware (discontinued)?

Constructware was a SaaS construction project management product provided by Autodesk. The software was discontinued on October 31, 2021.

Categories & Use Cases

Top Performing Features

  • Jobsite reports

    Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Document sharing

    Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

    Category average: 8.3

  • RFI tools

    Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

    Category average: 8.4

Areas for Improvement

  • Submittal design and management

    Tools that allow users to draft and build submittals, track their status, submit them online, annotate submittal PDFs, and send submittal approval online.

    Category average: 8

  • Issue tracking & punchlists

    Users can track issues from the field, and create punchlists upon substantial completion.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Photo documentation

    Users can document construction progress and/or issues by uploading photos from the field.

    Category average: 8.5

Good but Outdated

Pros

  • Provenance. Keeps track of changes and the people/companies who made those changes.
  • Collaboration.
  • Work [is stored] in the cloud.

Cons

  • UI can be improved, as shown by improvements made in BIM 360.
  • Only works well with Internet Explorer.
  • Steep Learning Curve due to confusing UI.

Return on Investment

  • Saves time.
  • Eases collaboration.
  • Increases accountability.

Alternatives Considered

Bim360 and Primavera Unifier

Other Software Used

Bim360, Primavera Unifier, Revit