Best CRMs for Construction & Architects
How the Construction Industry can benefit from a CRM. CRM software represents a new way for the construction industry to manage getting work and tracking customers. The benefits of standardizing an organization’s sales process and gaining insight into all aspects of the bidding process can provide a real and immediate return on investment. Companies looking to increase their success in bidding and winning more work should seriously review CRM software as a strategic element of a company’s overall Information Technology Strategy.
BELOW ARE A LIST OF HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR THIS INDUSTRY



Really Simple Systems
An easy to use solution that lets you get organised, with everything in one place, and accessible to all your team. This CRM for construction lets you track and prioritise your sales leads, manage estimates, and store plans and orders. The integrated marketing module means new leads are automatically captured from your web site and added to the CRM. The action can allocate the lead to the correct person to follow up, and send out acknowledgements. You can link multiple stakeholders to a project giving you complete visibility. Data security is assured as Really Simple Systems is GDPR compliant,


eWay-CRM
Eway-CRM is an excellent tool for the construction industry due to its customizable features, project management capabilities, and seamless integration with Outlook. The construction industry relies heavily on project management and communication, and Eway-CRM’s project management tools enable construction companies to plan, schedule and track their projects effectively. Additionally, Eway-CRM’s custom fields allow construction companies to track specific project details unique to their industry, such as job site locations, subcontractors, and building materials. The CRM’s integration with Outlook simplifies communication and provides a centralized location for all project-related communication.


Capsule CRM
Be organized when you’re on the move with a CRM that makes managing business relationships effortless wherever you are. Stay in control of your projects and contacts whether you’re on the road or onsite with Capsule’s mobile app. Access your customer information, calendar, tasks and opportunities from your phone even if you’re offline, Capsule Mobile will sync any changes when you reconnect. Define your step by step processes for each stage of a project and share with the team, so deadlines are no longer and everyone follows a winning approach.


EngageBay
Elevate your contracting and building business with EngageBay, the ideal solution tailored specifically for your industry. With EngageBay’s powerful features and intuitive interface, you can effortlessly streamline your project management, automate communication, and nurture client relationships. From lead generation to project completion, EngageBay provides a comprehensive toolkit to enhance your productivity and profitability. Track and manage multiple projects, communicate seamlessly with clients, and leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your contracting and building business. Choose EngageBay and experience unparalleled success in your industry.


monday.com
With monday.com users get an overview of all construction operations and receive status updates to help track and visualize projects every step of the way. Manage all communications with stakeholders in one place. Stay on top of each deliverable, permit, RFI, and file needed to keep you on track. Divide and track individual project stages and keep everyone aligned with a centralized place for all project files and communication. Make communication with subcontractors more efficient. Track structural and service contractors, the type of work completed, contact details, and partnership creation dates all in one place.

TopBuilder Solutions - Home Builder CRM & Marketing
TopBuilder is the construction industry’s most advanced cloud-based construction CRM. As experienced professionals in engineering, construction, and software technology, we have redefined what it means to be a construction CRM. With our sales, marketing, and pre-construction software, you will experience better team communication, win more jobs, and have more time to focus on your priorities. With our new mobile functionality, you get all these wonderful benefits anywhere at any time. Experience the new industry standard with TopBuilder.

Acculynx
Acculynx is a suite that offers every business in the construction industry with a vast array of project management and project estimating solutions. The system is designed and developed for construction entities including Construction Management Firms, Custom Home Builders, General Contractors, Property Owners, and Specialty Contractors. Acculynx is loaded with a rich and diverse set of construction management features like bid management, project scheduling, project management, accounting, service management, and customer relationship management within one comprehensive system. AccuLynx gives your business an edge in productivity with its QuickBooks Online & Desktop integrations. Stay on top of your resources and manpower with its work scheduling and project planning features. Manage everyone and everything using any mobile device. With AccuLynx, you have a platform where you can securely store all your job information and access them anytime, anywhere.

Contactor's Cloud
Contractor’s Cloud, developed by construction professionals, is a web-based construction management solution designed for the sales-oriented general contractor. Providing the efficiency along with accountability and consistency for every project, the organizational leg work has been done so that customers can benefit by having full focus on their needs. Contractor’s Cloud is for any contractor with a dedicated sales staff. Whether performing home improvements, solar installs, landscaping, driveways, or utility work, Contractor’s Cloud is for you.

Cosential
Cosential offers comprehensive CRM and proposal automation built specifically for architecture, engineering and construction firms by A/E/C experts. Cosential’s Central Information Platform keeps your data current, accurate and transparent. So you can turn information into true business advantage. Offering spreadsheet-like interfaces and effortless data entry, Cosential delivers visibility and analytics that encompass project lifecycles, relationships and past project performance.

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems
Constellation HomeBuilder Systems is a provider of tailored homebuilding software and website solution that streamline the homebuilding process. Constellation helps users manage their information technology costs from websites and online marketing, to sales and customer relationship management, to land development, to scheduling, estimating & purchasing, to accounting & business intelligence, and finally to warranty & customer service with a comprehensive suite of fully-integrated software solutions.

