{"id":7211,"date":"2021-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/ca\/the-ultimate-guide-to-construction-management-software\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T16:50:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T21:50:30","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-construction-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-construction-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to construction management software"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7211\" class=\"elementor elementor-7211\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18f0b3d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18f0b3d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e017b80\" data-id=\"7e017b80\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a81c33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69a81c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>10 minute read&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In today&#8217;s tech-driven world, using a software solution to run your residential construction business&#8217;\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-construction-manager-845349\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">day-to-day operation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fis critical to be competitive and manage your business more efficiently. For the residential construction business, the choices seem endless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you&#8217;re searching for the right construction management software solution or even assessing your current software solution, we&#8217;ve developed a thorough and straightforward guide to help you make the smart choice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is construction management software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Construction management software is a tool designed to simplify your residential construction business; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">automating,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;and connecting all the&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">parts&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">of your business \u2014 like communicating to subcontractors and suppliers, scheduling, takeoffs, and cost estimating \u2014 to be more efficient, profitable, and grow your business.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4639419 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Benefits of construction management software<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you&#8217;ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;used or are still using Excel, paper<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">calculator,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ruler&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as your primary takeoff and estimating tasks, there&#8217;s a better way. Save time and frustration by using a project management software solution that centralizes these manual tools into a single automated platform, like&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\/ca\/features\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buildxact<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are the top five benefits to use a construction management software solution:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>1. Ease of accessibility: <\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">look for\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153334936 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.information-age.com\/top-10-benefits-cloud-computing-123467995\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">cloud-based<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153334936 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.information-age.com\/top-10-benefits-cloud-computing-123467995\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> softwa<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153334936 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.information-age.com\/top-10-benefits-cloud-computing-123467995\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">re<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153334936 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">llowing you to store as much information as you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/ca\/features\/onsite\/\"><b>from any device<\/b><\/a> and anywhere. Cloud-based solutions offer expanded capabilities, including collaboration and security. The cost is generally more affordable than adding a local server, particularly for the small and medium-sized residential construction owners.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>2. Streamline your business systems: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">from the initial takeoff to the final invoice, construction management software solutions offer more than just automating tasks. It&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">integrates&nbsp; your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;systems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;into a single platform to run your business seamlessly, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\"> &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;I knew there had to be a better way, much like how I use the software in my personal life. I knew the same tool had to be available in my professional building life,&#8221; said <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/case-study\/sabado-homes\">Matthew McCrimmon, owner, Sabado Homes.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>3. Better business management:&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">make informed decisions in real-time using a 360-visual\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lido.app\/post\/dashboard-101\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dashboard tool<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which allows you to track and analyze your business from a broad level with the ability to drill down on specific items quickly and easily without having to search through the paperwork.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;My least favorite thing to do is having to go into the office and look for the information I needed \u2014 I knew it was going to be in a myriad of different places \u2014 and I knew there had to be a better and different way,&#8221; said Matthew.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>4. Collaboration and communication: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">construction management software makes it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/ca\/features\/customer-communication-software\/\"><b>easy to communicate<\/b><\/a> with your internal and external (subs) teams as well as your customers, at the office or in the field, at&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">any time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;and anywhere, and nothing gets lost in translation.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;important information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;on your desk, in your truck, or in your head, construction project management software stores all of it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;in a central system for everyone to access.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;The transfer of information is a lot easier, not as much data lost in translation when transferring from one person to another,&#8221; said <a href=\"\/ca\/case-study\/waterloo-city-construction\">Jeremy De Paz, owner of Waterloo City Construction.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>5. Simplicity over complexity:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">many<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;cloud-based&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">construction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;management software platforms are powerful yet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;overly complex and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;lack&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">the&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">features<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> for small to medium-sized residential builders. