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Buildbite is the simple app that helps construction teams communicate, document, and report—all in one place.
05 November, 2025
10 min. to read
5 Buildertrend Alternatives For Less Than $100 in 2025
You're probably here because…
27 October, 2025
20 min. to read
7 Best Janitorial Software Solutions Compared (2025)
Managing a cleaning business without the right software means spending 10+ hours weekly coordinating schedules, chasi...
06 October, 2025
14 min. to read
9 Best Mobile Workforce Management Software for Field Teams
After working with hundreds of field service managers—many of whom juggle the owner-operator role—I've seen why sched...
02 September, 2025
22 min. to read
12 Best Plumbing Job Management Software Solutions in 2025
Picture this: your technician is double-booked, one customer calls for an urgent leak fix while another is waiting fo...
26 August, 2025
13 min. to read
Best Cleaning Business Software in 2025: 9 Tools Compared by Category
If you're here, you might be dealing with:
28 July, 2025
12 min. to read
Construction Project Documentation: Save Time, Money, and Avoid Rework
Have you ever experienced a situation where Read More
24 July, 2025
9 min. to read
Your complete guide to construction work in progress (WIP)
It’s Friday afternoon. You’re behind on the drywall, the plumber is asking for an advance, and the client just emaile...
17 July, 2025
11 min. to read
Construction progress monitoring: The complete guide for SMB Projects
If you’re running a small or mid-sized construction business, you’ve probably had at least one project spiral out of ...
27 June, 2025
20 min. to read
10 best construction photo documentation software in 2025
You’re on site trying to prove work got done, but photos and documentation are buried in someone’s phone, lost in a g...
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25 June, 2025
11 min. to read
9 Best Construction Mobile Apps of 2025 (Tested for Small Teams)
After managing construction projects ourselves and testing dozens of different mobile solutions, we've identified the...
24 November, 2024
13 min. to read
Texas building code simplified: key rules & references for local builders
The Texas building code, officially referred to as the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings (IHB) Code, serves ...
18 November, 2024
15 min. to read
Florida Building Code - The 19 most requested Requirements in 2025
The Florida Building Code (FLBC) is a comprehensive set of construction regulations designed to ensu...
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28 October, 2024
12 min. to read
7 Best Fieldwire Alternatives for SMBs in 2025
If you're reading this, you're likely stuck in one of two frustrating situations:
09 October, 2024
14 min. to read
10 Jobber alternatives (2025) – Affordable picks for field management
Jobber is a business management software that makes running a field service business easier, with quoting, scheduling...
24 September, 2024
23 min. to read
22 data-driven strategies for modern construction site management
In an industry where things are rapidly evolving and even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays or safety ri...
16 September, 2024
12 min. to read
Good communication on the job site – 8 practical tips for project managers
Has the definition of effective communication on a job site changed in recent years? How would you describe good comm...
08 September, 2024
13 min. to read
13 tips to overcome low productivity in construction + free project planning templates
I’ve talked to hundreds of construction project managers and learned that low productivity is often misunderstood. It...
02 September, 2024
18 min. to read
The 6 best real estate development software tools reviewed
Discover the top real estate development software tools that simplify planning, budgeting, collaboration, and project...
22 August, 2024
9 min. to read
Best field management app: Top 5 picks in 2025
Managing and coordinating various on-field activities has brought us to a pivotal moment where mobile apps have shift...
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13 August, 2024
15 min. to read
10 benefits and challenges of construction collaboration
No construction professional wants to see collaboration on a project fall apart. When it does, the consequences are o...
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09 August, 2024
8 min. to read
Free construction punch list template (+ step-by-step guide)
If you're here, you're probably looking for a punch list template to help manage the final tasks in your construction...
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31 July, 2024
15 min. to read
Best Facility Management Software: Top 14 Picks in 2025
You're probably here because:
15 July, 2024
11 min. to read
Best construction workflow software: Top 10 picks in 2025
Construction workflows are complex and highly technical. They have lots of moving parts. Given the chance to...
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02 July, 2024
16 min. to read
Best Field Reporting Software: 9 Tools for Faster Billing
I've watched too many field service companies struggle with the same frustrating cycle: your team completes jobs, but...
