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The Future of Construction Networking Groups | Buildertrend

Top 10 reasons to join the Community by Buildertrend

Here are the top 10 reasons to join the Buildertrend Community – connect with builders, share expertise and grow your construction business.

Builders have hope for the future as mortgage rates fall

Discover how falling mortgage rate trends are sparking buyer demand and giving homebuilders hope for growth heading into 2026.

How to price your projects for profitability

Learn how to accurately calculate markup and overhead in your construction business to price projects for profit.

Choosing the Best Contractor Management Software | Buildertrend

5 tips from top builders on how to choose the best software

Struggling to find the best contractor management software? Top builders share 5 must-have features to keep projects on track and profits growing.

Living room in Tudor home, built by Jkath, with text that reads "Behind the Business."

Jkath Behind the Business: Modern Tudor home tour (Part 5 of 5)

Go on this exclusive home tour with Katie Kath, partner and interior designer at Jkath. Check out this Minneapolis modern Tudor and hear Katie’s design secrets.

Crew member of Jkath construction team talks to camera.

Picking the right clients for your business

Stop taking on bad clients and unprofitable projects. Learn tips to attract clients that’ll boost your brand, make your business thrive and lead to more jobs.

Construction worker building a cabinet in a shop with text that reads "Behind the Business."

Jkath Behind the Business: Construction scheduling dos and don’ts (Part 3 of 5)

Get more from your construction software by following our scheduling dos and don’ts. The schedule should improve communication and hold your team accountable.

Katie Kath, a remodeling business owner leading the charge of women changing the face of construction, meets with her team.

Jkath Behind the Business: The rise of women running construction businesses (Part 2 of 5)

The rise of women running construction businesses: More women are breaking the mold and taking on roles in the trades and construction leadership positions.

Katie Kath of Jkath Design Build + Reinvent shows home buyers a communication tool like Buildertrend on her phone

How technology is changing the remodeling industry

The home remodeling industry is changing, but our construction software will keep you up-to-date. Read on for tech trends that’ll keep your business thriving.

Behind the Business: Cardinal Crest home tour

In this final entry of Behind the Business, Cardinal Crest gives us a tour of the Artisan home and describes how construction software made it possible.

Behind the business: Putting your client first

Using a client-first strategy in your construction business improves relationships. Construction management software gives clients the attention they deserve.

Behind the business: Creating a positive company culture

Toxic work environments are to blame for low employee retention. Cardinal Crest Homes shows how having fun during a build is part of their company culture.