Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your skills, this help centre is designed to help you master the key features of Cordell Connect. On this introduction page, you may scroll down to view the following topics:
Through a series of videos and tutorials, you'll learn how to navigate the platform, access project leads, customise your settings, and much more. In the other sections, you'll find a comprehensive how-to guide that addresses many common questions, including managing your account, searching for information, generating reports, tracking projects/ companies, and troubleshooting common problems.
Remember, if you need further assistance or personalised guidance, you can always reach out to your account manager. We're here to help you make the most of your Cordell Connect experience.
With Cordell Connect, you’ll always have the insights you need to target the right opportunities and keep your project pipeline full.
Cordell Connect provides comprehensive construction insights, drawing on over 50 years of industry expertise. Key features include:
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Up-to-date Data: Access 2,000 new projects and 5,000 updates monthly, with hourly data refreshes.
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Comprehensive Project Tracking: Monitor construction projects by region, value, or start date, tracking them through their entire lifecycle.
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Real-time Alerts: Receive notifications regarding changes to tracked projects, ensuring no missed opportunities.
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Key Contact Details: Obtain direct contact information for decision-makers associated with projects of interest.
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Targeted Opportunities: Focus on residential, commercial, industrial, civil engineering, and mining projects, with the option to expand into new sectors and regions.
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API Integration: Integrate Cordell data seamlessly with your systems for real-time updates.
Cordell Connect equips you with the critical insights needed to identify and capitalise on the right opportunities, maintaining a robust project pipeline.
We have created several tutorial videos, designed to give you a quick overview and demonstration of the tools and features available in your Cordell Connect account. These videos allow you to learn at your own pace at a time convenient to you and aim to ensure you are maximising the full benefits of your subscription.
In this section, you'll find essential information and accompanying tutorial videos that guide you through some of the main activities you’ll complete within Cordell Connect, ensuring you are maximising the full benefits of your subscription. For more in depth training video, please click here.
Track a project’s progress from early planning through to construction stage. Filter into straightforward categories so that every project you see has relevance to you – whether it is by:
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Territory
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Type of construction
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Project stage
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Value or some other criteria.
Learn how to qualify and identify construction projects using filters in the following video:
To monitor specific projects or companies, you can mark them as active. This will flag them for easy access via the homepage or the top navigation menu. Here's how you can do it:
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Tick the checkboxes next to the desired projects or companies.
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Click the "Make Active" button.
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Access active items via the homepage or the top navigation menu.
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To remove items, click the "Make Inactive" button.
For more detailed instructions and visual guides, refer to the resources on managing active projects and companies. Watch this 2-minute video to learn how to activate projects in your account and prioritise key tasks.
Cordell Connect allows users to create notes, tasks, and email alerts in their account to stay on top of important projects, including the ability to:
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Create notes to keep track of project details.
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Set tasks to manage your to-do list and deadlines.
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Configure email alerts to receive notifications about project updates.
For more detailed instructions and visual guides, watch the short video below to learn how to effectively use these features in your account.
In Cordell Connect, you can export data from a single project or multiple projects. Data can be exported from a project detail page or a search results page.
Like exporting project data, you can generate a PDF report for a single project or multiple projects. There are two main reports you may produce for each scenario:
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Project List Report
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Project Detail Report
For more detailed instructions, watch the video below to learn how to generate reports and customise your settings to improve the way data is accessed and shared across all account holders.
Managing your Account:
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How do I manage users on my account?
Your account and users are setup when you are finalising your Cordell Connect subscription. To change existing users, you can either remove and create a new username, edit the existing user details, or place the account on hold. All requests must be submitted in writing to customercare@corelogic.com.au. For adding more users, contact Customer Care to discuss upgrade options. Click here to read more.
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How do I change my password?
If you know your current password and wish to change it, log in to your account and click on Options on the top navigation menu, and select Change Password. Click here to read more.
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How do I view my subscription details?
You may view your subscription details by clicking on Options on the top navigation menu and selecting Subscription Details. Click here to read more.
Tracking Projects and Companies:
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How do I request or submit a project update?
The Cordell Connect research team uses many sources to provide up-to-date project information. One of these methods would be your update requests or submissions. You can do this via the Provide Update and Request Update buttons on the Project Detail Page. Click here to read more.
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How do I set email alert notifications?
Setting email alerts will help you track projects and companies which are of interest to you and your business. To view all the options available to you, click on Options on the top navigation menu and select Email Alerts. Click here to read more.
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How do I track projects by stages?
From the homepage, click on the Stage tile to set your search criteria. You can either select all the stages within a main category or expand each stage and select a specific sub-stage. Click here to read more.
Searching for Information:
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How do I search for projects?
Searching from the Project tab enables you to view all the search filters on one page, instead of clicking through the six key sections. To get started, click on Project from the top navigation menu and select Search Projects. Click here to read more.
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How do I run a cross search?
Start by clicking on Project on the top navigation menu then select Search Project. Tick the QLD checkbox in the Location section and select Flats & Units in the Classifications section. Next, type $10,000,000 in the minimum value field and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Cross Search. Click here to read more.
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How do I identify top companies in my industry?
Click on Company in the top navigation menu and select Top Companies. Next, click through the options available to set your search criteria. Once you’re done, click on the Get Top Companies button to run the search. Click here to read more.
Generating Reports:
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How do I customise the view of my search results?
Click on Options in the top navigation menu and select Customise View from the drop-down menu or click on Options in the top navigation menu and select Customise View from the drop-down menu. Click here to read more.
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How do I view projects in a map or graph view?
After you have run a project search, tick the checkboxes on the search results page to select the projects you wish to view on a map. Then, click on View and select Map. Click here to read more.
To support your journey towards expertise, we're excited to introduce our Cordell Connect Webinar – a comprehensive learning experience crafted with your success in mind.
Whether you're diving into Cordell Connect for the first time or seeking a refresher, we have everything you need.
In this webinar, aimed at users looking to understand the fundamentals of project research within Cordell Connect, you will learn how to:
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Access help and tutorials
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Customise user preferences
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Navigate the homepage
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Perform and save Project and Company searches
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Activate email alerts so you are notified everytime a key activity occurs
Click the following link to watch our virtual webinar: "Unlocking Project Insights: Cordell Connect for Construction Industry".
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For more in-depth FAQ's, visit our Help Centre
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If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to email us on customercare@corelogic.com.