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

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Co-construct's software adds at least $1,000 a month to the bottom line of custom home builders and remodelers through simplified selections, scheduling, and client communication.

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Selection Sheet Change Orders & Expense Tracking Scheduling File & Photo Sharing Client Access		E-mail Management Branding & Marketing Warranty Company-wide Reporting Downloading Your Data
Mobile App

Get the right selection decisions, on-time
Watch a video tour of the selection sheet

Each home has its own selection sheet containing color-coded choices,
deadlines, allowances, web links, file attachments, and log of changes.

Track change orders & expenses
Watch a video tour of change order and expense tracking

Create change orders from over-budget selection items and for other changes. You and the clients
then approve them online. A running total shows clients exactly where the budget stands.

Coordinate schedules with clients & subs
Watch a tour of the schedule

Update online schedules to automatically notify subs of changes by e-mail or text message.
Schedule changes also alert clients to revised selection decision deadlines.

Share files & photos
Watch a video tour of file & photo sharing

Builders, clients, and subs can add and download files on selection items, change orders,
or the project files page. Post progress photos for clients from your computer or phone, which they can share on Facebook (and promote your business at the same time).

Clients stay in the loop

Clients get to relax while e-mails keep them in the loop. When they want, they click through to see all of their project info, latest photos, and more online. There's no confusion since clients see
selections, change orders, and comments the same way you do.

No more jumbled e-mails
Watch a video on how you communicate in Co-construct

Bring all those electronic client communications into a single spot on the web -- all organized by topic
and findable within seconds. E-mail alerts let you know when there's something new.

Brand yourself & sell more
Watch a video about branding and Co-construct

Clients log in from your website, and Co-construct takes on your name, colors, and logo for a custom, professional look. So do e-mails to clients, the Prospective Client Handout (for selling more projects),
and the Getting Started Guide for Clients (to get new users on board).

Finish strong with warranty
Watch a tour of warranty

Leave a last great impression on clients by gathering punch list and warranty requests online,
assigning them to subs, and getting client signoff once they're done.

Get your info anywhere with mobile apps
Watch a tour of Co-construct Mobile

Do it on the spot without squinting at a "normal" website on your phone!
A finger swipe updates your schedule, checks selections, retrieves files, and more.
Works on iPhone, Android, and Blackberry OS 6 devices.

Manage the big picture with reports
Watch a tour of reports

View a single calendar for all of your projects or see what your plumber is doing next month.
Cross-project reporting for schedules, warranty, change orders,
and more show you time-saving, company-wide information.

Download your data whenever you want

Download all of your data at any time -- messages, selections, files, photos,
warranty requests, signoffs, schedules, and more. Burn it to a CD when a project is done
or keep it for old time's sake after you win the lottery.

What builders say about Co-construct

"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

"Before Co-construct, we did a great job of the proposals. We did a great job of managing the clients... but we stunk at collection on change orders. One of my first clients swore they'd never use Co-construct. By the end, they'd spent $70,000 in changes, and they used the system to sign off on every one. Everyone knows exactly what's going on. They don't have any questions, and I know I got every dime they owed me."

John Lile, Owner, MorningStar Homes, Raleigh, North Carolina

"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.

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 us to tell you about how we support you as you get going on the system. We outline 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?
We give you a clear, 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 device 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, phone, iPad, or other tablet.

Will Co-construct work on a Mac?
Yes. We recommend the use of the Firefox web browser for Mac users, but we have lots of users on Safari, as well.

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.

Web-based remodeler and home builder software for selection sheets, change orders, and more