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Buildertrend

Cloud-based construction project management for builders, remodelers, and contractors

Comprehensive construction management platform serving home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors with features for project management, financial tracking, sales/CRM, and client communication. Trusted by 20,000+ contractors with support for unlimited projects and team members.

$80.5M raisedEstablished
Founded 2006 · 20,000+ contractors, powers projects across residential, commercial, and specialty trade sectors
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Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Construction teams struggle with fragmented workflows across sales, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication. Manual data entry, siloed information, and lack of real-time project visibility lead to delays, cost overruns, and poor client satisfaction. Teams waste time managing multiple disconnected tools.

The Solution

Cloud-based platform that centralizes all project information—from leads through closeout—in one unified system. Provides real-time dashboards for scheduling, budgeting, change orders, daily logs, and client communication. Integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive), and payroll (Gusto) to eliminate data silos and manual entry.

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSMobile AppWeb Platform
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroSalesforceHubSpotPipedriveGustoHome Depot Pro XtraGreenSkyZapierGmailGoogle Drive
Project Phases
Sales/Marketing, Construction Administration, Project Closeout
Project Types
Residential, Commercial, Specialty Trades, Remodeling

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Project information, Team members, Client details, Project scope
Optional:QuickBooks data, Xero data, CRM contacts, Time clock entries, Daily job site photos, Bid/estimate data, Material take-offs
Formats:Web form entry, API integration, CSV import, Mobile app upload, Email integration
Output
What you get
Format:Cloud-based dashboards, mobile app, client portal, reports
Fields:Project schedules and milestones, Budgets, estimates, and change orders, Daily logs and progress tracking, Financial summaries and job costing, Client communication and portal updates, Invoice and payment status, Material tracking and supplier communication, Team assignments and time tracking
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Not an AI-focused tool—primarily a workflow and data management platform
Accuracy:Not applicable—data accuracy depends on user input and integration accuracy with connected systems
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Case-by-case retention based on user needs and data sensitivity (specific duration not publicly specified)
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Privacy policy available, GDPR compliant, State privacy law compliance (CCPA, etc.)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented as open REST API; integrations available through Buildertrend Marketplace

Use Cases

  • ·Centralized project management for home builders and remodelers managing multiple concurrent projects
  • ·Real-time project dashboards combining schedules, budgets, and daily progress
  • ·Automated financial reporting and job costing integration with QuickBooks or Xero
  • ·Client communication and progress portal to reduce status update calls
  • ·Unified CRM and sales pipeline management for lead tracking through project closeout
  • ·Mobile job site access for field teams to log daily activities, upload photos, and communicate updates

Pricing

Free
No free tier or trial offered
Pro
Essential: $199-$499/month (intro pricing: $199, regular: $499); Advanced: $499-$799/month (intro: $499, regular: $799). Annual billing offers 5-15% discounts. Unlimited projects and team members included.
Enterprise
Complete: $799-$1,099/month (intro: $799, regular: $1,099). Custom pricing and dedicated support for large builders. Onboarding fees: $400-$1,500+ for implementation and training.
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-08-21
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