PDF to DWG, PDF to CAD -- AEC tools that open and convert PDF

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These tool profiles explicitly list PDF in fileFormats[]. Compare who opens, edits, or exports the format, how much support is documented, and whether the catalog tags the tool as free or paid.

Last updated 2026-07-29.

189 Tool profiles
40 Free or free-viewer options
80 Full-support listings

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Comparison table

Tool Price signal Direction Support Score Verdict
AutoCAD
Autodesk's full 2D and 3D CAD application and the long-standing industry default for construction drawings and details.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Partial 4.8/5 worth-it
Bluebeam Revu
Purpose-built AEC PDF markup platform with scale-accurate redlining, Studio collaboration sessions, and Compare Documents drawing-set revision overlays.
 Paid / subscription Native Full 4.6/5 worth-it
Google Workspace (Drive & Shared Drives)
Cloud productivity and file storage suite centered on Google Drive -- personal My Drive and team Shared Drives provide cloud-native file storage, sharing, and real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, and Slides, used by many AEC firms as a lightweight document repository and collaboration layer alongside CAD/BIM authoring tools.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 4.6/5 worth-it
Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint
Cloud file storage and document management layer of Microsoft 365 -- OneDrive for Business provides personal cloud storage and file sync, while SharePoint document libraries serve as shared team repositories for drawings, specifications, models, and project documentation, forming the de facto CDE backplane for AEC firms on M365.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 4.6/5 worth-it
Adobe Acrobat Pro
General-purpose PDF editor with annotation, commenting, document comparison, OCR, and e-signatures -- the universal baseline before AEC-specific tools existed.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.4/5 worth-it
AutoCAD LT
The lower-cost, 2D-only edition of AutoCAD aimed at drafting and documentation without 3D modeling.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.4/5 worth-it
C.Scale
SaaS whole-life-carbon data platform used by architecture and engineering firms to run rapid embodied, operational, refrigerant, and landscape carbon (LCA) assessments from concept through construction, benchmark portfolios, source low-carbon products via EPDs, and auto-generate AIA 2030 DDx compliance reports. Grew out of EHDD's in-house carbon tool (EPIC) and is separately licensed to power Autodesk Forma's Embodied Carbon Analysis feature.
 Free tier Exports Full 4.4/5 worth-it
CubiCasa
Mobile app and API platform that converts a smartphone scan/video of a space into 2D/3D floor plans, with outputs exportable as CAD files compatible with Revit, AutoCAD, Archicad, SketchUp, and BricsCAD; also offers an Integrate API, a Conversion API, and a Mobile SDK for embedding scan-to-floorplan capability into other products.
 Free tier Exports Full 4.4/5 worth-it
Archicad
A full desktop BIM authoring platform from Graphisoft built specifically for architects to model buildings and produce coordinated drawings and documentation.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Unknown 4.2/5 worth-it
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Unified Autodesk cloud platform for BIM coordination, clash detection, document management, and field workflows.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.2/5 worth-it
Autodesk Fusion
Cloud-based parametric CAD/CAM platform with integrated design automation (Python API, Design Automation cloud), generative design, electronics design (PCB), sheet-metal and manufacturing workflows, and cloud collaboration.
 Free viewer Exports Full 4.2/5 worth-it
BricsCAD
A DWG-native CAD platform (Lite/Pro/BIM/Mechanical/Ultimate editions) positioned as a cost-effective AutoCAD alternative with both subscription and perpetual options.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.2/5 worth-it
Dropbox
Cloud file storage, sync, and sharing platform used by AEC firms as a project document repository for CAD, BIM, PDF, and visual content files -- with team folders, version history, large file transfers, e-signature (Dropbox Sign), video review (Dropbox Replay), and AI-powered search (Dash).
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 4.2/5 worth-it
MaintainX
Cloud-based CMMS and enterprise asset management platform for maintenance operations: work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset health monitoring, inspection checklists, parts inventory, and compliance documentation. Mobile-first. Autodesk acquisition announced May 2026 for $3.6B (pending regulatory close as of July 2026).
 Freemium Exports Full 4.2/5 worth-it
Agisoft Metashape
Photogrammetric processing software converting digital images into point clouds, meshes, orthomosaics, and DEMs, with a documented headless-capable Python scripting API.
 Paid / perpetual Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Box
Cloud content management platform with enterprise-grade file storage, sharing, collaboration, and security -- used by AEC firms for project document management with industry-specific features for construction including Box for Construction workflows, Box AI for document intelligence, and the Box Platform for custom integrations.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
BricsCAD BIM
A DWG-native BIM tool (from Bricsys, now under Octave) that adds rule-based BIM modeling and auto-classification on top of a familiar AutoCAD-like drafting environment.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Fieldwire by Hilti
Jobsite and field management app for plan viewing and markup, task/punch-list management, and sheet compare, with a free tier for small crews and a paid REST API add-on for larger teams.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Foxit PDF Editor
Full-featured PDF editor with annotation, document comparison, OCR, form creation, and AI-assisted redaction -- positioned as a cost-effective Acrobat alternative.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
GoCanvas
Mobile-first field workflow platform for inspections, safety, quality, work orders, and dispatch, with transparent per-user pricing, offline apps, REST APIs, and webhooks.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 4.0/5 worth-it
Hover
AI measurement platform that generates 3D property models and material quantities from smartphone photos.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Pix4D (Pix4Dmapper / Pix4Dmatic)
Photogrammetry suite converting drone and terrestrial imagery into orthomosaics, point clouds, and CAD-ready geospatial data; Pix4Dmatic is the current high-volume large-project engine.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Procore AI (formerly Procore Assist / Copilot)
Agentic AI suite embedded in Procore that drafts RFI responses via an RFI Creation Agent, reviews submittals against specs via a Submittal Agent, and performs deep search across project documents, drawings, and specifications.
 Paid / enterprise Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
ProEst
AI-powered preconstruction estimating platform with a built-in cost database and bid management tools.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting platform from Intuit covering invoicing, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, and financial reporting for small US businesses.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Vectorworks Architect
A combined CAD-and-BIM design platform from Vectorworks (Nemetschek Group) aimed at architects who want flexible modeling plus documentation in one tool.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Unknown 4.0/5 worth-it
Adobe Creative Cloud
All-apps suite covering InDesign (page layout), Illustrator (vector), Photoshop (image compositing), and Acrobat Pro (PDF) -- the industry-standard toolchain for print-ready project proposals and competition boards.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
Autodesk Revit LT
Autodesk's stripped-down, single-user version of Revit for 3D architectural BIM modeling and documentation without the multidisciplinary and worksharing features of full Revit.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
DraftSight
Dassault Systemes' AutoCAD-like 2D CAD tool for creating and editing DWG files at a lower price than AutoCAD.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
Figma
Browser-based vector design tool with real-time multiplayer collaboration, a native Slides mode, and a REST API -- increasingly used by architects for presentation layout, competition board compositions, and client review decks.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
FreeCAD (BIM Workbench)
A free, open-source parametric 3D modeler whose built-in BIM workbench provides architectural elements (walls, windows, structure) and clean IFC export.
 Free Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
H2X Engineering
Cloud-based mechanical and plumbing design platform that calculates pipe sizing, heat load, duct sizing, and drainage in real time as you draw, with AutoCAD and Revit integration.
 Paid / contact sales Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
Microsoft PowerPoint
Industry-standard slide presentation application included in Microsoft 365, with a Slide Master system, Morph transitions, and Copilot AI slide generation -- the universal client-meeting format for architecture deliverables.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
Outbuild
Lean-construction scheduling platform combining Master Schedule (CPM-style contract scheduling), Lookahead Planning, Weekly Work Plans (pull-planning/Last Planner-style commitments), and Roadblocks/constraint tracking, with two-way Primavera P6 and MS Project import/export and native Procore and Autodesk integrations.
 Paid / tiered subscription, priced by annual construction volume rather than strictly per-seat Exports Full 3.8/5 solid
PlanRadar
Defect tracking and snagging platform with floor-plan-pinned issues, photo documentation, and inspection workflow management.
 Paid / per seat Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
ProjectWise
Cloud-based infrastructure project delivery platform that unites design and construction workflows through a central connected data environment (CDE). Manages engineering and construction data, supports model-centric workflows, streamlines design reviews, and enables digital twins during the design lifecycle with multi-discipline collaboration.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Full 3.8/5 solid
RIB SpecLink
Master specification system with AI-assisted editing (SpecLink.AI in private beta), automated coordination, and 910+ CSI MasterFormat content sections.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
ZWCAD
ZWSOFT's DWG-compatible 2D/3D CAD application marketed as a faster, cheaper AutoCAD alternative.
 Paid / one-time Listed Unknown 3.8/5 solid
Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build)
Project management and field module -- RFIs, submittals, issues, checklists, schedule, and cost tracking -- inside the Autodesk Forma industry cloud; renamed from Autodesk Build when Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) was rebranded Forma in March 2026.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
Egnyte
AI-powered cloud content platform purpose-built for AEC -- combines file storage and sync with Project Hub (project folder automation, transmittals, close-out), massive file handling for BIM/CAD data, and content governance (DLP, ransomware detection, compliance) -- integrates with Procore, Autodesk, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
FreshBooks
Cloud accounting and invoicing platform for freelancers and service businesses, with built-in time tracking, retainer billing, and project profitability reports.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
Kreo
AI-powered 2D/PDF/CAD construction takeoff and cost-estimating platform that auto-measures rooms, walls, and openings, auto-counts repeated elements, and prices quantities against an items/assemblies database, with cloud-based collaboration (comments, callouts, shared projects) for quantity surveyors and estimators.
 Paid / tiered subscription Opens Full 3.6/5 solid
Newforma Konekt
Project information management system that ties BIM data, email, and RFI/submittal workflows together.
 Free tier Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
STACK Construction
Cloud takeoff and estimating platform with AI-assisted pattern recognition for repetitive assemblies.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
Tekla Tedds
Structural calculation automation tool that generates compliant, auditable calculation sheets for beam, column, connection, and foundation design across multiple international codes.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
Trimble ProjectSight
AI-powered cloud-based project management platform with mobile apps, providing drawing/document management, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, photo management, and AI-assisted info extraction for contractors and specialty trades.
 Free viewer Opens + exports Full 3.6/5 solid
Xero
Cloud accounting platform with bank reconciliation, invoicing, multi-currency support, and 1,000+ marketplace integrations for small businesses worldwide.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.6/5 solid
Zoneomics
AI-powered zoning data platform standardizing municipal zoning ordinances across 25,000+ U.S. cities and 14,000+ Canadian/US cities for the Bassett AI assistant. Delivers zoning districts, permitted uses, FAR/height/setback/coverage controls, and overlays in four formats: web platform, tiered zoning reports (Brief/Summary/Full/Verification Letter), a documented Zoning Data API with a free tier (100,000 free API calls on the Tiling Service tier), and Bulk Data. Powers the zoning data layer inside TestFit (Site Solver) and Autodesk Forma (Autodesk-Zoneomics partnership Aug 2024). Also a Moody's data partner.
 Free tier Exports Full 3.6/5 solid
Allplan Architecture
A professional BIM authoring platform from Allplan (Nemetschek Group) for architectural modeling, detailing, and construction documentation.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
ArcSite
Mobile field-drawing app for creating scale drawings on-site with photo markup, layer versioning, and automated material takeoffs that feed directly into estimates.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
Autodesk Inventor
Parametric 3D mechanical CAD platform with assembly modeling, sheet-metal and manufacturing design, CAM integration, simulation, and interoperability with Revit, Civil 3D, and neutral CAD formats (STEP, IGES).
 Free viewer Exports Full 3.4/5 solid
Buildxact
AI estimating and quoting platform aimed at small residential and light commercial builders.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
Canva
Browser-based graphic design platform with 1.6M+ templates covering presentations, proposal boards, marketing sheets, and social graphics -- drag-and-drop editor, no design experience required.
 Free viewer Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
ClearCalcs
Standards-aligned structural calculation platform with 200+ inspectable, code-referenced calculators for beam, column, frame, shear wall, retaining wall, and wind/seismic design.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
CoolCalc
Web-based Manual J/S/D HVAC load-calculation tool with LiDAR floor-plan scanning, satellite trace input, and cross-device access -- pay per project or by monthly subscription.
 Paid / per project Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
DesignFiles
All-in-one interior design business platform combining design tools (moodboards, 3D floor plans), client collaboration, FF&E specifications, invoicing, and QuickBooks integration for interior design studios and practices.
 Free tier Exports Full 3.4/5 solid
nanoCAD
A DWG-native CAD platform with a genuinely free no-time-limit base edition plus paid Pro/module subscriptions.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
NEVARIS Build
Construction management and estimating software for DACH contractors, combining tendering, costing, scheduling, controlling, openBIM IFC workflows, and a documented REST client API.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 3.4/5 solid
Procore
Cloud-based construction management platform unifying project management, financials, quality/safety, and field operations for general contractors, owners, and subs across the full project lifecycle.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 3.4/5 solid
Rayon
Browser-based, real-time-collaborative CAD/light-BIM design tool for architects and interior designers, positioned as a lighter alternative to AutoCAD/Revit/ArchiCAD for 2D floor plans, space planning, and AI-assisted visualization.
