Co-construct - Web-based home builder software
Web-based home builder software that puts everyone together on the same page™
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Co-construct's web-based construction management software provides custom home builders and high-end remodelers with a proven, simple, and personal way to manage communication and scheduling online for their team, clients, and subs.
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 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...
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Successfully Helping Builders Since 2005:
- Stand out from competitors
- Save phone & admin time
- Organize client communications & decisions
- Automatically build a paper trail
- Keep clients, subs, & team members informed
Be confident with Co-construct's
free Building Success™
training and coaching program.
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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 (Optional)
Simple, web-based scheduling
Not everyone needs a new scheduling system, but if you do, Co-construct offers a simple web-based project scheduling tool that provides everything a custom home builder or high-end remodeler needs. With custom templates, automatic date calculation, e-mail notifications, subcontractor confirmation tracking, and optional client view, Co-construct offers an easy way to create, update, and share your schedules right online. More on scheduling...
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 and daily summaries to everyone involved. 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...
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. More on photos and files...
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...
With Building Success,™ you won't throw away your investment
Most builders have bought, and then thrown away, more software than they care to admit. Not with Co-construct!
Schedule a personal demo with a Co-construct representative, and ask about our unique Building Success™ program. We have developed this proprietary training, implementation, and coaching program from our years of experience helping home builders and remodelers. No matter how simple software is, it is always nice to have some personal help in doing something new. Building Success™ is our documented, step-by-step plan to helping you get the most from your investment in Co-construct.
Our clients swear by (and not at) our support, so don't risk abandoning your investment in a web-based system. Count on Co-construct and our Building Success™ program.
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 you and your clients can start and benefit right away. By working from builder 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, 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 just for custom and semi-custom builders?
Co-construct is designed for the high level of flexibility and personal interaction needed by custom and semi-custom builders. This also means that Co-construct works well for design/build firms and remodelers performing large projects. 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 specifically works with smaller, custom builders, 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 and your clients 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 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.
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