Buildertrend

Buildertrend

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Methvin

Methvin

5.0 out of 5 stars
Buildertrend Methvin

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Buildertrend:

About

Buildertrend is the leading residential construction project management software trusted by home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors. Since 2006, we’ve empowered contractors to take control of projects and bring efficiency, organization and seamless communication to their businesses. Builders can manage jobs, sales, finances, materials, client relationships and more on one convenient platform. More than one million users across over 100 countries have chosen Buildertrend as their preferred platform for real-time collaboration throughout the building process. Our software helps construction professionals complete more projects while reducing delays, eliminating costly errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Buildertrend also provides integrations with other valuable software like QuickBooks, Xero, HubSpot, Salesforce, Gusto, The Home Depot’s Pro Xtra loyalty program and GreenSky.
Methvin:

About

Methvin is a Collaborative Portal for Clients and Contractors. Shift from the adversary approach of managing clients to one of open communications. This will foster and improve relationships and outcomes for both parties. The shared goals will establish the basis for a motivated team and encourage individual contribution to the end goal of delivering your project on-budget and on-time. Methvin Agile is a project management tool that enables you to visually organize your project in a way better and easier than other expensive software packages. Methvin Agile will provide you with a place to deposit and use critical drawings and documents. Relax knowing that once loaded, these cannot be deleted; but can be retired and replaced with a new version. Further to this, Agile will facilitate the management of incidents on site through to closure including: Management System Estimating Software Gantt Scheduler Takeoff tool Contract documentation Drawing register Client RFIs
Buildertrend:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Methvin:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Buildertrend:

Audience

Homebuilders, remodelers and specialty contractors
Methvin:

Audience

Construction management, estimating, gantt and takeoff
Buildertrend:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Methvin:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Buildertrend:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Methvin:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Buildertrend:

Screenshots and Videos

Methvin:

Screenshots and Videos

Buildertrend:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Methvin:

Pricing

Free for single users
Single user - Free
Business - $27.00/month
Enterprise - $179/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Buildertrend:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 3.9 / 5
features 4.2 / 5
design 3.9 / 5
support 4.2 / 5
Methvin:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5
Buildertrend:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Handles pretty much all aspects of managing construction jobs - crew time clock, schedules, customer interface, estimates, sub-contractor mgmt, etc. etc. etc. Many features we don't even use. They are constantly improving the product, and the customer support is excellent.
  • 1. User-friendly interface: Buildertrend has a simple and easy-to-use interface, making it accessible for anyone to use. 2. Cloud-based: Buildertrend is cloud-based, so it can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. 3. Project management: Buildertrend allows you to manage your projects from start to finish, including scheduling, budgeting, and communication. 4. Customer portal: Buildertrend provides a customer portal, so your clients can view the progress of their project and communicate with you directly. 5. Integrations: Buildertrend integrates with other software, such as QuickBooks and Square Takeoffs, making it easier to manage your business.
  • This is the most intuitive CRM I've ever used I've used multiple CRMs In the last 15 years and this one surpassed all previous CRMs in the past love Buildertrend!
  • The idea that everything is all in one place from Lead to Estimate to Invoicing for the customer and Bids to POs to payments for the Subs.
  • The support team at Buildertrend is exceptional. Our dedicated support team for our system of forty franchise locations and growing is fantastic. They are always willing to work with us to problem solve and have timely responses every time. Buildertrend listens to client feedback and makes enhancements and updates to the system based on that feedback.

