Platform Features

Everything you need to run your custom builds.

Built from the ground up for custom home builders who want modern software without the 50-tab bloat of legacy tools.

Projects & Timeline

Gantt-style scheduling with drag-to-move phases and tasks

Budget & Draws

Track every dollar — estimates, expenses, draw requests with e-sign

Contracts & E-Sign

Homeowner and subcontractor agreements with digital signatures

Team & Client Portal

Staff access, homeowner portal, and subcontractor token links

Bulletproof Isolation

Your data is completely separate from every other builder

AI-Powered

AI estimates, specs, selections from plans — plus an AI budget assistant that spots issues before you do

Plan Takeoffs

Upload plans, measure quantities with color-coded tools — count fixtures, measure areas by flooring type

Complete capability breakdown

Every tool included in the $199/month base plan, plus an $8 service fee ($207/month total).

Project Management13 tools

  • Unlimited projects
  • Gantt timeline with templates
  • Task checklists & subtasks
  • Batch task status updates
  • Crew schedule (cross-project calendar)New
  • Punch list & warranty tracking
  • Weekly reports & activity log
  • Progress photos & media gallery
  • Plan Takeoffs — measure quantities directly on uploaded PDFsNew
  • Color-coded counts (sinks, doors, windows, outlets, fixtures)New
  • Area measurement by flooring type (hardwood, tile, carpet, LVP)New
  • AI auto-detect items from plansNew
  • CSV export for takeoff quantitiesNew

Financial & Payments12 tools

  • Budget tracking & financial summary
  • Cost Plus budget mode (7-column spreadsheet view)New
  • AI Budget Insights (projected over/under, recommendations)New
  • Excel & PDF budget import
  • Draw requests with lender PDF & e-sign
  • Homeowner online payments (deposits, draws, invoices)New
  • Stripe Connect builder payouts & bank onboardingNew
  • ACH bank account and credit/debit card checkoutNew
  • Incoming & outgoing payment ledger with CSV exportNew
  • Change orders with client approval
  • Purchase orders
  • Cost code catalog

Contracts & Procurement5 tools

  • Contract templates & digital signing
  • Bid packages with private token links
  • Selections with AI import
  • Spec sheets with standard template
  • Subcontractor directory with COI tracking

AI-Powered5 tools

  • AI estimates from uploaded plansNew
  • AI specifications from uploaded plansNew
  • AI selections from vendor quotesNew
  • AI Budget Assistant (spots issues before you do)New
  • Company Health dashboard with AI Financial AdvisorNew
Custom Builder FAQ

Frequently asked questions for enterprise custom builders

Everything you need to know about migrating from legacy platforms and securing your data.

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