If you've used it to run custom builds, the closest move is to its merged sister brand, but you don't have to take it. Choose by the work you do most: residential estimating and invoicing, trade jobs tied to your accounts, or jobsite tasks and drawings. Each points to a different kind of tool.
CoConstruct no longer stands on its own. Its website now says CoConstruct and Buildertrend are a single, unified brand, which means staying put really means moving to a different product. That's a sensible moment to look around, because whichever tool you land on, you'll be setting it up again.
It's not a reason to panic, either. Plenty of firms will be happy on the merged product, and that's a fair outcome if it fits the way you work.
Why the merger changes the decision
A forced move takes away the main reason people stay with software they've outgrown: the pain of switching. You're going to rebuild templates, item codes and client portals anyway, so it's worth testing whether the obvious path is the right one for your firm.
The thing to test in any replacement is how jobs are scheduled, dispatched, quoted and invoiced from one place. Builders often find the estimating lives in one tool, the schedule in another and the invoice in their accounts package, with copying in between. The tools below take different routes to fixing that, and they're built for different kinds of firms, so run the same real job through each before you decide.
Construction software options in alphabetical order
These appear in no particular order beyond the alphabet. Each line reflects how the vendor describes its own product.
Buildertrend
Best for: Home builders, remodellers and contractors who want leads, proposals and projects on one platform, and who are happy to stay with the brand CoConstruct joined.
Buildxact
Best for: Residential builders who want AI-assisted takeoffs, estimating, scheduling and invoicing in one place, from first takeoff to final invoice, as the vendor describes it.
Fieldwire
Best for: Site teams, from foremen to project managers, assigning tasks and working from up-to-date drawings on any device; it's now part of Hilti, per its site.
JobProgress
Best for: Home improvement contractors in roofing, siding, electrical and general work wanting CRM, estimating and field management together; the site says it's now Leap CRM.
JobTread
Best for: Construction businesses wanting estimating, project management and job financials in one system, from planning through to completion, per the vendor.
Knowify
Best for: Trade contractors on commercial and residential work who keep their books in QuickBooks and want bidding and job management connected to it, the vendor says.
Procore
Best for: Bigger contractors connecting site and office across a whole project, from preconstruction to closeout, with the visibility the vendor says keeps jobs on track.
Projul
Best for: Contractors across many trades wanting construction CRM, scheduling and team communication in one tool; the vendor also says it can be run from AI assistants.
How the eight line up
| Tool | Built around | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Buildertrend | Residential construction | Builders who'd rather stay with the merged brand |
| Buildxact | Residential estimating and jobs | Takeoffs through to the final invoice |
| Fieldwire | Jobsite task management | Field crews working from current drawings |
| JobProgress | Home improvement trades | Roofing and siding firms needing CRM plus estimating |
| JobTread | Construction management | Estimating linked to job financials |
| Knowify | Trade contractor jobs | Trades whose books already live in QuickBooks |
| Procore | Construction project platform | Large projects from preconstruction to closeout |
| Projul | Construction CRM and scheduling | Trades wanting CRM, schedules and messaging together |
Builders, trades and the jobsite
Residential builders and remodellers. Buildxact and JobTread both join estimating to the rest of the job, which matters if your margins are made or lost at the quote stage.
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Trade contractors. Knowify is built around the trades and its QuickBooks connection. JobProgress, now Leap CRM, speaks to roofing, siding and other home improvement firms, while Projul covers many trades with a CRM and schedule in one place.
The site itself. Fieldwire is field-first, with tasks and drawings on any device, and Procore is a full project platform for bigger contractors with office and site to connect. If quoting is the slowest part of your week, my round-up of AI tools for writing construction quotes may help alongside any of these.
My advice for builders choosing now
Don't let the merger rush you. Export your current client list, open jobs and templates first, so you're choosing from a position of safety rather than panic. Then shortlist two or three tools that match your firm: residential, trade or site-heavy. A tool built for large commercial projects can bury a small builder in set-up, and a light trade tool can leave a custom home builder short.
Once the software's sorted, don't forget the front end of the business. My marketing guide for contractors covers how to keep the enquiries coming while you're busy moving systems.
A one-job trial before you commit
- Pick a recent job that ran from enquiry to final invoice.
- Rebuild its estimate in each shortlisted tool, using your own line items.
- Turn the estimate into a schedule and assign the crew.
- Log one change order and see how it flows into the invoice.
- Ask the office and a site lead which version they'd rather use every day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CoConstruct still available?
Its website says it's now part of a single, unified brand with its sister product. If you're a current user, ask about your move path and how your data transfers, and compare that route with the other options here.
What should builders test when switching?
Test how a job goes from estimate to schedule to invoice in one place. Use a real past job, including a change order, so you see where things break.
Should a trade contractor use the same tool as a home builder?
Not always. Trade tools focus on bidding, service work and accounting links, while residential builder tools focus on estimates, selections and client communication.
Can I keep using my accounting software?
Many construction tools connect to common accounting packages. Ask each vendor which ones it supports and what syncs, such as invoices, payments or job costing.
Is this list ranked?
No. The tools are alphabetical and none is crowned. The right fit depends on your trade, firm size and how much you want in one system.
Do these tools handle building regulations?
Requirements vary by country and region, so check with your local authority or regulator. Software can help you store documents, but it doesn't make a job compliant.
