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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.

About

What is Raken? Raken’s field management software helps you collect accurate project data in real time. From digital documentation and production tracking to safety tools, you’ll have the insights you need to improve your projects—and reduce costs. No more messy paperwork. The mobile field apps for iOS and Android make remote collaboration easy, too. With the mobile app, field crews can input project data on the go. They can even upload time-stamped photos, videos, and notes for better visibility. Then, all that data is automatically uploaded to the web app for the office. With everything stored in one place, you’ll have accurate records to protect your business from litigation or risk. More than 4,500 construction companies use Raken to connect the field to the office. Empower everyone to do their jobs more efficiently with Raken today.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Homebuilders, remodelers and specialty contractors

Audience

Construction Management Professionals

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Super easy to use, very awesome tool and record of project information. I tell my staff our minds can only hold so much information, note anything of importance in your daily report. Some long term projects incur the Groundhog Day effect, Raken is a great tool to detail all aspects of construction, labor force, equipment and much more.
  • I have used Raken at more than one company. It was so good at the first company I tried it, that when I changed companies, I took it with me. I even paid for it out of pocket to show my new bosses how great it was. They switched after receiving my first daily report. We are now working on connecting it with another one of our online products we use daily as well. Excellent people who do the follow up to make sure you're happy.
  • Ease of use from the Management side as well as the Field daily inputting side. Trackability from anywhere you have connectivity. Ability to see overruns and forecast accordingly. The reports that can be generated are highly professional.
  • Ease of use, ease of setup, speed, talk to text, customer service, photo storage, time card functionality.
  • Customization to fit the needs of the company. Extremely easy to use. Great support if needed with very quick replies.

Cons

  • Employee's logging out forgetting their login passwords. I have had maybe 3 minor tech issues, 2 logins and one editing issue. All three issues were worked on within minutes of contacting Raken and resolved shortly after.
  • Not sure I can complain about anything. Maybe the cost could be changed to an annual charge with unlimited users within our company.
  • The struggles we had to get the payroll aspect of the system to recognize and tabulate days of subsistence to pay out to the employee(s) each day/week. The work around we are using seems to be working well for us now.
  • We would like a little more features for the timecard module. We reached out to Raken and this is actually in the works!
  • Nothing so far. I have used this program at 2 different companies now and am still looking for a con.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Buildertrend
Founded: 2006
United States
www.buildertrend.com

Company Information

RAKEN
Founded: 2014
United States
www.rakenapp.com/

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Categories

Categories

Construction Management Features

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

Contractor Management Features

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

Construction Accounting Features

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

Construction CRM Features

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

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
Historical Database
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Construction Scheduling Features

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

Home Builder Features

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

Project Management Features

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

Residential Construction Estimating Features

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

Takeoff Features

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

Construction Management Features

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

Field Service Management Features

Billing & Invoicing
Contact Database
Contract Management
Customer Database
Dispatch Management
Electronic Signature
Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Payment Collection in the Field
Quotes / Estimates
Routing
Scheduling
Service History Tracking
Time Clock
Work Order Management

Integrations

Dropbox
Microsoft Excel
Bridgeline
Clear Estimates
Contractor's Office
Egnyte
Facebook
Gmail
Google Drive
HubSpot Content Hub
Microsoft OneDrive
PlanSwift
PrebuiltML
ProEst
QuickBooks Online
STACK
Spot AI
X (Twitter)
Xero
eTakeoff Bridge

Integrations

Dropbox
Microsoft Excel
Bridgeline
Clear Estimates
Contractor's Office
Egnyte
Facebook
Gmail
Google Drive
HubSpot Content Hub
Microsoft OneDrive
PlanSwift
PrebuiltML
ProEst
QuickBooks Online
STACK
Spot AI
X (Twitter)
Xero
eTakeoff Bridge
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