Switch From CoConstruct to Projul: Full Guide

⚠️ CoConstruct has now officially shut down. For the most current step-by-step migration instructions, see our complete CoConstruct shutdown migration guide.

CoConstruct used to be one of the go-to platforms for custom home builders and remodelers. It had a strong reputation for client communication, selections tracking, and financial management. A lot of contractors built their entire workflow around it.

Then Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct. And things changed.

If you are a former CoConstruct user who is now frustrated with the Buildertrend transition, rising costs, or a platform that no longer feels like it was built for you, this guide is for you. We will cover why contractors are leaving, how Projul compares, and how to make the switch without losing your data or momentum on active projects.

Why Contractors Are Leaving CoConstruct

The Buildertrend Merger Changed Everything

When Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct, the promise was that both platforms would benefit. The reality has been different for many contractors.

CoConstruct users have been migrated to the Buildertrend platform, which means learning a new interface, adapting to different workflows, and dealing with features that were reorganized or removed. For contractors who spent years building their processes around CoConstruct, this forced migration felt like starting over with a tool they did not choose.

The platforms had different strengths. CoConstruct was known for its client communication tools and detailed financial tracking. Buildertrend leans more toward general project management. The merge tried to combine both, but many contractors feel like they lost the specific features that made CoConstruct valuable in the first place.

Pricing Increases After the Merger

This one stings. Many CoConstruct users saw their bills go up after the transition to Buildertrend’s pricing structure. Some contractors reported price jumps of 30% to 50% or more, depending on their plan and team size.

When your software costs jump that much without a clear improvement in what you are getting, it is hard not to start looking around.

Projul keeps things simple with flat rate pricing and unlimited users:

• Core: $4,788/year ($4,788/yr)
• Core+: $7,188/year ($7,188/yr)
• Pro: $14,388/year ($14,388/yr)

No per user fees. No surprise increases because you added a project manager or gave your subs login access. Your price is your price.

Feature Changes and Removed Functionality

Several features that CoConstruct users relied on were changed, moved, or dropped during the Buildertrend transition. Workflows that used to be straightforward suddenly required extra steps or workarounds.

Some contractors have reported issues with:

• Selections tracking not working the same way
• Client portal changes that confused homeowners
• Financial reporting that looks different and requires relearning
• Scheduling tools that feel less intuitive than what CoConstruct offered

When your team has to relearn a platform they did not ask for, productivity takes a hit. And when clients notice the difference in their portal experience, it reflects on your business.

Complexity That Gets in the Way

Buildertrend is a big platform built for a wide range of contractors. That breadth comes with complexity. Menus are deeper, settings are more scattered, and finding what you need takes longer than it should.

For custom builders and remodelers who valued CoConstruct’s focused, purpose built feel, the switch to Buildertrend often feels bloated. You end up paying for features you will never use while struggling to find the ones you need every day.

Projul takes the opposite approach. The interface is clean and built for how contractors actually work. Your team can find what they need without clicking through five menus to get there.

The BuilderTrend Acquisition: What It Really Means for Contractors

The CoConstruct and BuilderTrend merger was not just a rebrand. It was a full platform absorption. If you are still trying to make sense of what happened and what it means for your business, here is the full picture.

CoConstruct No Longer Exists as a Standalone Product

This is the part that catches some contractors off guard. CoConstruct is not a separate product anymore. It has been folded into BuilderTrend entirely. That means the CoConstruct you signed up for, the one you chose because it fit your workflow, is gone. What you have now is BuilderTrend with some CoConstruct features mixed in.

For contractors who ran their entire business on CoConstruct’s specific tools, this is a big deal. You did not choose BuilderTrend. You chose CoConstruct. But the decision was made for you, and now you are left adapting to a platform that was designed for a different type of contractor.

Forced Migration and the Learning Curve

When two software platforms merge, somebody has to move. In this case, it was CoConstruct users. The migration to BuilderTrend’s interface was not optional. Your data was moved, your login changed, and your team had to learn a new system whether they wanted to or not.

That learning curve is real. Even if the features are similar on paper, the way you access them is different. Buttons are in different places. Reports look different. The workflow you built over months or years does not translate one to one.

