Construction software: become a construction master with these 20 tools!
Are you a construction professional looking to manage your business more efficiently?
Appvizer has the solution for you: a selection of building and civil engineering software made by us is waiting for you to find THE software to suit your needs. Quotes, invoices, site management, planning, document management, everything is designed to make your life easier! 💪
Comparison table of the best construction software
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Alobees
Introducing
Alobees is a worksite monitoring software package designed for VSEs and SMEs. It brings together all the key information, such as schedules, timesheets, documents, photos and videos, giving maximum visibility to everyone involved.
The benefits of Alobees
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real-time site monitoring, thanks to the centralisation of data within an intuitive web and mobile solution;
- a fast, comprehensive planning module (your schedules are created in just a few clicks!);
- automatic preparation of timesheets and retrieval of payroll variables;
- a clear, easy-to-use interface, to make it simple for all users to adopt the tool.
What we like
Alobees is really designed to optimise site monitoring as much as possible. That's why, in addition to a wide range of functions, the publisher also offers training courses designed to improve your management, and provides high-quality customer service.
Prices
- Standard package: €40 excl. tax/month/company + €10 excl. tax/month/user,
- the Pro package at €80 excluding VAT/month/company + €10 excluding VAT/month/user.
Alobees
Batappli
Presentation
Batappli offers 3 software packages (Devis, Artisan and Entreprise), providing a complete solution. It includes a library of BatiChiffrage works for costing your work.
The advantages of Batappli
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3 versions:
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Batappli Estimates for self-employed contractors who essentially need to calculate the cost of their projects, easily create their estimates and automatically convert them into invoices;
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Batappli Artisan for SMEs who need to manage progress invoices, supplier orders, maintenance contracts, work orders, etc. ;
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Batappli Enterprise for companies that manage sales teams and need to monitor their schedules and sales force statistics;
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an application, Batappli Mobile, accessible from your smartphone (Android, iOS) to manage your business remotely;
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BatiChiffrage, an ultra-complete library of building prices, with over 80,000 detailed works to help you produce your estimates more quickly;
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activity monitoring to improve your strategy.
What we like
Batappli focuses on simplicity, with 3 versions of the Batappli software to choose from depending on your needs. The versions are available for PCs, tablets, smartphones (iPhone and Android), and all operating systems (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS). Its customer service is also top-notch, with experts on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Rates
- Batappli Devis at €39 excluding VAT/month,
- Batappli Artisan at €79 excluding VAT/month,
- Batappli Enterprise at €119 excluding VAT/month.
Batappli offers a free 10-day trial. In addition, don't hesitate to ask their trade experts for a remote demonstration of the software and its main features.
Batappli
Bluebeam
Presentation
Bluebeam is a building and civil engineering software package designed for construction professionals who still work (too much) on paper. It makes site management easier with its visual marking tools, automatic comparison functions and real-time collaboration platform. Ideal for architects, engineers and site managers juggling complex plans, dispersed teams and poorly organised documents.
The advantages of Bluebeam
- Highly accurate measurement and marking tools, ideal for annotating drawings directly;
- real-time collaboration with personalised rights and action history, even for partners without a Bluebeam licence;
- an ultra-fast plan comparison system with visual superimposition or highlighting of differences;
- a customisable interface and integrations with Excel and other construction software to centralise all your data.
What we like
Bluebeam streamlines site communication and reduces the costly errors associated with exchanging plans. You don't need to be a subscriber to collaborate - anyone can participate. It's a powerful tool, designed to save time and avoid misunderstandings in the field.
Prices
- "Basics" at €240 / user / month,
- "Core" at €300 / user / month,
- "Complete" at €400 / user / month.
A free 14-day trial is available, with a demonstration on request to discover the main features of this platform.
Boby
Presentation
Boby is the administrative management solution for building contractors. It combines quotation and invoicing functions, instant payment receipt and automatic invoice reminders.
The benefits of Boby
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rapid preparation of estimates and invoices in full compliance with legal requirements (suggestion of compulsory details when creating) ;
- it takes into account the specific features of the building sector: status invoices, work management, etc.
- site payments from a smartphone, so you can receive payments more quickly and secure your cash flow;
- Boby complies with the forthcoming reform of electronic invoicing.