 Free tier Opens + exports Partial 3.4/5 solid
SingleOps
All-in-one field service and crew management platform for landscape and tree-care contractors. Provides digital estimating, mobile crew operations, scheduling with route optimization, invoicing, and payment processing.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 3.4/5 solid
Xyicon
Cloud-based visual planning and asset-data platform for healthcare facility IT and equipment deployment -- overlays structured device, port, room, and procurement data on top of PDF/Revit floor plans so teams can estimate counts, validate infrastructure needs, coordinate installation, and keep room-level equipment records current during hospital construction, renovation, and expansion.
 Paid / subscription (per-seat) Opens Full 3.4/5 solid
Adaptive
AI-native project accounting platform for construction that deploys autonomous AI agents to handle WIP analysis, change orders, AP coding, billing, lien waivers, insurance tracking, and field coordination -- runs alongside existing ERPs without migration.
 Paid / subscription; getapp lists a $1,000/month basic plan while vendor pricing still scales by revenue band and workflow scope Exports Full 3.2/5 solid
Affinity Studio
Free professional suite from Serif (now Canva-owned) combining Publisher (InDesign-class page layout), Designer (Illustrator-class vector), and Photo (Photoshop-class image editing) in one desktop application with CMYK and PDF/X output.
 Free Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
Autodesk Docs (Forma Data Management)
Cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE) for AEC project teams. Centralizes 2D drawings, 3D BIM models, and project documents with version control, folder-level permissions, issue tracking tied to drawings, and approval/transmittal workflows. Rebranded from Autodesk Docs to Forma Data Management in March 2026 when Autodesk Construction Cloud became Autodesk Forma.
 Paid / quote-only Opens + exports Full 3.2/5 solid
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
Cloud-based quantification solution empowering estimators to perform accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models within a single takeoff environment.
 Paid / subscription Opens Full 3.2/5 solid
Bonsai
All-in-one freelancer business platform with contracts, invoicing, time tracking, expense management, and a CRM, with an MCP server for AI agent integration.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
Carrier HAP
Commercial HVAC system sizing and hourly energy analysis tool covering 8,760-hour annual simulation, 7,400+ weather stations, and LEED compliance reporting for rooftops, VRF, chillers, and heat pumps.
 Paid / one-time Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
Constrafor
Construction procurement, risk management, and payment acceleration platform for general contractors and subcontractors -- manages prequalification, COI tracking, contract administration, invoice management, payment processing, early-pay financing, and diversity tracking.
 Paid / annual fixed-price by revenue tier Exports Full 3.2/5 solid
Document Crunch
AI risk intelligence platform for construction that analyzes contracts, specs, and project documents to flag risk clauses, track obligations across subcontracts and owner agreements, and generate RFIs and submittals.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
Drawboard PDF
Stylus-optimized PDF markup app for Windows and Surface devices rated the number-one engineering productivity app on the Windows Store, with a free tier for basic annotation.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
EcoStruxure IT Design CFD
Cloud-based GPU-accelerated CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software for data center cooling design and thermal optimization -- 100% browser-based, runs most simulations in under 1 minute, models 3D airflow, temperature distribution, PUE, and cooling unit placement; integrates with EcoStruxure IT Expert live monitoring data for design-to-operations validation; marketed exclusively to data center cooling engineers and designers by APC by Schneider Electric; SKU SFTWCFD.
 Paid / subscription (annual) Exports Full 3.2/5 solid
First Street
Peer-reviewed property-level climate-risk provider (formerly First Street Foundation) scoring flood, fire, wind, heat, and air risk. Delivered as consumer-facing Risk Factor reports (riskfactor.com) and via three documented APIs -- Climate Risk API (point-level physical risk), Enterprise API (portfolio aggregation), and Raster Map API (peril raster layers). Free non-commercial lookups plus paid consumer subscriptions and enterprise quotes.
 Free tier Exports Full 3.2/5 solid
FRILO
Structural analysis and design suite focused on component-level concrete, steel, timber, masonry, foundation, and geotechnical checks, sold as modular editions with public pricing and trial access.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 3.2/5 solid
Handoff
AI-powered estimating and job-management platform for residential contractors -- turns walkthroughs, photos, videos, and plan files into estimates, proposals, invoices, schedules, and daily logs across web and mobile.
 Paid / tiered subscription Opens Partial 3.2/5 solid
PlanSwift
Windows desktop takeoff and estimating software for contractors -- measures PDF, DWG, and scanned plan files; builds material and labor assemblies; and exports estimates into spreadsheet-driven workflows.
 Paid / subscription Opens Full 3.2/5 solid
ProTakeoff
Desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors -- measures PDF plans, compares revisions, auto-counts repeated symbols, builds reusable estimating templates, and exports bid data without requiring a cloud workflow.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Full 3.2/5 solid
QCAD
A free, open-source 2D CAD application (with a paid Pro trial/add-ons) for drafting plans, parts, and schematics.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
TestFit
AI-driven site layout and unit-mix generator for residential and mixed-use development feasibility.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.2/5 solid
UpCodes
Cloud-based building code research and AI compliance platform covering 11M+ code sections across 6,000+ U.S. jurisdictions with 190K+ local amendments, updated ~7,000 times per month. Key modules: AI Copilot (project-aware assistant with cross-session memory that answers code questions with exact citations), Revit add-in (real-time in-model compliance checking flagging stairs, doors, ramps, clearances with links to code sections), and Plan Review (launched June 2026, AI-native QA/QC that analyzes uploaded drawings across architecture, structural, MEP, fire, life safety, and accessibility disciplines). YC S17 alumni; 800,000+ MAU.
 Freemium Exports Unknown 3.2/5 solid
Apple Keynote
Free Apple presentation app with polished motion themes, Magic Move transitions, and 700+ editable shapes -- natively available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad; accessible with reduced features via iCloud web on any browser.
 Free Listed Unknown 3.0/5 solid
Aprao
Cloud-based property development appraisal and pro-forma software for real estate developers and professionals -- provides development pro-formas, residual land value calculations, cashflow forecasting, sensitivity analysis, development finance modelling, and professional lender-ready reporting; powers 3,000+ projects monthly with a 7-day free trial and ISO 27001-certified security.
 Paid / subscription (free trial available) Exports Full 3.0/5 solid
Autodesk BuildingConnected
Cloud-based preconstruction bid management platform connecting GCs, owners, and subcontractors for project discovery, bid invitations, side-by-side bid leveling, and subcontractor prequalification via TradeTapp. Network of 1.5M+ construction professionals. Part of Autodesk Forma; acquired by Autodesk for $275M in 2019.
 Free tier Opens Full 3.0/5 solid
Boon AI
Web-based construction preconstruction platform that runs AI-assisted takeoff, bid summary, bid leveling, clash/spec conflict review, and workflow automation across connected collaboration and project-data tools.
 Paid / subscription + one-time starter packs + one-time token add-on Opens Full 3.0/5 solid
EagleView
Aerial ortho/oblique imagery and AI-derived property measurement and risk data, delivered via traditional measurement report PDFs and a developer portal exposing an Imagery API (v1) and a Property Data API (v2) with Postman collections, SDKs, and a free sandbox. Enterprise/quote-based, with a free early-access Imagery API trial.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 3.0/5 solid
Gridics
Parcel-level zoning intelligence and real estate feasibility platform combining a patented zoning rules engine with 3D scenario planning -- ZoneIQ enables real-time development capacity analysis for any parcel or assemblage, including zoning allowances, density, setbacks, and allowed uses; offers a Zoning Data API for programmatic access.
 Paid / subscription (quote-required, free trial available) Exports Full 3.0/5 solid
Helonic
Web-based AI drawing-analysis tool for 2D PDF construction plans that detects coordination issues, flags code-related gaps, and generates draft RFIs that can be pushed into Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
 Paid / quote-only Opens + exports Full 3.0/5 solid
Lexilio
Construction Commercial Intelligence Platform that analyzes complete contract suites (main contracts, subcontracts, variations, specs) to identify obligations, deadlines, conflicts, and commercial risks within 2 minutes. Supports FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and AIA standards.
 Paid / subscription Opens Full 3.0/5 solid
LMN (Granum)
Landscape business management platform purpose-built for North American landscaping companies -- budget-based estimating, drag-and-drop scheduling, mobile crew time tracking (English/Spanish, offline-capable), CRM with property/lead management, invoicing with LMN Pay (Stripe), and job costing with estimate-vs-actuals reporting; part of the Granum ecosystem alongside SingleOps (arborist) and Greenius (crew training).
 Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly saas) Exports Unknown 3.0/5 solid
Morpholio Trace
iPad-native sketch and overlay markup app that layers freehand drawing and annotation over imported PDFs, photos, and 3D models at true drawing scale with DXF export.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 3.0/5 solid
nPlan
AI schedule risk analysis engine trained on 750,000+ historical project schedules to forecast delay probability.
 Paid / contact sales Listed Unknown 3.0/5 solid
Pathfinder
Pedestrian movement and egress simulation software for modeling crowd ingress, circulation, and evacuation scenarios -- used by fire protection and life-safety engineers to validate egress code compliance, analyze occupant tenability in fire emergencies (visibility, FED exposure), and plan emergency response; imports CAD and BIM geometry (IFC, DXF, DWG, PDF); developed by Thunderhead Engineering (founded 1998, Manhattan KS).
 Paid / subscription (annual) Opens Partial 3.0/5 solid
Quotr.ai
Web-based AI takeoff, estimating, bid, and procurement platform for contractors and developers -- uploads PDF plan sets, extracts quantities, applies regional or custom pricing, and exports client-ready proposal PDFs.
 Paid / tiered subscription + per-project service Opens + exports Full 3.0/5 solid
Realtime Landscaping Architect
Professional-grade landscape design software for contractors and design-build firms -- drag-and-drop 2D-to-3D design with an extensive plant/tree/material asset library, real-time 3D visualization, automatic material calculations, permit-ready plans, and quick-turnaround client presentations; desktop one-time purchase, no subscription.
 Paid / perpetual license (one-time purchase) Exports Full 3.0/5 solid
SiteRecon
AI-powered remote property mapping, measurement, and estimating platform purpose-built for landscape, lawn care, paving, and snow contractors -- automated satellite/aerial takeoffs, multi-layer service mapping, enhancement proposals, site quality audits, and crew performance tracking; web SaaS with a companion Plato mobile app for field crews.
 Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly saas) Exports Unknown 3.0/5 solid
Spacewell Workplace
Cloud workplace and facilities management platform for desk booking, maintenance workflows, asset visibility, and smart-building operations, with open APIs and pre-built enterprise connectors.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 3.0/5 solid
Specsources
FF&E specification and procurement platform for commercial and hospitality interiors with SpecWeb (web-based spec writing), SpecBIM (native Revit add-in), SpecGrab (browser sourcing), and vendor/product library integration.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 3.0/5 solid
SuperLegal
AI law firm combining artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to review construction contracts, flag risks, and enforce compliance with industry-standard language. Authorized to practice construction law in Utah (Utah Supreme Court Legal Services Innovation Sandbox, June 2026).
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 3.0/5 solid
ThoughtRiver
AI-powered contract analysis platform combining large language models with construction legal domain expertise to identify risks, obligations, and conflicts in construction agreements. First AI tool purpose-built for construction contracts (launched 2022); delivers results with 97.3% accuracy and auto-redlining.
 Paid / subscription Opens Full 3.0/5 solid
ALLPLAN Precast
Precast detailing and production-planning software for wall and slab fabricators, with Planbar lineage, automated reinforcement workflows, and explicit monthly pricing.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 2.8/5 situational
Bentley OpenRail Designer
MicroStation-based rail network design application for conceptual and detailed railway corridor design -- yard/station layout, track geometry, turnout/switch placement, overhead line electrification, signaling, and tunnel design, serving light rail, metro, heavy rail, high-speed rail, and MAGLEV projects across international standards.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
ConGenius
Cloud-based sales, digital takeoff, and estimating software for remodelers, trade contractors, and home builders -- combines plan-file takeoff/measurement tools with a 200,000+ item cost catalog (including Home Depot SKUs), preloaded labor/sub/equipment rates, assembly templates, and e-signature proposal generation.
 Free tier Exports Partial 2.8/5 situational
Downtobid (BasisBoard)
AI-powered construction bid tracking and management platform for general contractors and subcontractors -- reads inbox (Gmail/Outlook) bid invites, deadlines, and RFIs onto a shared bid-board dashboard, and lets GCs upload plans to auto-generate scopes and send subcontractor invites. Formerly branded "BasisBoard" at basisboard.com, which now returns an error; the live, actively-maintained product is at downtobid.com.
 Free viewer Opens Partial 2.8/5 situational
DynaSCAPE
Landscape design and business management suite -- CAD-based Design for professional landscape plans, cloud-based Creator for modern browser design, Sketch3D (SketchUp add-on) for 3D visualization, Color for plan rendering, and Manage360 for estimating, scheduling, job costing, and QuickBooks-integrated invoicing; an EverCommerce company.
 Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly or annual saas) Exports Unknown 2.8/5 situational
eWorkOrders
Cloud-based CMMS platform purpose-built for water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance -- provides work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset tracking for pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and chemical systems, GIS mapping for lift stations and field assets, inventory management, and audit-ready compliance documentation for EPA, NPDES, and SDWA requirements; serves water utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and facilities management with unlimited users and no per-user fees.