Cons

  • There are some inconsistencies between screens and there have been issues with some text entry screens not being sure data is saved before closing, although they are improving this.
  • 1. Buildertrend can be expensive for small businesses or contractors with limited budgets. 2. Learning curve: Although the interface is user-friendly, there is still a learning curve to understanding all the features and how to use them effectively. 3. Limited customization: While Buildertrend offers many features, it may not have all the customization options some businesses require. 4. Customer support: Some users have reported issues with customer support, including long wait times and difficulty getting issues resolved. 5. Limited mobile app: The mobile app for Buildertrend is limited in functionality compared to the desktop version.
  • Nothing at this time to complain about they have made this awesome compared to when I first used it.
  • The payment system for paying subcontractors. Printing the checks I would send to the subs did not work and banks would not honor them.
  • The lack of having an open API has been a downside to our working with Buildertrend. Being able to integrate with our CRM system would be a significant advantage to our franchise owners and also help to justify the cost of their Buildertrend subscription.
Methvin:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I was looking for a construction estimating platform that delivered what it promised, and Methvin did. I use the Gantt chart features to schedule a client project and see how long it would take. They helped me complete the project within the client's six-month timeline. I like the simple modules because they’re easy to navigate and toggle around, and I can find everything in one place. I also found the initial setup very easy (9/10).
  • Cuts out repetitive work and acts as a library of information. It handles arithmetic, data collection, and sorting, and it can link to accounts as well as to time/programme.
  • The estimating functionality is one of the strongest parts of Methvin. Its first-principles estimating approach allows users to build costs using resources such as labor, materials, plant, and productivity rather than relying solely on historical averages. This gives estimators more control over how project costs are developed and reviewed.
  • Methvin stands out because it builds estimates from real labor, plant, and material costs rather than leaning on outdated historical figures. That extra level of detail gives project teams genuine confidence when putting together competitive bids. The interface feels straightforward, collaboration is smooth, and everyone stays aligned around the same numbers. For organizations managing multiple tenders at once, it reduces manual effort and helps avoid the estimating mistakes that can quietly drain budgets.
  • Strong collaboration features Real-time cloud access makes it easy for estimators, project managers, and leadership teams to work from the same data set, reducing miscommunication and version conflicts. End-to-end project visibility The integration of takeoffs, estimating, scheduling (Gantt charts), and job costing gives a clear picture from bid stage through project execution.

Cons

  • Some of the Gantt features need to be improved soon if I’m going to continue using Methvin. The steel erection feature was lagging and sometimes didn’t come up.
  • Some actions don’t carry through to all applications. For example, the “No off” option in Estimating can’t be used in “Cost & Allowable.”
  • Because Methvin covers a large number of construction processes, new users may need time to become familiar with the platform. Organizations implementing several modules at once should allow sufficient time for configuration, training, and establishing internal workflows.
  • The platform has a learning curve for users transitioning from spreadsheets, and some advanced features take time to master. Smaller teams doing basic estimating might not immediately tap into everything the software offers. That said, the pricing feels premium upfront, but it gets easier to justify as you adopt more features across your projects.
  • Interface can feel dense at first While powerful, some users may need initial guidance to fully understand where everything sits within the platform. Best value realized with regular use Smaller teams or infrequent estimators may not immediately leverage all the advanced capabilities.
Buildertrend:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
Methvin:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
Buildertrend:

Company Information

Buildertrend
Founded: 2006
United States
www.buildertrend.com
Methvin:

Company Information

Methvin
Founded: 2002
New Zealand
www.methvin.org
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Buildertrend:

Categories

Methvin:

Categories

Construction CRM Supported
Earthworks Supported
Home Builder Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Jobsite Management Supported
Masonry Supported
Punch List Supported
RFI Supported
Roofing Supported
Subcontractor Supported
Takeoff Supported
Buildertrend:

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking Supported
Contract Management Supported
Forecasting Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Sales Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Management Supported

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Calculators Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Contract Management Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Supported
Historical Database Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Not Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Supported

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported
Change Orders Supported
Commercial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Contractors Supported
CRM Supported
Equipment Tracking Supported
Estimating Supported
Incident Reporting Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Offline Access Supported
Residential Supported
RFI & Submittals Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Timesheets Supported

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management Supported
Change Orders Supported
Gantt Charts Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Project Scheduling Supported
Rescheduling Supported
Staff Calendar Supported
Task Management Supported

Home Builder Features

Accounting Management Supported
Bid Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
CRM Supported
Job Costing Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Permit Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Warranty / Service Management Supported

Residential Construction Estimating Features

Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Change Orders Supported
Customer Management Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Takeoff Supported