What we like
Thanks to its fun, easy-to-use interface and low prices, Boby is perfectly suited to the needs and budgets of tradesmen and small construction companies. What's more, there's a 100% free package that lets you create unlimited quotes and invoices.
Prices
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Boby Free, free for life for 1 user,
- Boby Junior at €14.99/month/user,
- Boby Copilot at €29.99/month/user,
- Boby Pro at €49.99/month/user.
Boby
Costructor
Presentation
Costructor is a Made in France , all-in-one construction software package specially designed for VSEs and SMEs in the building industry. It includes a free, unlimited version for invoicing and estimates.
The benefits of Costructor
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a wide range of building and civil engineering functionalities: creation and customisation of estimates and invoices, planning, management and monitoring of worksites, monitoring of margins and profitability, library of works, electronic signature, etc. ;
- automatic generation of progress invoices, progress reports, credit notes and VAT certificates;
- a 100% eIDAS and RGPD-compliant electronic signature system for documents sent in 1 click and signed in 2 minutes;
- intuitive, visual planning of your tasks using advanced planning via a Gantt view.
What we like
The software is highly intuitive and a pleasure to use on a day-to-day basis, making it very easy to learn, even for novice users. What's more, it's ready for electronic invoicing (Factur-X) and your data is hosted in France.
Prices
The software has a free, unlimited version for invoicing and estimates. Paid features are available from €10 excl. tax/month.
Extrabat
Presentation
Extrabat is a comprehensive business management solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses in the construction and public works sector. Thanks to its wide range of functions, it promises to save a significant amount of time on many processes, while reducing management costs.
The benefits of Extrabat
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extensive functional coverage (16 modules and over 200 functions), from CRM to site management, including sales management and accounting;
- premium support from the publisher, with training in the use of the tool;
- a mobile application that lets you work with Extrabat, even when you're on the move;
- software that's constantly evolving and improving, thanks to the expertise of building professionals who understand your business challenges.
What we like
Extrabat stands out for its adaptability, since the solution is capable of addressing all building and civil engineering trades. And thanks to its intuitive interface, it's accessible to all profiles, even the least tech-savvy.
Prices
The Economy package costs €39/month and the Custom package starts at €65/month.
An 'à la carte' package is available on request.
Extrabat
Gladiasoft
Presentation
Gladiasoft is a free open source software package that can be used by all building and civil engineering professionals, whether you are a contractor, a very small business or an SME.
The benefits of Gladiasoft
- site management, with tracking of hours, forecasts, mail and purchase orders, so you can organise your site schedule as effectively as possible;
- performance indicators and activity reports with tracking of payments for proper intervention;
- a contact database with a CRM and a communication system between users to share information in real time;
- customisable interface and templates for quotes, invoices and letters for easy viewing.
What we like
Even though the software is free and doesn't have as many features as the others, it's very easy to use and intuitive.
Prices
The software is completely free!
Gladiasoft
Graneet
Presentation
Graneet is a management software package dedicated to SMEs in the construction and public works sector, taking care of all the financial and administrative monitoring of these companies. It helps managers to manage their business more effectively, while saving precious time.
The benefits of Graneet
- functionalities perfectly adapted to the specificities of the sector: management of sales opportunities and invitations to tender, estimates and costing, declaration of work progress, invoicing, budget control and cash flow monitoring, etc. ;
- a high-performance FMPD import system;
- optimum support from the Graneet teams and unlimited training;
- a solution that is co-constructed with its customers in order to develop new functionalities that are always aligned with the real needs of construction companies.
What we like
Graneet is a software package that is resolutely focused on the profitability of your activities. It gives you a host of tools for monitoring your performance and keeping your budget under control.
Rates
Graneet offers prices on request.
Kalitics
Presentation
A 100% web-based ERP, Kalitics saves SMEs in the building and public works sector valuable time in their administrative operations. It offers a wide range of functions: sales management, quotations and invoicing, time tracking, purchasing and stock management, documents, analytical tracking, etc.