 Paid / tiered subscription Exports Full 2.8/5 situational
Fohlio
Cloud-based FF&E/OS&E specification, brand-standards, budgeting, and procurement platform for interior designers and architects working in hospitality, healthcare, senior-living, and retail -- centralizes a product library, spec builder, mood boards, purchase orders, and vendor/budget tracking, with a native Revit add-in and a QuickBooks integration; added an AI-assisted specification module in June 2026.
 Paid / subscription (per-seat); no public pricing page on fohlio.com, but capterra publishes a starting price Exports Full 2.8/5 situational
HCSS HeavyBid
Estimating and bid management software for heavy-civil and infrastructure contractors -- covers bid pipeline tracking, takeoff/setup, subcontractor and supplier quote management, markup and pricing against historical productivity databases, proposal generation, and estimate-to-budget handoff to accounting and project management systems; used by 43 of the ENR top 50 heavy civil contractors per HCSS marketing.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Invarion RapidPlan
Dedicated traffic control plan (TCP) and temporary work-zone design software -- RapidPlan (Windows desktop) and RapidPlan Online (web) let traffic professionals draw MUTCD-compliant temporary traffic control plans on Google Maps/Mapbox basemaps with built-in sign/device libraries, custom sign editors, batch export, and automated road layout tools; also offers RapidPath for swept-path vehicle manoeuvre analysis; used by over 10,000 businesses and government agencies worldwide, including Portland Bureau of Transportation.
 Paid / subscription Opens + exports Full 2.8/5 situational
Kahua
Owner and program-focused capital project management (PMIS) platform -- cost/change-order tracking, document and schedule management, and a low-code kBuilder app builder -- built for public-sector and institutional owners running multi-year, multi-party capital programs.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Kojo
Construction materials procurement platform (formerly Agora) for trade contractors -- enables field teams to order materials via mobile app, automates RFQs and purchase orders, manages warehouse inventory, and provides AI-powered invoice matching and AP automation.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Full 2.8/5 situational
LibreCAD
A free, open-source 2D CAD application with an AutoCAD-like interface for technical drawings.
 Free Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Mastt
AI-powered capital project and program management platform for construction owners and project controls teams. Includes embedded AI agents for contract review and document analysis as features within its broader PM suite -- automating contract extraction, risk flagging, and compliance tracking alongside budget, schedule, and reporting workflows.
 Free tier Opens Full 2.8/5 situational
MicroStation
Computer-aided design software for creating geospatially enabled 2D and 3D infrastructure drawings. Supports multi-discipline BIM authoring workflows across transportation, water, energy, and municipal infrastructure sectors with native support for DGN format and interoperability with DWG, IFC, and point clouds.
 Paid / subscription Exports Partial 2.8/5 situational
OpenGround
Cloud-connected geotechnical data management and reporting platform for the full ground investigation lifecycle -- borehole logs, laboratory test data, field sensor readings, and AGS-compliant data exchange, with mobile data entry, configurable report templates, and secure cloud-based collaboration serving engineering consultants, departments of transportation, and federal agencies.
 Paid / subscription Exports Full 2.8/5 situational
Oracle Aconex
Neutral common data environment (CDE) for large, multi-party capital projects -- document register and version control, correspondence, and review workflows, built for owners coordinating many contractors on one project record.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Propeller Aero
Cloud-based drone mapping and 3D construction data analytics platform for earthwork, civil infrastructure, and mining projects -- combines high-precision drone photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys with machine telematics (DirtMate GNSS receivers), smart ground control points (AeroPoints), and field collaboration tools on a unified 3D map; integrates with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360/Build, Trimble Connect, HCSS, and OneDrive; 80,000+ users across 40,000+ worksites in 120+ countries, with offices in Sydney (HQ), Denver, Manila, and Amsterdam.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Raken
Field-first daily reporting app -- mobile time tracking, photo/video documentation, safety checklists and toolbox talks, and auto-generated PDF daily reports -- built around crew-level data capture rather than office PM workflows.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Snaptrude
A browser-based, AI-assisted design platform that takes architects from concept and massing through BIM-ready models with export to Revit and Rhino.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Togal.AI
AI that reads PDF drawings and automatically measures areas, lengths, and counts for takeoff.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
VizTerra (Structure Studios)
3D outdoor living design software for landscape, hardscape, and deck contractors -- drag-and-drop 2D-to-3D design with a massive plant/tree/material asset library, automatic material calculations, permit-ready plans, and virtual walkthrough presentations; part of the Structure Studios suite alongside Pool Studio and Vip3D.
 Paid / subscription Exports Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal
ACCA-certified HVAC load-calculation platform covering Manual J, S, D, and N with a drag-and-drop drawing interface, mobile app, and energy compliance add-ons for residential and commercial projects.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
Xodo PDF Studio
Cross-platform PDF editor with overlay and side-by-side drawing-set comparison, scale measurement, DWG-to-PDF conversion, and e-signatures at a lower price than Acrobat.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.8/5 situational
AkitaBox
Facility asset lifecycle management platform providing AkitaBox Pulse (asset and maintenance management, inspections, capital management, FCA), AkitaBox Capture (field data collection), AkitaBox FCA (digital facility condition assessments), and AkitaBox Connect (Procore integration for construction handover) -- serves healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and commercial real estate organizations with a visual floor-plan-based approach to facilities management.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Aldoa
Modern, cloud-based operating system for construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical engineering firms -- streamlines field data collection (mobile forms, digital site maps, speech-to-text), lab management LIMS (sample tracking, test results, automated calculations and graphs), technical report generation (auto-generated from approved field/lab data, industry-standard templates), and project/financial management (scheduling, time tracking, invoicing); built for CMT, geotechnical, special inspections, concrete testing, and environmental firms; 30,000+ projects powered, trusted by over 100 firms nationwide.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.6/5 situational
Brightly
Cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and enterprise asset management (EAM) platform trusted by 12,000+ clients -- provides Asset Essentials, TheWorxHub, Confirm, Predictor, and Energy Manager products for facility maintenance, capital planning, and asset lifecycle management across education, government, healthcare, and other sectors.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Buildertrend
Residential construction management platform combining sales/lead tracking, scheduling, financials, change orders, and a client portal for home builders and remodelers; absorbed competitor CoConstruct in 2021.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 2.6/5 situational
CMiC
Accounting-first construction ERP unifying job costing, general ledger, payroll, procurement, and project management on one database; used by roughly a quarter of ENR's Top 400 contractors.
 Paid / quote-only Listed Unknown 2.6/5 situational
dRofus
Cloud-based requirements management, space programming, and BIM integration platform used primarily by healthcare facility owners -- enforces FGI Guidelines compliance through structured Room Data Sheets, tracks equipment specifications and procurement, and syncs bi-directionally with Autodesk Revit (through 2027) and Graphisoft ArchiCAD 29 via IFC GUID; Baptist Health (7.5 million sqft, 80+ buildings) reduced capital cost estimation from days to 20 minutes (per system director Matthew Bode) using dRofus; a Nemetschek Group product.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
FMX
Facilities and maintenance management (CMMS) platform providing work order management, preventive maintenance, capital planning, asset management, facility scheduling, inventory management, fleet management, and utility management -- purpose-built for K-12 schools, higher education, government, manufacturing, healthcare, and property management organizations with 400K+ professionals served.
 Free tier Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Foyr
Browser-based interior design and rendering platform (marketed as "Foyr Neo") -- build 2D floor plans, populate them from a manufacturer-grade furniture/materials catalog, and generate photorealistic 3D renders and 360-degree walkthroughs without CAD training; added an AI Hub (AI Restyle, AI Enhance) in November 2025.
 Paid / tiered subscription (figures vary slightly by source): basic ~$29-49/mo, standard ~$55-79/mo, premium ~$99-149/mo Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
HCSS HeavyJob
Field and construction management software for self-performing heavy-civil, infrastructure, and utility contractors -- digital timecards, daily field reporting, real-time job costing and budget tracking, material and equipment tracking, T&M billing, pay-item tracking, and accounting system sync for civil crews; claimed 4,000+ customers and 128,000 active users per HCSS.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.6/5 situational
Incident IQ
K-12 school district operations platform unifying IT help desk ticketing, asset management, facilities management (CMMS with work orders and preventive maintenance), event management, resource management, and HR service delivery in a single system -- purpose-built for K-12 schools with AI-enhanced ticketing, SIS/MDM/SSO integrations, and SOC 2 compliance; trusted by 2,000+ school districts across all 50 states.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
InQI
AI property-intelligence web tool that turns any US address or APN into a scaled, editable site plan in about 60 seconds, assembling parcel boundaries, setbacks, aerial imagery, and topography (from county/ESRI GIS) plus building-code checks and cost estimates. Self-serve per-project access; delivered through a GUI web app with no public API. Based in Mountain View, CA.
 Paid / self-serve per-project (single project access) Exports Unknown 2.6/5 situational
LegalOn
AI productivity platform for in-house legal teams combining contract review, drafting, playbook management, and analytics. Includes construction-focused playbooks aligned with AIA, ConsensusDocs, and EJCDC standards. Supports construction, subcontractor, and design-build agreements.
 Paid / subscription Opens Full 2.6/5 situational
Levelset
Construction lien-rights, notice, and waiver-compliance SaaS (now "Levelset, a Procore Company") that automates statutory preliminary notices, lien filings and e-filing, waiver generation/exchange, demand letters, and payment-risk research for suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors, with a deep native Procore integration.
 Paid / per-document pricing for demands/notices plus third-party-published starting subscription price; full subscription tier detail remains incomplete Exports Unknown 2.6/5 situational
Luminance
AI contract due diligence and clause extraction platform used by law firms and major corporates for M&A and enterprise contracting; sector-agnostic and applicable to infrastructure transactions.
 Paid / enterprise Listed Unknown 2.6/5 situational
Payapps
Construction payment-claims and subcontractor compliance software (progress claims, retention tracking, payment applications) for general contractors and subcontractors, acquired by Autodesk in Feb 2024 for approximately $390M; dual-branded Payapps outside North America and GCPay in North America.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Projectmates
Cloud-based capital construction project management (PMIS) platform for healthcare and institutional facility owners -- provides ILSM log tracking, infection-control procedure documentation, hot-permit and penetration-permit workflows, audit trails, design collaboration, bid management, and capital planning queues; made by Systemates Inc. (acquired by Hexagon in January 2023); named hospital clients include UNC Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Stony Brook Medicine, Tower Health / Reading Hospital, and Midland Health.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Symbium
AI permitting and compliance platform that codifies local zoning and building codes into interactive maps and instant compliance checks, enabling municipalities to issue permits automatically for solar, ADU, and other project types.
 Paid / usage-based ($50 per plan check) Opens + exports Unknown 2.6/5 situational
Tekla Structural Designer
Cloud-accessible structural analysis and design software combining model-based design with analysis capabilities, featuring seismic design, portal frame design, and AI-assisted workflows for structural engineers.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.6/5 situational
Accruent Data Insights
Web-based medical equipment planning and benchmarking platform for healthcare capital teams -- aggregates real-world biomedical work-order and asset-lifecycle data to compare device reliability, acquisition cost, maintenance burden, and expected lifespan, helping hospitals budget replacements, evaluate alternatives, and prioritize capital allocation decisions.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.4/5 situational
AllMax Operator10
Water and wastewater treatment plant data management and CMMS software providing Operator10 Wastewater, Operator10 Water, and Antero CMMS modules for regulatory compliance reporting, lab data management, SCADA integration, work order management, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, and mobile field operations -- specifically designed for municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities, part of JDM Technology Group.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
Aspire
End-to-end cloud-based business management platform for commercial landscape, snow and ice, and cleaning contractors -- covering estimating, CRM, crew scheduling, job costing, invoicing, equipment management, and Crew Mobile (iOS/Android, offline-capable) in a single system; acquired by ServiceTitan in August 2021.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.4/5 situational
Attainia
Cloud-based medical equipment planning platform for healthcare construction and renovation projects -- provides pre-built room templates, an integrated equipment catalog of 80,000+ products, and collaborative project management tools for healthcare providers, architecture/engineering/construction firms, and equipment planners.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
Attentive.ai
AI 2D takeoff and measurement platform (Beam) that extracts quantities from aerial imagery and plan PDFs for landscaping, paving, snow, and multi-trade construction estimating, plus a BIM CoPilot for Revit. Subscription plus per-site/per-sheet pricing; delivered through a web app with no public API.
 Paid / subscription plus per-site/per-sheet Opens Full 2.4/5 situational
Clariti
Cloud-based permitting, licensing, code-enforcement, plan-review, and inspections platform for local government agencies, sold in two tiers: Enterprise (configurable permitting/case-management for large jurisdictions) and Launch (a faster-to-deploy edition for small/mid-size governments, the former "Camino Technologies" product, acquired May 2023 and rebranded Clariti Launch in October 2024). Clariti also acquired CivCheck (AI-powered guided plan review) in October 2025.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Full 2.4/5 situational
Dwellci
SaaS that turns an address into zoning-validated 3D massing with multi-parcel unit-yield and density comparison for pre-acquisition feasibility. Self-serve with a public pricing page: $99/month base for unlimited site screening and zoning analysis, plus feasibility credits from $299/site for 3D modeling and exports to BIM platforms. GUI web app with no public API. Based in NYC.
