Home builder software for change orders, schedules, selections, documents, warranty, and more

Co-construct - Construction management software for custom home builders and remodelers

Web-based home builder software for selections and project management

The Co-construct Guarantee:

You will save an average of 30 minutes or MORE every day
You will eliminate 95% of selection mistakes and disagreements
Your clients will cite Co-construct as improving their building experience
New clients will state that Co-construct was a positive factor in their decision to choose you for their home building or remodeling project.

Get these results after three months on Co-construct

...or we will give you your money back!

Co-construct's web-based construction management software provides custom home builders and remodelers with a proven, simple, and personal way to manage communication and scheduling online for their team, clients, and subcontractors.

It all starts with a login form on your own website. Behind the scenes, users are taken to Co-construct's site, which is branded with your company's logo and colors. Your team has access to all of your jobs, while clients and subs see information just about their own projects, for handling:

Selection sheet
Avoid mistakes and keep clients on track
Co-construct organizes selection items on a single color-coded list, which contains information about deadlines, budgets, vendor quotes, and more. With a few clicks, you can add selections from your personal master list or quickly create a new choice in response to a client request. More on the selection sheet...

Expenses & Change Orders
Eliminate paperwork and sticker shock
Once a client makes a choice, Co-construct shows the related cost information in real time and updates the total project cost. You can easily create a change order comprised of multiple client selections, add any builder's fees, and make it available online. You and your client securely log in to make your electronic signoff without having to fax paperwork. More on change orders...

Online Scheduling
Simple, web-based scheduling
Co-construct offers a simple web-based project management tool that provides everything a custom home builder and remodeler needs. With custom templates, automatic date calculation, e-mail & text message notifications, online subcontractor access, confirmation tracking, and optional client view, Co-construct offers an easy way to create, update, and share your schedules right online.
More on scheduling...

Photos & Files
Share files in one place

Whether sharing photos with an out-of-town client, presenting ideas for a last-minute mudroom redesign, or posting the latest quote from a vendor, Co-construct makes it easy for both builders and clients to share and access photos and documents. You can even post photos right from your smartphone without ever getting on the web. Co-construct can also get you tremendous publicity by automatically sharing your project photos with HUNDREDS of your clients' friends in a Facebook album with your company's name on it! Clients can also share those photos with friends who aren't even on Facebook. More on photos and files...

Client Questions & Messages
Stop disorganized e-mails
With Co-construct, you no longer need e-mail to communicate with clients. All of your conversations and client questions are kept in the site, attached to their relevant topics, like a selection item or warranty request. For example, clicking on the comments for the "Plumbing Fixtures" shows you the entire conversation between the builder, buyer, and designer, no matter who said what or when, regarding the fixtures. The paper trail is there for everyone to see, ending the "he said... she said." More on client questions and messages...

To-Do & Warranty Lists
Organized, up-to-date lists for everyone
During both construction and warranty, you can manage work items for your team and subcontractors, including having Co-construct automatically send work requests (by e-mail or text message) and daily summaries to everyone involved. Subcontractors can also log into the site at any time to monitor their tasks. After closing, clients can enter warranty requests directly into the site, where you can approve them, mark them as done, and have clients provide verification. More on the to-do and warranty lists...

Summary Reporting
Details for multiple jobs on one page
Stop rummaging through disorganized project folders by using Co-construct's invaluable summary reports. Whether you need to monitor pending change orders, overdue selections, or outstanding items for a subcontractor, Co-construct's construction reporting capabilities summarize information across all of your jobs with just a few clicks. More on summary reporting...

What custom home builders and remodelers say about our software...

"It provides clients with progress pictures and access to all their plans. It's one of the best things we've ever done."

Steve Ramaekers, Owner, MainStreet Design Build, Birmingham, Michigan
Former Big50 Winner

"Like anything, cost was a concern when we were looking at Co-construct. However, these concerns were quickly put to rest with the added value Co-construct brings to our company. First of all, mistakes are virtually eliminated, saving us money. Communication between the homeowner and builder is now seamless and always accessible. In addition, we can offer many items throughout the building process that the homeowner is more than happy to pay for. Prior to using Co-construct, we would not have the organization nor the time to offer the dozens of options available in a custom home.

From a sales perspective, Co-construct helps us be unique. This is priceless in our industry. Prospects have been pretty impressed with it and like seeing the demo and the handouts we give them. It's been a great selling point to pull people in our direction.

Plus, it's solved a lot of communication problems between my partner and I. It's cut out mistakes and we're on the same page. The same thing can be said for our homeowners...husband and wife are always on the same page with selections/costs/etc...

We love the software!"

Roger Bumgarner, Co-owner, Ironwood Builders, Lincoln, Nebraska

"I was skeptical about how much better one software package could be for a custom builder than another. I narrowed my options to Co-construct and one other company, and literally spent over 15 hours doing demos, making a comparison checklist, and weighing my options. Ultimately, I picked Co-construct -- and I could not be happier. My wife and I love it, and so do our clients. It's simple, and I don't have to deal with e-mail. I would tell everyone to not even look at anything but Co-construct."

Paolo Presti, Owner, Presti Construction, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

"Co-construct is VERY IMPORTANT in the buying decisions of our Clients. Co-construct is helping to close the sale in this very tight and competitive market!"