Takeoff Features

3D View Supported
Assembly Takeoff Supported
Cross Section Creation Supported
Electronic Plans Supported
Elevation Checking Supported
Error Checking Supported
Site Balancing Supported
Slope Routines Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported

Construction Accounting Features

Accounts Payable Supported
Accounts Receivable Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Budgeting & Forecasting Supported
Cash Management Supported
Construction Breakdowns Supported
General Ledger Supported
Job Costing Supported
Overrun Projections Supported
Payroll Management Supported
Purchase Order Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported

Contractor Management Features

Contractor Database Supported
Insurance Tracking Supported
License Tracking Supported
Permit Tracking Supported
Skills & Competencies Supported
Task Management Supported
Work Hour Tracking Supported

Project Management Features

Agile Methodologies Supported
Budget Management Supported
Client Portal Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Gantt Charts Supported
Idea Management Supported
Kanban Board Supported
Milestone Tracking Supported
Portfolio Management Supported
Resource Management Supported
Time & Expense Tracking Supported
Traditional Methodologies Supported
Methvin:

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking Supported
Contract Management Supported
Forecasting Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Sales Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Management Supported

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Calculators Supported
Change Orders Supported
Contract Management Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Supported
Historical Database Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Supported

Construction Management Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported
Change Orders Supported
Commercial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Contractors Supported
CRM Supported
Equipment Tracking Supported
Estimating Supported
Incident Reporting Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Offline Access Not Supported
Residential Not Supported
RFI & Submittals Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Timesheets Not Supported

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management Supported
Change Orders Supported
Gantt Charts Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Project Scheduling Supported
Rescheduling Supported
Staff Calendar Supported
Task Management Supported

Home Builder Features

Accounting Management Not Supported
Bid Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
CRM Supported
Job Costing Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Permit Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Warranty / Service Management Supported

Takeoff Features

3D View Not Supported
Assembly Takeoff Not Supported
Cross Section Creation Supported
Electronic Plans Supported
Elevation Checking Supported
Error Checking Supported
Site Balancing Supported
Slope Routines Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported

Construction Bid Management Features

Bidder Management Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Cost Database Supported
File Sharing Supported
Proposal Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
RFP Management Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
Version Control Supported

Electrical Contractor Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Customer Database Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Tracking Not Supported
Work Order Management Not Supported

Electrical Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Cost Database Supported
Project Management Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

HVAC Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial/Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Equipment Maintenance Supported
Financing Management Supported
Labor Rates Supported
Quotes/Proposals Supported
Scheduling Supported
Takeoff Supported

Plumbing Estimating Features

Change Orders Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Fitting Management Supported
For General Contractor Supported
Overhead Costs Estimating Supported
Prebuilt Assembly Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

Punch List Features

Collaboration Supported
Commenting / Notes Supported
Document Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Drawings Integration Supported
Include Photos In Reports Supported
Issue Tracking Supported
Quality Control Checklist Supported
Task Management Supported

Roofing Features

Aerial Measurement Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Checklists & Inspections Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Dispatch Management Supported
Lead Management Supported
Photo Capture Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Buildertrend:

Integrations

Xero Supported
Bridgeline Supported
Clear Estimates Supported
Contractor's Office Supported
Cubit Supported
Facebook Supported
Google Calendar Supported
Gusto Supported
Microsoft Excel Supported
Oracle API Management Not Supported
Pinterest Supported
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QuickBooks Online Supported
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Salesforce Supported
Spot AI Supported
ViewPoint Not Supported
X (Twitter) Supported
eTakeoff Bridge Supported
Methvin:

Integrations

Xero Supported
Bridgeline Not Supported
Clear Estimates Not Supported
Contractor's Office Not Supported
Cubit Not Supported
Facebook Not Supported
Google Calendar Not Supported
Gusto Not Supported
Microsoft Excel Not Supported
Oracle API Management Supported
Pinterest Not Supported
PlanSwift Not Supported
ProEst Not Supported
QuickBooks Online Not Supported
STACK Not Supported
Salesforce Not Supported
Spot AI Not Supported
ViewPoint Supported
X (Twitter) Not Supported
eTakeoff Bridge Not Supported
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