 Paid / subscription; $99/month base plus feasibility credits from $299/site Exports Unknown 2.4/5 situational
Elite Software Rhvac
Windows desktop HVAC load-calculation suite covering Manual J residential and light-commercial loads, Manual S equipment selection, and Manual D duct sizing -- with optional cloud access via Rhvac Online.
 Paid / one-time Listed Unknown 2.4/5 situational
FacilityForce
Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and enterprise facility management platform purpose-built for state, local, and federal government organizations -- provides facilities resource planning (FRP), real estate and lease management, capital improvement planning, asset management, maintenance management, GIS-based spatial management (Locate), fund accounting, and energy management for managing large government facility portfolios of 1B+ square feet.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
HeadLight
Digital construction oversight and inspection platform purpose-built for public infrastructure agencies and their contractors -- replaces paper-based field processes with configurable, auditable digital workflows covering inspection & oversight, contract management, quality management, materials sampling & testing, bridge inspection, and asset management; used on over $20 billion of infrastructure across 25+ U.S. states, with 22 million+ observations captured, 350+ distinct document formats, and a 28% measured productivity increase; serves state DOTs (Hawaii DOT, LADOTD), engineering firms (HNTB, Jacobs, Hill International), and materials suppliers.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.4/5 situational
Houzz Pro
All-in-one business platform for residential remodel and design-build firms -- 3D floor plans, estimates/proposals, scheduling, client dashboard, and lead-generation marketing tied to the Houzz directory.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 2.4/5 situational
Northspyre
End-to-end real estate development management platform providing deal pipeline management, financial modeling, project budgeting and forecasting, vendor procurement, AI-powered bid analysis, construction cost tracking, and portfolio analytics -- founded 2017, backed by $36.4M funding, supporting $500B+ in customer projects for leading development firms.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
PlanHub
Cloud-based preconstruction bid-management platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for project discovery, invitation-to-bid, digital planrooms, prequalification, and takeoff/estimation; acquired by GrowthCurve Capital in Sept 2025.
 Free tier Opens + exports Unknown 2.4/5 situational
Tango
Connected real estate platform for retail, corporate, and public-sector organizations -- provides market intelligence and predictive analytics for site selection, lease management and accounting, construction project coordination, maintenance management, energy and sustainability reporting, and workplace occupancy management for multi-location enterprises.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
Trimble AgileAssets
Enterprise transportation asset management software by Trimble providing integrated solutions for pavement management, bridge/structures management, maintenance management, signal and ITS management, and fleet management -- uses predictive analytics, GIS-based spatial analysis, and work plan optimization for transportation agencies to manage infrastructure assets across the full lifecycle; trusted by national and state transportation agencies for more than 25 years.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
viAct
AI video analytics platform for construction site safety monitoring with scenario-based rule configuration for PPE detection, danger-zone alerts, work-at-height, and confined-space monitoring.
 Paid / contact sales Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
WarrantyHub
Warranty management platform for residential and commercial construction, home warranty companies, and product manufacturers -- automates claims processing, warranty registration, policy management, and customer communication with rules-based workflows, real-time analytics, and self-service portals; manages $1B+ in contracts; serves home builders, contractors, and warranty providers with a 30-60 day implementation.
 Free tier Exports Full 2.4/5 situational
AirWorks
AI service that converts aerial, LiDAR, and satellite imagery into survey-grade CAD linework, planimetrics, and topo deliverables (DWG/DXF) for AEC, telecom, and utility work. Delivered through the AirWorks Automate cloud portal (cloud.airworks.io); no public developer API. Quote-based, credit/acreage pricing.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 2.2/5 situational
ATSER
Engineering and construction project management and laboratory information management system (LIMS) platform for heavy civil and transportation infrastructure -- Assure-IT for real-time quality management and materials testing LIMS (used by CDOT and GDOT on billion-dollar programs), Manage-IT for program/project management, Field-IT for offline-capable field data collection, Construct-IT for construction management, Asphalt-IT for mix design management, and Approve-IT for customizable workflow automation; 33 years in the market (founded 1993, Houston TX), with a patented Virtual Administrator automation engine; also serves airports, transit authorities, cities, and commercial labs.
 Paid / subscription (demo-required) Exports Unknown 2.2/5 situational
Built
AI-powered real estate and construction finance platform -- serves lenders (construction loan administration, AI Draw Agent, draw inspections, risk mitigation), owners/developers (budget management, capital requests, compliance, lien waivers, payments), and builders (invoicing, compliance, payments); supports 86,000+ active projects representing $300B+ in real estate value with 78,000+ owners/contractors and 300+ lenders on the platform.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
Dealpath
AI-powered real estate investment management platform supporting the full investment lifecycle from deal sourcing and pipeline management to underwriting, deal execution, portfolio insights, and relationship management -- includes Dealpath Connect private exchange connecting institutional investors with broker listings from JLL, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Avison Young, and Northmarq; trusted by 300+ firms including Blackstone, Nuveen, MetLife, and LaSalle, powering $10T+ in transactions.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
Facilio
AI-powered cloud CMMS and connected facility management platform unifying preventive maintenance, work order management, energy monitoring, fault detection and diagnostics, and refrigeration compliance -- includes agentic AI assistants (Atom, Mira) for automating service requests, reporting, invoice verification, and asset lifecycle management; serves property operators across commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, and multi-site portfolios.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
Higharc
AI homebuilding platform that generates permit-ready construction documents, 3D sales visuals, and plan-based estimates from a single design model -- covers the full design-to-construction lifecycle for production homebuilders, with generative building design, automated estimating, and shoppable 3D showrooms.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Partial 2.2/5 situational
HoneyBook
Client management platform for service businesses with contracts, invoicing, CRM, scheduling, and client portal, with AI-assisted email drafts and meeting notes added in 2024.
 Paid / subscription Listed Unknown 2.2/5 situational
Maket.ai
AI floor plan generator that produces multiple residential layout options from a program brief.
 Freemium Listed Unknown 2.2/5 situational
Rabbet
Construction finance platform for real estate developers and construction lenders -- provides connected budgets, automated draw packaging, document management with AI-powered intake, compliance tracking, and portfolio-level reporting; serves both developer-side project financial controls and lender-side construction loan administration.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
REM/Rate
Desktop HERS rating and residential energy code compliance software, RESNET-accredited for ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 with an NREL hourly simulation engine, supporting Energy Star, ZERH, and IECC compliance for single-family homes -- over 1,000,000 homes rated.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
Trunk Tools
AI agent platform for construction that interprets drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and contracts -- powers seven workflow agents (TrunkText Q&A, TrunkSubmittal, TrunkReview, TrunkRFI, TrunkBid, Submittal Register, and the Cortex intelligence layer) trained on construction-specific data.
 Paid / quote-only Opens + exports Unknown 2.2/5 situational
WEX Field Service Management
Field-service business-management platform (formerly Payzer/Payzerware, acquired by WEX Inc. for approximately $250M in 2023) for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing trade contractors, bundling scheduling/dispatch, CRM, job costing, mobile field-tech payments, and consumer financing via a Synchrony partnership.
 Paid / tiered subscription; vendor confirms a $69/mo payment-options floor for sub-$25k/mo card-processing volume, while enterprise and unlimited remain quote-gated Exports Unknown 2.2/5 situational
Zenerate
AI generative-design platform that produces optimized site, floor, and parking plans with pro-forma financials for early-stage real-estate feasibility, exporting to Revit (RVT), AutoCAD (DWG), and Excel. Enterprise/quote-gated with no public pricing and no public API; delivered as a GUI web app.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.2/5 situational
AGTEK Gradework
Heavy-civil earthwork takeoff and grading software for construction contractors -- provides cut-and-fill analysis, 3D modeling, GPS-based data integration, and quantity reporting from PDF, CAD, or drone imagery, serving residential, commercial, transportation, and utility infrastructure segments.
 Paid / per seat Opens Full 2.0/5 situational
ARGUS Developer
Real estate development feasibility and management software from Altus Group, enabling developers to model and manage complex multi-stage development projects including multi-phase cashflows, funding structures, and scenario analysis; part of the ARGUS commercial real estate software suite taught in 200+ universities worldwide.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.0/5 situational
CodeComply.AI
AI-powered building plan review platform that ingests PDF plan sets and checks them against IBC, IPC, IMC, IRC, NFPA 101, ADA, FHA, UFC, and locally amended codes using computer vision, OCR, and ML. Features: automated compliance flagging with code citations, Plan Chat (AI Q&A directly on uploaded plans), and VersionVue (automated redline comparison between plan revisions). Outputs pass/fail results with citations; vendor explicitly disclaims results as informational and not a substitute for professional plan review. Founded 2022, Miami FL; $2M seed (Lightning Capital, Govo Venture Partners); also available via CivicPlus Community Development platform (partnership March 2026).
 Paid / quote-only Opens Full 2.0/5 situational
Parspec
AI-native product-selection, quoting, and submittal/O&M-package generation platform for the electrical, lighting, and MEP supply chain, matching bill-of-material line items to spec-compliant alternatives across a 4,000+ manufacturer, 6M+ item catalog and auto-assembling submittal and operations-and-maintenance documentation for distributors and manufacturer reps.
 Paid / credit-based tiered subscription, billed annually (1 credit = 1 quote/submittal/o&m package); vendor page is opaque to a plain fetch but third-party aggregators publish the tier prices Exports Full 2.0/5 situational
PRO Landscape+
All-in-one landscape design platform combining photo imaging AI, CAD-based 2D planning, real-time 3D rendering, lighting design, proposal generation, and material takeoff -- serves contractors, designers, garden centers, and educational institutions with tablet apps (iOS/Android) for field and desktop design workflows.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.0/5 situational
RedTeam
Cloud-based construction management platform (RedTeam Flex, RedTeam Go, and Fieldlens) covering preconstruction bidding/estimating, project management, field reporting, RFIs/submittals, and financials for commercial general contractors.
 Paid / quote-only Opens + exports Unknown 2.0/5 situational
Slate Technologies
AI-powered project intelligence platform for construction that unifies data from Procore, Autodesk, BIM, P6, and field tools into a single decision layer -- provides predictive analytics, automated lessons-learned databases, schedule risk detection, and a generative AI Decision Assistant with a proprietary construction-specific LLM.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 2.0/5 situational
Bridgit
Cloud-based construction workforce planning and resource management platform helping contractors plan staff allocation, forecast labor demand and supply, track utilization and bench cost, and benchmark workforce data via People Gantt, project planning, forecasting, and Bridgit AI features.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 1.8/5 skip
BUILDPLAN
Web app (a Build AI module) that walks site setup through AI massing, feasibility (NOI/IRR/NPV/DSCR/Cap Rate), and a bill of quantities to an exportable PDF proposal. Localized for Japan (coverage/FAR/slant-plane zoning) and Mongolia; UI in Mongolian/Japanese/English/Korean. Sales-led with no disclosed pricing and no public API.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 1.8/5 skip
DeepBlocks
AI-powered real estate development and site-selection platform covering 126+ US cities (NYC five boroughs, Philadelphia, Jersey City, Miami, and others). Core capabilities: automated zoning reports with 20+ computed values per parcel (buildable area by FAR, lot coverage, max units, height limits), city-wide property screening by total buildable area, a "Zoning Signal" algorithm detecting how municipal zoning changes alter development potential, 3D massing and financial pro forma generation, a ChatDB demographic/economic data query tool, and AIM (deal-flow CRM). Founded 2017. No public API.
 Paid / tiered saas subscription; no free tier Exports Full 1.8/5 skip
Jones
AI-powered certificate-of-insurance (COI) verification and compliance-tracking platform that automates collection, extraction, and ongoing monitoring of subcontractor, tenant, and vendor insurance documents for general contractors and property managers, with bi-directional integrations into construction and property-management systems.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Partial 1.8/5 skip
Resolve
VR-based BIM review and coordination platform for construction teams to review 3D models in VR, web, and iPad, with AI spatial assist, real-time collaboration, and issue tracking -- used on over $30B in construction projects including 6 GW of data center capacity.
 Free viewer Exports Full 1.8/5 skip
PermitFlow
AI-powered permit prep, research, submission, coordination, and issuance-tracking SaaS spanning 7,000+ US jurisdictions for contractors, developers, and architects, automating AHJ research and application filing/tracking.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Full 1.6/5 skip
Tailorbird
AI-native "CapEx orchestration" platform for multifamily real-estate owners/operators that generates as-builts, 3D BIM models, and site plans from a property address in about three days (no site visit), then uses that data to drive capital planning, budgeting, scoping, bidding/contracting, and real-time renovation/CapEx spend tracking against budget, integrating into property-management ERPs (Yardi, RealPage, Entrada).
