Ready to improve the way you manage construction projects? Buildern helps simplify workflows, keep teams organized, and improve efficiency from start to finish. Let's embark on a journey of enhanced productivity together!
Congratulations!
You have found the ultimate tool to help you construct success from the ground up! Whether you're estimating your next project, creating a proposal, tracking costs, or managing construction from the field to the office, you're in the right place.
Before you dive into our knowledge trove and explore the step-by-step guides available throughout our knowledge base, let's cover the basics of Buildern and how it can help you manage construction projects more efficiently.
Buildern is a cloud-based construction project management platform built to help you cut through the complexity of running construction projects. As an all-in-one solution, Buildern brings together estimating, takeoff, proposals, scheduling, bids, selections and allowances, budgeting, purchase orders, timesheets, daily logs, invoicing, and project management tools in a single platform.
Who Is Buildern For?
Buildern is built for construction professionals who want to manage their projects, finances, and team collaboration in one place.
Whether you're a custom home builder, remodeler, general contractor, specialty contractor, or construction manager, Buildern provides the tools needed to plan, track, and manage projects from start to finish.
From estimating and scheduling to client communication, budgeting, and field operations, Buildern helps construction teams stay organized, improve visibility, and keep projects moving forward.
Built for the Way Construction Works
Construction projects involve countless moving parts, from estimates and schedules to budgets, selections, and field operations. Keeping everything organized can be challenging without the right tools. Estimates become proposals, proposals become projects, schedules change, selections need approval, and budgets must stay on track.
Buildern connects these workflows so information flows naturally from one stage to the next. This helps reduce manual work, improve communication, and provide better visibility into every project.
Whether you're managing a single custom home or multiple projects at once, Buildern helps keep your team aligned and your projects moving forward.
Explore Buildern's Main Features
As you begin using Buildern, you'll discover tools designed to support every stage of the construction process:
Projects - Manage all project information from a central workspace.
Takeoff - Measure plans and drawings to create accurate quantities.
Estimates - Build detailed estimates using cost codes, catalog items, and assemblies.
Proposals - Create professional proposals and collect client approvals.
Schedule - Plan tasks, milestones, and project timelines with List, Calendar, and Gantt views.
Selections & Allowances - Collaborate with clients on finishes, fixtures, materials, and product choices.
Bids & RFQs - Request pricing from subcontractors and compare responses.
Purchase Orders - Track commitments and project expenses.
Timesheets & Daily Logs - Stay connected with field teams and monitor project activity.
Files - Store plans, photos, permits, contracts, and project documents in one place.
Connect Your Existing Tools
Buildern works seamlessly with the tools you already use, helping reduce manual data entry and keep information synchronized across your business.
By connecting your existing systems, you can streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and ensure your project and financial data stay up to date.
Buildern currently integrates with:
Xero - Sync contacts, invoices, bills, and financial data between Buildern and Xero to keep your accounting records aligned with your project activity.
QuickBooks Online - Connect your accounting and project management workflows, making it easier to manage financial information and reduce duplicate work.
Zapier - Create automated workflows between Buildern and thousands of other applications, allowing information to move automatically between the tools your business relies on.
In addition to integrations, Buildern provides a variety of import tools that make it easy to bring existing data into the platform. You can import information such as cost codes, cost catalog items, subcontractors and vendors, schedules, and other project-related data, helping you get up and running faster without starting from scratch.
Moving from Another Software?
Switching construction management software can feel like a big step, but Buildern is designed to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Whether you're currently using spreadsheets, accounting software, or another construction management platform, Buildern provides tools that help you bring your existing data into a single, organized system.
If you're new to Buildern or moving from another platform, our Onboarding team is here to help.
Our onboarding specialists can guide you through setting up your account, importing your data, configuring your workflow, and answering any questions you may have along the way. Whether you're starting from scratch or transitioning from another construction management software, we'll help ensure a smooth setup.
You can also visit our Help Center for step-by-step guides, reach our support team at [email protected], or start a live chat under the Help menu in your Buildern account. You can also reach us directly through our Contact Us page.
Support is available in English (British), English (Australian), and English (US).
Start Exploring
The best way to learn Buildern is to jump in and start building your workflow. Working with Buildern is a piece of cake!
There's no need to be a tech-savvy professional to use its advanced project management functionality. Our Help Center contains step-by-step guides covering every feature, from creating your first project and estimate to managing schedules, selections, budgets, and client communication. As you explore Buildern, you'll find detailed articles, practical examples, and best practices designed to help you get the most out of the platform.
Ready to get started? Put on your hard hat and prepare to build a brighter future with Buildern!
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