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CoConstruct

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What is CoConstruct?

CoConstruct, from Buildertrend since the November 2021 acquisition, is a custom builder & remodeler software. It allows users to enter data once and have that information flow through the estimate, specs, selections, bids, proposals, change orders, and budgets, including to…

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March 09, 2019
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$49

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Plus 5

$299

Cloud
per month

Plus 10

$399

Cloud
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  • No setup fee
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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is CoConstruct?

CoConstruct, from Buildertrend since the November 2021 acquisition, is a custom builder & remodeler software. It allows users to enter data once and have that information flow through the estimate, specs, selections, bids, proposals, change orders, and budgets, including to and from QuickBooks.

In addition, CoConstruct includes scheduling and 3-way communication between builder, client, and trade partners. Everything is captured via email and texting. Login isn't required for communication.

Construction Management features allow users to coordinate projects from todo management, to dynamic schedules, to a job log and timesheets. Custom builders and remodelers can coordinate field and office schedules, track expenses, budget & forecast construction costs, and integrate with QuickBooks for managing the financial aspects of construction projects.

CoConstruct Features

  • Supported: Single-entry Estimating
  • Supported: Builder & Remodeler Friendly Pricing
  • Supported: 24/7 Client Portal
  • Supported: Mobile App.
  • Supported: Free Industry Best Practices Estimates & Scheduling Templates
  • Supported: GPS Enabled Time-Tracking
  • Supported: 2-way QuickBook Accounting Integration
  • Supported: Change Order Approvals w/ Digital Signature Capture
  • Supported: Photo Annotations
  • Supported: Branding Customized to Your Company
  • Supported: File & Photo Storage
  • Supported: Streamlined Bidding
  • Supported: Proposals
  • Supported: Dynamic Schedules
  • Supported: To-do and Task Management
  • Supported: Warranty & Punchlist To-do Management
  • Supported: 3-way Centralized Communication
  • Supported: Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Supported: Jobsite Activity & Progress Tracker
  • Supported: Selections Made Easy
  • Supported: Contact & Lead Management & Tracking

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CoConstruct Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, UK
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Buildertrend, Premier Construction Software, and Sage Estimating are common alternatives for CoConstruct.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.8.

The most common users of CoConstruct are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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CoConstruct is a versatile software that has become the go-to solution for many design, estimating, and production teams in the residential remodeling industry. It serves as the nerve center of operations, managing various aspects such as project schedules, budgets, client communications, and selections. Users rely on CoConstruct for all stages of project management, from sales and design to production and project closeout.

One of the key strengths of CoConstruct is its ability to seamlessly integrate different functions without the need for reentering data. This makes it particularly valuable for construction companies, home builders, and remodelers who use it as a project, financial, and client management system. The software streamlines processes such as estimating, specifications, bids, change orders, and budgets. Additionally, CoConstruct offers features like time clock and schedule management that have proven to be cost-effective for users.

Notably, homeowners also benefit from CoConstruct as it provides them with a comprehensive view of their home building process. They can access progress pictures, cost information, selections, and overages all in one place. Moreover, CoConstruct acts as a communication tool between subcontractors and clients to ensure everyone involved is aware of decisions and expectations.

Overall, CoConstruct's user-friendly interface and wide range of functionalities make it a valuable asset for organizations in the residential remodeling space. Whether it's managing leads and contracts, authorizing change orders and selections, or tracking warranty issues, CoConstruct proves to be an essential tool for efficient project management and enhanced client communication.

Client Communication: Users have praised CoConstruct's client communication feature, which allows the entire team to communicate with clients in topic-specific areas. This has been mentioned by multiple reviewers as a beneficial aspect of the software, improving collaboration and ensuring that all team members are on the same page.

Efficient Estimating: The cost catalog and templates provided by CoConstruct have streamlined the estimating process for users. Several reviewers have mentioned that these features enable them to estimate quickly and make pricing updates without always depending on the estimator, resulting in improved efficiency within their teams.