The benefits of Kalitics
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automation of many administrative tasks, so you can concentrate on your core business;
- a catalogue of APIs to connect Kalitics to your software (payroll, for example) and synchronise your data;
- analysis of your margins and expenditure site by site, with a view to optimising your workstations accordingly and boosting your sales;
- tailor-made support and unlimited support.
What we like
As a true ERP, Kalitics stands out first and foremost for its broad functional coverage, covering a wide range of time-consuming operations. What's more, users are won over by the solution's user-friendly interface and customisation options (handy for adapting the tool to your needs!).
Prices
Kalitics offers 4 plans: Sales, Management, Advanced Management and Enterprise.
Prices are available on request.
Kalitics
kelvin
Presentation
kelvin is a differentiating value proposition, as it is a solution for estimating energy renovation work. SMEs and building and civil engineering contractors use this software to assess the energy performance of a home remotely, using a simple address, and so provide effective support to private individuals.
The benefits of kelvin
- A reliable estimate of energy renovation projects, thanks to a combination of geostatistical data, 3D modelling and artificial intelligence;
- several personalised renovation scenarios, displaying the possible letter skip, the work items, details of available grants (MPR and CEE) and the remaining costs according to the profile of the individual;
- quick and easy integration of the simulator into your own websites and advertising, to attract leads and collect their contact details;
- the ability to share the report immediately with homeowners, so that discussions can begin.
What we like about kelvin
At a time when competition in the energy renovation sector is fierce, kelvin helps you to position yourself as a relevant player when it comes to carrying out work, and so capture demand. And you don't even have to visit the site, because the diagnosis and sales qualification are carried out remotely. Customisable to your company's image, kelvin is the tool you need if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Rates
Prices for kelvin are available on request.
kelvin
Kizeo Forms
Presentation
The benefits of Kizeo
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Reduce time-consuming administrative tasks and increase productivity;
- automate the generation and dispatch of your documents and processes;
- centralisation of field data
- facilitating the flow of information between teams;
- Improving buy-in between office and field teams.
What we like
The French application is a 100% customisable tool, with a wide range of features tailored to the needs of both management and field teams. Deployment is fast and a free 15-day trial is available, with no credit card required.
Prices
Kizeo Forms
Mediabat
Presentation
Mediabat is a software package developed in France that has a very good reputation. With its wide range of functions, it is one of the most comprehensive software packages on the market and is suitable for companies of all sizes.
The benefits of Mediabat
- access to customised business libraries ;
- a mobile application to keep you up to date wherever you are;
- intelligent dashboards to help you make the best decisions;
- customer file management to improve customer satisfaction and build loyalty;
- the software takes care of your cash receipts to save you time.
What we like
This software has thought of all the useful features for construction workers and offers additional options to take things even further.
Prices
956 to take advantage of all the features.
Mediabat
myB2O BTP
Introducing
myB2O BTP is an all-in-one, highly customisable ERP designed specifically for SMEs(20 to 250 employees) in the construction sector. It optimises the operational management and overall control of your business, from total site management to the management of maintenance contracts and human resources.
The benefits of myB2O BTP
- All-in-one management of your business: you can manage your entire business and your sites, enabling you to analyse your projects in detail;
- optimised productivity and administrative management of staff, from absences to overtime, including career tracking;
- customisation of the application from A to Z, with specific modules to meet your unique needs;
- myB2O's ability to integrate easily with other applications (such as Silae Expert, Zeendoc, Sage, etc.).
What we like about myB2O BTP
We appreciate the flexibility it offers, making companies more agile by centralising key processes such as human resources, site planning and monitoring, and CRM processes. Single data entry makes information available securely across different departments, optimising overall company operations and communication between departments.
Rates
To best meet your needs, the software is only available on quotation.
myB2O BTP
Novade
Presentation
What is Novade's objective? To help building and civil engineering companies digitise their processes. To do this, this management tool includes advanced site monitoring, data analysis and quality/safety management functionalities. Thanks to Novade, you can boost your productivity and gain greater visibility of your operations.
The benefits of Novade
- advanced analysis tools and customisable dashboards that enable you to identify your financial losses and optimise your costs in real time;
- a wide range of functions for smooth, efficient management of your worksites (checklists, tasks, staff registers, daily reports, document management);
- an easy-to-use, intuitive solution, ensuring rapid adoption by even the least digitalised employees;
- tailor-made assistance and available support services, provided by a team of construction engineers and data engineers.
