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3 benefits of Buildertrend for commercial contractors

3 benefits for commercial contractors

Construction is cutthroat. That’s especially true for commercial contractors where the jobs are bigger, the risks loftier and the profits to be made higher.

Making any moves to stay ahead of the competition is the right move. Imagine a simple solution that puts you in the driver’s seat – giving you complete control over planning where your business goes next, the power to increase communication while decreasing inefficiency and a path to grow your business to a level you couldn’t even imagine.

Well, buckle up because it’s time to hit the gas. Commercial construction software is your vehicle to a better way. One platform. All your building needs. It’s that simple. And when it comes to construction project management software, no system is better than Buildertrend.

Just as ambitious as your team, Buildertrend is the trusted single source of truth for companies like yours across the globe, providing them a full suite of features for every step of the construction process.

You want a product that’s built specifically with the construction industry in mind, not just something that’s generic enough for bakeries and beauty salons to use it, too. But the tech solutions working with mega builders are going to charge you a mega price.

Enter Buildertrend. It gives you all the functionality you need for a fraction of the price.

To further prove you need cutting-edge tech to thrive in this cutthroat industry, here are the top three benefits of Buildertrend for commercial contractors.

1) Real-time communication and collaboration

Whether building businesses and banks or malls and medical facilities, commercial contractors know that larger jobs come with a lot of moving pieces. And a lot of moving pieces mean a lot of team members.

Don’t let communication barriers get in the way of a project’s success. Break down those silos and rely on Buildertrend as your place to connect and collaborate. With features like Messages, To-Do’s and Daily Logs, you can easily share updates and tasks with your crew and even subcontractors. Clients can be granted a login through the Customer Portal to keep track of project progress and discuss anything and everything as well.

Overcoming the planning and coordinating of field operations is simplified, too. The Schedule tool allows you to map out your timeline, notifying involved parties as changes are made. Being able to share documents, photos and videos as you communicate is just another win. This is the type of software you want to use again and again.

2) Financials made better

With Buildertrend, you can bank on better. Literally.

This savvy system comes with all the tools you need to make sure finances are accurate as a bullseye. And let’s be honest: Managing money is not a contractor’s strong suit. Don’t worry because it sure is ours. 

Our Budget feature gives you the ability to track time clock labor, purchase orders, bills and more – right from the palm of your hand. Better yet, you can integrate with your favorite accounting software, like QuickBooks or Xero, to eliminate double entry and further maximize profits. Buildertrend is also equipped with a feature that allows you to create and deliver change orders, so you’re always getting paid for the unplanned work you do.

Reporting keeps it all running smoothly. This gives contractors the ability to better manage and measure all stages of every project. You’ll see where you stand now and what to do next.

Just consider us your moolah master, your cha-ching coach, your budget boss. More green and less stress is possible with Buildertrend.

3) Business growth

You wouldn’t settle for good when you can be great, right? Then don’t settle for the level of business you’re doing now. Remember? We told you it was time to hit the gas!

Not only will all this extra efficiency free up days to meet potential clients and manage more jobs at the same time, but we have tools to make the pre-sales process fuss-free, too. Buildertrend doubles as CRM software for contractors. You can create, capture and close all prospects right from our system – with the capability to add leads from website forms or in the Buildertrend mobile app while on the go.

Also, from our platform, you can build estimates, deliver customized proposals and automate email marketing campaigns.

This really is your path to more projects – and profits.

Reap the benefits of Buildertrend now

Some construction job software systems will nickel and dime you. Charging you separately to access the CRM side, financial tools, project management must-haves and more. Why pay, and then pay some more, when you can get it all included in one package?

That’s the Buildertrend way. Even better, we’re more than just software. Giving you unlimited support and training, our team is your team. We’re with you to win together. That’s why we’d love to chat with you and show you what Buildertrend can do for retail building construction. All you have to do is schedule a demo now!

We’ve got what you need to take your business from 0 to 60 in days, not months.

About The Author

Sean Robinson

Sean Robinson Sean Robinson is a senior content marketing specialist at Buildertrend

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