For a busy contractor in the middle of multiple projects, spending hours relearning software is time you do not have. Every minute spent figuring out where BuilderTrend hid a feature is a minute not spent on a job site or closing a deal.

Uncertainty About the Product Roadmap

When a company gets acquired, the product roadmap shifts. Features that CoConstruct had planned may never ship. New development focuses on BuilderTrend’s priorities, not on what CoConstruct users were asking for.

This kind of uncertainty makes it hard to plan. Will the features you depend on stay? Will pricing change again next year? Will the next update break a workflow your team relies on?

With Projul, the roadmap is clear and focused on one thing: building the best project management tool for contractors. There is no merger drama. No split priorities. Just a team that ships features contractors actually ask for.

Your Data Is in Someone Else’s Hands

After the acquisition, your project data, client information, financial records, and documents all live inside BuilderTrend’s system. If you decide to leave later, exporting that data may not be as simple as it was with CoConstruct.

The longer you stay on a platform you are unhappy with, the harder it gets to leave. More projects pile up, more data accumulates, and the switching cost keeps growing. If you are already thinking about moving, doing it sooner saves you time and headaches down the road.

The Real Cost of CoConstruct (BuilderTrend) vs. Projul

Pricing is one of the biggest reasons contractors start looking for alternatives. Let us break down what you are actually paying.

CoConstruct’s Per-User Pricing Adds Up Fast

Under BuilderTrend’s pricing model, you pay based on the number of users or projects. As of early 2026, plans start around $99 per month per user, and the price climbs as you add team members or need more features.

Here is what that looks like for a typical remodeling company:

• 5 users: Around $495 to $600+ per month
• 10 users: Around $990 to $1,200+ per month
• 15 users: Around $1,485 to $1,800+ per month

And that does not include add-ons or premium features. Some contractors report total monthly bills north of $2,000 after the BuilderTrend transition.

Projul’s Flat Rate Pricing, Unlimited Users

Projul takes a completely different approach. You pick a plan based on the features you need, and you get unlimited users included. No per-seat fees. No penalties for giving your subs or field crews access.

Here is how Projul’s annual plans break down:

What This Means for a Growing Company

The difference matters most as your team grows. With per-user pricing, every new hire or subcontractor login increases your software bill. That creates a strange incentive where you avoid giving people access to the tools they need because it costs more.

With Projul, your 5th user costs the same as your 50th. Your estimator, your project managers, your field crews, your office admin, and even your subcontractors can all log in without touching your bill. That is how construction software should work.

If you are running a crew of 10 people and paying $99 per user with BuilderTrend, that is $990 per month. Projul’s Core plan at $4,788/year gives you the same team access for less than half the price. Over a year, that is a savings of over $7,000. Money you can put toward materials, labor, or growing your business.

For a detailed look at how Projul handles estimating, scheduling, job costing, and lead tracking through the CRM, check out the feature pages.

CoConstruct (Buildertrend) vs. Projul: Feature Comparison

Here is how the two platforms compare on the features that matter most.

The biggest wins for contractors switching to Projul are predictable pricing, a cleaner interface, and an onboarding team that actually helps you get set up at no extra charge.

What Transfers From CoConstruct (And What Needs Fresh Setup)

Knowing what moves easily and what takes effort will help you plan your migration timeline.

Transfers Easily

• Client and contact information. Export your client list from CoConstruct/Buildertrend as a CSV. Names, emails, phone numbers, and addresses import cleanly into Projul’s CRM.
• Active job details. Job names, addresses, and project notes can be exported and recreated in Projul quickly.
• Financial records in QuickBooks. Your accounting history lives in QuickBooks, not in CoConstruct. Disconnect CoConstruct, connect Projul to the same QuickBooks account, and your books are unaffected.
• Estimates and proposals. Export as PDFs or spreadsheets, then use them as a reference when building templates in Projul’s estimating tool.
• Photos and documents. Download project photos and files from CoConstruct, then upload them to the matching jobs in Projul.

