BuildingConnected + Datagrid integration

Overview

What is BuildingConnected: BuildingConnected is an online construction bidding platform that helps general contractors streamline their preconstruction processes. It allows contractors to manage bids, send invitations, and receive and compare subcontractor proposals. Datagrid allows users to ingest, transform, and analyze BuildingConnected data with other sources to create interactive dashboards and reports to improve collaboration among project stakeholders.

How to integrate BuildingConnected with Datagrid

BuildingConnected sends preconstruction bid data into Datagrid so AI agents can analyze and route it without manual export steps. Here’s how to set it up:

Authorize BuildingConnected access

Use the Datagrid integration flow to connect the right Autodesk account, office, and projects.

1. Open Datagrid and go to Settings > Connectors > Add New.

2. Search for BuildingConnected in the integration directory.

3. Click Connect to start the OAuth authorization flow.

4. Sign in with your Autodesk ID credentials when prompted. You must be a verified employee belonging to an office with an active BuildingConnected subscription.

5. Grant the requested OAuth permissions. Typical scopes for BuildingConnected API access include data:read, account:read, and user:read.

6. Select the BuildingConnected office and projects you want to sync.

7. Configure your sync schedule, either interval-based or webhook-triggered.

8. Click Save to activate the connection.

Data Access

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Integration Capabilities Supported

Datagrid ingests data from BuildingConnected via APIs, and we currently support data access to multiple endpoints including projects, bids, contacts, and opportunities. Datagrid currently supports reading data from BuildingConnected, and this API has rate limits. Please reference the data access table above for a detailed list.

Why use BuildingConnected with Datagrid

Teams that need answers and action, not admin, use this integration to turn bid activity into downstream execution.

• Automated bid triage at scale: AI agents read incoming bid invitations from Bid Board Pro and score each opportunity against your historical win rates, team capacity, and strategic priorities, without estimator intervention.

• Cross-system subcontractor risk analysis: Datagrid agents combine BuildingConnected bid data with related qualification and financial records available through the separate TradeTapp API to flag risks before bid award decisions.

• Event-driven preconstruction workflows: Webhooks on bid submissions and opportunity status changes trigger Datagrid agents instantly, reducing lag between data entry in BuildingConnected and action in downstream systems.

• Normalized bid comparison: Agents parse bid line items, exclusions, and alternates across multiple subcontractor proposals for the same package, producing normalized comparisons that replace manual spreadsheet leveling.

What you can build with BuildingConnected Datagrid integration

With the BuildingConnected integration, Datagrid users can:

• Ingest data like Projects, Contacts, and Bidders for no-code data transformation.

• Use bidding data to analyze all incoming bids, and create interactive visuals to compare differentiators easily.

• Blend BuildingConnected data with other sources like Procore, Primavera P6, Navisworks, Sage, Sharepoint, and 50+ more.

• Use automations to ingest, export, or run flows on BuildingConnected data on a schedule or trigger event - like a source change or webhook.

• Create interactive dashboards and reports and share them with teams for easy collaboration during preconstruction.

Resources and documentation

Frequently asked questions

What authentication method does the BuildingConnected integration use?

The integration uses OAuth 2.0 with three-legged authentication and user context. API access rights match what the authenticated user can see in the BuildingConnected UI. Autodesk's Secure Service Accounts (SSA) are documented for automated server-to-server operations, but they do not change the underlying access and entitlement model.

What BuildingConnected subscription do I need for the Datagrid integration?

Subscription requirements vary by endpoint. A BuildingConnected Pro license covers most endpoints, including Projects, Bid Packages, Invites, Bids, and Contacts. A Bid Board Pro license is required for Opportunities endpoints. The API itself is a free feature once your account has been enabled by your Autodesk Account Executive or Customer Success Manager.

Can the integration access TradeTapp subcontractor qualification data?

TradeTapp qualification data is available through a separate TradeTapp API connector, not through the BuildingConnected endpoints covered in this integration.

Similar integrations

• PlanGrid: Native integration for transferring files and project details from preconstruction to construction. It supports plan and document handoff between BuildingConnected and field workflows.

• Procore: Used alongside BuildingConnected to manage construction project data. Firms using both platforms can coordinate cost and project information across preconstruction and Procore workflows.

• TradeTapp: Provides subcontractor qualification, financials, and risk flags that complement BuildingConnected bid data for richer prequalification and risk workflows.

• Autodesk Docs: Acts as the Forma Data Management file provider when projects are linked, supporting secure bidder file access via BuildingConnected's shared folders.

• Sage 300 Cloud: Receives awarded subcontractor and cost data from BuildingConnected for downstream contract, accounting, and financial reconciliation workflows.

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