Dennis Grover, Owner, Genesis Custom Homes, Colorado Springs, Colorado

"The change log really saved us with one customer. We were wrapping up the house and the homeowner claimed that he hadn't agreed to one of the items we put in the house. All I had to do was pull up the selection sheet, click on 'view change log,' and there it was. It shows that at something like 5:30 AM, he had logged in and picked the item."

Rob Fehr, Service Manager, Laebon Homes, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

"When it comes to my business, I don't like to spend money when I don't have to -- but I absolutely love Co-construct. Even when I hadn't gotten all of the way into it, it was already helping me sell more work."

Chris Amato, Owner, CMM Construction, Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey

"The cost is fair. After the initial setup, I added a fee to all my estimates that more than pays for it. Even without adding the money, the system has saved me countless hours, tons of agony over miscommunications and gives the instant access that I personally like. I have my slate tablet with me at all times connected to the internet, portable printer, etc. With Co-construct, I can have my office anywhere."

Kelly Vogan, Owner, Vogan Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the common questions that builders have when thinking about how Co-construct's simple and personal home builder software can help them. You can also contact us for personal assistance.

Using Co-construct

How simple is Co-construct to use?
Simplicity is at the core of Co-construct’s design, so that home builders, clients, and subcontractors can start and benefit right away. By working from builder and remodeler feedback, Co-construct includes the functions you need, without loading the site down with complicated widgets that sound nice, but that are never really used.

Will I lose my personal touch with clients if I use the web?
Absolutely not. Co-construct enhances, not replaces, your personal communication with clients. By having information such as selection deadlines, change orders, schedules, and other communications online, your clients have 24/7 access to their new home. By getting instant answers to their questions, rather than starting a late-night game of phone tag, your clients will be more satisfied and will feel closer to the process. You can then save the calls and meetings for more important, value-added conversations.

How will Co-construct help my business?
In the short term, Co-construct can help you win more work by positioning you as the builder of choice for potential clients who are looking for reassurances of good communication. In the long term, preventing miscommunication avoids problems on a project, such as costly selections mistakes, selection decision delays, “he said, she said” disagreements, and more. When you stop these problems, you will save time and money. And, as you know, when these problems happen, your clients see them, too. By preventing them, you look more professional, provide a better customer experience, and lay the groundwork for more referral business.

Why do home buyers love Co-construct?
Clients are excited about their project, which means they want constant contact and instant answers. Co-construct can help you deliver on both by providing 24/7 access to information from anywhere on the web. Better information and better contact reduces anxiety and frustration for homebuyers.

Is Co-construct's web-based software just for custom home builders and remodelers?
Co-construct is designed for the high level of flexibility and personal interaction needed for managing custom homes, design/build projects, and remodeling jobs. While production builders can use Co-construct, their business models often work by limiting communication and flexibility. While not all production builders fit this description, only those who have a strong customer focus would find Co-construct appropriate for them.

Personalization

How does Co-construct handle highly custom, high-end projects?
The project information in Co-construct is completely customizable by you or with the help of your Co-construct representative. Co-construct created its online software specifically to work with smaller, custom home builders and remodelers, so we understand how to balance the need to personalize with the challenge of organizing the numerous variables at play in a highly custom project. Co-construct does this in a way that is simple for you, your clients, and your subcontractors to understand.

What if I just need Co-construct for warranty management?
Your Co-construct representative can help custom-tailor an implementation that fits with your specific needs.

How does Co-construct work with my website?
Co-construct offers the ability to place the login directly on your existing website. If you do not have a website, Co-construct can provide a customized login page on our site, complete with your logo and company colors. Once inside the site, your clients also see your name, logo, and colors -- reinforcing the professional image of your company.

Getting Started

How long does it take to get up and running?
Ask your Co-construct representative to walk you through our free Building Success™ program. This step-by-step plan shows you exactly what information we need to set up your account, how we train your team, and the proactive coaching we provide as you get started. Builders can be up and running within days, but some choose to move more slowly, combining starting Co-construct with a rethinking of their processes. In either case, the timeline is usually a function of the home builder, rather than Co-construct. If you have upcoming projects and a short window to start using Co-construct, let your representative know so we can accommodate your needs.

Will I have to train my clients?
Co-construct will provide you with a brief "Getting Started Guide for Clients" that will give your clients the basics on how the site works. Once your clients have their logins, the on-screen instructions and straightforward approach take care of the rest. That way, your clients can focus on their home, and not on using Co-construct.

What support do you provide?
Co-construct’s Building Success™ program takes a pre-planned, step-by-step approach to get you started and trained. From there, we provide proactive coaching on your first projects to address any issues before they arise. At any time, online help documentation is easily accessible within the site, and free e-mail and phone support is available from the Co-construct team. Co-construct has been successfully helping home builders and remodelers since 2005, so we have the experience to know how to make custom home builders and remodelers get the most from the web for communication and scheduling.

What equipment will I need?
You only need a computer with a web browser and internet access. If you are reading this, then you are probably ready to go! Co-construct is completely web-based, so there is no software to install or update, for you or your clients. This also means that you can easily use Co-construct in the field with a wireless-enabled laptop or TabletPC.

Will Co-construct work on a Mac?
Yes. We recommend the use of the Firefox web browser for Mac users.

Do you have other questions?

Use our online request form to have a Co-construct representative answer your questions about our simple and personal web-based home builder software.