Needs Fresh Setup

• Estimate and proposal templates. Your CoConstruct templates will not import directly. You will rebuild them in Projul, but the template builder is straightforward and you only do it once. Many contractors find Projul’s templates are actually faster to work with.
• Selections and specifications. If you used CoConstruct’s selections tool heavily, you will need to set up your selection process in Projul. Selections are available on the Pro plan through project specs and client portal features.
• Scheduling and task assignments. Your schedule will need to be recreated for active jobs. Projul’s drag and drop scheduler makes this quick, and most contractors have it done in a day.
• Automated workflows. Any automations you built in CoConstruct need to be recreated. Projul’s workflow tools cover the most common automation needs with less configuration.
• Team accounts and permissions. Create fresh accounts for your whole team. With unlimited users, there is no reason to leave anyone out.
• Invoice templates. Rebuild your invoice templates in Projul. This takes about 15 minutes per template.

Step by Step Migration Guide

Follow these steps to switch from CoConstruct to Projul without disrupting your active projects.

Step 1: Choose Your Projul Plan

Review Projul’s pricing and pick the plan that matches your needs. All plans include unlimited users, so focus on the features rather than counting heads on your team.

Then schedule a demo with the Projul team. They will show you the platform, answer your questions, and help you build a migration plan based on your specific situation.

Step 2: Export Everything From CoConstruct

Before you disconnect anything, get your data out:

• Export your client and contact lists (CSV format works best)
• Download all project photos and documents from active jobs
• Export estimates, proposals, and change orders as PDFs
• Pull any financial reports or summaries you want to keep
• Screenshot or document any custom workflows or automations you want to recreate

Save everything to a dedicated folder on your computer or cloud drive. This is your backup.

Step 3: Build Your Foundation in Projul

Set up the core pieces of your Projul account before migrating jobs:

1. Company profile. Add your logo, company information, and default settings.
2. Estimate templates. Build your most used templates using your CoConstruct exports as a guide. Projul’s estimating tools include cost databases that speed this up.
3. Invoice templates. Set up your standard invoice format.
4. QuickBooks connection. Link Projul to your QuickBooks account. Disconnect CoConstruct/Buildertrend from QuickBooks first to avoid duplicate entries.
5. Import contacts. Upload your CSV contact list into Projul’s CRM.
6. Add your team. Invite everyone. Unlimited users means your whole crew gets access from day one.

Step 4: Migrate Your Active Jobs

For each active project:

1. Create the job in Projul with the client, address, and project details.
2. Rebuild or import the active estimate and any change orders.
3. Upload photos, plans, and documents.
4. Set up the schedule with tasks and crew assignments.
5. Enter any outstanding invoices or payment records.

Start with your most urgent or active jobs. Completed projects do not need to move over. Keep those in your exported files for reference.

Step 5: Set Up Your Client Portal

If you used CoConstruct’s client portal (and most users did), set up Projul’s client portal for your active projects. Share access with homeowners so they can:

• View project progress and updates
• Approve selections and change orders
• Communicate directly with your team
• Access documents and photos

The transition is a good opportunity to reach out to clients personally. A quick message saying “we upgraded our project management system and here is your new login” goes a long way.

Step 6: Train Your Team

Get everyone comfortable with the new platform:

• Office staff and estimators: Walk through estimating, job costing, invoicing, and CRM features. Most people are comfortable within one or two sessions.
• Field crews: Focus on the mobile app. Show them how to check schedules, view task details, upload photos, and log time. The app is straightforward and most crew members pick it up the same day.
• Project managers: Cover scheduling, client portal management, and reporting. These are the people who will use Projul the most, so give them extra time.

Projul provides free onboarding support. Take advantage of it. Their team has helped hundreds of contractors make this exact transition.

Step 7: Run a Brief Overlap Period (Optional)

Some contractors like to keep CoConstruct/Buildertrend active for a week or two while the team gets comfortable in Projul. This gives you a fallback if anyone needs to reference old data.

Others prefer a clean break. Either way works. Just make sure your data export is complete before you cancel.

Step 8: Cancel CoConstruct / Buildertrend

Once your team is settled and all active jobs are running in Projul:

1. Do a final check that all important data has been exported.
2. Cancel your CoConstruct/Buildertrend subscription.
3. Archive your exported data somewhere safe for future reference.

You are done.

What to Expect After the Switch

Here is what most contractors experience in the first month after moving to Projul.

The first few days feel different. Your team is navigating a new layout and asking questions. This is normal. Lean on Projul’s support team during this window. They respond quickly and know the platform inside and out.

