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The Top 4 Apps For Builders (Review)

Written by Tradies Accountant | October 20, 2020

Selecting the correct construction software for your business has become increasingly difficult because of the various options available out there. We’ve compiled only the very best ones and compared them against each other to make the task less tedious for you and your team.

 

User sentiment (based on positive reviews on the product)

90%

 

Product Overview

Buildertrend is a construction management system tailor-made for home builders, remodelers, speciality contractors, and general contractors. It merges project scheduling, project management, financial management, customer management, and service management in a single package.

As a cloud-based platform, this system can be logged on online with a computer or mobile device. The Buildertrend app is also available for iOS and Android devices for construction project planning whilst on the move.

Buildertrend equips you with pre-sale tools including a built-in customer relationship management (CRM) system, bid requests, project proposals, plus more. Project management tools include scheduling, budgeting, time sheets, and more. Customer management tools include change order and selection management, warranty requests, and payment processing.

This system also integrates with other solutions such as QuickBooks, Xero, and various dedicated estimating and take-off tools.

Buildertrend supplies each business with an account manager to provide training and support. Project teams and construction professionals can also access customized branding, daily webinars, support chat, the Buildertrend Learning Community, a 24/7 help section, and Buildertrend University.

Buildertrend pricing is on a monthly subscription basis. Customized pricing based on business needs is available.It functions best in Small, Medium and Large Businesses.


User Sentiment

89%

 

 

Product Overview

Procore regulates your projects, resources, and financials from project planning to closeout. The platform joins every project contributor with the owner and general or speciality contractor. The centralized dashboard enables managers to handle project details, schedule tasks, and view progress.

The Procore App supplements with an app marketplace, which offers over 150 partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with the platform. It enables users to communicate across disparate teams, making it easier to work together by eliminating silos and establishing a single source of information.

Procore gives your team rights to everything they need to get their job done. It is available on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone, email, knowledgebase, and other online measures. It functions best in Small, Medium and Large Businesses.


User Sentiment:

94%

 

 

Product Overview

CoConstruct is a construction project management software catering to custom home builders and remodelers with tools for managing projects, financials, and clients. It enables users to sync data from estimates, specifications, selections, bids, change orders, and budgets with QuickBooks Desktop or Online. Users can manage their projects from their tablet or desktop, in the field using the mobile app.

CoConstruct helps with scheduling, communication, client and subcontractor management, file management, a job log, change order tracking, construction project management, warranty tracking, and more. The project manager speciality aids communication by allowing builders, contractors, and other team members to track to-dos, coordinate schedules, sync complex installations, and track job site activities.

The project management tools also alleviate prospecting, estimating, and bidding. CoConstruct software streamlines client communication by offering email, text, and SMS communication stored in one place.

CoConstruct construction management software also serves businesses within the construction industry with financial management tools such as job costing, pricing management, project costs tracking, contractor invoicing, proposal generation, purchase order management, and more.

All CoConstruct pricing plans include a complete implementation coach, custom branding to match the builder’s website, and phone and online support. It functions best for Small and Medium size businesses.

 

User Sentiment:

n/a

 

Product Overview

STACK Estimating is a cloud-based on-screen take-off and estimating tool for professional contractors of all business sizes and all trades. STACK users can quickly and easily upload digital plans and complete take-off’s using the software. Then users can create detailed estimates and submit accurate bids.

A full suite of prebuilt reports is included giving the user all the details and insights they need. STACK also provides a pre-built database that includes in-depth lists of equipment, labour, and materials of all common construction items.

Unlimited training and support are included in the price of every STACK subscription. This makes it easy to get started for new take-off software users and those transitioning from other software. You can reach STACK’s training and support teams by phone or by using the in-app chat functionality.  It is perfect for Small, Medium and Large Businesses.