What we like about Novade
Reliable and secure, Novade is software that will support you effectively in your transition to digital, by adapting to your own level of maturity in this area. With Novade, the silos and loss of information are a thing of the past: everything is centralised within a single interface, for greater visibility and traceability of your activities. We also like Novade's mobile application, which is very practical for collaboration between field teams and on-site employees.
Prices
Novade is available from €29/user/month. There is also a free offer.
Novade
Obat
Presentation
Obat specialises in estimates and invoices for building professionals. It is aimed at SMEs and VSEs. The software is renowned for being simple to use and easy to install.
The benefits of Obat
- creation of advance payments, work progress reports and credit notes to optimise your accounting ;
- VAT certificates, calculation of dry disbursements and margins to help you save time and avoid calculation errors;
- site monitoring and electronic signature of estimates, so you can find all your documents on a single platform.
What we like
The software includes 30,000 job descriptions and the option of integrating Batichiffrage.
Prices
- 25/month excluding VAT,
- 19/month excluding VAT for an annual subscription.
Onaya
Presentation
Comprehensive and scalable, Onaya is an ERP designed for all building and civil engineering professionals, whatever their sector of activity (structural work, finishing work, public works, etc.). To support them effectively in managing their activities, it is structured around four main areas: estimates, site monitoring, invoicing and accounting/payroll.
The benefits of Onaya
- powerful functions dedicated to costing worksites, with quotation preparation, price studies, product library with integrated prices, etc. ;
- management of your sites from A to Z, with detailed planning of operations and real-time management of your resources;
- connection with other construction tools, including CRM, databases, tendering platforms and accounting software;
- an established software publisher with over twenty years' experience and a keen understanding of your business issues.
What we like
Users appreciate Onaya for its broad functional coverage, which means they don't have to multiply the number of tools. While the platform manages site planning and monitoring, it also handles administrative processes: payroll, personnel administration, invoicing, etc.
Prices
Prices on request.
Onaya BTP
ProGBat
Presentation
ProGBat is a comprehensive, 100% French software package that helps builders, small businesses and SMEs in the construction and public works sector to manage all their activities. It provides all the tools you need to boost your productivity while keeping perfect control of your profitability.
The benefits of ProGBat
- Extensive functional coverage, including quotations and invoicing, site and expense management, settlements and pre-accounting;
- integration with numerous business applications (accounting, electronic signature, payment management, etc.), as well as with BatiChiffrage price libraries, to make your processes even smoother;
- ProGBat's ergonomic design, making it easy to learn and use on a day-to-day basis;
- free, responsive and unlimited technical support, with personalised video solutions for any problems you may encounter.
What we like
Developed by a building and civil engineering professional for building and civil engineering professionals, ProGBat understands their needs and meets them perfectly. And it does so with a highly accessible solution: attractive rates, ease of use and availability on all media.
Rates
- Easytoday rate at €8/month excluding VAT,
- Essential rate at €24/month excluding VAT,
- Premium rate at €36/month excluding VAT,
- All Inclusive rate at €120/month excluding VAT.
ProGBat
Sage Batigest
Presentation
Sage Batigest is a solution that focuses more on the overall management of a construction company. The software is published by Sage, a benchmark in ERP and accounting software.
The advantages of Sage Batigest
- it works without installation ;
- you can create estimates, invoices and work progress reports, as well as manage purchases and subcontractors, so you don't have to worry about administrative and commercial tasks;
- Stock and site management for optimum organisation;
- After-sales service to deal with any glitches;
- financial management to keep your accounts up to date.
What we like
The software includes tools for improving profitability. Strategic data is produced using performance indicators for each site, to guide you in your strategic choices.
Prices
- Essentials rate at €30/month,
- Standard rate €46/month,
- Premium rate €102/month.
Sage Batigest Connect
Tolteck
Presentation
Tolteck is 100% online quotation and invoicing software that is very easy to use. This software is best known for its speed and fluidity.