By week two, things start clicking. Your estimators are building proposals faster. Your field crews actually like the mobile app. Your office staff spends less time fighting the software and more time on work that matters.

By month one, you are settled in. Job costing is tighter because the tracking is more intuitive. Scheduling runs smoother with visual tools your team actually uses. And your monthly software bill is predictable instead of creeping up.

The most common thing we hear from former CoConstruct users is relief. Relief that they do not have to deal with the Buildertrend transition anymore. Relief that their software bill stopped climbing. And relief that their team actually enjoys using the new platform instead of complaining about it.

Common Mistakes Contractors Make When Switching Software

Switching construction management platforms is not something you do every year. Most contractors have only done it once or twice, which means there are plenty of ways to trip up. Here are the mistakes we see most often and how to avoid them.

Trying to Recreate Your Old System Exactly

This is the biggest one. Contractors come from CoConstruct with a mental model of how everything should work, and they try to force Projul into the same mold. That is like buying a new truck and insisting it drive exactly like your old one. The new truck might be better in every way, but you will never know if you are fighting the steering wheel the whole time.

Instead, take a step back. Look at what you are actually trying to accomplish with each feature. You need to send estimates to clients. You need to track costs against budgets. You need to schedule crews and keep homeowners in the loop. Focus on the outcome, not the specific clicks you used to get there.

Projul was designed by contractors who have been in the field. The workflows are built around how construction projects actually move. Give yourself a week to learn the Projul way of doing things before you start customizing. Most contractors find that the default setup is already faster than what they had before.

Migrating Everything at Once

Some contractors try to move every single project, every historical record, and every document on day one. That is a recipe for burnout and mistakes. You end up with a messy account full of half-imported data and a team that is overwhelmed before they even start.

Here is a better approach: only migrate active jobs. Anything that is already completed can stay in your exported files. You do not need three-year-old project records inside your new system. Keep those archived for reference, and start fresh with the jobs that actually need your attention right now.

If you have 30 active jobs, start with the 5 most critical ones. Get those fully set up, make sure everything looks right, then move on to the next batch. Within a week, you will have your whole active workload migrated and your team will be comfortable with the process.

Not Training the Field Crews

Office staff usually picks up new software quickly because they are on it all day. Field crews are a different story. They use the app for 10 minutes between tasks, and if it is confusing, they just stop using it. Then you lose all the benefits of having real-time field updates.

Spend 15 minutes with your crews showing them the mobile app. Show them how to check their schedule, view task details, upload a photo, and log their time. That is 90% of what they need. If someone on the crew is tech-savvy, make them the go-to person for questions on the job site.

The contractors who get the most out of Projul are the ones whose entire team uses it, not just the office. When your framer can snap a photo of a problem and it shows up in the project file instantly, that is when the software starts paying for itself.

Keeping the Old System “Just in Case” for Too Long

Running two platforms at the same time sounds safe, but it creates confusion. Your team does not know which system is the source of truth. Updates get entered in one place but not the other. Schedules get out of sync. Within two weeks, nobody trusts either system.

A short overlap of 5 to 7 days is fine. That gives you enough time to make sure everything transferred correctly. But set a hard cutoff date and stick to it. Tell your team: “After Friday, everything goes in Projul. Period.” A clean break is better than a slow, messy transition that drags on for a month.

Ignoring the Onboarding Team

Projul includes free onboarding support. Use it. These are people who have walked hundreds of contractors through this exact process. They know the gotchas. They know the shortcuts. They can set up your account in a fraction of the time it would take you to figure it out on your own.

Some contractors feel like they should be able to set up software themselves. And sure, you could. But your time is worth more than that. Let the onboarding team handle the setup while you focus on running your jobs. That is what they are there for.

How Projul Handles the Day-to-Day Better Than CoConstruct Ever Did

The feature comparison table earlier in this guide gives you the high-level view. But what does it actually feel like to use Projul every day? Here is what contractors notice after they have been on the platform for a few weeks.

Estimates That Do Not Take All Day

CoConstruct’s estimating tools were decent, but they required a lot of manual entry. Building an estimate from scratch meant typing in every line item, every cost, every markup. If you had templates, they helped, but updating them was its own project.