 Paid / quote-only Opens Unknown 1.6/5 skip
Trimble e-Builder (Unity Construct)
Cloud-based capital program and construction project management platform for facility owners, providing control over planning, design, procurement, construction, and asset handover phases with integrated document and redline management.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Full 1.6/5 skip
TrueBuilt
Cloud-based, AI-native pre-construction platform for general contractors and subcontractors combining quantity takeoff, cost estimation, bid management/leveling, and bid qualification/risk assessment in one tool, with an AI assistant and a Bidding Portal for GC-to-subcontractor collaboration; extended in late 2025 with acquired Capabuild LiDAR/360-degree jobsite-capture data.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Unknown 1.6/5 skip
YouBIM
Cloud (with on-premise option) BIM-to-facilities-management and digital-twin platform giving building owners a web-based 2D/3D interface tied to an asset database, with preventive-maintenance/work-order tools and integration into CMMS/EAM systems (flagship: IBM Maximo) for post-construction building operations.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 1.6/5 skip
ArchiWise
AI pre-development analysis platform for US commercial real estate, unifying site screening, zoning rights, FAR/overlay/density analysis, financial feasibility scenarios, entitlement/permit viability, and natural/market risk mapping into one workflow. Founded by Chris Vardanyan and Avag Simonyan; domain registered November 2024; has presented at CBRE Glendale HQ and secured initial investment. Very early-stage as of 2026.
 Paid / quote-only Exports Unknown 1.4/5 skip
GreenLite
AI-assisted construction-permitting platform (LiteTable code-compliance engine) paired with a full-service, in-house licensed Private Plan Review team that manages permit submittals, code review, agency coordination, and issuance across roughly 2,000 U.S. jurisdictions for national retail/QSR/banking/multifamily builders and developers, cutting typical 90-120+ day approval timelines to 21-45 days.
 Paid / quote-only Opens Unknown 1.0/5 skip
AutoCAD
Autodesk's full 2D and 3D CAD application and the long-standing industry default for construction drawings and details.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Partial
Score
4.8/5
Verdict
worth-it
Bluebeam Revu
Purpose-built AEC PDF markup platform with scale-accurate redlining, Studio collaboration sessions, and Compare Documents drawing-set revision overlays.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Native
Support
Full
Score
4.6/5
Verdict
worth-it
Google Workspace (Drive & Shared Drives)
Cloud productivity and file storage suite centered on Google Drive -- personal My Drive and team Shared Drives provide cloud-native file storage, sharing, and real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, and Slides, used by many AEC firms as a lightweight document repository and collaboration layer alongside CAD/BIM authoring tools.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.6/5
Verdict
worth-it
Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint
Cloud file storage and document management layer of Microsoft 365 -- OneDrive for Business provides personal cloud storage and file sync, while SharePoint document libraries serve as shared team repositories for drawings, specifications, models, and project documentation, forming the de facto CDE backplane for AEC firms on M365.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.6/5
Verdict
worth-it
Adobe Acrobat Pro
General-purpose PDF editor with annotation, commenting, document comparison, OCR, and e-signatures -- the universal baseline before AEC-specific tools existed.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.4/5
Verdict
worth-it
AutoCAD LT
The lower-cost, 2D-only edition of AutoCAD aimed at drafting and documentation without 3D modeling.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.4/5
Verdict
worth-it
C.Scale
SaaS whole-life-carbon data platform used by architecture and engineering firms to run rapid embodied, operational, refrigerant, and landscape carbon (LCA) assessments from concept through construction, benchmark portfolios, source low-carbon products via EPDs, and auto-generate AIA 2030 DDx compliance reports. Grew out of EHDD's in-house carbon tool (EPIC) and is separately licensed to power Autodesk Forma's Embodied Carbon Analysis feature.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
4.4/5
Verdict
worth-it
CubiCasa
Mobile app and API platform that converts a smartphone scan/video of a space into 2D/3D floor plans, with outputs exportable as CAD files compatible with Revit, AutoCAD, Archicad, SketchUp, and BricsCAD; also offers an Integrate API, a Conversion API, and a Mobile SDK for embedding scan-to-floorplan capability into other products.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
4.4/5
Verdict
worth-it
Archicad
A full desktop BIM authoring platform from Graphisoft built specifically for architects to model buildings and produce coordinated drawings and documentation.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Unified Autodesk cloud platform for BIM coordination, clash detection, document management, and field workflows.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
Autodesk Fusion
Cloud-based parametric CAD/CAM platform with integrated design automation (Python API, Design Automation cloud), generative design, electronics design (PCB), sheet-metal and manufacturing workflows, and cloud collaboration.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
BricsCAD
A DWG-native CAD platform (Lite/Pro/BIM/Mechanical/Ultimate editions) positioned as a cost-effective AutoCAD alternative with both subscription and perpetual options.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
Dropbox
Cloud file storage, sync, and sharing platform used by AEC firms as a project document repository for CAD, BIM, PDF, and visual content files -- with team folders, version history, large file transfers, e-signature (Dropbox Sign), video review (Dropbox Replay), and AI-powered search (Dash).
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
MaintainX
Cloud-based CMMS and enterprise asset management platform for maintenance operations: work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset health monitoring, inspection checklists, parts inventory, and compliance documentation. Mobile-first. Autodesk acquisition announced May 2026 for $3.6B (pending regulatory close as of July 2026).
Price
Freemium
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
4.2/5
Verdict
worth-it
Agisoft Metashape
Photogrammetric processing software converting digital images into point clouds, meshes, orthomosaics, and DEMs, with a documented headless-capable Python scripting API.
Price
Paid / perpetual
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Box
Cloud content management platform with enterprise-grade file storage, sharing, collaboration, and security -- used by AEC firms for project document management with industry-specific features for construction including Box for Construction workflows, Box AI for document intelligence, and the Box Platform for custom integrations.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
BricsCAD BIM
A DWG-native BIM tool (from Bricsys, now under Octave) that adds rule-based BIM modeling and auto-classification on top of a familiar AutoCAD-like drafting environment.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Fieldwire by Hilti
Jobsite and field management app for plan viewing and markup, task/punch-list management, and sheet compare, with a free tier for small crews and a paid REST API add-on for larger teams.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Foxit PDF Editor
Full-featured PDF editor with annotation, document comparison, OCR, form creation, and AI-assisted redaction -- positioned as a cost-effective Acrobat alternative.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
GoCanvas
Mobile-first field workflow platform for inspections, safety, quality, work orders, and dispatch, with transparent per-user pricing, offline apps, REST APIs, and webhooks.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Hover
AI measurement platform that generates 3D property models and material quantities from smartphone photos.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Pix4D (Pix4Dmapper / Pix4Dmatic)
Photogrammetry suite converting drone and terrestrial imagery into orthomosaics, point clouds, and CAD-ready geospatial data; Pix4Dmatic is the current high-volume large-project engine.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Procore AI (formerly Procore Assist / Copilot)
Agentic AI suite embedded in Procore that drafts RFI responses via an RFI Creation Agent, reviews submittals against specs via a Submittal Agent, and performs deep search across project documents, drawings, and specifications.
Price
Paid / enterprise
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
ProEst
AI-powered preconstruction estimating platform with a built-in cost database and bid management tools.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting platform from Intuit covering invoicing, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, and financial reporting for small US businesses.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Vectorworks Architect
A combined CAD-and-BIM design platform from Vectorworks (Nemetschek Group) aimed at architects who want flexible modeling plus documentation in one tool.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
4.0/5
Verdict
worth-it
Adobe Creative Cloud
All-apps suite covering InDesign (page layout), Illustrator (vector), Photoshop (image compositing), and Acrobat Pro (PDF) -- the industry-standard toolchain for print-ready project proposals and competition boards.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk Revit LT
Autodesk's stripped-down, single-user version of Revit for 3D architectural BIM modeling and documentation without the multidisciplinary and worksharing features of full Revit.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
DraftSight
Dassault Systemes' AutoCAD-like 2D CAD tool for creating and editing DWG files at a lower price than AutoCAD.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
Figma
Browser-based vector design tool with real-time multiplayer collaboration, a native Slides mode, and a REST API -- increasingly used by architects for presentation layout, competition board compositions, and client review decks.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
FreeCAD (BIM Workbench)
A free, open-source parametric 3D modeler whose built-in BIM workbench provides architectural elements (walls, windows, structure) and clean IFC export.
Price
Free
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
H2X Engineering
Cloud-based mechanical and plumbing design platform that calculates pipe sizing, heat load, duct sizing, and drainage in real time as you draw, with AutoCAD and Revit integration.
Price
Paid / contact sales
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
Microsoft PowerPoint
Industry-standard slide presentation application included in Microsoft 365, with a Slide Master system, Morph transitions, and Copilot AI slide generation -- the universal client-meeting format for architecture deliverables.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
Outbuild
Lean-construction scheduling platform combining Master Schedule (CPM-style contract scheduling), Lookahead Planning, Weekly Work Plans (pull-planning/Last Planner-style commitments), and Roadblocks/constraint tracking, with two-way Primavera P6 and MS Project import/export and native Procore and Autodesk integrations.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription, priced by annual construction volume rather than strictly per-seat
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
PlanRadar
Defect tracking and snagging platform with floor-plan-pinned issues, photo documentation, and inspection workflow management.
Price
Paid / per seat
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
ProjectWise
Cloud-based infrastructure project delivery platform that unites design and construction workflows through a central connected data environment (CDE). Manages engineering and construction data, supports model-centric workflows, streamlines design reviews, and enables digital twins during the design lifecycle with multi-discipline collaboration.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
RIB SpecLink
Master specification system with AI-assisted editing (SpecLink.AI in private beta), automated coordination, and 910+ CSI MasterFormat content sections.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
ZWCAD
ZWSOFT's DWG-compatible 2D/3D CAD application marketed as a faster, cheaper AutoCAD alternative.
Price
Paid / one-time
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.8/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk Forma Build (formerly Autodesk Build)
Project management and field module -- RFIs, submittals, issues, checklists, schedule, and cost tracking -- inside the Autodesk Forma industry cloud; renamed from Autodesk Build when Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) was rebranded Forma in March 2026.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Egnyte
AI-powered cloud content platform purpose-built for AEC -- combines file storage and sync with Project Hub (project folder automation, transmittals, close-out), massive file handling for BIM/CAD data, and content governance (DLP, ransomware detection, compliance) -- integrates with Procore, Autodesk, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
FreshBooks
Cloud accounting and invoicing platform for freelancers and service businesses, with built-in time tracking, retainer billing, and project profitability reports.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Kreo
AI-powered 2D/PDF/CAD construction takeoff and cost-estimating platform that auto-measures rooms, walls, and openings, auto-counts repeated elements, and prices quantities against an items/assemblies database, with cloud-based collaboration (comments, callouts, shared projects) for quantity surveyors and estimators.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Newforma Konekt
Project information management system that ties BIM data, email, and RFI/submittal workflows together.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
STACK Construction
Cloud takeoff and estimating platform with AI-assisted pattern recognition for repetitive assemblies.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Tekla Tedds
Structural calculation automation tool that generates compliant, auditable calculation sheets for beam, column, connection, and foundation design across multiple international codes.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Trimble ProjectSight
AI-powered cloud-based project management platform with mobile apps, providing drawing/document management, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, photo management, and AI-assisted info extraction for contractors and specialty trades.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Xero
Cloud accounting platform with bank reconciliation, invoicing, multi-currency support, and 1,000+ marketplace integrations for small businesses worldwide.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Zoneomics
AI-powered zoning data platform standardizing municipal zoning ordinances across 25,000+ U.S. cities and 14,000+ Canadian/US cities for the Bassett AI assistant. Delivers zoning districts, permitted uses, FAR/height/setback/coverage controls, and overlays in four formats: web platform, tiered zoning reports (Brief/Summary/Full/Verification Letter), a documented Zoning Data API with a free tier (100,000 free API calls on the Tiling Service tier), and Bulk Data. Powers the zoning data layer inside TestFit (Site Solver) and Autodesk Forma (Autodesk-Zoneomics partnership Aug 2024). Also a Moody's data partner.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.6/5
Verdict
solid
Allplan Architecture
A professional BIM authoring platform from Allplan (Nemetschek Group) for architectural modeling, detailing, and construction documentation.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
ArcSite
Mobile field-drawing app for creating scale drawings on-site with photo markup, layer versioning, and automated material takeoffs that feed directly into estimates.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk Inventor
Parametric 3D mechanical CAD platform with assembly modeling, sheet-metal and manufacturing design, CAM integration, simulation, and interoperability with Revit, Civil 3D, and neutral CAD formats (STEP, IGES).
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Buildxact
AI estimating and quoting platform aimed at small residential and light commercial builders.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Canva
Browser-based graphic design platform with 1.6M+ templates covering presentations, proposal boards, marketing sheets, and social graphics -- drag-and-drop editor, no design experience required.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
ClearCalcs
Standards-aligned structural calculation platform with 200+ inspectable, code-referenced calculators for beam, column, frame, shear wall, retaining wall, and wind/seismic design.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
CoolCalc
Web-based Manual J/S/D HVAC load-calculation tool with LiDAR floor-plan scanning, satellite trace input, and cross-device access -- pay per project or by monthly subscription.
