What are construction companies doing to address the labor shortage?

Construction companies are addressing the labor shortage by reevaluating wage and benefit programs, implementing training and apprenticeship programs to develop skilled workers, partnering with staffing agencies to fill positions and utilizing technology and automation to improve productivity and reduce reliance on manual labor.

How is the construction labor shortage affecting the cost of projects?

During a construction labor shortage, contractors may face delays related to having fewer available workers than the project needs. These delays can lead to increased project budgets as the cost of materials and supplies rise, alongside necessary overtime and other labor costs needed to meet project timelines.

How will the construction labor shortage likely change going forward?

Factors such as an aging workforce, recruitment challenges, industry perception and wage concerns may lengthen the construction labor shortage in the future. As a result, construction companies will likely need to continue to look at strategies to become more efficient, such as implementing construction company software from Buildertrend.

Can I manage multiple projects at once in Buildertrend’s Schedule?

Yes. Buildertrend lets you oversee multiple jobs from a single dashboard, so you can compare timelines, allocate resources efficiently and ensure every project stays on track, even across different locations.

How does Buildertrend handle complex dependencies between trades?

The Schedule tool allows you to link tasks, set dependencies and visualize the critical path , so you can see which delays will impact the overall timeline and proactively adjust schedules before problems arise.

Can my team access the schedule from the job site?

Absolutely. With mobile access and offline mode, subs and project managers can update tasks, track progress and communicate changes directly from the field – even without Wi-Fi – keeping your projects moving smoothly.

Is the schedule flexible enough to handle custom timelines for remodels or phased builds?

Yes. Buildertrend supports multiple views, including Gantt, agenda and standard calendar. It also allows for phase-based scheduling, making it easy to manage remodels, additions or complex multi-phase construction projects.

Can I integrate the schedule with my existing tools and workflows?

Buildertrend’s Schedule connects seamlessly with other tools in the platform, including Change Orders, Tasks, Invoices, Selections, Bids and Job Costing, ensuring that your entire construction workflow is coordinated and updates automatically across systems. It also integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook, so you don’t have to worry about double entry.

You searched for Purpose-built vs. retrofitted: Why residential builders outgrow commercial-first platforms - Page 47 of 123

What to look for when evaluating construction tech

E-Book

Built for scale: How $1M+ contractors choose construction software that drives bigger profits

Built for scale: How $1M+ contractors choose construction software that drives bigger profits An in-depth guide for home builders, remodelers, trades and commercial contractors on finding the right construction management software for your business. Download now Top three takeaways: Five key criteria every contractor should evaluate when comparing software solutions Tips on what to ask...

Graphic with yellow hard hat and red toolbox.

Blog

Construction labor shortage update for 2023 (and what to do about it)

...This demonstrates a lack of wage growth, which could be a contributing factor to low interest from potential labor markets. How are residential contractors impacted by the 2023 labor shortage? You may be wondering what these insights mean for your business. The truth is residential construction contractors have been affected by recent worker shortages. Increased...

Case Study

McManus Kitchen and Bath: Remodeler sees 300% growth in revenue with construction software

...residential remodeling company based in Tallahassee, Florida. The team completes an average of 45 kitchen and bathroom renovations every year. Paul McManus, founder and operator of McManus Kitchen and Bath, has built an experienced team of four full-time staff members and two part-time employees. Over time, he has perfected a simple process for residents to...

Podcast

Forty Under 40 Pro Remodeler winners: Schloegel Design Remodel and Meridian Design Construction

...just built this list of things and it’s one or two of those. And then we’ll just see later, right. Tom Houghton: Would you mind sharing some of those? Justin Shipp: I’ve built it and that I’ve actually talked to other guys. And we recently had one where we missed some of the red flags...

Case Study

Haven Builders: How one home builder uses construction tech for drafting and interior design

Haven Builders: How one home builder uses construction tech for drafting and interior design Bringing the entire design process in house with Buildertrend. Calculate your ROI Their success story – continuously improves efficiency with home builder software Buildertrend has been with Haven Builders from day one. Since its founding 10 years ago, the luxury design homebuilder has...

BC5175 Markup vs. overhead Web resource thumbnail

Blog

Markup vs. overhead: How to price your projects for profitability

...builders, with builders achieving a median gross markup of 25% compared to 20% for those without. 2026 State of Residential Construction Industry Report Get the data and insights you need to grow your building company. Download now Price is for profit, not guesswork Buildertrend’s partnership with Builder’s GoTo is all about empowering builders with the...

Podcast

Buildertrend Spotlight: Pro Services with Luke Sprakel

...for our clients. Read an overview of each one below! Website Development – Our website designers will audit a company’s current website and then build out a new one in 3-4 weeks. Payment Processing – Our payment processing system allows builders to accept money from homeowners and pay subcontractors. Builder’s Risk Insurance – For a...

Webpage

Construction Scheduling

...CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukonNew South WalesQueenslandNorthern TerritoryWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaVictoriaAustralian Capital TerritoryTasmaniaBay of PlentyAucklandCanterburyHawke’s BayGisborneMarlboroughManawatu-WanganuiNorthlandNelsonSouthlandOtagoTasmanTaranakiWaikatoWellingtonWest Coast Which builder type best describes your business?* SelectResidential – HomebuilderSpecialty/Trade ContractorResidential – RemodelerCommercial General Contractor What is your average annual construction volume? (Ranges listed in USD)* Select$0 – 499K$500K –...

Here are the results for "Purpose-built vs. retrofitted: Why residential builders outgrow commercial-first platforms"

Filter By Resource

E-Book

Built for scale: How $1M+ contractors choose construction software that drives bigger profits

Blog

Construction labor shortage update for 2023 (and what to do about it)

Case Study

McManus Kitchen and Bath: Remodeler sees 300% growth in revenue with construction software

Podcast

Forty Under 40 Pro Remodeler winners: Schloegel Design Remodel and Meridian Design Construction

Case Study

Haven Builders: How one home builder uses construction tech for drafting and interior design

Blog

Markup vs. overhead: How to price your projects for profitability

Podcast

Buildertrend Spotlight: Pro Services with Luke Sprakel

Webpage

Construction Scheduling

Still have questions or need our help finding a resource?