Projul’s estimating tools come with built-in cost databases that pull real material prices. You can build an estimate by selecting items, adjusting quantities, and letting the system handle the math. Templates are easy to create and easy to update across all future estimates.

The difference shows up in time. Contractors who used to spend 3 to 4 hours on a detailed estimate are getting it done in 1 to 2 hours. For a remodeler sending out 5 estimates a week, that is 10 or more hours saved. That is not a small thing when you are also trying to manage active jobs and keep your pipeline full.

Job Costing That Happens Automatically

This is where a lot of construction software falls short. They give you job costing tools, but the data only works if someone manually enters every expense, every time card, and every material receipt. In reality, that tracking falls behind by Thursday of every week, and by the end of the month your numbers are useless.

Projul ties job costing directly into your daily workflow. When your crew logs time, it hits the job cost. When an expense gets entered, it shows up against the budget. When an invoice comes in from QuickBooks, the numbers sync. You get a real-time picture of where every job stands financially without anyone on your team doing extra data entry.

The contractors who have the tightest margins are the ones who benefit the most from this. If you are running 15% margins on a $200,000 remodel, a 2% cost overrun you did not catch is $4,000 gone. Real-time job costing catches those overruns while you can still do something about them.

Scheduling That Your Crew Actually Checks

CoConstruct’s scheduling was calendar-based, which works for some teams. But a lot of field crews do not think in calendar views. They think in task lists. What am I doing today? What is coming up next? Who else is on this job?

Projul’s scheduling tools are visual and drag-and-drop. You can see your entire crew’s workload at a glance, spot conflicts before they happen, and reassign tasks when something changes. And something always changes in construction.

The mobile experience matters here too. Your crews check the schedule on their phones, not on a desktop computer. Projul’s app shows them exactly what they need: today’s tasks, the job address, any notes or documents attached to the task, and who else is on the job. It loads fast and it is not cluttered with features they will never touch.

A CRM That Tracks Leads Without a Separate Tool

CoConstruct had basic lead tracking, but most contractors ended up using a spreadsheet or a separate CRM to manage their sales pipeline. That means your lead data lives in one place, your project data lives in another, and connecting the two is a manual process.

Projul has a built-in CRM with pipeline stages that follow a lead from first contact all the way through to a signed contract. When a lead becomes a project, their information carries over. No duplicate entry. No copying data between systems.

For contractors who are serious about growing their business, having leads and projects in the same system is a big deal. You can see your close rate, your average deal size, your sales cycle length, and where leads are dropping off. That information helps you make better decisions about where to spend your marketing dollars and which leads to chase.

Client Communication Without the Chaos

CoConstruct was known for strong client communication tools. That was one of its best features. So when the Buildertrend merger changed how the client portal worked, a lot of contractors felt the loss.

Projul’s client portal gives homeowners a clean view of their project. They can see updates, view and approve selections on the Pro plan, access documents, and message your team directly. The interface is simple enough that homeowners use it without calling your office to ask how it works.

Good client communication reduces phone calls, reduces misunderstandings, and reduces the “when will this be done?” texts at 9 PM. When your clients can log in and see exactly where their project stands, they feel informed and confident. That translates directly into better reviews and more referrals.

What Former CoConstruct Users Say After Switching to Projul

Numbers and feature lists only tell part of the story. Here is what the transition actually looks like for contractors who have been through it.

The First Week Is the Hardest, and It Is Not That Hard

Most contractors who switch from CoConstruct to Projul say the first week is a bit of an adjustment. You are still reaching for buttons that are not there. You have to think about where things are instead of working on autopilot. That is normal for any software switch.

But the common thread is that Projul clicks faster than they expected. The interface is clean enough that most features are where you would guess they would be. By the end of the first week, the office team is usually self-sufficient. Field crews take a couple of extra days because they use the app less frequently, but by the end of week two, everyone is up to speed.

The Monthly Bill Drops and Stays Down

This is the one contractors notice immediately. When your CoConstruct/Buildertrend bill was running $800 to $1,500 per month with per-user pricing, switching to Projul’s flat rate feels like a weight off your shoulders.

More importantly, the bill stays predictable. You can hire a new project manager, give your subs portal access, or bring on seasonal crew members without watching your software costs jump. Budgeting for next year gets simpler when your tools cost the same no matter how much you grow.

