{"id":8399,"date":"2020-03-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxglobal.wpengine.com\/au\/uncategorized\/cloud-based-construction-software\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:46:04","slug":"cloud-based-construction-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/au\/blog\/cloud-based-construction-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Why small builders should invest in cloud-based construction software"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the era of digital tools, you have more options now than ever before; especially when it comes to managing your work in the construction industry. Cloud-based construction software can help you<\/a> control scheduling, provide accurate estimations,\u00a0generate\u00a0job costings, invoices, quotes and much more.<\/p>\n

Business decisions are won or lost on the strength of their return on investment. It is no different if you are a small builder or trade looking to\u00a0increase profit\u00a0and\u00a0take your business to the next level.\u00a0Investing in construction management software is a cost-effective way to help make this a reality.<\/p>\n

In this article, we are going to look at how small builders and renovators use cloud-based construction software to help manage their work and build the business they have always wanted.<\/p>\n

What is construction management cloud-based software?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Construction management cloud-based software is designed to simplify your residential construction business. It\u00a0automates\u00a0and\u00a0connects\u00a0all the\u00a0parts of\u00a0your business \u2014 like\u00a0estimating, job\u00a0management\u00a0and\u00a0accounting<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0allowing you\u00a0to be more efficient\u00a0and\u00a0profitable.<\/p>\n

For innovative builders, construction management software is key to growing your business.\u00a0Easy to\u00a0afford and get started with\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The days of massive investments and weeks to get started are gone. With cloud-based software, you pay month-by-month, no\u00a0upfront cost, nothing. Get started in hours\u00a0with\u00a0training conducted\u00a0one-on-one from the convenience of your office or home, using the latest online video conferencing tools.<\/p>\n

Schedule\u00a0<\/span><\/b>j<\/span><\/b>obs\u00a0<\/span><\/b>s<\/span><\/b>eamlessly<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cloud-based construction scheduling software\u00a0helps you work out the\u00a0\u2018when and where\u2019 of each job you are working on.\u00a0For example, if you have someone dropping off materials at a\u00a0specific\u00a0time, you can\u00a0see this in your calendar and receive a notification as the time approaches.\u00a0The same goes for your subcontractors; you\u00a0will\u00a0know\u00a0when they are due to arrive at job sites to complete the required work.<\/p>\n

Your job schedule keeps\u00a0everything visualized \u2018at a glance\u2019, helping you\u00a0stay on\u00a0track of where you need to\u00a0go\u00a0(and when).\u00a0The schedule can generate reports for your clients whenever they ask \u2013 a great way to keep your clients informed.<\/p>\n

Access<\/span><\/b>\u00a0your work from anywhere<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you are on the road, traveling to different job sites, or busy in the office doing admin work, you can check to see how your team is progressing. You can verify whether your materials are delivered and collaborate with contractors on each of your jobs as they continue to develop over time.<\/p>\n

Meeting a client\u00a0on-site\u00a0or\u00a0checking\u00a0how the job\u2019s progressing? Construction cloud-based software can be accessed through a web browser from your phone, laptop or tablet. Everything is stored in one centralized location (the cloud). All your work is saved automatically. This means no more missing files or the headaches and stress involved with losing them.<\/p>\n

Cloud-based construction job management software really is the ideal solution for modern small builders looking to improve the efficiencies of their business.\u00a0It helps streamline business processes, track project costs and track the project progress throughout the entire project. People in the construction industry need the right tools to help them be successful and there is no doubt construction software is a must to grow.<\/p>\n

Construction project management software helps you work faster and stay organised<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is no need to spend your evenings working on creating and sending quotes. The right cloud-based software helps you create accurate, fast estimates using checklist-style templates, built-in supplier price lists, and composite recipes for your construction projects.<\/p>\n

Set yourself apart in the construction industry with professionally branded quotes created at a click of the button, including pictures and specifications.<\/p>\n

Designed to grow with you, Buildxact includes everything you need to run your business; purchasing,\u00a0takeoffs<\/a>, job scheduling,\u00a0invoicing<\/a>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