Price
Paid / per project
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
DesignFiles
All-in-one interior design business platform combining design tools (moodboards, 3D floor plans), client collaboration, FF&E specifications, invoicing, and QuickBooks integration for interior design studios and practices.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
nanoCAD
A DWG-native CAD platform with a genuinely free no-time-limit base edition plus paid Pro/module subscriptions.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
NEVARIS Build
Construction management and estimating software for DACH contractors, combining tendering, costing, scheduling, controlling, openBIM IFC workflows, and a documented REST client API.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Procore
Cloud-based construction management platform unifying project management, financials, quality/safety, and field operations for general contractors, owners, and subs across the full project lifecycle.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Rayon
Browser-based, real-time-collaborative CAD/light-BIM design tool for architects and interior designers, positioned as a lighter alternative to AutoCAD/Revit/ArchiCAD for 2D floor plans, space planning, and AI-assisted visualization.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Partial
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
SingleOps
All-in-one field service and crew management platform for landscape and tree-care contractors. Provides digital estimating, mobile crew operations, scheduling with route optimization, invoicing, and payment processing.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Xyicon
Cloud-based visual planning and asset-data platform for healthcare facility IT and equipment deployment -- overlays structured device, port, room, and procurement data on top of PDF/Revit floor plans so teams can estimate counts, validate infrastructure needs, coordinate installation, and keep room-level equipment records current during hospital construction, renovation, and expansion.
Price
Paid / subscription (per-seat)
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.4/5
Verdict
solid
Adaptive
AI-native project accounting platform for construction that deploys autonomous AI agents to handle WIP analysis, change orders, AP coding, billing, lien waivers, insurance tracking, and field coordination -- runs alongside existing ERPs without migration.
Price
Paid / subscription; getapp lists a $1,000/month basic plan while vendor pricing still scales by revenue band and workflow scope
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Affinity Studio
Free professional suite from Serif (now Canva-owned) combining Publisher (InDesign-class page layout), Designer (Illustrator-class vector), and Photo (Photoshop-class image editing) in one desktop application with CMYK and PDF/X output.
Price
Free
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk Docs (Forma Data Management)
Cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE) for AEC project teams. Centralizes 2D drawings, 3D BIM models, and project documents with version control, folder-level permissions, issue tracking tied to drawings, and approval/transmittal workflows. Rebranded from Autodesk Docs to Forma Data Management in March 2026 when Autodesk Construction Cloud became Autodesk Forma.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
Cloud-based quantification solution empowering estimators to perform accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models within a single takeoff environment.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Bonsai
All-in-one freelancer business platform with contracts, invoicing, time tracking, expense management, and a CRM, with an MCP server for AI agent integration.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Carrier HAP
Commercial HVAC system sizing and hourly energy analysis tool covering 8,760-hour annual simulation, 7,400+ weather stations, and LEED compliance reporting for rooftops, VRF, chillers, and heat pumps.
Price
Paid / one-time
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Constrafor
Construction procurement, risk management, and payment acceleration platform for general contractors and subcontractors -- manages prequalification, COI tracking, contract administration, invoice management, payment processing, early-pay financing, and diversity tracking.
Price
Paid / annual fixed-price by revenue tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Document Crunch
AI risk intelligence platform for construction that analyzes contracts, specs, and project documents to flag risk clauses, track obligations across subcontracts and owner agreements, and generate RFIs and submittals.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Drawboard PDF
Stylus-optimized PDF markup app for Windows and Surface devices rated the number-one engineering productivity app on the Windows Store, with a free tier for basic annotation.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
EcoStruxure IT Design CFD
Cloud-based GPU-accelerated CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software for data center cooling design and thermal optimization -- 100% browser-based, runs most simulations in under 1 minute, models 3D airflow, temperature distribution, PUE, and cooling unit placement; integrates with EcoStruxure IT Expert live monitoring data for design-to-operations validation; marketed exclusively to data center cooling engineers and designers by APC by Schneider Electric; SKU SFTWCFD.
Price
Paid / subscription (annual)
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
First Street
Peer-reviewed property-level climate-risk provider (formerly First Street Foundation) scoring flood, fire, wind, heat, and air risk. Delivered as consumer-facing Risk Factor reports (riskfactor.com) and via three documented APIs -- Climate Risk API (point-level physical risk), Enterprise API (portfolio aggregation), and Raster Map API (peril raster layers). Free non-commercial lookups plus paid consumer subscriptions and enterprise quotes.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
FRILO
Structural analysis and design suite focused on component-level concrete, steel, timber, masonry, foundation, and geotechnical checks, sold as modular editions with public pricing and trial access.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Handoff
AI-powered estimating and job-management platform for residential contractors -- turns walkthroughs, photos, videos, and plan files into estimates, proposals, invoices, schedules, and daily logs across web and mobile.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Partial
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
PlanSwift
Windows desktop takeoff and estimating software for contractors -- measures PDF, DWG, and scanned plan files; builds material and labor assemblies; and exports estimates into spreadsheet-driven workflows.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
ProTakeoff
Desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors -- measures PDF plans, compares revisions, auto-counts repeated symbols, builds reusable estimating templates, and exports bid data without requiring a cloud workflow.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
QCAD
A free, open-source 2D CAD application (with a paid Pro trial/add-ons) for drafting plans, parts, and schematics.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
TestFit
AI-driven site layout and unit-mix generator for residential and mixed-use development feasibility.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
UpCodes
Cloud-based building code research and AI compliance platform covering 11M+ code sections across 6,000+ U.S. jurisdictions with 190K+ local amendments, updated ~7,000 times per month. Key modules: AI Copilot (project-aware assistant with cross-session memory that answers code questions with exact citations), Revit add-in (real-time in-model compliance checking flagging stairs, doors, ramps, clearances with links to code sections), and Plan Review (launched June 2026, AI-native QA/QC that analyzes uploaded drawings across architecture, structural, MEP, fire, life safety, and accessibility disciplines). YC S17 alumni; 800,000+ MAU.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
3.2/5
Verdict
solid
Apple Keynote
Free Apple presentation app with polished motion themes, Magic Move transitions, and 700+ editable shapes -- natively available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad; accessible with reduced features via iCloud web on any browser.
Price
Free
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Aprao
Cloud-based property development appraisal and pro-forma software for real estate developers and professionals -- provides development pro-formas, residual land value calculations, cashflow forecasting, sensitivity analysis, development finance modelling, and professional lender-ready reporting; powers 3,000+ projects monthly with a 7-day free trial and ISO 27001-certified security.
Price
Paid / subscription (free trial available)
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Autodesk BuildingConnected
Cloud-based preconstruction bid management platform connecting GCs, owners, and subcontractors for project discovery, bid invitations, side-by-side bid leveling, and subcontractor prequalification via TradeTapp. Network of 1.5M+ construction professionals. Part of Autodesk Forma; acquired by Autodesk for $275M in 2019.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Boon AI
Web-based construction preconstruction platform that runs AI-assisted takeoff, bid summary, bid leveling, clash/spec conflict review, and workflow automation across connected collaboration and project-data tools.
Price
Paid / subscription + one-time starter packs + one-time token add-on
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
EagleView
Aerial ortho/oblique imagery and AI-derived property measurement and risk data, delivered via traditional measurement report PDFs and a developer portal exposing an Imagery API (v1) and a Property Data API (v2) with Postman collections, SDKs, and a free sandbox. Enterprise/quote-based, with a free early-access Imagery API trial.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Gridics
Parcel-level zoning intelligence and real estate feasibility platform combining a patented zoning rules engine with 3D scenario planning -- ZoneIQ enables real-time development capacity analysis for any parcel or assemblage, including zoning allowances, density, setbacks, and allowed uses; offers a Zoning Data API for programmatic access.
Price
Paid / subscription (quote-required, free trial available)
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Helonic
Web-based AI drawing-analysis tool for 2D PDF construction plans that detects coordination issues, flags code-related gaps, and generates draft RFIs that can be pushed into Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Lexilio
Construction Commercial Intelligence Platform that analyzes complete contract suites (main contracts, subcontracts, variations, specs) to identify obligations, deadlines, conflicts, and commercial risks within 2 minutes. Supports FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and AIA standards.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
LMN (Granum)
Landscape business management platform purpose-built for North American landscaping companies -- budget-based estimating, drag-and-drop scheduling, mobile crew time tracking (English/Spanish, offline-capable), CRM with property/lead management, invoicing with LMN Pay (Stripe), and job costing with estimate-vs-actuals reporting; part of the Granum ecosystem alongside SingleOps (arborist) and Greenius (crew training).
Price
Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly saas)
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Morpholio Trace
iPad-native sketch and overlay markup app that layers freehand drawing and annotation over imported PDFs, photos, and 3D models at true drawing scale with DXF export.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
nPlan
AI schedule risk analysis engine trained on 750,000+ historical project schedules to forecast delay probability.
Price
Paid / contact sales
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Pathfinder
Pedestrian movement and egress simulation software for modeling crowd ingress, circulation, and evacuation scenarios -- used by fire protection and life-safety engineers to validate egress code compliance, analyze occupant tenability in fire emergencies (visibility, FED exposure), and plan emergency response; imports CAD and BIM geometry (IFC, DXF, DWG, PDF); developed by Thunderhead Engineering (founded 1998, Manhattan KS).
Price
Paid / subscription (annual)
Direction
Opens
Support
Partial
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Quotr.ai
Web-based AI takeoff, estimating, bid, and procurement platform for contractors and developers -- uploads PDF plan sets, extracts quantities, applies regional or custom pricing, and exports client-ready proposal PDFs.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription + per-project service
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Realtime Landscaping Architect
Professional-grade landscape design software for contractors and design-build firms -- drag-and-drop 2D-to-3D design with an extensive plant/tree/material asset library, real-time 3D visualization, automatic material calculations, permit-ready plans, and quick-turnaround client presentations; desktop one-time purchase, no subscription.
Price
Paid / perpetual license (one-time purchase)
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
SiteRecon
AI-powered remote property mapping, measurement, and estimating platform purpose-built for landscape, lawn care, paving, and snow contractors -- automated satellite/aerial takeoffs, multi-layer service mapping, enhancement proposals, site quality audits, and crew performance tracking; web SaaS with a companion Plato mobile app for field crews.
Price
Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly saas)
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Spacewell Workplace
Cloud workplace and facilities management platform for desk booking, maintenance workflows, asset visibility, and smart-building operations, with open APIs and pre-built enterprise connectors.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
Specsources
FF&E specification and procurement platform for commercial and hospitality interiors with SpecWeb (web-based spec writing), SpecBIM (native Revit add-in), SpecGrab (browser sourcing), and vendor/product library integration.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
SuperLegal
AI law firm combining artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to review construction contracts, flag risks, and enforce compliance with industry-standard language. Authorized to practice construction law in Utah (Utah Supreme Court Legal Services Innovation Sandbox, June 2026).
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
ThoughtRiver
AI-powered contract analysis platform combining large language models with construction legal domain expertise to identify risks, obligations, and conflicts in construction agreements. First AI tool purpose-built for construction contracts (launched 2022); delivers results with 97.3% accuracy and auto-redlining.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
3.0/5
Verdict
solid
ALLPLAN Precast
Precast detailing and production-planning software for wall and slab fabricators, with Planbar lineage, automated reinforcement workflows, and explicit monthly pricing.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Bentley OpenRail Designer
MicroStation-based rail network design application for conceptual and detailed railway corridor design -- yard/station layout, track geometry, turnout/switch placement, overhead line electrification, signaling, and tunnel design, serving light rail, metro, heavy rail, high-speed rail, and MAGLEV projects across international standards.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
ConGenius
Cloud-based sales, digital takeoff, and estimating software for remodelers, trade contractors, and home builders -- combines plan-file takeoff/measurement tools with a 200,000+ item cost catalog (including Home Depot SKUs), preloaded labor/sub/equipment rates, assembly templates, and e-signature proposal generation.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Partial
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Downtobid (BasisBoard)
AI-powered construction bid tracking and management platform for general contractors and subcontractors -- reads inbox (Gmail/Outlook) bid invites, deadlines, and RFIs onto a shared bid-board dashboard, and lets GCs upload plans to auto-generate scopes and send subcontractor invites. Formerly branded "BasisBoard" at basisboard.com, which now returns an error; the live, actively-maintained product is at downtobid.com.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Opens
Support
Partial
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
DynaSCAPE
Landscape design and business management suite -- CAD-based Design for professional landscape plans, cloud-based Creator for modern browser design, Sketch3D (SketchUp add-on) for 3D visualization, Color for plan rendering, and Manage360 for estimating, scheduling, job costing, and QuickBooks-integrated invoicing; an EverCommerce company.
Price
Paid / subscription (tiered, monthly or annual saas)
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
eWorkOrders
Cloud-based CMMS platform purpose-built for water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance -- provides work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, asset tracking for pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and chemical systems, GIS mapping for lift stations and field assets, inventory management, and audit-ready compliance documentation for EPA, NPDES, and SDWA requirements; serves water utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and facilities management with unlimited users and no per-user fees.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Fohlio
Cloud-based FF&E/OS&E specification, brand-standards, budgeting, and procurement platform for interior designers and architects working in hospitality, healthcare, senior-living, and retail -- centralizes a product library, spec builder, mood boards, purchase orders, and vendor/budget tracking, with a native Revit add-in and a QuickBooks integration; added an AI-assisted specification module in June 2026.
