Buildertrend

08/31/2026

The construction companies that scale well aren't necessarily working harder, they're running with more discipline.

As the business grows, the details matter even more. Closing out every job completely, planning weeks ahead instead of days and knowing what the numbers are telling you before there's a problem.

None of that is groundbreaking, the difference is consistency. When you're running more projects, managing larger teams and making bigger decisions, the business can't depend on a few people knowing everything or stepping in to save the day.

The strongest builders create processes their teams can rely on and give leadership the visibility to make better decisions as they grow.

Great projects build your reputation, great operations help you scale.

Run the job. Build with confidence. Build with .

08/28/2026

The way builders win businesses is changing. For today’s construction leaders, reputation is no longer built solely through referrals, finished projects or relationships. Social media has become another extension of the business, giving builders a platform to build trust and reach future clients long before the first conversation.

Buildertrend customer Tyler Farrell, founder and president of Killowen Construction, is a strong example of that shift and was recently featured in "The Wall Street Journal" for the role social media plays in growing his luxury custom home business.

With an audience of more than 400,000 on Instagram, Tyler has built a platform by giving others in the industry a look at the craft behind the work, while balancing something increasingly important for high-end builders: the privacy and trust of their clients.

It’s another reminder that the modern builder is more than a contractor. They’re a business leader, an educator and a media brand of their own.

Congratulations to Tyler and the Killowen Construction team on the well-deserved recognition. Read the full story here: https://btrnd.co/4qIwuji

08/27/2026

Growth without the right systems comes at a cost. Build the foundation first, then grow with intention. 📈🪏

08/26/2026

This build is so fall coded🍂

Are you ready for autumn or holding onto the last bits of summer? 👀

08/25/2026

Growth changes more than the size of your business, it changes what your business needs from you.

As project volume increases, teams expand and operations become more complex, the processes that once worked can start to show their limits.

Leadership can’t have eyes on every project, critical knowledge can’t live with a handful of people, financial insights need to arrive while there’s still time to act on them.

The strongest construction companies recognize that scaling isn’t about adding more to the business, it’s about building an operation that can perform consistently without relying on constant intervention from leadership.

That means connected teams, greater visibility and systems designed to support the business you’re becoming, not just the one you are today. Because sustainable growth requires more than opportunity, it requires an operation built to handle it.

08/21/2026

Not everyone can be in LA, some of us need to hold it down at Buildertrend University. 🫡

Consider this your sign to come see what all the hype is about.

08/20/2026

Great builds start with confidence behind the scenes. Confidence that your schedule is on track, your budget is up to date, your team knows what’s next and your client is in the loop.

Run the job. Build with confidence. Build with

Meg & Co. Designer Homes

08/19/2026

For two decades, Buildertrend has built technology around how construction businesses actually work, helping builders solve real challenges, scale their operations and run more profitable businesses.

As AI reshapes the construction industry, we believe the greatest opportunity isn’t simply adding more AI tools. It’s thoughtfully embedding AI into the workflows builders already rely on every day and giving that technology the context to understand their schedules, financials, documents, communication and job history.

Our acquisition of BizJet AI, Inc. accelerates that vision and marks the next chapter in what we’ve been building alongside our customers for 20 years. With AI veterans Ruhaab Markas and John Baker joining Buildertrend, we’re continuing to advance technology that reduces manual work, helps prevent costly errors and ultimately helps move the work forward.

This is what industry-leading AI for construction should look like: practical, embedded and measured by the value it creates for builders. Read more about what this acquisition means for Buildertrend and the future of construction:

Buildertrend acquired BizJet AI, Inc., adding two AI leaders to build more of the industry-leading AI already in your workflows. See what this means for you.

08/17/2026

Fell in love with this Meg & Co. Designer Homes build

08/14/2026

Talking about money can be uncomfortable, but surprising your client with it later is worse.

Joe Christensen (Cardinal Crest) shares why budget conversations should happen throughout every step of the project.