# Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon), SmartBid vs BuildingConnected Pro Comparison

| | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 27 | 36 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Construction Industry (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Limitations (1 reviews)
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)

### SmartBid

**Not enough data**

### BuildingConnected Pro

Pros:
- Project Management (1 reviews)
- Useful (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.5 (39 reviews) | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.1 (39 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.7 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (39 reviews) | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SmartBid

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### BuildingConnected Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Bid Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)** | 9.3/10 | 6 |
| **SmartBid** | N/A | N/A |
| **BuildingConnected Pro** | 8.2/10 | 18 |

#### Document Management

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proposal Creation - Bid Management** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Bid Comparisons - Bid Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Templates - Bid Management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Bid Invitations - Bid Management** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Qualifications

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contactor Database - Bid Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Compliance - Bid Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Contact Database - Bid Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Construction Management

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Construction Software Integration - Bid Management** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Historical Data - Bid Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Project Management - Bid Management** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 

### Construction Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)** | 7.5/10 | 7 |
| **SmartBid** | N/A | N/A |
| **BuildingConnected Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Task Management

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Construction Accounting Tool Integrations** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Construction Estimating Tool Integration** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Construction Workforce Management Tool Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Information Management** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication and Collaboration** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Field Service Management** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Collaboration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Reporting** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timesheets** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Photo and Video Uploads** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Scheduling** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction Estimating

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)** | 10.0/10 | 5 |
| **SmartBid** | N/A | N/A |
| **BuildingConnected Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proposal Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Job Costing

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access to Cost Databases** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digitizing Quantities** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartBid** | N/A | N/A |
| **BuildingConnected Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Logistics and Operations

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication and Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Systems Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Digitization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supply Chain Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)** | N/A | N/A |
| **SmartBid** | N/A | N/A |
| **BuildingConnected Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Feature | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Bid Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management)

**Unique to Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) (4):** [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-accounting-software), [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software), [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management), [Construction ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-erp)

**Unique to SmartBid (1):** [Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners](https://www.g2.com/categories/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration-partners)

**Unique to BuildingConnected Pro (1):** [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon) | SmartBid | BuildingConnected Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.6% | 37.0% | 69.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.0% | 59.3% | 22.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 3.7% | 8.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)

- **Construction:** 71.4%
- **Real Estate:** 4.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 2.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Design:** 2.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 4.8%

#### SmartBid

- **Construction:** 92.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.7%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.7%

#### BuildingConnected Pro

- **Construction:** 88.9%
- **Consulting:** 2.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)

- [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4159 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Sage Construction Management (formerly Corecon)

- Title: [Does Corecon offer a browser solution and mobile apps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/browser-and-mobile-apps) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What types of firms use Corecon’s software suite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/clients-bd9d82a1-c794-48d4-8be8-00816300cbda) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Firms that conduct business on a project basis would be ideal candidates. This includes commercial GCs and Subs, custom home builders, and engineering firms...."
- Title: [What editions and modules are included in the solution?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/software-editions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Corecon is sold as one standard edition which includes the following modules: Contact Management, Lead & Project Tracking, Estimating, Contract..."

### SmartBid

No discussions available for this product.

### BuildingConnected Pro

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sage-construction-management-formerly-corecon-vs-smartbid-vs-buildingconnected-pro)