Build Method

Overview

Build Method is construction management software for contractors, builders and remodelers. It brings project planning, financial administration and communication with clients and vendors into one service. Projects, schedules and records sit alongside estimating, budgets, purchase orders, expenses, invoicing and customer payments.

Its project tools cover tasks, schedules, daily logs, document storage, team communication, inspections and punch lists. Clients can use a portal to view selections, approve changes, pay invoices and follow project progress. Subcontractors have a separate portal for bid requests, purchase orders, schedules, documents and project updates.

The maker says the product was created by someone with a family background in construction and a career spanning commercial construction, custom homes and remodeling. For readers comparing tools in this category, see our Remodeling contractor software list.

Key features

• Project coordination: Organize tasks, schedules, daily logs, inspections and punch lists, with document storage and team communication for project work.
• Financial management: Prepare estimates and budgets, manage purchase orders and expenses, and handle invoices and customer payments.
• Client portal: Give customers a place to review selections, approve changes, pay invoices and track progress.
• Vendor portal: Share bid requests, purchase orders, schedules, documents and project updates with subcontractors.
• Accounting and calendar integrations: QuickBooks, Xero and Google Calendar are listed across all plans.
• Document sharing: The product describes project document sharing as secure.

Pricing

Build Method is paid software, with no free plan. Its listed starting price is $99/mo (annual), and the 14-day trial requires billing information. The signup page says the card is not charged until the trial ends and that users can cancel anytime.

All plans include all features; the listed tiers differ by user count, with Enterprise allowing unlimited users. The listed starting rate is for one user, so teams should weigh the per-month amount against their required user tier.

Platforms

Build Method is listed for Android, iOS and web. Its support information says the team can access it from any device, and the features page lists a mobile app.

Who it's for

The maker lists general contractors, home builders, remodelers, trades and service professionals, and commercial contractors among the users it serves. The mix of project, financial and portal tools is relevant to teams that need to coordinate jobs with clients and subcontractors as well as manage estimates, orders and invoices.

For a small operation, the one-user tier offers the full feature set and unlimited projects, customers and vendors. Larger teams can choose listed tiers up to ten users, or contact sales about Enterprise. The client and vendor portals may be useful when external participants need access to project information and approvals.

Pros and cons

• Pros: All listed plans include all features, and each lists unlimited projects, customers and vendors.
• Pros: Client and vendor portals cover approvals, payments, bid requests and project updates.
• Pros: QuickBooks, Xero and Google Calendar are listed as integrations across all plans.
• Cons: There is no free plan, and the starting price is an annual-billing rate.
• Cons: The trial requires billing information, even though the card is not charged until after the trial ends.
• Cons: Enterprise pricing is not listed and requires contacting sales.

Support includes email responses within 24 hours, live chat Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm MST, guided onboarding and training resources.

Alternatives

Other options to consider include Workhand, Houzz, Buildshop, BuildBook, Wunderbuild, ProBuilder OS, Buildxact and RenoTrack360.

Verdict

Build Method is a broad construction management option for contractors who want project coordination, financial tools and client and subcontractor portals in one product. All plans include the features, while pricing is organized by team size; the one-user plan starts at $99.00 USD per month when billed annually. Before starting the 14-day trial, account for its billing-information requirement and confirm which user tier fits your team. Its Android, iOS and web availability, plus listed onboarding and support options, are relevant considerations for crews that need to access project information across devices.