Price
Paid / subscription (per-seat); no public pricing page on fohlio.com, but capterra publishes a starting price
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
HCSS HeavyBid
Estimating and bid management software for heavy-civil and infrastructure contractors -- covers bid pipeline tracking, takeoff/setup, subcontractor and supplier quote management, markup and pricing against historical productivity databases, proposal generation, and estimate-to-budget handoff to accounting and project management systems; used by 43 of the ENR top 50 heavy civil contractors per HCSS marketing.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Invarion RapidPlan
Dedicated traffic control plan (TCP) and temporary work-zone design software -- RapidPlan (Windows desktop) and RapidPlan Online (web) let traffic professionals draw MUTCD-compliant temporary traffic control plans on Google Maps/Mapbox basemaps with built-in sign/device libraries, custom sign editors, batch export, and automated road layout tools; also offers RapidPath for swept-path vehicle manoeuvre analysis; used by over 10,000 businesses and government agencies worldwide, including Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Kahua
Owner and program-focused capital project management (PMIS) platform -- cost/change-order tracking, document and schedule management, and a low-code kBuilder app builder -- built for public-sector and institutional owners running multi-year, multi-party capital programs.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Kojo
Construction materials procurement platform (formerly Agora) for trade contractors -- enables field teams to order materials via mobile app, automates RFQs and purchase orders, manages warehouse inventory, and provides AI-powered invoice matching and AP automation.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
LibreCAD
A free, open-source 2D CAD application with an AutoCAD-like interface for technical drawings.
Price
Free
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Mastt
AI-powered capital project and program management platform for construction owners and project controls teams. Includes embedded AI agents for contract review and document analysis as features within its broader PM suite -- automating contract extraction, risk flagging, and compliance tracking alongside budget, schedule, and reporting workflows.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
MicroStation
Computer-aided design software for creating geospatially enabled 2D and 3D infrastructure drawings. Supports multi-discipline BIM authoring workflows across transportation, water, energy, and municipal infrastructure sectors with native support for DGN format and interoperability with DWG, IFC, and point clouds.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Partial
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
OpenGround
Cloud-connected geotechnical data management and reporting platform for the full ground investigation lifecycle -- borehole logs, laboratory test data, field sensor readings, and AGS-compliant data exchange, with mobile data entry, configurable report templates, and secure cloud-based collaboration serving engineering consultants, departments of transportation, and federal agencies.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Oracle Aconex
Neutral common data environment (CDE) for large, multi-party capital projects -- document register and version control, correspondence, and review workflows, built for owners coordinating many contractors on one project record.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Propeller Aero
Cloud-based drone mapping and 3D construction data analytics platform for earthwork, civil infrastructure, and mining projects -- combines high-precision drone photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys with machine telematics (DirtMate GNSS receivers), smart ground control points (AeroPoints), and field collaboration tools on a unified 3D map; integrates with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360/Build, Trimble Connect, HCSS, and OneDrive; 80,000+ users across 40,000+ worksites in 120+ countries, with offices in Sydney (HQ), Denver, Manila, and Amsterdam.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Raken
Field-first daily reporting app -- mobile time tracking, photo/video documentation, safety checklists and toolbox talks, and auto-generated PDF daily reports -- built around crew-level data capture rather than office PM workflows.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Snaptrude
A browser-based, AI-assisted design platform that takes architects from concept and massing through BIM-ready models with export to Revit and Rhino.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Togal.AI
AI that reads PDF drawings and automatically measures areas, lengths, and counts for takeoff.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
VizTerra (Structure Studios)
3D outdoor living design software for landscape, hardscape, and deck contractors -- drag-and-drop 2D-to-3D design with a massive plant/tree/material asset library, automatic material calculations, permit-ready plans, and virtual walkthrough presentations; part of the Structure Studios suite alongside Pool Studio and Vip3D.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal
ACCA-certified HVAC load-calculation platform covering Manual J, S, D, and N with a drag-and-drop drawing interface, mobile app, and energy compliance add-ons for residential and commercial projects.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
Xodo PDF Studio
Cross-platform PDF editor with overlay and side-by-side drawing-set comparison, scale measurement, DWG-to-PDF conversion, and e-signatures at a lower price than Acrobat.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.8/5
Verdict
situational
AkitaBox
Facility asset lifecycle management platform providing AkitaBox Pulse (asset and maintenance management, inspections, capital management, FCA), AkitaBox Capture (field data collection), AkitaBox FCA (digital facility condition assessments), and AkitaBox Connect (Procore integration for construction handover) -- serves healthcare, higher education, K-12, government, and commercial real estate organizations with a visual floor-plan-based approach to facilities management.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Aldoa
Modern, cloud-based operating system for construction materials testing (CMT) and geotechnical engineering firms -- streamlines field data collection (mobile forms, digital site maps, speech-to-text), lab management LIMS (sample tracking, test results, automated calculations and graphs), technical report generation (auto-generated from approved field/lab data, industry-standard templates), and project/financial management (scheduling, time tracking, invoicing); built for CMT, geotechnical, special inspections, concrete testing, and environmental firms; 30,000+ projects powered, trusted by over 100 firms nationwide.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Brightly
Cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and enterprise asset management (EAM) platform trusted by 12,000+ clients -- provides Asset Essentials, TheWorxHub, Confirm, Predictor, and Energy Manager products for facility maintenance, capital planning, and asset lifecycle management across education, government, healthcare, and other sectors.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Buildertrend
Residential construction management platform combining sales/lead tracking, scheduling, financials, change orders, and a client portal for home builders and remodelers; absorbed competitor CoConstruct in 2021.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
CMiC
Accounting-first construction ERP unifying job costing, general ledger, payroll, procurement, and project management on one database; used by roughly a quarter of ENR's Top 400 contractors.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
dRofus
Cloud-based requirements management, space programming, and BIM integration platform used primarily by healthcare facility owners -- enforces FGI Guidelines compliance through structured Room Data Sheets, tracks equipment specifications and procurement, and syncs bi-directionally with Autodesk Revit (through 2027) and Graphisoft ArchiCAD 29 via IFC GUID; Baptist Health (7.5 million sqft, 80+ buildings) reduced capital cost estimation from days to 20 minutes (per system director Matthew Bode) using dRofus; a Nemetschek Group product.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
FMX
Facilities and maintenance management (CMMS) platform providing work order management, preventive maintenance, capital planning, asset management, facility scheduling, inventory management, fleet management, and utility management -- purpose-built for K-12 schools, higher education, government, manufacturing, healthcare, and property management organizations with 400K+ professionals served.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Foyr
Browser-based interior design and rendering platform (marketed as "Foyr Neo") -- build 2D floor plans, populate them from a manufacturer-grade furniture/materials catalog, and generate photorealistic 3D renders and 360-degree walkthroughs without CAD training; added an AI Hub (AI Restyle, AI Enhance) in November 2025.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription (figures vary slightly by source): basic ~$29-49/mo, standard ~$55-79/mo, premium ~$99-149/mo
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
HCSS HeavyJob
Field and construction management software for self-performing heavy-civil, infrastructure, and utility contractors -- digital timecards, daily field reporting, real-time job costing and budget tracking, material and equipment tracking, T&M billing, pay-item tracking, and accounting system sync for civil crews; claimed 4,000+ customers and 128,000 active users per HCSS.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Incident IQ
K-12 school district operations platform unifying IT help desk ticketing, asset management, facilities management (CMMS with work orders and preventive maintenance), event management, resource management, and HR service delivery in a single system -- purpose-built for K-12 schools with AI-enhanced ticketing, SIS/MDM/SSO integrations, and SOC 2 compliance; trusted by 2,000+ school districts across all 50 states.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
InQI
AI property-intelligence web tool that turns any US address or APN into a scaled, editable site plan in about 60 seconds, assembling parcel boundaries, setbacks, aerial imagery, and topography (from county/ESRI GIS) plus building-code checks and cost estimates. Self-serve per-project access; delivered through a GUI web app with no public API. Based in Mountain View, CA.
Price
Paid / self-serve per-project (single project access)
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
LegalOn
AI productivity platform for in-house legal teams combining contract review, drafting, playbook management, and analytics. Includes construction-focused playbooks aligned with AIA, ConsensusDocs, and EJCDC standards. Supports construction, subcontractor, and design-build agreements.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Levelset
Construction lien-rights, notice, and waiver-compliance SaaS (now "Levelset, a Procore Company") that automates statutory preliminary notices, lien filings and e-filing, waiver generation/exchange, demand letters, and payment-risk research for suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors, with a deep native Procore integration.
Price
Paid / per-document pricing for demands/notices plus third-party-published starting subscription price; full subscription tier detail remains incomplete
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Luminance
AI contract due diligence and clause extraction platform used by law firms and major corporates for M&A and enterprise contracting; sector-agnostic and applicable to infrastructure transactions.
Price
Paid / enterprise
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Payapps
Construction payment-claims and subcontractor compliance software (progress claims, retention tracking, payment applications) for general contractors and subcontractors, acquired by Autodesk in Feb 2024 for approximately $390M; dual-branded Payapps outside North America and GCPay in North America.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Projectmates
Cloud-based capital construction project management (PMIS) platform for healthcare and institutional facility owners -- provides ILSM log tracking, infection-control procedure documentation, hot-permit and penetration-permit workflows, audit trails, design collaboration, bid management, and capital planning queues; made by Systemates Inc. (acquired by Hexagon in January 2023); named hospital clients include UNC Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Stony Brook Medicine, Tower Health / Reading Hospital, and Midland Health.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Symbium
AI permitting and compliance platform that codifies local zoning and building codes into interactive maps and instant compliance checks, enabling municipalities to issue permits automatically for solar, ADU, and other project types.
Price
Paid / usage-based ($50 per plan check)
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Tekla Structural Designer
Cloud-accessible structural analysis and design software combining model-based design with analysis capabilities, featuring seismic design, portal frame design, and AI-assisted workflows for structural engineers.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.6/5
Verdict
situational
Accruent Data Insights
Web-based medical equipment planning and benchmarking platform for healthcare capital teams -- aggregates real-world biomedical work-order and asset-lifecycle data to compare device reliability, acquisition cost, maintenance burden, and expected lifespan, helping hospitals budget replacements, evaluate alternatives, and prioritize capital allocation decisions.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
AllMax Operator10
Water and wastewater treatment plant data management and CMMS software providing Operator10 Wastewater, Operator10 Water, and Antero CMMS modules for regulatory compliance reporting, lab data management, SCADA integration, work order management, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, and mobile field operations -- specifically designed for municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities, part of JDM Technology Group.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Aspire
End-to-end cloud-based business management platform for commercial landscape, snow and ice, and cleaning contractors -- covering estimating, CRM, crew scheduling, job costing, invoicing, equipment management, and Crew Mobile (iOS/Android, offline-capable) in a single system; acquired by ServiceTitan in August 2021.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Attainia
Cloud-based medical equipment planning platform for healthcare construction and renovation projects -- provides pre-built room templates, an integrated equipment catalog of 80,000+ products, and collaborative project management tools for healthcare providers, architecture/engineering/construction firms, and equipment planners.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Attentive.ai
AI 2D takeoff and measurement platform (Beam) that extracts quantities from aerial imagery and plan PDFs for landscaping, paving, snow, and multi-trade construction estimating, plus a BIM CoPilot for Revit. Subscription plus per-site/per-sheet pricing; delivered through a web app with no public API.
Price
Paid / subscription plus per-site/per-sheet
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Clariti
Cloud-based permitting, licensing, code-enforcement, plan-review, and inspections platform for local government agencies, sold in two tiers: Enterprise (configurable permitting/case-management for large jurisdictions) and Launch (a faster-to-deploy edition for small/mid-size governments, the former "Camino Technologies" product, acquired May 2023 and rebranded Clariti Launch in October 2024). Clariti also acquired CivCheck (AI-powered guided plan review) in October 2025.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Dwellci
SaaS that turns an address into zoning-validated 3D massing with multi-parcel unit-yield and density comparison for pre-acquisition feasibility. Self-serve with a public pricing page: $99/month base for unlimited site screening and zoning analysis, plus feasibility credits from $299/site for 3D modeling and exports to BIM platforms. GUI web app with no public API. Based in NYC.
Price
Paid / subscription; $99/month base plus feasibility credits from $299/site
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Elite Software Rhvac
Windows desktop HVAC load-calculation suite covering Manual J residential and light-commercial loads, Manual S equipment selection, and Manual D duct sizing -- with optional cloud access via Rhvac Online.
