Construction communication management
Every message, file and update – finally connected
Turn scattered communication into connected collaboration. Buildertrend’s construction communication management software brings messages, updates and project discussions together in one place, so your team stays aligned and your jobs keep moving.
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Construction communication tools for every stage of the build
Collaborate efficiently
Keep your team, subcontractors and project information connected in one place so everyone has the latest updates and work keeps moving forward.
Quickly communicate with your team, subs and clients with direct messages in the app or by linking your existing email account.
Send instant messages to team members, subcontractors and clients to quickly answer questions, resolve issues and keep everyone aligned.
Store photos, videos and documents in organized, job-specific folders so the right people always have access to the latest information.
Improve external transparency
Give clients and trade partners the visibility they need to stay informed, make decisions faster and keep projects on track.
Give clients a personalized project dashboard where they can track progress, send messages, sign contracts, make selections and access AI-powered updates and answers about their project anytime.
Invite your subs, trades and vendors to access Buildertrend for free so they can view the schedule, communicate and participate in the bidding process.
Remember when project communication held you back? With Buildertrend, those days are over.
Problems without Buildertrend
“I’m answering the same questions all day.”
“My phone never stops ringing.”
“The client wasn’t notified?”
“Hold one, let me check with the team.”
“I can’t find the latest plans.”
Wins with Buildertrend
“Communication is seamless – we don’t have a barrage of phone calls anymore.” – Aubuchon Homes
“One line of communication throughout the build benefits our clients as well as us.”
– Cardinal Crest Homes
“Now having access on our devices in real time, I have everything onsite – and our trade partners do as well.”
– CopeGrand Homes
Resources to improve team communication as you scale
“The Client Portal is one of my secret weapons … and I know it sets us apart from other design-build firms.”
– Kevin Mond, Business Development and Sales at HDR Remodeling
FAQs about Buildertrend’s communication management features
Buildertrend includes every communication tool in your subscription, including Client Portal, Sub Portal, Messages, Chat and File storage. Everything is connected to the job, so your team, clients and trade partners can stay informed without relying on disconnected texts, emails or spreadsheets.
Buildertrend’s AI-powered Client Updates automatically generate professional project summaries using real-time job information, helping you keep clients informed in just a few clicks. Instead of manually writing progress emails, you can quickly review, personalize and send updates that save time while improving transparency and the overall client experience.
Unlike standalone messaging apps or generic collaboration tools, Buildertrend connects communication directly to your projects. Messages, documents and updates all live in one place, giving your team, clients and subcontractors a single source of truth throughout the entire build.
Yes. Clients can access their personalized Client Portal to track progress, review documents, send messages, make selections and sign contracts electronically. Subcontractors and trade partners can access the free Sub Portal to view schedules, communicate with your team, receive bid invitations and stay aligned throughout the project.
Buildertrend centralizes communication so everyone has access to the latest project information, documents and conversations. With real-time messaging, project updates, shared files and self-service portals for clients and subcontractors, your team spends less time answering repetitive questions and more time keeping projects on schedule.
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