The Buildertrend Blog
Tag: Construction Industry Challenges
How top contractors scale their busines
Scaling past $5M exposes gaps in how your business runs, not a lack of discipline. See what two contractors say actually breaks, and how to fix it.
What’s a healthy net margin for $10M+ builders?
Learn what healthy gross margin for home builders looks like at $10M in revenue, including net margin benchmarks and ways to protect construction profit.
You’ve outgrown your construction software. Now what?
Learn what to look for in construction management software for builders scaling past seven figures, from financial visibility and project management to scalable workflows and AI.
What AI actually unlocks for builders
Most builders think they’re using AI. Few are integrating it. See what good AI actually looks like in construction, and what it unlocks when it is.
What’s driving Arizona’s construction growth in 2026
Explore Arizona construction growth in 2026, including housing demand, labor challenges and how builders can use technology to scale efficiently with Buildertrend.
The owner bottleneck: Why every project still depends on you (and how to fix it)
Learn why every project still runs through you even with project managers in place. Discover how construction project management systems and clear accountability help contractors reduce firefighting, improve margins and scale operations.
5 predictions from builders on what will shape residential construction through 2026
Top builders share their predictions for residential construction in the second half of 2026, including AI, energy efficiency, remodeling and smarter planning.
60+ construction statistics, benchmarks and trends for 2026
Explore 60+ construction industry statistics, benchmarks and trends for 2026, including housing demand, labor shortages, profitability, technology adoption and more.