Notification overview for subcontractors

BuildingConnected simplifies the process of managing and submitting tenders. Notifications are an important feature in BuildingConnected because notifications allow subcontractors to stay up to date on any changes or updates made to a tender. This article explains which notifications are automatically sent to subcontractors.


Will I be notified if I receive an invitation to tender?

Yes. You should receive an email notification letting you know that you’ve been invited to tender. Below is an example of the notification that you will receive. The notification will include the name of the project, the name of the head contractor and a link that directs you to the tender details in your Tenders section.

Note: When invites are sent for NDA protected projects, the project details will not be listed in the notification. However, project details are available once the NDA is signed.


I added a coworker as a follower on an opportunity. Will they receive a notification?

Yes. The coworker who was added as a follower will be notified. However, no notification is sent when you assign yourself as a follower.

Will I be notified of any messages regarding the project? 

1. If you are a follower or assigned to an opportunity, you will receive messages sent by the main contractor regarding the project. 

2. If another follower (coworker) on the project sends a message to the main contractor, you will also receive a copy of that message. 

I updated an opportunity to indicate that it was won. Was a notification sent out?

No. Notifications are not sent to head contractors when subcontractors update the status of an opportunity to reflect that it was won.


A head contractor is updating a tender on my behalf. Will I get notified of these changes?

No. Subcontractors do not receive email notifications when head contractors adjust a submitted tender by using plugs. Additionally, subcontractors do not receive a notification when a head contractor submits a tender on their behalf. However, the tender will appear in the subcontractor’s account.