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$169 per month
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  1. Accommodation and food services
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  3. Construction

What is Buildxact

Buildxact is a cloud-based construction estimating and job management platform designed primarily for residential builders, remodelers, and trade contractors. It supports digital takeoffs, estimating, quoting, and converting accepted quotes into job workflows such as purchasing and scheduling. The product emphasizes an end-to-end flow from plans and takeoff through estimate, quote, and job execution, with integrations intended to reduce duplicate data entry.

pros

Integrated takeoff-to-estimate workflow

Buildxact combines plan takeoff, estimating, and quoting in one system so users can move from drawings to a priced proposal without exporting between tools. This reduces re-keying compared with using separate takeoff and estimating applications. It also supports converting an accepted quote into a job, helping maintain continuity of quantities and pricing.

Residential builder-focused features

The product is oriented toward small-to-mid residential construction workflows such as quoting, variations/change management, and job costing. It includes tools for managing supplier pricing and generating purchase orders from estimate line items. This focus can fit builders and remodelers that need estimating tightly connected to day-to-day job administration.

Cloud access and integrations

Buildxact is delivered as SaaS, enabling access from office and field without on-premises infrastructure. It offers integrations (notably with accounting platforms) to sync financial data and reduce manual reconciliation. This can be useful for teams that want estimating and job management connected to their accounting system.

cons

Less suited for complex projects

Buildxact is typically positioned for residential and smaller commercial work rather than large, multi-entity projects. Organizations needing advanced enterprise controls (multi-company consolidations, complex cost structures, or highly specialized compliance) may find gaps. Larger general contractors may require deeper functionality in areas like advanced forecasting and portfolio-level reporting.

Scheduling depth may be limited

While the platform supports job scheduling, teams that require highly detailed critical-path scheduling, complex dependencies, or extensive resource leveling may need additional tools. Some organizations prefer dedicated scheduling systems for large or highly coordinated projects. This can introduce parallel processes if scheduling requirements exceed what the platform provides.

Customization and reporting constraints

Companies with highly customized estimating assemblies, reporting formats, or approval workflows may encounter limitations compared with more configurable construction management suites. Standard reports and templates may not match every contractor’s internal processes without workarounds. Data extraction for bespoke analytics may require additional effort depending on integration and export options.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Foundation $199/mo (monthly) or $169/mo billed annually at $2,030 (annual — 12‑month commitment; save 15%) Unlimited Users; Lead Management; Digital Takeoffs; Blu: Assembly Assistant; Customizable Quote Letters; Digital Signatures; Dealer Integration; Purchase Orders; Training & Support. Add-on: Blu: Estimate Generator +$99/mo.
Pro $399/mo (monthly) or $339/mo billed annually at $4,070 (annual — 12‑month commitment; save 15%) Everything in Foundation, plus Blu: Estimate Generator; Job Management; Schedules; Buildxact Onsite Mobile App. Add-ons: Blu: Takeoff Assistant +$99/mo; Blu: Estimate Reviewer +$149/mo.
Master $599/mo (monthly) or $509/mo billed annually at $6,110 (annual — 12‑month commitment; save 15%) Everything in Pro, plus Blu: Takeoff Assistant; Blu: Estimate Reviewer; User Access Controls; Priority Customer Support.

Notes: Annual plans require a 12‑month commitment and receive a 15% discount vs monthly billing. All base plans and add-ons exclude and are subject to GST where applicable. The site advertises a 14‑day free trial (no permanent free tier indicated). Pricing and feature details taken from Buildxact's official US pricing page and associated Help Center pages.

Seller details

Buildxact
Melbourne, Australia
2011
Private
https://www.buildxact.com/
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