24 June, 2024
11 min. to read
Jobber vs Housecall Pro 2025: Which is better?
If you've been managing your business with tools like Google Calendar, spreadsheets, and email, you know firsthand th...
07 June, 2024
18 min. to read
15 best construction project management software for small businesses 2025
Running a small construction business takes a lot o...
21 May, 2024
11 min. to read
7 Best Subcontractor Management Software: Top Picks 2025
A 2025 guide to the best subcontractor management software designed to improve coordination, efficiency, and project ...
12 May, 2024
14 min. to read
5 Best Job Management Software for Tradesmen (2025 Guide)
Running a trade business without the right system leads to delays, scope creep, and shrinking profit — even when the ...
02 February, 2024
25 min. to read
The ultimate guide to successful construction project management
Keeping your team cohesive and on track, the client satisfied and in the loop, and your CEO happy with the progress, ...
23 January, 2024
14 min. to read
Top 7 Construction Time Tracking Software & Apps for 2025
Relying on Excel spreadsheets, paper timesheets, or memory to track time across your construction projects is drainin...
18 January, 2024
19 min. to read
10 best construction project tracking software in 2025 (buyer's checklist)
Are your construction jobs on track or falling behind without you noticing?
10 January, 2024
12 min. to read
5 steps to improve construction field management: a complete guide
At its core, construction field management refers to the coordination of management of the on-site activity. Sounds s...
08 January, 2024
11 min. to read
The 10 best construction communication software tools 2025
Some businesses turn to social networking tools like WhatsApp for their business communication. Unfortunately, such t...
03 January, 2024
11 min. to read
A practical guide to effective risk management in construction
From health and safety to financial security, there are a lot of different risks that construction professionals need...
18 December, 2023
6 min. to read
10 Benefits and Challenges of AI in Construction
The wave of AI technology has finally started reaching the shores of the construction industry. Many have feared new ...
13 December, 2023
6 min. to read
How To Calculate and Improve Operational Efficiency in Construction
A simple guide to calculating and improving operational efficiency on construction projects.
08 December, 2023
5 min. to read
How to Ensure Great Customer Satisfaction in Construction
It can be easy to assume that customer satisfaction in construction is a simple equation: deliver the project a clien...
04 December, 2023
5 min. to read
Optimizing Cash Flow: Strategies for Minimizing Payment Delays in Construction for Plumbers
If you want to succeed as a plumber, there’s one thing that matters just as much as client relations, finding new pro...
30 November, 2023
11 min. to read
8 Best HVAC Mobile Apps in 2025 (Must-Have Apps for HVAC Technicians)
Picture this: You’re in the middle of a service call, your phone buzzes with another urgent job, and now you need to ...
29 November, 2023
5 min. to read
Time Management in Construction for Carpenters: The Best Online Tools for Efficient Project Scheduling
Time is a precious commodity in the construction industry, and for carpenters, efficient time management is crucial f...
28 November, 2023
6 min. to read
The Project Manager’s Guide to Navigating Construction Projects
The construction industry is a tough place. With constantly shifting goals and circumstances, even the smallest const...
24 November, 2023
6 min. to read
Project Documentation for Remodelers: Easy Access to Plans and Images Anywhere, Anytime
Throughout construction, effective project documentation is the linchpin of success. Remodelers especially rely on pr...
23 November, 2023
4 min. to read
Elevating Your Efficiency: Streamlining Elevator Installers Task Management In Construction
Just like the construction industry as a whole, elevator installers must carefully balance their never-ending list of...
21 November, 2023
7 min. to read
Optimizing Your Bottom Line: Mastering Cost Management in Construction for Paving Companies
Paving contractors are the architects of connectivity within the construction industry, crafting the pathways that de...
18 November, 2023
5 min. to read
What Are Contractor Management Systems in Construction? Navigating the Digital Transformation
Many modern businesses find that freelancers and contractors are vital contributors to their success. Nowhere is this...
14 November, 2023
5 min. to read
The Best Construction Scheduling Software You Need
From winning bids to executing projects on time and within budget, working in construction can be extremely difficult...