Seamless Subcontractor Communication: CoConstruct's schedule allows users to communicate with subcontractors directly from assigned tasks. Multiple reviewers have highlighted this feature as valuable, mentioning that it has made their job more efficient as project coordinators. It ensures seamless communication with subcontractors and contributes to smooth project execution.

Limited Customer Support: Several users have expressed frustration with the limited customer support provided by CoConstruct. They have mentioned that it can be difficult to get timely responses or resolution to their issues, which has impacted their overall experience with the software.

Lack of Customization Options: Some reviewers have mentioned that they would like to see more customization options within CoConstruct. They feel restricted by the predefined templates and layouts, and would like more flexibility to tailor the software according to their specific needs and preferences.

Steep Learning Curve: A number of users have found CoConstruct's learning curve to be steep. They have stated that it takes time and effort to fully understand all the features and functionalities of the software, which can be challenging for new users or those without prior experience in project management tools.

Users of CoConstruct commonly recommend the following:

  1. Try CoConstruct fully to assess its suitability: Users suggest giving CoConstruct a thorough try to determine if it meets their specific needs. They emphasize the importance of exploring and utilizing all the features and functionalities of the tool.

  2. Exercise careful planning on building selection templates: Users advise taking the time to carefully plan and create building selection templates in CoConstruct. They acknowledge that thoughtful preparation in setting up these templates can enhance efficiency and streamline the construction process.

  3. Provide more input into CoConstruct: Users believe that the more information and input they can provide into CoConstruct, the better the tool performs. They emphasize the importance of actively engaging with the software and utilizing its capabilities to maximize its benefits.

Overall, users find CoConstruct to be a valuable initial tool for smaller shops, capable of meeting their needs within an affordable price range. However, they also acknowledge certain limitations while suggesting strategies for optimal utilization.

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is being used by the entire company for job cost analysis, coding, time keeping, sharing images and specs with clients and sub contractors, document storage and management. Giving the homeowners the ability to see their entire home building process from the ground up with progress pictures, cost information, selections and overages, etc.
  • time recording
  • document management and storage
  • grouping selections by room to make it easier for the homeowner to see and select their final finishes
  • Ability to sort job costs by project and task
  • The interface is friendly but it would be helpful if the initial implementation was easier
  • Adding pictures and plans can be a bit tedious depending on the amount of documents you are uploading at once
  • At times, the time clock feature would take too long to process an action, resulting in inaccurate time reporting
Having the ability to completely manage a project from start to finish with one app is super helpful. The time reporting feature (when it works correctly) is a nice added bonus as it allows employees to switch from one task to another on the same project or to another project and task with ease, aiding in the accounting process of the total project. This was helpful for running analytics to see where we were spending too much time on certain tasks, thus allowing us to assess any training needs.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized

As a design-build firm, we work on a range of home remodeling projects. There are a lot of things involved in every project, and this is where CoConstruct comes in. We use it to make and manage estimates, selections, bids, budgets, and communication with our clients.

Prior to using construction management systems, we had to depend on multiple tools to help us do the work. We had to wrap our heads around loads of spreadsheets and documents, as well as complicated apps just to keep track of projects, communicate with clients and control the finances.

