Why We Love Buildertrend

If you’ve listened to more than one episode of The Curious Builder, you’ve probably heard me mention Buildertrend. Maybe you’ve caught a few behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram or heard me talk about our Buildertrend University trip. But this partnership isn’t just about a logo on a website or a shoutout during a podcast. It’s about shared values, real growth, and a mutual desire to make our industry better.

A Natural Fit

Our journey with Buildertrend didn’t start with sponsorship—it started on the jobsite. I’ve been using Buildertrend for years. But like a lot of builders, I wasn’t exactly squeezing the full potential out of the platform. Think of it like owning a Swiss Army knife and only using the screwdriver. That all changed after our team went down to Buildertrend University. Not just me—our whole team. We needed to get everyone on the same page so we headed to the Buildertrend headquarters together.

At the time, our Buildertrend score was 17 out of 100. Not great. But within 60 days of training and digging in, we jumped 10 points. And we’re still climbing.

Buildertrend supported that growth and saw themselves in it—a company that wants to empower builders, improve communication, and tell real stories of growth. That’s why this partnership made sense. They weren’t just buying ad space. They were investing in community—something we care deeply about with The Curious Builder Collective, the podcast, and Mark D. Williams Custom Homes.

More about our experience at the Buildertend HQ here!

More Than Just Software

One of the things I appreciate most about working with Buildertrend is how they support more than just me. They support the mission of building community. They came in later than other sponsors but looked at it through a different lens—how to support what we’re doing for builders. Even when they couldn’t sponsor the Curious Builder Boot Camp in full, they creatively paved the way for one of their ambassadors to attend. That helped everyone involved! I value that kind of flexibility and commitment to doing good for the industry.

Game-Changing Features 

Right now, we’re designing three or four custom homes. In the past, that meant reinventing the wheel—every single time. Now? We’re using Buildertrend templates for everything from bids and documentation to folder structures and scheduling. It’s streamlined, it’s professional, and it’s making life easier for our team and our clients.

There’s also the AI-generated weekly recaps. With photos. Automatically compiled. If you’re a visual thinker like me, this is pure gold. Our clients love it. Our team loves it. I love it.

Not to mention the daily logs, QR codes, lead management, financial management, or the clean integration of tools that used to live across 10 different platforms. This is the stuff that levels up your business!

Been There, Tried That

We’ve tried other construction project management platforms. One in particular got bought out, then innovation stopped. Meanwhile Buildertrend is still pushing forward. Still listening to users. Still building tools we actually need.

They’re a big company, yes—but they’re one of the few tech companies that still gets builders.

Who Is Buildertrend For?

Short answer? Everyone.

Long answer? If you’re not into software, you need Buildertrend to drag you into the 21st century. If you are into software, you’ll appreciate just how powerful and intuitive it is. Budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management—it’s all in one place. With QR codes and Apple Pay-like ease, it’s a more professional, efficient, and transparent way to build.

Move Forward with Buildertrend

If you’re a builder still on the fence about Buildertrend, I’d ask you this:

Are you trying to move forward—or stay in the past?

This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about building better, faster, and more transparently—for your team and your clients. For your future.

Buildertrend isn’t just a sponsor of The Curious Builder. They’re a partner in the kind of growth we talk about every episode—real, imperfect, exciting progress. And we’re proud to have them on the team.