Top project management software features\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the benefits may have you sold,\u00a0features\u00a0can\u00a0vary significantly from offering too many options to not enough features to justify the monthly subscription. An initial online search\u00a0will show heaps of options, a daunting process\u00a0when you\u00a0have to\u00a0keep managing your\u00a0project load. It does not make your job any easier, as any professional in the construction industry will tell you.<\/p>\n

Here are the top five features builders, project managers and construction companies look for\u00a0when selecting a construction project management software\u00a0to streamline their business.<\/p>\n

1. Fast digital takeoffs:\u00a0<\/strong>one of the most time-consuming pre-construction tasks is creating\u00a0accurate\u202ftakeoffs<\/a>\u00a0to estimate correctly and quickly. Today, you can\u00a0swap\u00a0paper plans for digital takeoffs, and the measuring and estimating are complete in just a few clicks.\u00a0\u201cA takeoff for a build could take two, three days, up to a week. With\u00a0Buildxact,\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m down to under a day to get all my takeoffs done and ready to quote, and also\u00a0ready to order when the job comes through,\u201d says\u00a0Hagen Shaw<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0\u00a0ShawCo\u00a0Building.<\/p>\n

2. Easy and accurate estimating:<\/strong>\u00a0estimating is one of the most essential elements of the\u00a0job\u00a0but it can be a nightmare if you don\u2019t have the most up-to-date pricing.\u00a0Look for a solution that allows you to use your own pricelist or your\u00a0supplier\u2019s\u00a0pricelist to save headaches later down the track.\u00a0Construction software, like\u00a0Buildxact, allows you to\u00a0streamline your entire estimating process\u00a0using clever\u00a0checklists\u00a0so you never miss a\u00a0\u00a0thing.\u00a0Another nifty way to streamline your estimating is by using recipes\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0a\u00a0\u00a0formula-based process where the calculations\u00a0are\u00a0automated, saving you tons of time.\u00a0Recipe\u2019s\u00a0package all the components together to create the takeoff, and the\u00a0quantities automatically calculate, speeding up the estimating process\u00a0and your accuracy.\u00a0Once you\u2019ve\u00a0completed\u00a0the takeoff, you\u00a0need to be able to\u00a0source your material and overhead costs by sending them to your suppliers and subcontractors to complete your\u202festimate<\/a>. The total prices and quantities calculate automatically and more accurately, saving you time and your bottom line.<\/p>\n

3. Impressive professional quotes:<\/strong>\u00a0your quote is the first time your customer receives something tangible from you. It\u2019s the first impression. Instead of building your quotes in Word or Excel\u00a0or getting help from a graphic designer,\u00a0construction management software will generate a professional-looking quote \u2014\u00a05x faster<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 using your company branding for a professional first impression.\u00a0\u201cI found\u00a0Buildxact\u00a0pretty easy to get started with. All it took was 45 minutes and I was already able to put together an estimate and produce a quote.\u201d\u00a0Jaye Ibrahim<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0Jetcon.<\/p>\n

4. Stress-free project management:<\/strong>\u00a0instead of finding yourself in your truck running from job site to job site, construction project management\u00a0software,\u00a0allows\u00a0you to manage all aspects of each job\u00a0like,\u00a0scheduling<\/a>,\u00a0purchasing,\u00a0delivery, and invoicing, saving time and money. It\u2019ll give you the confidence that your projects\u00a0will be\u00a0delivered on time and within budget.<\/p>\n

5. Real-time financials:<\/strong>\u00a0tracking your profitability is key to your business\u2019s success, and if you\u2019re doing your own invoicing, the data you get out is only as good as the data you put in. A construction management software solution tracks your line-by-line costs and integrates with your\u202faccounting software<\/a>\u202fessential to your bottom line.<\/p>\n

Ready to get started with<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>construction cloud software<\/span><\/b>?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Buildxact\u00a0is more than just a construction estimating tool for builders \u2013 it is filled with features that help you streamline the entire job management process from start to finish.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure whether it is the right fit for your business, get in touch with our team who will be happy to answer any questions you have in a one-on-one, online demo. Alternatively, you can\u00a0start a free 14-day trial<\/a>\u00a0right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the era of digital tools, you have more options now than ever before; especially when it comes to managing your work in the construction industry. Cloud-based construction software can help you control scheduling, provide accurate estimations,\u00a0generate\u00a0job costings, invoices, quotes and much more.<\/p>\n

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