  • The integration of all aspects needed to run a remodeling company efficiently: project scheduling and management, financial planning and customer service. Since it’s an all-in-one suite and cloud-based, it enables our team to keep track of all our projects in real-time. Communication breakdown is the last thing we want, so being on the same page is not only desirable but makes for the best possible relationship with our clients.
  • Product education - We like how CoConstruct helps new users and get them to start using the tool right away. The dashboard resource materials are incredibly useful. We don’t have to spend a lot of time training new hires on the system and onboarding new clients.
  • Some mobile functions are limited like adding/editing as well as selection of reports.
If you are getting more volume into your construction business, you need a platform that streamlines your operations. This will help you save a lot of your precious time managing projects, so you can focus on acquiring leads and closing deals. We switched to CoConstruction about a year ago, and it has never failed us. Our team finds it very helpful, especially the ability to put all project information together in a single place. It cuts the time spent on copying and sending plans and details to our team, partners and clients.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a General Contractor, our business uses CoConstruct as a Project Management solution across the entirety of the organization. The platform performs in two major areas of the business: (1) documentation/risk management, and (2) communication. This is all accomplished using a few key features of the platform: (1) Daily Job Logs, (2) Client Selections, (3) Scheduling, (4) Job Photos, and (5) Warranty/Issue Tracking.
  • The user interface is simple and easy to use.
  • The built-in scheduling tool is simple to use, but complex enough to do the job.
  • Customer support is always very responsive
  • The software doesn't forget about the customer experience.
  • It integrates well with accounting packages such as (Xero and Quickbooks), but it doesn't have an open source platform if you use other softwares.
  • There isn't a lot of customization to the software.
  • The reporting functionality is weak.
CoConstruct is well versed in the average custom home builder or remodeler. It provides a lot of the necessary functions and some value-added connections to accounting platforms.

