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Tenvia Build vs BuildingConnected
The industry's bid network at enterprise price, versus the same workflow inside a $395 tier.
The short version: BuildingConnected (Autodesk) is the reference product for preconstruction: the biggest sub network, serious bid leveling, and TradeTapp qualification. It's quote-only, reported from thousands to $22,000+ a year, and 2025 repricing reportedly doubled some customers' bills. Tenvia Build miniaturizes the workflow, so you invite, level like-for-like, award, e-sign the PO, and chase compliance docs inside a normal subscription.
Side by side
| Tenvia Build | BuildingConnected | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per company, published | Quote-only, modular |
| Entry price | Bidding ships on the $395 CAD/mo tier | Reported ~$3,600 → $22,000+/yr |
| Target | Small–mid GCs | Enterprise preconstruction teams |
| Sub network | Your vendors, one shared profile each | The industry's largest network |
| Bid leveling | Like-for-like on locked scope lines | Best in class at volume |
| Prequalification | Compliance docs with expiry chasing, included | TradeTapp, sold separately |
| Award → PO → committed cost | One thread, e-signed | Hands off to other systems |
| The rest of the job | Contracts, costing, invoicing included | Preconstruction only |
Where BuildingConnected is stronger today
- Network reach, with tens of thousands of subs already on it
- Leveling and analytics depth for big precon teams
- TradeTapp's deep financial prequalification
- The Autodesk / BIM ecosystem behind it
Where Tenvia Build is stronger
- A fraction of the cost at the top of their range, and published rather than quote-only
- The award flows into a PO, committed costs, and the job P&L, not into another tool
- Compliance chasing included, not a separate product
- You also get the rest of the job: contracts, costing, invoicing
Who should pick which
- Pick BuildingConnected if you're an enterprise precon department leveling forty bidders a package.
- Pick Tenvia Build if you're a GC issuing a handful of packages a job, and $22k a year for bidding software is absurd.
All product names are trademarks of their respective owners. BuildingConnected pricing shown is published or reviewer-reported pricing as of September 2026 and may change, so confirm with the vendor. This comparison reflects public information and user reviews. Spot something out of date? Tell us. Last reviewed: September 2026.
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