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BuildingConnected

Bid networks Built for: GCs and subs Third-party reported

Autodesk's bid network. GCs send invitations to bid and level the returns; subcontractors receive invitations and manage bids from a bid board.

What sets it apart

Priced by who sends the invitation. GCs fund the platform on custom quotes while subcontractors can respond for free, so it is the default for subs chasing large GCs and a poor fit for a small GC that sends a handful of invitations a year. Prequalification and financial-risk data (TradeTapp) are built in, which is the feature to compare against Procore and SmartBid.

Best forSubcontractors invited by large GCs, and GCs with steady sub volume and a budget for a custom quote.
Skip it ifYou need a published price before talking to sales.

Pricing and who pays

Who pays: GC pays; subs respond free (Bid Board Pro is a paid upgrade)

Entry price: GC quote only

Not published. Third-party sources report $3,600 to $5,000+ per year for GCs on custom quotes, and some GCs report paying around $22,000 per year. Subcontractors can receive and answer invitations free; Bid Board Pro pricing is not published.

Third-party reported. Not confirmed on the vendor page; figures come from named third-party sources and may differ. Last checked 2026-10-02.

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