On the contrary, if you are a larger enterprise with more complex business problems, you may find yourself constrained by the lack of customization of the product.
Alison McLennan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CoConstruct is being used by our Design, Estimating, and Production teams. We use to build preliminary budgets and consult with clients in the design phase and then for project management and client communication during production.
  • Client Communication - CoConstruct allows our entire team to communicate with clients in topic-specific areas. The ability to see everyone's communication in one place is beneficial.
  • Estimating - CoConstruct's cost catalog and templates allow us to estimate quickly. They have streamlined our process to the point that team members aren't always dependent on the estimator to make pricing updates.
  • Scheduling - The ability to communicate with subs directly from the tasks they've been assigned to in CoConstruct's schedule makes our Project Coordinator's job much more efficient.
  • Internal Communication - CoConstruct lacks the ability to tag-team members for internal communication using @mentions or any other means. This has been crippling for us and forced us to use alternative software for communicating among our team members.
  • Pipeline Management - CoConstruct's lead-tracking system feels clunky and hard to navigate and doesn't provide a pipeline view that's easy to navigate. We have moved our Pipeline Management outside of CoConstruct to make it easier for our sales team to track leads.
  • CRM - CoConstruct doesn't offer anything for customer follow-up after projects are completed. This, in addition to the lack of an effective pipeline system, has led to our decision to use HubSpot as our CRM. Moving projects into CoConstruct for Design and back our after Production.
  • CoConstruct is well-suited to remodeling and construction companies that run enough jobs to validate the expense. It's estimating, and scheduling features are uniquely designed to the needs of the trades.
  • CoConstruct's greatest weakness is its lack of internal communication features. Businesses with large teams, where support staff is assisting department heads, will need to use another system like Basecamp, Trello, Slack, etc. in conjunction with CoConstruct. Likewise, companies that wish to manage sales leads and build ongoing relationships with customers will want to look at a system like HubSpot, Trello, or Salesforce.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CoConstruct is used across our business - as an element of our estimation process, and client relationship management process. It is our project management program and is integrated into our financial management suite. While it does not function across all aspects of the business, it is designed to support it - what it does well is support project management through interaction with the client on a level that can be controlled entirely.
  • Client Interaction - the ability to capture all interactions with the client on a job basis is invaluable. All discussions, decisions, and selections are captured within the project management suite.
  • Specification and selections - the development of the building specification and the selection of items have always been difficult; however, with Co-Construct, the specification is developed as you go, and selections are made easy for both me as a builder and the client. The process is interactive and can be completed entirely online if required.
  • Scheduling - the scheduling tool and project management plan associated with it is first class, easy to use, and always keeping you on track. Once the data is entered, it will keep you on track - if things change, it is easy to adjust and develop a plan to get you back on target.
  • Estimating is still done on third party software and pulled into the program. If you do manual takeoffs and work on a spreadsheet, this is relatively simple to do - and you could probably enter it straight into Co-Construct. However, if you use automatic takeoffs for accuracy and speed, you will end up doing a bit of double handling as you re-enter the output into Co-Construct. Ideally, you would be able to do the takeoffs within the program, entering the data only once.
  • Co-Construct is suited to residential building companies of all sizes who want to lead the market. It is suitable for both custom builders and renovation specialists. We have adapted it to work with large electrical jobs and also run small commercial projects through it, although it has slightly less functionality in the commercial area.
  • When it comes to managing our core business - custom sustainable residential homes, it is outstanding. The customer focus and interaction puts it ahead of other programs on the market. Its weakness is in the estimating package, which is slow and clunky. In essence, it requires integration with another software program or further development to get over the double handling of information in this area. The problem is the estimation programs do what they do well plus two-thirds of what Co-Construct does and Co-Construct does project management and client interaction will plus about two-thirds of what the programs can do. You end up paying for a lot of what you don't need on either side.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CoConstruct is the Nerve center of our design and build operation. We use it in both our Design and building departments to manage selections, specifications, project schedules, budgets, and client communications. It keeps all of our staff and clients communicating openly and frequently and all pertinent information available for everyone to access as needed.
  • Manage specifications and selections
  • Track budgets and actual job costs
  • Integrate with outside accounting software
  • Make communication easy and quick with the Mobile app.
  • The scheduling tool is very functional, but it could be improved and easier to use.
  • File storage is a bit clunky.
  • CoConstruct is very well suited to custom residential or light commercial general contracting construction projects. It would work well also for single-line service contractors like gutter installers or window replacement contractors, particularly when there is an expectation of a high level of customer service and frequent communication.
  • It would be less appropriate for other shop based or manufacturing scenarios or specific trade partners who are doing most of their work directly for other contractors.
  • It would work for production builders or larger-scale commercial, but I think there may be other, more appropriate options out there that may have a less client-side interface.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use CoConstuct company-wide. We use it for project management, estimating, and sales. It is an excellent tool for customer communication and keeping our team on the same page. Customer access allows the opportunity to use CoConstruct as a sales close tool. It also has a time clock function that allowed us to consolidate software to a single point of use.
  • Project Management
  • Estimating and Proposals
  • Communicating with clients
  • Invoicing and Quickbooks integration
  • Time clock functionality and job costing
