Construction proposal software

Spend 50% less time building proposals

It’s quick and easy to create fully custom proposals and receive digital signatures that meet your contract needs with Buildertrend’s construction proposal software. Discover how to impress prospective clients, speed up your sales process and close more deals – all with one powerful platform.

Proposals product UI
Proposal mobile product UI

What Buildertrend’s construction proposal software does best

With a customizable signature experience and the integration of other Buildertrend features, your contracts can be sent, signed and stored with just a few clicks.

Using Buildertrend’s construction proposal software helps contractors save time and money, while also giving their teams a seamless, integrated experience in one place. Win better, high-value jobs with the right tools on your side.

Buildertrend featureWhat it does
Proposal creationUse pre-built templates or create proposals from scratch and tailor the content for each job.
Proposal customizationDigital signatures: Don’t stress about meeting clients in person for approvals ­– they can sign off on contracts right from their phone or desktop.
Document managementStore proposal-related documents in a central location and get access when you need them.
Tracking and analyticsUse information from Buildertrend’s data reports in your proposals to show where your company excels.
Cost estimationGet accurate material and labor costs with help from our platform.
Integration and automationManage cost estimates, finances, scheduling and client communication on one platform.
Collaboration and workflowShare documents, assign tasks and communicate right on the proposal draft.
Contract managementRequest and capture signatures and initials directly in the program to meet your contract needs.

Stop juggling multiple systems

Bring your entire project workflow into one, complete system of record. With Buildertrend’s ability to capture digital signatures, you can say goodbye to other documentation tools – saving you money and providing peace of mind knowing your business is covered.

Don’t just hear it from us. Listen to what Buildertrend customers have to say:

40

hours saved per week

Shelter Solutions LLC saves
40 hours each week setting up
new projects

5

extra projects in a year

Shelter Solutions LLC completed 5 extra projects in a one-year period with the help of Buildertrend

50%

less time building proposals

Color Houses builds proposals
in half the time by using
takeoff software

The benefits of Buildertrend’s construction proposal software

Buildertrend’s construction proposal software has many benefits, but here are the top eight.

Time savings

Instead of recording and calculating costs by hand, digitize these manual tasks, eliminate paperwork and reduce the time it takes to create proposals.

Increased efficiency

Reusing and customizing templates will create consistency and decrease the time spent creating and sending proposals.

Improved professionalism

With construction proposal software, you’ll have polished templates with consistent formatting options that’ll show professionalism to potential clients.

Lead proposals mobile view

Enhanced accuracy

Eliminate the risk for human error from manual data entry and miscalculations. You can trust proposal software to give accurate cost estimates and timelines and to provide a more reliable proposal.

Better collaboration and communication

Team members can work on the proposal in real time and communicate any feedback or updates on all areas.

Data analysis and insights

Track your win rates and average project values. The stored data will show you trends, your company’s success and areas for improvement.

Enhanced tracking and follow-ups

View proposal statuses at a glance and rely on automatic reminders for those still waiting on digital signatures.

Ability to work with other features

The best part is this software integrates with your project management system for easy data transfer.

Why choose Buildertrend’s construction proposal software to simplify proposal processes?

Work with accurate data and improve collaboration on your proposal drafting process. Buildertrend’s Proposal feature sets itself apart from other software solutions with these top capabilities.

Straightforward cost estimation

Our construction estimating software will give you estimates on materials and labor costs. Our database updates fluctuating prices of material and labor so that you’ll always be working with accurate data.

Full customization

Start with premade templates, but know that everything can be changed to meet your specific needs. Showcase your brand and add graphics – there are many personalization options to turn leads into new jobs.

Easy document management

Store and organize files such as contracts or drawings right in the software. Simplify your sales process by keeping leads organized – plus, share and collaborate on all proposal-related documents.

Improved collaboration and workflow

Share the proposal document with your team for ease of collaboration and feedback. Comment right on the document to streamline the proposal process.

Proposal details for individual customer mobile view

Buildertrend – more than construction proposals

Buildertrend’s construction management software does more than just proposals. The software puts everything you need in one central location. Some of the features include financial tools, daily logs, change orders, scheduling, time clock, customer portal and document management all in one place. You’ll get real-time communication, easy ways to update your clients and centralized documentation.

Daily Logs

Buildertrend maintains a record of your work and updates. Construction daily logs clear up day-to-day confusion and keep your team informed.

Scheduling

Buildertrend helps you recover from delays and prevent dead days. Construction scheduling software keeps projects moving forward.

Customer Portal

A construction customer portal offers you and your clients an easy and transparent way to set expectations, communicate and track construction progress.

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Construction proposal software FAQs

Get answers to the most common construction proposal software questions.

Construction proposal software helps builders and remodelers create professional, accurate proposals quickly. With Buildertrend, you can pull estimate data directly into your proposals, customize templates and send polished documents to clients without the back-and-forth.

Manual proposals are time-consuming and prone to errors. Buildertrend’s Proposal software speeds up the process, increases accuracy and helps you stand out with clean, branded documents that build trust with potential clients.

Yes. Buildertrend’s Proposals feature integrates seamlessly with your estimates, client communication tools and project workflows. That means no double entry and a smoother transition from sales to production.

An estimate in Buildertrend is the list of expected costs you believe will incur throughout the project and is an internal, working spreadsheet that adjusts over the lifetime of the job as things change. A proposal in Buildertrend is the client-facing version of the estimate you present in order to collect a signature on in order to secure the project.

Absolutely. Buildertrend uses secure cloud storage, user-specific access controls and regular backups to keep your data protected. For extra safety, we recommend using strong passwords and logging out on shared devices. Check out our privacy policy to learn more about our data security.

Yes. With Buildertrend, you can tailor proposal templates for remodels, custom builds, additions and more. You can adjust line items, terms, allowances and branding to match each client and project type.