Managing a construction project can often be a daunting task for homeowners. Homeowners may find themselves overwhelmed by the difficulties of coordinating multiple teams, keeping track of progress, and ensuring that the project stays within the agreed budget.
It is therefore vital for us to maintain clear communication and oversight of a project with you as any minor misstep can lead to significant delays or added costs.
Miscommunication between contractors and clients, budget overruns, and delays in timelines are common pain points.
This is where Buildertrend steps in for us as a powerful solution. Kiwi Design and Build uses this platform for all of our project management, communication, budgeting, and scheduling.
Buildertrend provides transparency and real-time updates, giving homeowners full oversight over the project. Through its user-friendly tools, homeowners can monitor progress, approve changes, and stay informed.
This article will help you understand more about the key features and benefits of why we use Buildertrend. We will help you understand the onboarding process and see how easy it is for you to use this powerful tool during your construction project with us. Oh, and there is also an app you can have on your phone!
Buildertrend provides a simple and effective user interface that aligns well with the workflow on construction sites. The platform allows homeowners to keep up to date with their construction projects via its calendar function.
All communication regarding the project is within the platform ensuring seamless communication among homeowners and their project manager. It has been designed for homeowners to find all the information they need about their project and to be able to see weekly photograph updates.
Buildertrend gives the homeowner an easy place to see the financials from their construction project. When you login, you will see on the homepage a summary of the project’s financials. Here you will see the initial agreed project contract amount but also if you add or change things through your build, you will see the amount underneath.
This makes managing and staying on top of your budget easy to do. It gives you a breakdown of how much you have paid to date and any invoices or amounts left to pay. No need for homeowners to try and remember or spend time searching through emails for invoices. It is always displayed when you first sign in.
The Gantt-like chart in Buildertrend offers a clear visual representation of project schedules, tracking tasks from start to completion. Homeowners can see the project schedule to know what will be happening and when.
The platform’s real-time updates facilitate the identification of scheduling bottlenecks, helping us to manage your project efficiently and avoid downtime. Automatic notifications keep all participants informed of changes, supporting smooth project execution.
Buildertrend offers project updates. Every Friday we upload images from your project. This means if you aren’t able to go to the site, you will still be able to see the weekly progress on the build. Homeowners love to see the latest photographs we post of their project.
Buildertrend’s Client Portal enhances communication between your project manager and you. The platform supports the sharing of project updates through daily logs, helping transparency and real-time engagement. By keeping all the communication in Buildertrend’s Client Portal, this removes the problem of trying to find an email or text. Everything is stored and easy to go back through and find again.
Our homeowners love the effective communication features in Buildertrend that enable remote project management and efficient payment processing. These capabilities enhance workflow efficiency significantly. The scheduling tools are appreciated for maintaining a consistent workflow on construction sites, minimising downtime, and improving the overall management of projects.
They loved the client portal features as it has made communicating between contractors and clients super easy, allowing seamless sharing of progress updates and processing payments. This reduces the need for excessive phone calls and emails.
Construction can be one of the most stressful periods people have to go through. Buildertrend makes it much easier. We want to make choosing to work with Kiwi as streamlined as it should be.
The integrated payment processing feature simplifies financial transactions, ensuring efficient handling of payments.
The client portal provides us with an easy way to update clients and give them important project information. We love all the features that Buildertrends has and we know you will love them too.
Buildertrend provides a streamlined introduction for new users, aiming to simplify the learning curve with its intuitive interface. This user-friendly design minimises the need for lengthy onboarding sessions, making it accessible for all, at various experience levels. But if homeowners have any difficulties with using it, we have experts on hand to help.
One of Buildertrend’s most valuable features is the ability for homeowners to access project updates anytime, anywhere, via the app on their mobile or desktop devices. This convenience allows homeowners to stay informed about every aspect of their construction project without needing constant phone calls or in-person meetings. Whether at work, home, or on the go, homeowners can log in and instantly see real-time updates on progress, review budgets, and communicate with their project team.
By offering this flexibility, Buildertrend ensures that critical information is always at a user’s fingertips, reducing the time spent tracking down updates and fostering a more streamlined communication flow. Notifications for schedule changes, new photos, or budget adjustments are delivered in real time, keeping everyone on the same page and allowing decisions to be made more quickly and efficiently. This on-the-go access significantly reduces the need for frequent status-check calls, making the process smoother for both homeowners and contractors.
Kiwi Homes would love to manage your construction project using Buildertrend. We know you will enjoy a smoother, more organised building process.
The app’s ability to keep clients engaged and updated throughout the project leads to higher satisfaction, as homeowners feel more in control and confident about the progress. This transparency fosters trust and helps prevent unexpected delays or budget surprises, resulting in fewer stress points for both homeowners and contractors.
This is why Kiwi Homes is using Buildertrends, as it is shaping the future of home construction by delivering a more collaborative, efficient, and enjoyable building experience for all involved. So make sure you choose a construction company, like Kiwi, that is already using Buildertrend. Call us today on 01562 710 678 and let’s start your project.
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