The advantages of Tolteck
- available on all media ;
- the tool is ergonomic, which makes it much easier to use;
- the legal notices are automatic, so you can produce documents in due and proper form;
- images and logos to personalise and create a real corporate identity.
What we like
Saves time creating quotes and invoices, not to mention the option of using the software offline.
Prices
- Monthly rate of €25/month excluding VAT,
- Annual rate €19/month excluding VAT.
Tolteck
Vertuoza
Introducing
Vertuoza is an all-in-one , easy-to-use management software package specially designed for building contractors. Available on PC and tablet, you get help from experts in the building industry as well as comprehensive management functions (estimates, site management, interventions, etc.).
The benefits of Vertuoza
- efficient management of profitability by site (margin calculation directly in your estimates, allocation of supplier invoices by site, etc.);
- construction experts are on hand to help you at every stage of your business;
- a visual and intuitive summary that gives you an overall view of all the elements of your project (status of invoices, provisional margins, orders, etc.);
- automatic, real-time updates on the status of your invoices, thanks to the connection to your bank account.
What we like
All-in-one solution that not only saves you time by centralising all the levers of your business, but also helps you make better decisions thanks to constantly updated data.
Prices
- Packages available on request.
How do you choose the best construction software?
Overview of our selection
| Software | Type | Target | Key feature | Entry price |
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| Alobees | Site monitoring | VSES, SMES | Real-time mobile activity monitoring | From €40/month |
| Batappli | Management software | Small businesses | 3 versions to suit every business need | From €39/month |
| Bluebeam | Annotation and collaboration | Architects, engineers, design offices | Visual marking and plan comparison | From €240/month |
| Boby | Quotes / Invoicing | Craftsmen | Create quick and accurate estimates/invoices | Free offer |
| Costructor | All-in-one software | VSES, SMES | Free version for estimates and invoices | Free offer |
| Extrabat | ERP BTP | SMES | Customer follow-up, estimates, work, planning | From €39/month |
| Gladiasoft | Commercial management | Artisans | Simple interface for quotes and invoicing | Free |
| Graneet | ERP | SMEs in the building and civil engineering sector | Profitability monitoring and site invoicing | On quotation |
| Kalitics | Site monitoring / Quality | Site supervisors | Mobile application for quality monitoring | By quotation |
| Kelvin | Planning | SME | Dynamic site planning | On quotation |
| Kizeo Forms | Field forms | Field professionals | Creation of personalised mobile forms | From €9.90/month |
| Mediabat | Building software | Craftsmen, SMEs | Estimates, invoices, site management | 956 € |
| myB2O BTP | ERP building | Building and public works companies | Site monitoring, resources, finance | On quotation |
| Novade | Site monitoring | Major projects | Quality, safety and site compliance | From €29/month |
| Obat | Invoicing / Quotes | Artisans | Simple and effective 100% web interface | From €19/month |
| Onaya | Management software | SME, ETI | Budget tracking, calls for tender, planning | On quotation |
| ProGBat | Site management | Craftsmen, SMEs | Costing, estimates, invoicing, planning | From €8/month |
| Sage Batigest | Building ERP | SME, ETI | Complete solution for managing your business | From €30/month |
| Tolteck | Invoicing / estimates | Artisans | Accessible offline, quick and easy | From €25/month |
| Vertuoza | ERP BTP | SMES | Estimates, invoices, monitoring, planning, HR | On quotation |
What are the selection criteria ?
Adopting software means acquiring a tool capable of solving a number of problems to boost your company's productivity. But how do you choose the right software from over a hundred tools? Appvizer uses essential criteria to ensure that your selection meets your expectations!
Here are the main features that caught our attention:
- site monitoring,
- site planning
- estimates and invoices,
- performance indicators,
- labour and supplier tracking,
- ease of use,
- and price!
Our final tips
This is the end of our selection, but don't be too hasty, we've still got a few tips for you 😉
If you're still not sure which software to choose, think about listing your needs in order of importance on a rough draft, it might help you see things more clearly. Even if most software packages take estimates and invoices into account, you'll need more advanced tools depending on the work you do and the size of your business, such as labour tracking if you have several teams working with you.
And if you're curious to find out more, you can go straight to our construction software manager!