VIDEO: BuilderTrend Review

Buildertrend is a construction project management software system that can help builders generate more business, stay on time and on budget, and manage finances. If you're in the market for a construction project management system, you'll want to consider Buildertrend. But if you're just starting your search, we can help. Use our product selection tool at technologyadvice.com to get a free list of construction project management software recommendations.

Click the link in the description below to get started. Buildertrend is a construction project management system that lets you manage multiple aspects of your business from one program. The system is divided into four main areas: pre-sales process, project management, financial tools, and customer management. Buildertrend is a cloud-based solution that integrates with a number of different third-party software tools, and it offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

The system works best for home builders, remodelers, specialty contractors, and commercial contractors, and it comes in two paid plans. For these plans, it's worth noting that the price increases after the first 3 months. Larger companies with special needs can request quotes for specialty packages, and Buildertrend offers a free demo and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let's take a look at some of the core features of Buildertrend. The pre-sales process features in Buildertrend amount to a construction CRM solution.

This module lets you import leads from an Excel file, gather leads from your website's contact form, and manually enter new leads. You get all the same functionality here you'd expect to see in a standalone CRM solution like HubSpot or Salesforce with special fields for the construction industry. Pre-sales process features also include tools for requesting bids from subcontractors, sending estimates and proposals, and email marketing, including automated email campaigns.

Project management is Buildertrend's forte. This module includes multiple tools like file storage and management, to-do lists, scheduling, daily logs, messaging, and work-in-progress reports. Tools like daily logs and scheduling are particularly useful. With daily logs, workers can send written accounts of work done in a day with the ability to upload photos and add details like date, location, and weather. Scheduling gives you an overview of tasks in progress, letting you see them in a list view, Gantt chart, and baseline view.

You can also color-code tasks to improve visibility. Buildertrend isn't meant to replace tools like QuickBooks or Xero. Instead, the system integrates with both of these accounting programs to reduce errors and cut down on time spent copying data. Beyond that, Buildertrend comes with financial tools like time tracking, invoicing, budgets, purchase orders, payment processing, and change orders. The change orders tool is especially useful for builders, making it easy to keep track of even small changes across all of your projects.

Lastly, one module of Buildertrend that sets it apart from other solutions is customer management. Using the tools in this module, you can give customers a unique login to let them view progress on their project. This is great for improving transparency and customer satisfaction. And Buildertrend also comes with tools like Selections, which lets customers self-service material selections, confirm pricing details, and submit electronic signatures on important documents.

Buildertrend is a top-rated solution, but it still comes with its pros and cons. Buildertrend is robust and fully featured, and it offers an intuitive interface and good user experience. Notably, it goes beyond providing a good experience for end users by also providing a good experience for your customers through the customer management module. The ability to automatically collect leads from the contact form on your website also saves time for builders and helps you reach out to leads faster.

There's a lot to like about Buildertrend, but you do get what you pay for. Buildertrend isn't the most expensive construction project management system on the market, but it might be a little high for smaller businesses. The company also doesn't offer a free trial, though they do have a 30-day money-back guarantee. Finally, the system offers good functionality, but the learning curve can be a bit steep for new users. It's a good idea to get multiple quotes before buying something as large as a construction project management system.

If you're interested in Buildertrend, you might also consider Procore, Corecon, CoConstruct, and Smartsheet. Still not sure if Buildertrend is right for you? Use our product selection tool at technologyadvice.com to get a free list of construction project management software recommendations. Click the button on the left to get started.

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