  • Quickbooks integration
  • Time clock editing functionality
  • Estimating and proposals could use a little polishing
  • CoConstruct is well suited for any company seeking software for total project management.
  • Retail sales only operations will not find much use from CoConstruct as it really highlights the need for a full construction company.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use CoConstruct for employee timekeeping, writing proposals, authorizing change orders, authorizing selections, scheduling, communicating with the client, and the field employees.
  • Change orders
  • Client communication
  • Employee communication
  • Authorizing selections
  • I can't think of any
CoConstruct is perfect for any remodeler or construction company. Easy, easy, easy to use. All communication is in one place, super organized
Tim McLennan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • We use CoConstruct for all of our project management from start to finish (sales, design, selections, production & project closeout).
  • We started using the software for the time clock and general schedule management, and without using any of the other features, the cost of the software paid for itself with that alone. Now that we have integrated more of its features into our company, I am not sure how we would ever run the volume of business that we do without it.
  • The software has put us far ahead of our composition in the residential remodeling industry.
  • As with most things, the software is not perfect, but CoConstruct is continuously improving, and you can tell that the staff truly desires to help all of their users.
  • Time clock does a great job of keeping all of the details straight for quick reference.
  • The schedule keeps everyone notified and up to date (team and trade partners).
  • The selection process is easy for customers to interact with.
  • The selection process is easy for customers to interact with.
  • Improved notifications so that if others are responsible for a project, but you need to communicate with someone, the response will show up for the person who started the conversation.
  • Material lists for field staff (the project log falls short on this)
  • Schedule. There needs to be the ability to schedule things in order of importance (first stop, second stop, or half-day increments). This would allow for a better flow of work on all projects.
  • * Ability to see the order of communication at a glance. As the communication gets buried in the specs and selections, there is no way to tell the full project flow of communication or search for communication by day or person.
  • ** Ability to see that someone opened or viewed something that needs to be approved.
  • We can only see that it was sent or that it was approved. With out a call or a message there is no way to know if they viewed it
  • CHECKLISTS - Why can we not make a checklist and have it plugged into the schedule or task assignments. This would help ensure that workflow happens smoothly and would cut down on repeat entries if we could make the same form to be used on all similar jobs.
  • The ability to show customers Archived projects from the customer view
  • Improved customer support videos to help them get the best out of the software the infobox is excellent, but the customers often don't look at it.
  • *** Schedule tasks should be able to be linked to a selection item for use so that at one click you will jump to the section that it references.
  • When using multiple windows on the web browser, there is no way to see the filter and search. This would be simple if we could see what was searched for in each window.
  • Text formatting
  • Works great on larger projects
  • It drops the ball on smaller projects
  • There should be a greater ability to auto-save things that are used all the time, such as project groups (they are not even available in the template).
  • The ability to auto-fill content across multiple templates (like what was recently done with the cost catalog)
  • There is no way to tie a scheduled task directly to specs and select items without copying and pasting.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CoConstruct is used as a company-wide communication tool as well as subcontractor and client communications. It takes the 'he said she said' out of communication equations as everyone is always fully aware of precisely what was decided and when. The selections and specifications are spelled out for us as the builder, the client, and the subcontractor so that expectations are met from all parties.
  • Communication Tools
  • Ease of Use
  • Scheduling
  • Job site photos
  • File Sharing
  • None - all suggestions our company has made have been implemented
  • Community Forum - was not part of initial program but is now available
The selection sheet is beneficial in keeping everyone on the same page. Notifications can be sent out immediately for any changes. If we used the scheduling template for our subs rather than just internally, the real-time function of scheduling updates is a bonus. Warranty is a great tracking tool.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use CoConstruct as the hub within our organization. We manage leads, generate contracts and proposals, do estimating, client contact, selections, scheduling, and warranty tracking all within CoConstruct.
  • Estimating.
  • Selections.
  • Scheduling.
  • Communication.
  • Lead tracking reports.
  • Ability to comment, respond, and create a dialogue around Job Logs.
CoConstruct lives up to all its promises. They release quality assured and tested features. They do not rush to release beta-quality features as we have experienced with some competing products.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CoConstruct is used by construction companies, home-builders, re-modelers, etc. as a project, financial and client management system. The program allows each user to enter a single item in the estimating system, which is then carried directly through the estimate, specifications, selections, bids, change orders, budgets, etc. without having to reenter the input. Furthermore, the system has financial, scheduling and communication capabilities.
  • The BEST customer service.
  • Master for communication and organization, i.e. schedules, timelines, pictures, plans, you name it.
  • Assists with transparency for the owner, it's easy to understand as well.
  • The mobile app could use some further development.
  • Flexible software, therefore it requires time to set up the project how you desire.
  • The integration with Quickbooks is limited.
CoConstruct allows users to work with ease regarding project estimates, specifications, selections, bids, change orders, budgets, etc. with no double entry. A subscription includes the fully integrated financial system for streamlining scheduling, communication, client and subcontractor portals, files, photos, to-dos, time clock, job log, warranty, and more. The construction industry requires detailed attention to both the office and job-site. Users can easily schedule, organize and maintain information throughout the construction process. Subcontractors may require some training or orientation if they are not familiar with the software.
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