You’ve got questions, we’ve got all the answers (and vice versa)!
“How long has UDA Technologies been in business?”
“Why should I choose ConstructionOnline over the other platforms out there?”
“How can I find out which pricing plan is right for my business?”
“I don’t need all of the advanced tools you guys have. Can I just use the basic tools without paying for everything else?”
This article answers all of those questions and more! IBS 2025 was full of valuable insights for both our team and our booth visitors; attendees got to see how ConstructionOnline, the leading construction management platform in the industry, helps builders win more jobs and make more money, and we learned what builders like you need and want in a software like ours.
Keep reading to find the answers to all of the FAQs we heard from builders like you at the show, and to find out what we learned from our conversations, all of which will help your business be more successful. Even if you didn’t come to IBS this year, this information is still important and insightful, so here’s what you need to know:
What We Learned From Talking to Builders Like You:
A healthy client-vendor relationship is one where each party involved benefits equally from the relationship, and that’s exactly what happened at IBS! In addition to our team sharing what our software does for businesses like yours, you gave us some valuable insights into your needs as construction professionals.
Here’s what we learned from you:
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Tech in Construction Isn’t an Option Anymore – It’s Essential.
Among the tens of thousands of businesses at IBS, there was such a wide variety of technology and software solutions showcased for helping builders do everything from processing payments to managing entire projects and teams more efficiently. We even got to talk to a company that takes a phone scan of a room and automatically turns the photos into CAD files, which is something I had personally never heard of before last week.
We talked to a few builders who were still reluctant about investing in project management software for their business, whether it was because they didn’t think they needed all of the tools that most platforms offer or they were too accustomed to using the systems they currently had in place. If that sounds like you, we must say you have no idea what you’re missing out on!
In fact, we’ve helped thousands of builders whose businesses were losing hundreds of thousands of dollars because they didn’t have the organizational and project management systems put in place that our software provides, including one client who had $200,000 in unpaid change orders that they had no idea about (please don’t let this be you)!
With project management software solutions like ConstructionOnline, you’ll begin to see the benefits of our technology within days! You’ll win more jobs, make more money, manage your teams more efficiently, streamline your communication with clients and stakeholders, and overall, have more successful projects.
For more information about how tools like our cloud technology and project management software can help your business thrive, check out our other articles below:
- Get Ahead, Stay Ahead: Why The Best Time to Get Started with Construction Software is Now
- Avoiding Cloud Technology? Here's How You're Falling Behind
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If You're Still Using ConstructionSuite™, We Need to Talk.
We sincerely hope the phasing out of ConstructionSuite was not a surprise to most of you seeing as we have been forthcoming about it for quite some time, but we talked to a few clients at IBS who had some questions and concerns about the phase-out and what all they should know about our online platform ConstructionOnline.
Here’s what you should know: As business needs and software preferences across the industry continue to evolve, construction pros are choosing web-based project management software, like ConstructionOnline, 30 to 1 over desktop solutions. Accordingly, UDA announced years ago that ConstructionSuite would be phased out by December 2023 and replaced by ConstructionOnline, so ConstructionSuite is no longer supported.
We were able to help out the ones who had already started the move to our online platform before the sunset date, but for those of you who still haven’t upgraded to ConstructionOnline, our success agents are ready to help you find the right plan that works for your business needs. To learn more about how to take the next steps towards upgrading to ConstructionOnline, schedule a meeting with us today by clicking the button below!
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Many CoConstruct Users Are Switching to New Platforms (Including Ours).
If you are a CoConstruct user, I’m sure you’ve heard of the acquisition by Buildertrend in February of 2021. This means that CoConstruct users are now essentially using the Buildertrend platform as the two companies combined their services under the Buildertrend name, effectively merging the functionalities of both software into one platform.
We’re not sure how most users feel about the acquisition, but we actually had a few CoConstruct users stop by our booth who were looking to invest in another project management software in light of this merger. If that sounds like you, schedule a free demo of the platform with one of our product specialists to see for yourself why we are the right solution for you!
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ConstructionOnline's Estimating Is Better Than Any Other.
It’s no question that our platform in its entirety is one of the best in the industry, but one feature we kept hearing about was our OnCost™ Estimating feature, which is our robust, accurate, and easy-to-use estimating software.
We talked with multiple builders who are either using construction management software other than ConstructionOnline or are current clients of ours who were previously using other software platforms, and both had great things to say about how much easier it is to use ConstructionOnline’s estimating compared to our competitors’ estimating tools.
You can read more details about how our OnCost Estimating works, but here are a few of the major aspects that you won’t find anywhere else:
- Easy-to-use estimates that you can either create from scratch, from templates, or from takeoffs
- 3-level estimating options for greater detail
- Costbooks and item assemblies that can be attached to estimate line items
- Integrated estimating that incorporates things like change orders and client selections
- QuickBooks integration
- Proposals made directly from estimates
FAQs: The Questions Every Builder Wants Answered
In the Vegas whirlwind, one thing was clear: many builders are facing crucial tech decisions. We were right in the thick of it, navigating the noise and tackling every pressing question - the ones that could help make or break your year. Because, let’s face it, choosing the wrong construction management technology? That’s not just a software expense; it’s a high-stakes business gamble. At UDA Technologies, we believe those risks belong on the casino floor, not at work. For those we missed or for anyone wanting a refresher, here are the most frequently asked questions that echoed through our booth to help you build better, risk-free.
Do you have more questions that we didn't answer in this article? Send us an email at sales@uda1.com.
Did you know this article is part two of our 2025 IBS series? If you missed part 1 of our trip where we showcased our new features, some client testimonials and the fun sights to see and things to do in Vegas, read our article IBS 2025 Wrap-Up Part 1: New Features, Meeting Clients, & Vegas Fun!
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