Building professionals: which management software is right for your business?
Are you looking for a building management software package to digitalize your worksites, save time and ensure greater customer satisfaction?
Whether you're looking for sales management, quotation and invoice production, customer follow-up, site or job scheduling, a document library or even a centralized information system for your cell phone... these tools have plenty of features to make your life easier!
But which one to choose? Which is the best construction software for your needs? Appvizer compares building management software: from the free to the most comprehensive, the choice is yours!
Bonus: our advice on choosing your software according to 4 criteria.
Free building management software: just what you need?
Convinced by the benefits of building management software, you don't want to commit to an expensive solution? So you're thinking of turning to a free tool?
In reality, everything has a cost. You may come across many online offers that appear to be free, such as Devibox, but these are actually software packages with a free trial period. Nevertheless, it may be worthwhile to test the software before making any commitment.
Other tools, such as Henrri, may be free, but their functionality is limited (in this case, Henrri only covers sales management) and they are not suited to the building trade. As a result, depending on your needs, you may prefer a more comprehensive building management software package.
Yes... but which one?
Batappli - mobile invoicing
Batappli's comprehensive invoicing solution is available in several versions:
- Batappli Devis for auto-entrepreneurs who need to easily quote their jobs at the right price, issue estimates and automatically convert them into invoices.
- Batappli Artisan for SMEs who need to manage and track their worksites, manage progress invoices, manage suppliers and their orders, manage maintenance contracts or issue work orders, etc.
- Batappli Entreprise for construction companies needing to manage sales teams (prospecting and call campaign management).
The advantages of Batappli :
- versions of the software accessible on PC, tablet and mobile, so you can work wherever you are, on the site or in the office;
- an intuitive, easy-to-use interface;
- a customizable home page to build a tool that's just like you;
- available job templates for quick quotations;
- quotations with the option of adding elements (plans, photos, etc.) to help the customer plan ahead;
- in-depth training to handle all the subtleties of the software;
- technical support included in your assistance contract.
Batappli
EBP Bâtiment - adaptable to your needs
EBP Bâtiment includes all the functionalities needed to manage your building projects, and several options are available to adapt to all types of structures and needs.
The advantages of EBP Bâtiment :
- the choice between a cloud version or one installed on your computer;
- a wide range of building software to choose from according to the functionalities you need;
- a high degree of customization;
- fast learning curve and intuitive interface;
- CRM and e-mail modules to enhance your customer relations and communications;
- expertise in all building trades;
- an importable supplier price catalog for simple quotations;
- dashboards to help you keep track of your business.
Extrabat - intuitive and collaborative
Extrabat, a SaaS-based software application, is designed to give each employee greater autonomy and efficiency, by bringing together all day-to-day tools in a single application.
Extrabat extras :
- a search engine by e-mail, telephone number, etc., for quick access to the data you're looking for;
- intuitive, ergonomic and high-performance software;
- a scalable, adaptable and configurable solution;
- 40 tutorials available on the YouTube channel and 200 articles on the blog to support you;
- a team at your service to help you manage your business;
- a shared calendar, an internal mailbox and instant messaging for all company members;
- a shared library of documents: technical data sheets, plans, photo albums, etc.
- well-designed customer files, facilitating communication and after-sales service management;
- a geolocation module for route optimization.
Extrabat
ProGBat - a high-performance catalog
ProGBat makes it easy to draw up your estimates, thanks to a high-performance costing tool.
The advantages of ProGBat :
- a catalog of elements and structures compatible with Batichiffrage, a powerful tool for estimating work costs;
- 750 works divided by trade: import the ones that interest you into your personal library and produce precise estimates and invoices;
- comprehensive yet easy-to-use software;
- customizable document templates to match your corporate image;
- data import possible if you use other software for your quotations, invoices and management;
- time-saving automatic data entry.
ProGBat
Sage Batigest i7 - connected to numerous tools
With Sage Batigest i7, take advantage of Ciel and Sage's expertise in management solutions.
The advantages of Sage Batigest i7 :
- links with Sage 50cloud Ciel Compta, Sage 100cloud Comptabilité, Sage Comptabilité I7 and Sage Financier I7 édition Petites Entreprises, to automate your accounting processes;
- possible integration of a BIM digital model;
- Sage e-Tarif centralizes and updates the various prices charged by your suppliers;
- connection to the RGE eco-premiums service for calculating the premium without leaving your estimate;
- access to calls for tender in your region via alerts;
- a customizable desktop: choose the tiles you use most and make them easily accessible;
- your documents can be customized to reflect your corporate image;
- a remote control tool.
Sage Batigest Connect
TimeTonic, collaborative worksite management
TimeTonic is an innovative collaborative worksite management platform. Its great strength is its flexibility. As flexible as an Excel spreadsheet, TimeTonic is infinitely extensible and customizable without any need for computer skills.
The advantages of TimeTonic :
- The most comprehensive: functionalities include CRM customers, schedules, quotes, invoices, tallying, plans, photos, reports, messaging, emails, customer extranet, etc. ;
- Multiple views : Gantt, Kanban, Planning, Calendar, mapping;
- A mobile application to access all site information, create reservations, have a customer sign off or take photos, even without a connection ;
- Automation of administrative tasks , such as creating reports, saves precious time;
- Customizable dashboards for precise control;
- Infinitely expandable to meet almost any business need (marketing, HR management, expense reports, stock management, etc.),
- The benchmark solution for major groups such as Engie, Vinci and Veolia, as well as for hundreds of craftsmen and SMEs.
TimeTonic
Summary table: comparison of the best building software
4 criteria for choosing your building management software
- The size and nature of your business. Ask yourself which functions are essential for your business:
- Is a simple invoicing and quotation tool enough?
- Do you need a building estimate software package with a library?
- Do you need advanced project management functions?
- Do you need a solution with an unlimited number of users? etc.
- Your budget. The cost of your software depends on the functionalities you have identified in advance:
- What resources do you have in-house to integrate your solution into your environment?
- What degree of software customization do you envisage?
- What budget can you devote to training yourself and your staff on your new tool?
- Can you opt for a solution requiring additional maintenance costs?
- Do you prefer licensed software? With a subscription?
- The question of mobility: you need to be able to access your customer data and job histories on your phone, in the field. Check that the tool you choose offers a mobile application, or at the very least, a responsive interface that adapts to your smartphone screen for ease of use.
- Compliance with anti-fraud legislation: if you're subject to VAT and wish to use management software that records your customers' payments, check your tool's compliance with VAT anti-fraud legislation.
Article translated from French
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