Overview

Have questions about how Constructable works, what it replaces, or whether it fits your team? You’re in the right place.

Below you’ll find quick answers to common questions about features, pricing, mobile access, permissions, onboarding, and more. If you’re looking for deeper how-to guidance, explore the related articles throughout the Help Center.

General

Is Constructable an alternative to Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud?

Constructable is a modern, all-in-one construction platform designed to fully replace Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Does Constructable have all the features I need to run my general contracting (or subcontracting) business?

Constructable is a complete project management system for small- to mid-sized construction companies. It replaces multiple systems with the features you need—without charging for unused functionality.

Does Constructable have mobile apps?

iPhone and Android apps are available in the app stores, making it easy to access Constructable from the field.

We hear your product has Bluebeam Sessions-style commenting, markup, and measurement features. Is that true?

Comments, markups, and measurements live directly on the plans and are stored in the cloud. Access can be grouped and controlled, and items can be resolved or archived when complete—eliminating screenshots and email chains.

I care a lot about ease of use for my field team. Is your product easy to use?

Ease of use is a core focus. Constructable is built with modern technology and user-centered design to stay clean, simple, and intuitive—shaped by hands-on research, including jobsite tag-alongs.

Does Constructable price software by ACV (Annual Construction Volume)?

Pricing is a flat fee based on your selected plan, billed monthly or annually. There are no audits or overage fees tied to construction volume.

Do I have to pay per user?

All plans include unlimited users—team members, owners, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors—at no additional cost.

What about Financials? Do you handle financials?

Constructable includes budgeting, change orders, schedules of values, invoicing, and QuickBooks Online integration.

Do you have any integrations?

Constructable offers true two-way sync integrations. Currently, this includes QuickBooks Online and built-in eSigning. Contact the team for specific integration requests.

How quickly can you onboard my team?

Onboarding typically takes weeks, not months. The average onboarding timeline is under 21 days, and there are no additional fees for onboarding or data migration.

Field Management

Can field teams access drawings from mobile devices offline?

Drawing sheets are fully available offline on mobile devices.

Can users quickly identify the latest revision and avoid outdated versions?

The latest revision is shown by default, with access to past versions and automatic notifications when new revisions are published.

Does the system auto-capture weather conditions for daily logs?

Hourly weather data is automatically pulled using the project zip code.

Can we easily track job site delays?

Delays can be tracked and categorized by cause, including weather, permitting, directives, material delays, or RFIs and submittals.

Is there a searchable central repository for all photos and daily logs?

Photos are auto-tagged, daily logs are searchable, and comments keep communication in context.

Can field teams take photos with automatic date, time, and location data?

Metadata—including date, time, and location—is captured automatically.

Is it possible to attach photos to drawings or punch list items?

Photos can be pinned directly to drawings or linked to punch list items.

Can punch list items be tied to specific locations on drawings?

Punch items can be pinned to exact locations on drawings.

How easy is it to share photos with external stakeholders?

Photos can be shared using permissions, exported to PDF, or organized into shareable albums.

Is there unlimited storage, or are there file size limitations?

Constructable includes unlimited storage with no file size limits.

What features are available on mobile compared to desktop?

The mobile experience mirrors the desktop in most respects, with a few exceptions, such as Split View, which is impractical on a phone.

Project Management

Can RFIs be created directly on drawings?

RFIs can be created and pinned directly to drawings, allowing teams to open and manage responses in context.

Does the system allow side-by-side comparison of drawing versions?

Split View allows comparison of any two sheets with lock and sync functionality, and Blend Modes enable overlay comparisons.

Does Constructable version control drawings?

Drawings are organized into clear revision sets with a complete version history.

Does Constructable allow linking submittals to specs?

Submittals can be linked to the appropriate spec section for streamlined reporting and filtering.

Is there a central log for all submittals with real-time status?

A real-time submittal log provides clear visibility and simple reporting.

Are people notified when it’s their ball-in-court? How are notifications handled?

The appropriate team members are notified when action is required. Notifications are bundled into a single customizable email designed to stay clear and actionable.

Is there a searchable central repository for all documents and files?

Documents are fully searchable using keywords and AI semantic search, with OCR applied to every file.

Can documents be permission-controlled for different stakeholders?

Folders can be shared with precisely the stakeholders who should have access.

Does the software maintain an audit trail of document changes?

System-of-record activity logs track all document changes with timestamps.

Pre-Construction

Can I track which subs have viewed, declined, or submitted bids?

Bid statuses show who has viewed, declined, or submitted. Email bids can also be forwarded to bids@constructable.ai to automatically update statuses.

Can the system send reminders to bidders about deadlines?

Reminders can be sent to a single bidder or to all bidders with ease.

Is it easy to create separate scopes within the same bid package?

Multiple scopes can be created within a bid package, each with its own bid amount.

Is it easy to manage multiple bid lists?

Tagging helps categorize bidders and quickly re-add them to future projects.

Does the platform support multi-user collaboration on the same set of drawings?

Teams can collaborate in real time on the same sheet, takeoff set, and even the same item.

Can Constructable export takeoff data be used for estimating?

Takeoff data can be exported in one click, with the option to add unit costs for more accurate estimates.

Financial Management

Are budgets updated in real time as change events or new commitments occur?

Budgets update instantly to reflect change events and new commitments.

Can I create and manage commitments and purchase orders in the system?

Commitments and purchase orders can be managed through their full lifecycle, with tracked statuses and approvals.

Can change orders be routed for digital approval and eSignature?

Change orders can be routed for eSignature in just a few clicks, without external tools.

Is there a log of who signed and when for compliance and audit purposes?

A full audit trail captures signatures, dates, and timestamps, with documents automatically stored in the cloud.

Can subcontractors submit invoices through the system?

Subcontractors can log in and submit invoices based on the billing period you set, with notifications when it’s your turn to review.

How does the system handle retention and progress billing against commitments?

Retention is set at the commitment level and can be adjusted per line item. Progress billing tracks held and released retention.

How does the system track general conditions or indirect project costs?

A dedicated “Other Costs” report tracks general conditions and indirect project costs against your budget.

Can field staff log miscellaneous expenses directly from mobile devices?

Field staff can capture a receipt photo and upload expenses directly from our mobile app.

Still curious about something? We’re happy to help—reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.