13 November, 2023
6 min. to read
Everything you need to know about punch lists
From adding an extension to a house to building a new one from scratch, every construction project has a lot of diffe...
08 November, 2023
7 min. to read
What Exactly Is a Construction Bond?
It’s no secret that construction is not for the faint-hearted - there are a lot of things that can go wrong at every ...
07 November, 2023
6 min. to read
What Is an RFI in Construction and What Should It Include?
In any situation or sector, efficient communication and information exchange is key. This is especially true in the c...
06 November, 2023
7 min. to read
What Is the Construction Bidding Process? Everything You Need to Know
Construction projects can be demanding and time-consuming, meaning you cannot just buy a project straight off the sup...
01 November, 2023
7 min. to read
All The Types of Construction Contracts You Need To Know About
The construction industry is a big world with a lot of different projects, varying in size and complexity, each requi...
27 October, 2023
5 min. to read
Your Construction Cost Estimate: How Do You Calculate It Using Software & Templates?
Anyone in the construction industry from brick layers to CEOs knows that estimating construc...
23 October, 2023
4 min. to read
What Is Preconstruction? Phases, Activities, and Checklist
If you’ve been around the construction industry you’re likely familiar with the term “pre-construction”. Successful c...
17 August, 2023
2 min. to read
Your guide to hiring the perfect construction project manager
In the chaotic world of construction, finding the perfect project manager is no easy feat. The Project Manager you ch...
15 August, 2023
4 min. to read
3 tips to compare actual hours to time estimates in construction
Delivering construction projects on time and within budget can be difficult when you can’t accurately forecast how lo...
01 August, 2023
3 min. to read
5 reasons projects fail according to construction project manager
In life, we are all bound to fail at some point. It’s how we choose to learn from our failures that ultimately lead t...
25 July, 2023
2 min. to read
CEO’s insider tips to manage customer expectations with ease
We all know that in business, the customer is always right. This expression couldn’t be more true when Read More
18 July, 2023
3 min. to read
CEO's tips on how to structure construction projects for success
As a Project Manager, you have a lot on your plate. Phasing plays a crucial role when structuring a project to ensure...
12 July, 2023
3 min. to read
5 essential tools for construction project managers
A good Project Manager is able to combine their skills of planning, coordinating and controlling resources in order t...
06 July, 2023
1 min. to read
Why the partnership between Buildbite and Signicat matters.
The global construction market size reached a value of approximately USD 12.74 trillion in 2022 and Read More
03 July, 2023
2 min. to read
Renovation & restoration industry to boom while new builds drop by 40%
The news is in and it’s not looking good. New building construction is in freefall.
Statistics released by
22 May, 2023
2 min. to read
Buildbite's fair billing policy
Updated: 18 October 2024
At Buildbite, we belie...
26 April, 2023
15 min. to read
The future of construction in 2025 and beyond
Explore how technology like BIM, construction management apps, and virtual design is transforming the construction in...
26 April, 2023
1 min. to read
Do customers understand the cost implications of their decisions?
Let's start with the good news. Most homeowners have a clear vision of what the end-result should look like. Th...
15 February, 2023
2 min. to read
Embedded financial tech as a solution for construction risk mitigation
The construction industry is plagued with conflict, risk and low margins. It’s a sad reality that the sector is riddl...
07 December, 2022
1 min. to read
The challenge of two-way communication in construction
Very few construction projects go exactly according to the original plan. This is a normal aspect of any constr...
07 December, 2022
1 min. to read
The challenge with lack of instructions to complete a task
Professional construction workers take pride in the quality of their work. But sometimes...
04 December, 2022
1 min. to read
The challenge of observing progress
As humans, we have a natural tendency to measure progress by observing a linear movement towards a predefined g...
04 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Having clarity on what was (actually) agreed
Construction projects can be pretty messy - both literally and metaphorically speaking - and project managers a...
02 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Time Estimates vs. Actual time
The challenge of balancing time estimates with actual time spent
We've all been there. We take on a rel...
22 November, 2022
2 min. to read
Proptech solutions to improve construction industry collaboration
The construction industry is ripe for disruption. Large projects across asset classes typically take 20 percent...