Price
Paid / one-time
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
FacilityForce
Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and enterprise facility management platform purpose-built for state, local, and federal government organizations -- provides facilities resource planning (FRP), real estate and lease management, capital improvement planning, asset management, maintenance management, GIS-based spatial management (Locate), fund accounting, and energy management for managing large government facility portfolios of 1B+ square feet.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
HeadLight
Digital construction oversight and inspection platform purpose-built for public infrastructure agencies and their contractors -- replaces paper-based field processes with configurable, auditable digital workflows covering inspection & oversight, contract management, quality management, materials sampling & testing, bridge inspection, and asset management; used on over $20 billion of infrastructure across 25+ U.S. states, with 22 million+ observations captured, 350+ distinct document formats, and a 28% measured productivity increase; serves state DOTs (Hawaii DOT, LADOTD), engineering firms (HNTB, Jacobs, Hill International), and materials suppliers.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Houzz Pro
All-in-one business platform for residential remodel and design-build firms -- 3D floor plans, estimates/proposals, scheduling, client dashboard, and lead-generation marketing tied to the Houzz directory.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Northspyre
End-to-end real estate development management platform providing deal pipeline management, financial modeling, project budgeting and forecasting, vendor procurement, AI-powered bid analysis, construction cost tracking, and portfolio analytics -- founded 2017, backed by $36.4M funding, supporting $500B+ in customer projects for leading development firms.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
PlanHub
Cloud-based preconstruction bid-management platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for project discovery, invitation-to-bid, digital planrooms, prequalification, and takeoff/estimation; acquired by GrowthCurve Capital in Sept 2025.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Tango
Connected real estate platform for retail, corporate, and public-sector organizations -- provides market intelligence and predictive analytics for site selection, lease management and accounting, construction project coordination, maintenance management, energy and sustainability reporting, and workplace occupancy management for multi-location enterprises.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
Trimble AgileAssets
Enterprise transportation asset management software by Trimble providing integrated solutions for pavement management, bridge/structures management, maintenance management, signal and ITS management, and fleet management -- uses predictive analytics, GIS-based spatial analysis, and work plan optimization for transportation agencies to manage infrastructure assets across the full lifecycle; trusted by national and state transportation agencies for more than 25 years.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
viAct
AI video analytics platform for construction site safety monitoring with scenario-based rule configuration for PPE detection, danger-zone alerts, work-at-height, and confined-space monitoring.
Price
Paid / contact sales
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
WarrantyHub
Warranty management platform for residential and commercial construction, home warranty companies, and product manufacturers -- automates claims processing, warranty registration, policy management, and customer communication with rules-based workflows, real-time analytics, and self-service portals; manages $1B+ in contracts; serves home builders, contractors, and warranty providers with a 30-60 day implementation.
Price
Free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.4/5
Verdict
situational
AirWorks
AI service that converts aerial, LiDAR, and satellite imagery into survey-grade CAD linework, planimetrics, and topo deliverables (DWG/DXF) for AEC, telecom, and utility work. Delivered through the AirWorks Automate cloud portal (cloud.airworks.io); no public developer API. Quote-based, credit/acreage pricing.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
ATSER
Engineering and construction project management and laboratory information management system (LIMS) platform for heavy civil and transportation infrastructure -- Assure-IT for real-time quality management and materials testing LIMS (used by CDOT and GDOT on billion-dollar programs), Manage-IT for program/project management, Field-IT for offline-capable field data collection, Construct-IT for construction management, Asphalt-IT for mix design management, and Approve-IT for customizable workflow automation; 33 years in the market (founded 1993, Houston TX), with a patented Virtual Administrator automation engine; also serves airports, transit authorities, cities, and commercial labs.
Price
Paid / subscription (demo-required)
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Built
AI-powered real estate and construction finance platform -- serves lenders (construction loan administration, AI Draw Agent, draw inspections, risk mitigation), owners/developers (budget management, capital requests, compliance, lien waivers, payments), and builders (invoicing, compliance, payments); supports 86,000+ active projects representing $300B+ in real estate value with 78,000+ owners/contractors and 300+ lenders on the platform.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Dealpath
AI-powered real estate investment management platform supporting the full investment lifecycle from deal sourcing and pipeline management to underwriting, deal execution, portfolio insights, and relationship management -- includes Dealpath Connect private exchange connecting institutional investors with broker listings from JLL, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Avison Young, and Northmarq; trusted by 300+ firms including Blackstone, Nuveen, MetLife, and LaSalle, powering $10T+ in transactions.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Facilio
AI-powered cloud CMMS and connected facility management platform unifying preventive maintenance, work order management, energy monitoring, fault detection and diagnostics, and refrigeration compliance -- includes agentic AI assistants (Atom, Mira) for automating service requests, reporting, invoice verification, and asset lifecycle management; serves property operators across commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, and multi-site portfolios.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Higharc
AI homebuilding platform that generates permit-ready construction documents, 3D sales visuals, and plan-based estimates from a single design model -- covers the full design-to-construction lifecycle for production homebuilders, with generative building design, automated estimating, and shoppable 3D showrooms.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Partial
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
HoneyBook
Client management platform for service businesses with contracts, invoicing, CRM, scheduling, and client portal, with AI-assisted email drafts and meeting notes added in 2024.
Price
Paid / subscription
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Maket.ai
AI floor plan generator that produces multiple residential layout options from a program brief.
Price
Freemium
Direction
Listed
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Rabbet
Construction finance platform for real estate developers and construction lenders -- provides connected budgets, automated draw packaging, document management with AI-powered intake, compliance tracking, and portfolio-level reporting; serves both developer-side project financial controls and lender-side construction loan administration.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
REM/Rate
Desktop HERS rating and residential energy code compliance software, RESNET-accredited for ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2022 with an NREL hourly simulation engine, supporting Energy Star, ZERH, and IECC compliance for single-family homes -- over 1,000,000 homes rated.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Trunk Tools
AI agent platform for construction that interprets drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and contracts -- powers seven workflow agents (TrunkText Q&A, TrunkSubmittal, TrunkReview, TrunkRFI, TrunkBid, Submittal Register, and the Cortex intelligence layer) trained on construction-specific data.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
WEX Field Service Management
Field-service business-management platform (formerly Payzer/Payzerware, acquired by WEX Inc. for approximately $250M in 2023) for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing trade contractors, bundling scheduling/dispatch, CRM, job costing, mobile field-tech payments, and consumer financing via a Synchrony partnership.
Price
Paid / tiered subscription; vendor confirms a $69/mo payment-options floor for sub-$25k/mo card-processing volume, while enterprise and unlimited remain quote-gated
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
Zenerate
AI generative-design platform that produces optimized site, floor, and parking plans with pro-forma financials for early-stage real-estate feasibility, exporting to Revit (RVT), AutoCAD (DWG), and Excel. Enterprise/quote-gated with no public pricing and no public API; delivered as a GUI web app.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.2/5
Verdict
situational
AGTEK Gradework
Heavy-civil earthwork takeoff and grading software for construction contractors -- provides cut-and-fill analysis, 3D modeling, GPS-based data integration, and quantity reporting from PDF, CAD, or drone imagery, serving residential, commercial, transportation, and utility infrastructure segments.
Price
Paid / per seat
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
ARGUS Developer
Real estate development feasibility and management software from Altus Group, enabling developers to model and manage complex multi-stage development projects including multi-phase cashflows, funding structures, and scenario analysis; part of the ARGUS commercial real estate software suite taught in 200+ universities worldwide.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
CodeComply.AI
AI-powered building plan review platform that ingests PDF plan sets and checks them against IBC, IPC, IMC, IRC, NFPA 101, ADA, FHA, UFC, and locally amended codes using computer vision, OCR, and ML. Features: automated compliance flagging with code citations, Plan Chat (AI Q&A directly on uploaded plans), and VersionVue (automated redline comparison between plan revisions). Outputs pass/fail results with citations; vendor explicitly disclaims results as informational and not a substitute for professional plan review. Founded 2022, Miami FL; $2M seed (Lightning Capital, Govo Venture Partners); also available via CivicPlus Community Development platform (partnership March 2026).
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
Parspec
AI-native product-selection, quoting, and submittal/O&M-package generation platform for the electrical, lighting, and MEP supply chain, matching bill-of-material line items to spec-compliant alternatives across a 4,000+ manufacturer, 6M+ item catalog and auto-assembling submittal and operations-and-maintenance documentation for distributors and manufacturer reps.
Price
Paid / credit-based tiered subscription, billed annually (1 credit = 1 quote/submittal/o&m package); vendor page is opaque to a plain fetch but third-party aggregators publish the tier prices
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
PRO Landscape+
All-in-one landscape design platform combining photo imaging AI, CAD-based 2D planning, real-time 3D rendering, lighting design, proposal generation, and material takeoff -- serves contractors, designers, garden centers, and educational institutions with tablet apps (iOS/Android) for field and desktop design workflows.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
RedTeam
Cloud-based construction management platform (RedTeam Flex, RedTeam Go, and Fieldlens) covering preconstruction bidding/estimating, project management, field reporting, RFIs/submittals, and financials for commercial general contractors.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens + exports
Support
Unknown
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
Slate Technologies
AI-powered project intelligence platform for construction that unifies data from Procore, Autodesk, BIM, P6, and field tools into a single decision layer -- provides predictive analytics, automated lessons-learned databases, schedule risk detection, and a generative AI Decision Assistant with a proprietary construction-specific LLM.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
2.0/5
Verdict
situational
Bridgit
Cloud-based construction workforce planning and resource management platform helping contractors plan staff allocation, forecast labor demand and supply, track utilization and bench cost, and benchmark workforce data via People Gantt, project planning, forecasting, and Bridgit AI features.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
1.8/5
Verdict
skip
BUILDPLAN
Web app (a Build AI module) that walks site setup through AI massing, feasibility (NOI/IRR/NPV/DSCR/Cap Rate), and a bill of quantities to an exportable PDF proposal. Localized for Japan (coverage/FAR/slant-plane zoning) and Mongolia; UI in Mongolian/Japanese/English/Korean. Sales-led with no disclosed pricing and no public API.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
1.8/5
Verdict
skip
DeepBlocks
AI-powered real estate development and site-selection platform covering 126+ US cities (NYC five boroughs, Philadelphia, Jersey City, Miami, and others). Core capabilities: automated zoning reports with 20+ computed values per parcel (buildable area by FAR, lot coverage, max units, height limits), city-wide property screening by total buildable area, a "Zoning Signal" algorithm detecting how municipal zoning changes alter development potential, 3D massing and financial pro forma generation, a ChatDB demographic/economic data query tool, and AIM (deal-flow CRM). Founded 2017. No public API.
Price
Paid / tiered saas subscription; no free tier
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
1.8/5
Verdict
skip
Jones
AI-powered certificate-of-insurance (COI) verification and compliance-tracking platform that automates collection, extraction, and ongoing monitoring of subcontractor, tenant, and vendor insurance documents for general contractors and property managers, with bi-directional integrations into construction and property-management systems.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Partial
Score
1.8/5
Verdict
skip
Resolve
VR-based BIM review and coordination platform for construction teams to review 3D models in VR, web, and iPad, with AI spatial assist, real-time collaboration, and issue tracking -- used on over $30B in construction projects including 6 GW of data center capacity.
Price
Free viewer
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
1.8/5
Verdict
skip
PermitFlow
AI-powered permit prep, research, submission, coordination, and issuance-tracking SaaS spanning 7,000+ US jurisdictions for contractors, developers, and architects, automating AHJ research and application filing/tracking.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Full
Score
1.6/5
Verdict
skip
Tailorbird
AI-native "CapEx orchestration" platform for multifamily real-estate owners/operators that generates as-builts, 3D BIM models, and site plans from a property address in about three days (no site visit), then uses that data to drive capital planning, budgeting, scoping, bidding/contracting, and real-time renovation/CapEx spend tracking against budget, integrating into property-management ERPs (Yardi, RealPage, Entrada).
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Unknown
Score
1.6/5
Verdict
skip
Trimble e-Builder (Unity Construct)
Cloud-based capital program and construction project management platform for facility owners, providing control over planning, design, procurement, construction, and asset handover phases with integrated document and redline management.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Full
Score
1.6/5
Verdict
skip
TrueBuilt
Cloud-based, AI-native pre-construction platform for general contractors and subcontractors combining quantity takeoff, cost estimation, bid management/leveling, and bid qualification/risk assessment in one tool, with an AI assistant and a Bidding Portal for GC-to-subcontractor collaboration; extended in late 2025 with acquired Capabuild LiDAR/360-degree jobsite-capture data.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Unknown
Score
1.6/5
Verdict
skip
YouBIM
Cloud (with on-premise option) BIM-to-facilities-management and digital-twin platform giving building owners a web-based 2D/3D interface tied to an asset database, with preventive-maintenance/work-order tools and integration into CMMS/EAM systems (flagship: IBM Maximo) for post-construction building operations.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
1.6/5
Verdict
skip
ArchiWise
AI pre-development analysis platform for US commercial real estate, unifying site screening, zoning rights, FAR/overlay/density analysis, financial feasibility scenarios, entitlement/permit viability, and natural/market risk mapping into one workflow. Founded by Chris Vardanyan and Avag Simonyan; domain registered November 2024; has presented at CBRE Glendale HQ and secured initial investment. Very early-stage as of 2026.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Exports
Support
Unknown
Score
1.4/5
Verdict
skip
GreenLite
AI-assisted construction-permitting platform (LiteTable code-compliance engine) paired with a full-service, in-house licensed Private Plan Review team that manages permit submittals, code review, agency coordination, and issuance across roughly 2,000 U.S. jurisdictions for national retail/QSR/banking/multifamily builders and developers, cutting typical 90-120+ day approval timelines to 21-45 days.
Price
Paid / quote-only
Direction
Opens
Support
Unknown
Score
1.0/5
Verdict
skip

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