Construction CRM Software – CSG Inc
Contractors Software Group, Inc. is a developer of fully integrated software solutions for residential and light commercial builders and contractors. They offer feature rich single-entry solutions for sales, marketing, customer service, warranty tracking, estimating, purchase order management, scheduling, job cost accounting and more. They also offer multiple customizable solutions to choose from based upon the size, needs and budget of a company making them capable of handling any size builder or contractor. Pricing is available on applicated. A free trial is offered.

Deltek - Union Square
Deltek announced that it has acquired Union Square, a provider of project information and collaboration software built for the unique needs of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practices.
Union Square improves the quality and accuracy of information and enhances project team collaboration by delivering a single solution for managing vital project information such as contacts, emails, drawings and documents.
Deltek, an ERP market leader in the Architecture and Engineering industry, working with AEC firms globally, powers the complete project lifecycle for AEC firms of all sizes through cutting-edge business development, project and resource management and financial management solutions. By acquiring Union Square, Deltek has become a system for activities and transactions around projects, and will also be the center for all information generated throughout the project management process. Deltek will empower AEC firms to unify project transactions and information, enabling them to manage projects faster and more profitably than ever before.

EasyBuild Construction Industry Software
Originally developed in 2004 exclusively for the Durkan Group, EasyBuild Construction Industry Accounting and Project Management software is now available to benefit businesses industry-wide. EasyBuild provides specialist software for the construction industry. Modules provide all the management and accounting functionality to bridge the gap between office and site, enabling your business to thrive.

Followup CRM
Followup CRM offers sales tracking software for the construction industry, and is suitable for companies of all sizes. Followup CRM offers features such as the ability to track pipelines, set goals for team members, view reports and coordinate workflow within the organization. Pricing is per user per month. A free trial and demo are on offer.

HIKUU
HIKUU Construction Accounting is a cloud-based productivity construction software that helps you and your team connect and get work done quickly, efficiently and virtually anywhere there’s an internet connection. Tailor made for the construction industry, businesses such as plumbing, electrical, welding, roofing and other trade professionals alike, benefit from this simple to set-up, simple to use and simple to manage accounting interface. Work smarter and focus on what really matters – business.

iDeal CRM
iDeal CRM helps construction companies dramatically increase sales. If you are a Construction Contractor, Sub-Contractor, General Contractor, or A/E Firm, this sales CRM is for you. iDeal CRM for contractors fits the construction sales process, the way you communicate with your clients and contacts. It fits the way you create and send proposals and how you take an opportunity from ‘invitation to bid’ to a ‘job in progress’. A free trial is available. A breakdown of the various pricing plans is available on the website.

J. Knutson & Associates, Inc
Since 1984 J. Knutson & Associates, Inc., has been providing Construction Software, Computer Hardware and IT Services to the construction industry. With over thirty years of experience they have helped construction companies, builders and service related contractors automate their sales. Marketing, service, estimating, project management and accounting departments will also benefit. J. Knutson & Associates helps business streamline their business and maximize profits by utilizing the construction software and hardware.

KMS
KMS supplies CRM solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, coupled with their own software and CRM toolkit. Their solutions are popular with organisations where sales cycles tend to be more complicated, such as the Construction Industry and the Built Environment. From their offices in London UK, KMS has supplied CRM systems since 1990, specialising in comprehensive CRM solutions geared towards Project-Driven organisations focusing on customers and customer service.

Mark Systems - IHMS
Mark Systems’ principal product, the Integrated Homebuilder Management System (IHMS), is a single-database, ERP information management application for the home building industry. IHMS is an industry-specific software product available for home builders. Features of IHMS include remote sales support, complete construction management, and unlimited Web portal access all integrated into back office accounting and administration functions. Utilizing a single database throughout the system, real-time access from anywhere, provides residential builders state-of-the-art efficiencies in reporting and customer service. Complete integration assures accuracy from sales through construction.

Project-Sales Achiever
Project-SalesAchiever® CRM is used by General Contractors, Construction Suppliers, Architects, Engineers and House builders who have a need to win business through the building project route whilst selling to key accounts such as End clients, Architects, Main Contractors, and Distributor networks. Project-SalesAchiever® CRM advises businesses in the construction and building products industry on sales and marketing initiatives ranging from specification sales and marketing to managing and understanding project lead data. Key to its success is its usefulness as a ‘tool’ for front end users. Being simple to use makes Project-SalesAchiever® a CRM solution that delivers results from field sales teams to board directors.

Sales1440®
Sales1440 is an on-demand sales automation and CRM system. It is both functional and feature rich. Its ease of use and integration capabilities make it the CRM solution suitable for builders. This system offers contact/eLead management, follow-up and email marketing, home and option selection, change order management, contract generation and reporting. Pricing is $65.00 per user per month.

Sales Simplicity – Sales Simplicity Software
Sales Simplicity Software, a MiTek® company, based in North America provides CRM and sales automation SaaS software to the residential home building market, serving both single family and multi-family builders. Sales Simplicity’s Customer Portal allows home buyers to access essential records and data for the entire home purchase process in a secure, password-protected environment. With that access, buyers can log-on anytime from anywhere to see their contracts and selected options. They can also view their construction schedule, options addendum, and even see images of their home under construction. With Sales Simplicity many applications come together to create an all-inclusive suite to manage customers, data and communication.