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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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Be ware of the trial offer!!!

Rating: 1 out of 10
April 26, 2021
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I would advise everyone looking to use CoConstruct to look carefully at their T&C's and especially their offers. I got caught out and signed up to the $49 on The RAMP Plan...
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Scott Kennedy
Account Manager - Corporate
MD
Kennedy Construction & Landscapes Ltd
CoConstruct1 year of experience

Well worth the investment, but not a catch-all solution

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 28, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
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 projec...
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Alison McLennan
Strategist - Other
Co-Owner
McLennan Contracting, Inc.
CoConstruct5 years of experience

Co-Construct - project management software for market leaders

Rating: 9 out of 10
February 28, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
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 inte...
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Craig Jolly
Director - Professional Services
Director
Imagine Homes
CoConstruct1 year of experience

CoConstruct. It is really good!

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 28, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
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 schedule...
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Zach Snider
Manager - Professional Services
Owner / Production manager
Alloy Architecture and Construction
CoConstruct6 years of experience

Great at what they do, but lacking for an all in one software

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 28, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
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 ...
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Tim McLennan
Board Member - Corporate
Owner
McLennan Contracting, Inc.
CoConstruct4 years of experience
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Pricing

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Ramp

$49

Cloud
per month

Plus 5

$299

Cloud
per month

Plus 10

$399

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

CoConstruct Demo - Dreambuilt Homes

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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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Comparisons

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Co-Construct - project management software for market leaders

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
February 28, 2020
CJ
Craig Jolly
Director
Imagine Homes (Construction, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
CoConstruct
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
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.
Pros
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
Likelihood to Recommend
  • 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.

CoConstruct is a solid option for mid to small size commercial construction projects in the residential market.

Rating: 7 out of 10
Incentivized
August 20, 2021
Verified User
Project Manager in Engineering
Construction Company, 201-500 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
CoConstruct
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
CoConstruct is used for estimating, budgeting & scheduling within my organization. We use it as a one stop software on smaller more unique projects in the residential and remodeling space. We also use the software to document changes, inspections and photos that come from some of these smaller more unique projects.
Pros
  • Estimating
  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
Cons
  • Larger Projects
  • Team Collaboration
  • Subcontractor Engagement
Likelihood to Recommend
CoConstruct is a great program for small to mid-size residential and commercial projects. It still has a ways to go with subcontractor engagement but the groundwork is there for this to be a good program. The needs and requirements for a residential or remodel project always are different and unique, but CoConstruct is very well suited to address these needs.

CoConstruct is a game changer for Design Build businesses or contractors trying to manage multiple jobs

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
February 28, 2020
Verified User
Executive in Corporate
Construction Company, 51-200 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
CoConstruct
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
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.
Pros
  • Project Management
  • Estimating and Proposals
  • Communicating with clients
  • Invoicing and Quickbooks integration
  • Time clock functionality and job costing
Cons
  • Quickbooks integration
  • Time clock editing functionality
  • Estimating and proposals could use a little polishing
Likelihood to Recommend
  • 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.

Great Product for Custom Home Builders/Remodelers

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
March 06, 2020
Verified User
Director in Corporate
Construction Company, 201-500 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
CoConstruct
5 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
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.
Pros
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
Likelihood to Recommend
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.

Great at what they do, but lacking for an all in one software

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
February 28, 2020
TM
Tim McLennan
Owner
McLennan Contracting, Inc. (Construction, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
CoConstruct
4 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
  • 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.
Pros
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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
Likelihood to Recommend
  • 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.
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