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink BCX0 SCXW3097228\" href=\"\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">B<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">uildxact<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;provides a single solution from the first takeoff to the final invoice. Because it&#8217;s designed specifically for the residential builder, it has&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">the features<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;you need and nothing you don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW3097228\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">&nbsp;Opting for a simple solution means you can get started easily and start realizing the value your new solution brings quickly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105090 \" src=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Waterloo_4-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Top construction management software features&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The benefits may have you shaking your head &#8220;yes, sign me up,&#8221; yet features vary significantly from offering too many options to not enough features to justify the monthly subscription. An initial online search may turn up pages and pages to sift through, a daunting process considering your project load. It doesn&#8217;t make your job any easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We&#8217;ve learned the\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">top pain points<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202ffor residential construction business through constant communication and feedback with our customers. Here are the top five features builders like you choose <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">when selecting a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;construction project management software&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;their day-to-day business operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>1. 80% faster digital takeoffs: <\/strong>one of the most time-consuming pre-construction tasks is creating accurate\u202ftakeoffs\u202fto estimate correctly and quickly. Today, you can ditch paper plans for digital takeoffs, and the measuring and estimating are complete in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8220;I was doing everything by hand, as my dad taught me, and now I&#8217;ve switched to using software mainly because most plans sent to me are in PDF format,&#8221; said Dustin Ballew, owner of Blue Bexar Construction in San Antonio. &#8220;I can do takeoffs using a PDF, save all that information, and I don&#8217;t have to continue to do it again and again and again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/ca\/blog\/how-to-estimate-construction-costs\/\"><b>Easy and accurate estimating: <\/b><\/a><\/strong>estimating is one of the most essential elements of the job and if you don\u2019t have access to the most up-to-date pricing, it can be challenging. Construction management software, like Buildxact, allows you to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/features\/construction-estimating-software\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>streamline your entire estimating process<\/b><\/a>&nbsp;using a formula-based process called recipes, where the calculations are automated, saving you tons of time. Recipes package all the components together to create the takeoff, and the quantities automatically calculate, speeding up the estimating process and your accuracy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Once you&#8217;ve measured the takeoff, you can source your material and overhead costs by sending them to your suppliers and subcontractors to complete your\u202festimate. The total prices and quantities calculate automatically and more accurately, saving you time and your bottom line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>3. Impressive professional quotes: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">often your quote is the first time your customer receives something tangible from you. It&#8217;s the first impression. Instead of building your quotes in Word or Excel, construction management software will generate a professional-looking quote<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/features\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5x faster<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;using your company branding for a professional first impression.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Software has been an immense help because it demonstrates organization and clients get a sense early on if you don&#8217;t have it together,&#8221; said Matthew.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/blog\/types-of-construction-management-schedules\/\"><b>Stress-free project management:<\/b><\/a> <\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\">instead of finding yourself in your truck running from job site to job site, construction project management software, like Buildxact, allows you to manage all aspects of each job, like <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75085931 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/features\/construction-scheduling-software\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75085931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">scheduling<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\">, purchas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\">ing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75085931 BCX0\">,&nbsp; delivery, and invoicing, in the cloud, saving time and money. It&#8217;ll give you the confidence that your projects delivered on time and budget.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW75085931 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\"><strong>5. Real-time financials: <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tracking your profitability is key to your business&#8217;s success, and if you&#8217;re doing your own invoicing, the data you get out is only as good as the data you put in. A construction management software solution tracks your line-by-line costs and integrates with your\u202f<\/span><a href=\"\/ca\/features\/construction-accounting-software\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">accounting software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fessential to your bottom line.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;To run a successful business, you need a good accounting system,&#8221; said Jeremy. &#8220;You need good information to put into the accounting system.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-91803 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/email.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Choose the right solution<\/b><b>, choose Buildxact&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a better way to run your residential construction business. Whether&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you&#8217;ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;been using Excel, paper and a rule<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or complex software, ask yourself if you&#8217;ve met your business goals or grown your business to where you want it to be today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Save yourself the headache of looking online for the best construction management software and try\u202f<\/span><a href=\"\/us\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buildxact<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a cloud-bas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ed solution&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">specifically designed for the residential construction business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buildxact offers on-demand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.buildxact.com\/ca\/category\/video-tutorial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tutorial videos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fby topic or feature. You can be up and running in no time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;Give it a shot. You&#8217;ve got a two-week free trial. Play around, watch the videos and see how quickly you will be able to work a lot of the features into your daily workflow,&#8221; said Matthew.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you ready for a better way to manage your projects? Learn\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202for try our\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.buildxact.com\/signup.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">14-day risk-free trial<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or book a personalized\u202f<\/span><a href=\"\/ca\/schedule-a-demo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one-on-one demonstration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fwith one of our expert team members today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog guides the reader through construction management software and how it can make a construction business run more efficiently.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none;\" class=\"postcatlist\"><a 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