Fewer Workarounds, Less Frustration

A lot of CoConstruct users had built elaborate workarounds to deal with the platform’s quirks. Maybe you used a specific naming convention to make search work properly. Maybe you had a spreadsheet that tracked what CoConstruct could not. Maybe your office manager had a 20-step process for something that should take 3 steps.

After switching to Projul, those workarounds start falling away. The features work the way you expect them to. The tools talk to each other. The things that used to require a workaround just work. It is not flashy, but it saves real time every single day.

Getting Paid Faster

Several contractors have mentioned that their collections improved after switching. The reason is straightforward: Projul’s invoicing tools make it easy to send invoices on time, track payments, and follow up on outstanding balances. When invoicing is easy, you do it promptly. When you invoice promptly, you get paid faster.

CoConstruct’s invoicing was fine, but if the Buildertrend transition disrupted your billing workflow, even a small delay in sending invoices can snowball into cash flow problems. Getting your invoicing process clean and consistent in Projul is one of the first things that pays for the switch.

Their Team Uses It More Than They Used CoConstruct

This one surprises contractors. They expect their team to tolerate the new software. What actually happens is that the team starts using it more than they used the old system. Field crews who never bothered with CoConstruct’s app actually check Projul’s app daily. Project managers who used to track things in their head start using the scheduling and job costing tools because they are faster than the mental math.

When your whole team uses the system, the data gets better. When the data gets better, your decisions get better. It is a cycle that starts with having software that people do not hate using.

Planning Your Migration Timeline: A Realistic Breakdown

Every contractor’s situation is different, but here is a realistic timeline for switching from CoConstruct to Projul. This assumes you are running 10 to 20 active jobs and have a team of 5 to 15 people.

Days 1 to 2: Export and Plan

Export all your data from CoConstruct/Buildertrend. Client lists, project documents, estimates, photos, financial reports. Organize it into folders so you can find what you need during setup. Schedule your Projul demo if you have not already.

Days 3 to 5: Set Up Your Projul Account

Work with Projul’s onboarding team to configure your account. Set up your company profile, build your most-used estimate templates, connect QuickBooks, import your contact list, and invite your team. This is the foundation work, and the onboarding team handles most of it with you.

Days 5 to 8: Migrate Active Jobs

Start moving your active projects into Projul. Begin with the 3 to 5 most critical jobs. Create the projects, upload documents and photos, build out the schedules, and enter any outstanding financial data. Once those are solid, move on to the rest of your active workload.

Days 8 to 10: Train Your Team

Run training sessions for your office staff, project managers, and field crews. Keep it practical. Show people the specific tasks they do every day and how to do them in Projul. Projul’s onboarding team can run these sessions with you or for you.

Days 10 to 14: Overlap and Cutover

If you want an overlap period, this is it. Run both systems for a few days to make sure nothing fell through the cracks. Set a firm cutover date and communicate it to your whole team. After that date, everything goes in Projul.

Day 14+: You Are Live

By two weeks in, your team should be working comfortably in Projul. Keep Projul’s support team on speed dial for the first month. They are responsive and they know the platform better than anyone. After 30 days, you will wonder why you did not switch sooner.

For more detail on onboarding, check out the best construction software guide where we cover what to look for in a platform and how to evaluate your options.

Is It Time to Make the Move?

If you are reading this, you are probably already leaning toward switching. Here is a quick gut check:

• Your CoConstruct/Buildertrend bill is higher than what you signed up for
• The merger changed features you depended on
• Your team is frustrated with the new interface
• You are spending more time on workarounds than actual work
• You want unlimited users without per seat pricing
• You miss having software that feels built for your type of work

If any of those hit home, it is time to stop waiting.

Schedule a free demo with Projul and see the platform in action. The Projul team will walk you through the features, answer your questions, and build a migration plan specific to your business. There is no pressure and no commitment. Just a chance to see what your daily workflow could look like without the frustration.

The migration is simpler than you think. Hundreds of contractors have already made the switch from CoConstruct and other platforms, and the Projul onboarding team will be with you every step of the way. Free onboarding. Unlimited users from day one. Flat pricing that does not punish you for growing your team.

Your first month will prove it was the right call. Get started here.