What is The Blue Book Network?
For more than 100 years, the construction industry has turned to The Blue Book Building & Construction Network® for the most complete, accurate and up-to-date company information. Today, The Blue Book Network® has expanded its product and service offering to include free tools that are helping the entire industry improve its workflow - from design through post-construction. These innovative solutions enable construction professionals to find and spec products, share plans and specs, streamline bid communications and view, markup and takeoff project documents. The Blue Book Network® continues to grow and is now the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry, including General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Architects, Engineers, Building Owners, Transportation and Utilities Professionals, Real Estate Developers and Property Managers and Government Agencies. VISION: We strive to to be an indispensable driver of success in the construction industry. MISSION: The Blue Book Building & Construction Network® empowers the construction community to connect, collaborate, and grow by building more profitable relationships and providing the resources and opportunities necessary for success.
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The Blue Book Network Reviews (16)
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
The Blue Book Network is overwhelmingly seen as a poor value and potential scam, with one isolated five-star exception amid fifteen one-star reviews.
The sole positive review credits the service with a major $420,000 contract win and praises a specific representative for professionalism and knowledge. That reviewer felt the platform was worth the investment for accessing commercial projects.
The remaining fifteen reviewers describe a consistent pattern of broken promises and poor execution. Users report paying hundreds to thousands of dollars monthly with zero or near-zero return on investment, receiving mostly untargeted emails from other contractors rather than genuine job leads. A recurring complaint is aggressive sales tactics and deceptive contracts—representatives allegedly lock customers into two-year agreements (sometimes slipped in without clear disclosure), contact them for renewal months before expiry, and refuse early cancellation or buyouts even when the service yields nothing. Customers also cite unresponsive management, cancelled in-person networking events, and leads poorly matched to their trades. Several note that smaller companies are especially vulnerable and that the service offers minimal value for the cost. The volume and consistency of negative feedback suggests systemic problems, though the single positive review hints that results may depend heavily on industry type, geography, or assigned representative.
★★★★★
Saturday, November 4, 2023
“DO NOT TRUST THE BLUEBOOK NETWORK! The promise: A rep…”
DO NOT TRUST THE BLUEBOOK NETWORK! The promise: A rep calls to tell you that contracts in your area are just waiting to be picked up. Reality: A bunch of General contractors are biding on jobs themselves, and asking you for bids so they can calculate cost themselves. Result: We've been with The Bluebook for a year, contacted countless GC's, still waiting for ONE contract to materialize! DON'T FALL WHERE OTHERS HAVE FALLEN! THERE'S REASON FOR THESE 1 STAR REVIEWS!
★★★★★
Monday, December 12, 2022
“Run don’t walk, lock you in to a long contract…”
Run don’t walk, lock you in to a long contract and provide absolutely 0 value. Never able to speak to any customer service rep either.
★★★★★
Saturday, July 16, 2022
“I got nothing out of the money i spent on…”
I got nothing out of the money i spent on this service. I tried to unsubcribe but i was locked in with a contract. They wouldnt consider early buy out either . They got me good . O well save your money this is a very unnecessary tool . It clogs up your email with a bunch of companies that are doing work in the area but never reply back to you . I tried hard to make it work. They said because of covid they cancelled all the in person meet and greets as well. If i could give zero stars i would because i got zero out of it for two years of payments.
★★★★★
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
“The Blue Book Network SUCKS! Stay away, it is a…”
The Blue Book Network SUCKS! Stay away, it is a trap! The get you with this 2 year contract. We have been with the for 3 years, funny how the come to you to renew 6 months before the renewal date! Someone should sue them for that! Would love too, but we are a small company! We have a year left...and they suck because most leads are retail. We don't retail, give some commercial and government work please! Plus they don't do anything for you...all lies! Stay away or get out ASAP! Been in the business for over 40 years. There is a lot better options out there!
★★★★★
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
“We signed a 12 month contract with Blue book Network.…”
We signed a 12 month contract with Blue book Network. We paid $1200.00 for the service and we didn’t received one lead in twelve months. We tried to summit a complaint with the regional director and her answer was “ I’m sorry but nothing I can do about it” this company is terrible they steal our money.
★★★★★
Friday, February 4, 2022
“This company is a SCAM. My reps were fired about…”
This company is a SCAM. My reps were fired about a month after I signed up for a premium membership and no one has reached out since. Now we can't cancel our membership, as the dues continue to come out. Stay far, far away from this one.
★★★★★
Thursday, February 3, 2022
“Stay away - They are the worst bait and switch…”
Stay away - They are the worst bait and switch company out there. Their ad/listing reps will use deceptive practices to lock you into long term agreements and promise the world of increased business. We were a customer for almost 2 years and when a different rep came into our business to change the categories on our listing for better results that turned into a contract renewal with an additional $100 per month for another 2 years. Why in the world would someone renew a contract in July 2021 when it is set to end in December 2021. This company has absolutely no integrity and it is very shameful for them to say we are providing a service to help business grow but yet they provide absolutely no ROI what's so ever. Their 2 year contract terms are a huge red flag and if this was such a great company why do you need to be deceptive and lock people into 2 year agreements. Stop taking advantage of small businesses and have some integrity Blue Book.
★★★★★
Saturday, December 11, 2021
“Biggest scam out there. Waste of money. They provide no…”
Biggest scam out there. Waste of money. They provide no value and hold their contract over you. We tell people to run. And many other contractors in our area have had same experience
★★★★★
Monday, December 6, 2021
“The company is terrible. The services are not worth the…”
The company is terrible. The services are not worth the money. Do not purchase a 24 month plan. They will not cancel at all or work with you. Customer service is absolute poop.!
★★★★★
Monday, June 21, 2021
“Horrible company, worthless emails, fake job planning. Never ever answer…”
Horrible company, worthless emails, fake job planning. Never ever answer any call or email. Both sales rap and management.
