For specialty contractors where every job is client-facing and every detail matters
- Keep every job on track, even as your project list grows
- Add new services and take on bigger jobs
- Run a tighter operation with technology built for the trades
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Multiple projects. One platform in control of all of them.
Every job is a little different – different homeowner, different selections, different crew onsite. Buildertrend keeps each one moving without losing the details that make or break the client experience, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Planning and design
Buildertrend streamlines the planning and design phase for specialty contractors by offering tools to manage proposals, estimate costs and track selections in one platform. It also allows contractors to share design updates and collaborate with clients and teams in real time, ensuring smoother communication and fewer revisions.
Pre-construction
Simplify the pre-construction phase with tools to organize schedules, track permits and manage budgets. Buildertrend also helps streamline communication with clients and subcontractors, so all parties stay aligned on project details before breaking ground.
Construction and execution
Buildertrend’s features allow teams to update schedules, document progress and handle change orders directly from the field. When you’re running up to dozens of jobs at once, writing a detailed client update for each one eats away at hours – so AI Client Updates turns your daily logs into a homeowner-ready progress report automatically. Crew members document the job once, and clients and project managers both stay informed without anyone stopping to write a separate update.
Post-construction and closeout
Easily manage punch lists, complete final inspections and gather client approvals within the Buildertrend platform. Plus, warranties, final payments and important documents are collected and stored in one place for easy access and future reference.
Communicate. Collaborate. Connect.
Project managers
Project managers
Project managers collaborate with clients and team members by using a centralized platform for real-time messaging, task assignments and progress updates.
Field crew
Field crew
Field crews and subs communicate effectively with stakeholders by using mobile-friendly tools for sharing updates and logging daily progress – without ever leaving the job site.
Office staff
Office staff
Those in the office or working from home connect with everyone by sharing important documents, tracking budgets and coordinating schedules in one organized place.
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Why Buildertrend?
Hear how our tech has helped successful contractors tackle industry challenges.
Dale Ervin Jr.
Custom Decks
“It’s really nice to have one central location. You write the proposal, push a button, and it’s there. The customer can approve it right there on the spot.”
Art Pontes
BRR Contractors
“Full construction management in one place has streamlined our overall projects – from sales to scheduling to cost oversight.”
More than software: All the tools trades need to scale, all from one solution
Financial control
Quickly scale your business by streamlining budgeting, invoicing and expense tracking to gain greater visibility and control over project finances. Our tools ensure more accurate forecasting, fewer costly errors and improved cash flow.
Connected systems
Buildertrend integrates with your preferred accounting, payroll and CRM platforms, allowing you to maintain existing workflows while effortlessly scaling your operations.
Additional training
The Buildertrend platform handles sales, projects and financials. But with services such as materials management, training conferences and insurance, you can boost profitability, drive growth – and ultimately enhance your overall success.
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Frequently asked questions
Buildertrend helps specialty contractors grow their businesses by providing a comprehensive platform that streamlines project management, improves communication and enhances financial oversight. With tools for estimating, scheduling and invoicing, contractors can optimize their operations, reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Additionally, Buildertrend’s reporting and analytics features enable contractors to make data-driven decisions, identify growth opportunities and enhance customer relationships, ultimately driving profitability and expansion.
Buildertrend keeps specialty contractors’ clients involved and updated on their projects through its user-friendly Customer Portal. This tool allows clients to access real-time project information, including schedules, progress photos and budget updates.
The Customer Portal fosters transparent communication, enabling clients to ask questions, provide feedback and stay informed throughout the construction process, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.
Buildertrend helps specialty contractors coordinate their crews and subs by providing a centralized platform for scheduling, task assignment and communication. With features like shared calendars, project timelines and real-time updates, contractors can ensure everyone is aligned on their responsibilities and timelines, reducing miscommunication and improving efficiency on the job site.
Contractor software helps established construction trades increase profitability by automating and streamlining essential processes such as project management, budgeting and invoicing, which reduces manual errors and saves time.
By providing real-time insights into project performance and expenses, Buildertrend enables contractors to make data-driven decisions, optimize resource allocation and improve cash flow, leading to higher profit margins and more efficient operations.
Buildertrend’s AI is built into the workflows you already use – not a separate tool to manage. AI Client Updates turns your daily logs into homeowner-ready progress reports automatically, so clients stay informed even when you’re running several jobs at once. AI Bill Capture reads vendor details, line items and cost codes off every bill automatically, so bills get processed faster and with fewer errors. It’s AI built for the way specialty trades actually work, not AI for its own sake.
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