What Happened to CoConstruct, and What Custom Home Builders Are Using Now
CoConstruct was acquired by Buildertrend in 2021. Many former users are still looking for a tool that fits the custom home workflow the way CoConstruct did. A practical overview.
The CoConstruct Story
For many years, CoConstruct was the most commonly recommended software for custom home builders and high-end remodelers. It was purpose-built for that market: client-facing, draw-focused, and designed for the relationship-driven nature of custom construction.
In 2021, Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct. Over the following years, the migration began. Many builders made the move to Buildertrend. Many others found the fit wasn't what they expected.
The underlying reason: CoConstruct was built for custom home builders. Buildertrend was built primarily for production volume builders. They were solving different problems. Builders who loved CoConstruct have been looking for software that fits the custom home workflow with similar focus.
What Former CoConstruct Users Often Say They Valued
When talking with builders who used CoConstruct for years, a few things come up consistently:
The client communication approach. CoConstruct's portal let homeowners see updates and track progress without significant technical friction. Clients stayed connected without creating a lot of support work for the builder.
Draw management that understood the residential context. CoConstruct's draw request workflows were designed around how construction lenders actually operate, not adapted from a commercial construction model.
A focused interface. CoConstruct resisted feature bloat in ways that kept the product usable for small teams.
Predictable pricing. Builders knew what they were paying for.
What to Look for in an Alternative
If you are evaluating alternatives to Buildertrend as a CoConstruct replacement, the most useful questions are:
- 1.Does the tool understand the residential construction loan draw workflow: not just budget tracking, but documentation organization, lien waiver status, and phase-based payment requests?
- 2.Can clients or owners see project information without creating accounts or downloading apps?
- 3.Is the product focused on the custom home workflow, or is it a broad platform trying to serve many different construction types?
- 4.Is the pricing structure proportionate to a smaller residential GC?
- 5.What does the actual implementation timeline look like?
Where Builtly Fits
Builtly is early-access software being built specifically for the custom home draw-readiness workflow. It is not trying to replicate all of CoConstruct's features. It is focused on one part of the workflow: knowing what is missing before a payment request goes out.
That means phase completion tracking, lien waiver status per sub, progress photos by phase, and budget figures, organized in one place so you can review what is ready and what still needs attention before the draw is submitted.
Builtly is in early access. We are building this alongside a small group of residential GCs and would prefer to show you exactly what the workflow looks like on a real project before you make a decision. Request early access and we will reach out to set that up.
Pricing and specific feature availability for Builtly are discussed during onboarding. We are in early access and features are actively being developed based on builder feedback.
Early Access
Builtly is being built for the draw-readiness workflow.
Organize phases, lien waiver status, progress photos, and budget information in one place so you can see what is missing before a payment request goes out. Personal onboarding, no credit card required.
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