Buildertrend
Run the job. Build with confidence.
About Buildertrend
Buildertrend is a cloud-based construction project management platform trusted by over 20,000 builders worldwide. It provides an integrated system for managing leads, projects, scheduling, materials, and finances across the entire construction lifecycle, from initial sales through project completion. The platform serves residential home builders, remodelers, specialty contractors, and commercial general contractors.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for residential and commercial construction with terminology and workflows that match how builders actually run jobs
- Unlimited users and projects on every plan removes the per-seat math that complicates other PM tools
- Strong client portal with AI progress updates keeps homeowners in the loop and reduces inbound calls
- Robust mobile app makes it practical for field crews, not just office staff
- Deep accounting integrations (QuickBooks, Xero) plus a wide marketplace of construction-specific add-ons
Cons
- Pricing is opaque - you have to fill out a form and talk to sales before you see a number
- Steep learning curve and lengthy onboarding given the breadth of modules
- Reporting and customization can feel rigid compared to general-purpose project management tools
- Cost is significant for very small builders or solo contractors who only need a slice of the platform
Key Features
Sales & CRM
Lead management, proposal builder, and customer relationship tracking tailored for construction sales pipelines.
Project Scheduling
Drag-and-drop schedules with baselines, dependencies, and automatic notifications when dates shift.
Estimating & Budgeting
Build estimates from cost catalogs, convert to budgets, and track actual spend against projections in real time.
Change Order Management
Create, send, and collect approvals on change orders with full audit trails to protect margins.
Client Portal
Branded portal with AI-powered progress updates, photos, selections, and approvals to keep homeowners informed.
Subcontractor Portal
Dedicated communication and document sharing for trades, including bid requests and work order assignments.
Job Costing & Financials
Track labor, materials, and overhead per job with QuickBooks and Xero accounting integrations.
Invoicing & Purchase Orders
Generate POs, collect online payments, and automate billing tied to schedule milestones.
Daily Logs & Time Clock
Field teams log progress, weather, and hours from the mobile app with GPS-stamped time tracking.
Mobile App
Full-featured iOS and Android apps so field crews and project managers can work from anywhere on the jobsite.
Pricing
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited projects
- Full platform access
- Sales, CRM, and proposals
- Scheduling and project management
- Estimating, budgeting, and job costing
- Client and subcontractor portals
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Accounting integrations (QuickBooks, Xero)
- Onboarding and support included
- 10% off annual prepay
Best For
Residential Custom Home Builders
Manage selections, change orders, and client communication from contract signing through final walkthrough on multi-month custom builds.
Remodelers and Renovators
Track lead-to-project conversion, subcontractor scheduling, and homeowner approvals on remodel jobs with tight timelines.
Specialty Contractors
Roofers, pool installers, landscapers, and similar trades use Buildertrend to dispatch crews, track materials, and invoice from the field.
Commercial General Contractors
Coordinate subs, RFIs, daily logs, and job costing across larger commercial projects with multiple stakeholders.
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