Buildertrend

What it does

Buildertrend is aimed at a different scale of business than a platform like Autodesk Build or Procore: a residential builder or remodeler juggling many smaller jobs at once, not one large commercial project. A dedicated client portal lets a homeowner see the schedule, approve selections, and message the builder directly, and change orders route through the same portal so a homeowner's approval on added scope is on record rather than a verbal agreement in a hallway. Scheduling and job costing tools are sized for residential and remodeling work, and a built-in QuickBooks integration carries the numbers into the company's actual books.

Key features

• A dedicated client portal where a homeowner can see the schedule, approve selections, and message the builder directly
• Scheduling and job costing tools sized for residential and remodeling projects rather than large commercial programs
• Change order and proposal tools that keep a homeowner's approval on record when project scope changes
• Built-in integration with QuickBooks for the accounting side of the business

How it's actually used

• A remodeling contractor sends a homeowner a change order for an added feature through the client portal and gets a recorded approval before the extra work starts
• A residential builder tracks several subcontractors' schedule commitments across many active homes from one dashboard

Tutorials

Tutorial videos for this tool are coming soon.

Good to know

Pricing:

Sold as a custom quote rather than published tiers, with subcontractors typically getting free limited access when a general contractor invites them onto a project.

Website:

https://buildertrend.com/

Reviewed 2026-09. Costs, timelines, and licensing details vary by location and change over time. Treat these as a starting point, not a quote.