Electrical Contractors
Residential contractor software solutions that cater to your business
Whether your electrical business is built primarily around working with builders on new residential construction projects or providing in-field service for residential service calls, you need a mobile solution that matches your unique daily workflows. Below is a comparison chart for you to identify your business matched to the appropriate software solution.
- If you are a trade contractor, you will want to view our Bolt software.
- If you are a service contractor, you will want to view our ThermoGrid software.
Which solution is best for you?
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| Do you primarily work with builders on new residential construction projects? |
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| Do you need to create a contract to track extra POs that can then be sent to a home builder? |
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| Do you need to manage a constantly changing schedule with a home builder? |
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| Do you primarily perform service and installation for residential or commercial customers? |
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| Do you need to schedule and dispatch field technicians to jobs? |
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| Do you directly invoice homeowners for completed jobs? |
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Mobile Trade Contractor Software
Bolt all your project tools together. Bolt was built for the trades by the trades in residential new construction. It provides electrical contractors with project management and scheduling functionality to manage their business, reduce wasted trips, and track and collect extra purchase orders.
Your business challenges should not be insurmountable
Electrical contractors working on new home construction projects face a unique set of business challenges. These include competition from numerous small and medium sized businesses, project management of tight construction timelines and scheduling with other trades, financial/operational with managing cash flow and small profit margins, and weather dependencies.
We understand the challenges you face everyday because we've faced them as well. That's why a trade contractor industry veteran, Josh Causey, developed Bolt.
Bolt trade contractor software
Bolt is web and mobile software made for small to large trade contractors in the new residential construction industry. Built by a trade contractor for trade contractors, it’s a simpler way to plan, schedule, and manage jobs for home builders.
Important software capabilities for trade contractors
Scheduling
Create and manage project schedules from a centralized platform to ensure all team members can access the most up-to-date schedule.
Job Management
Streamline and optimize job management processes to effectively manage their projects, tasks, resources, and client relationships.
Mobility
Gain real-time access to job details, and other important documents directly from your mobile devices whether on or off the job site.
Project Management
Manage all aspects of your job. Define tasks, allocate resources, and establish timelines to ensure tasks are completed on time.
Estimating
Accurately estimate the costs of your projects, create detailed bids, and allocate resources to effectively manage your jobs.
Communications
Enable real-time information sharing and streamlined collaboration for efficient and effective communication with all parties.
Document Management
Streamline handling, organization, and collaboration of documents to reduce errors and improve documentation processes.
Reporting
Generate accurate and comprehensive reports to gain insights into job performance to make informed decisions on your business.
Quality Control
Maintain and enhance the quality of your work, ensure compliance with industry standards, and improve customer satisfaction.
Bolt: Empowering Electrical Contractors for Success
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Watch Bolt simplify scheduling & project management
Bolt software demos for trade contractors
See how Bolt handles your project management and scheduling jobs for builders in residential new construction.
Trusted by builders and industry leaders
IES Residential trades paper for mobile job scheduling
It can be difficult to leap into new technology, but Bolt made the transition easier for IES Residential with its native mobile app and user-friendly interface.
Bolt blog series: Empowering trade contractors for success
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities trade contractors face daily. This is why we've crafted this blog series, exclusively designed to empower you with knowledge, strategies, and innovative solutions to enhance your trade contracting business.
How To Leverage Construction Estimating Software For Trade Contractors
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The Bolt Story; How An Electrical Contractor Became An Accidental Software Developer
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Enhance Efficiency with Bolt's Mobile App Capabilities
Bolt's mobile app capabilities and highlight its recent addition to Spanish language support.
4 Problems Trade Contractor Scheduling Solves
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Optimize Project Management for Trade Contractors
Trade contractors often grapple with missing information, unclear plans, supply delays, congested work sites, and fragmented…
The blueprint for your future business success
Embracing technology, like scheduling software and mobile solutions, will optimize your operations. While investing in continuous learning and training to keep up with evolving building codes, safety practices, and sustainable construction techniques will help you deliver exceptional results.
Use technology to overcome your biggest challenges
Labor shortages, technology adoption, building codes and regulations, safety protocols, supply-chain disruptions, and customer satisfaction are top-of-mind for electrical contractors. By leveraging the right technology, you can stand apart from your competition.
The power of mobile technology for trade contractors
Having to over-rely on manual and paper-based processes has plagued trade contractors for decades. We built our mobile solution to deliver improved mobility, real-time information access, streamlined collaboration, efficient task management, and increased productivity and data accuracy.
Get insights from industry experts who have been there
We know the challenges you face every day because we have been there. We developed Bolt to specifically address these challenges and empower electrical contractors to thrive through automation.
“We chose Bolt for our business because it makes managing all our jobs so much easier, and being able to clearly communicate in Spanish or English is the icing on the cake!”
Electrical Contractor FAQs
What are the business challenges faced by electrical contractors in the residential construction industry?
There are several common challenges they encounter:
- Electrical contractors face challenges in standing out among numerous competitors. Differentiating their services and demonstrating value to clients is crucial for success.
- Accurately estimating job costs and determining competitive pricing can be challenging. They must consider factors such as materials, labor, equipment, and overhead costs while ensuring their bids are attractive to clients and profitable for their business.
- Coordinating electrical installations within the larger construction project timeline can be complex. Delays in construction or changes to job schedules can impact their ability to complete work on time, leading to potential financial penalties or client dissatisfaction.
How can business owners address the challenge of finding skilled electricians for their jobs?
Consider establishing relationships with local trade schools, technical colleges, and apprenticeship programs to recruit talent. Offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. Actively participate in industry events and job fairs to network with potential candidates. Emphasize your company's positive work environment, training programs, and commitment to employee development to attract and retain skilled electricians.
What steps can electrical contractors take to integrate sustainable and energy-efficient practices into their projects?
Stay informed about the latest green building standards and energy codes.
- Incorporate energy-efficient lighting fixtures, appliances, and HVAC systems into your designs
- Explore renewable energy options such as solar panels or geothermal systems
- Educate clients about the benefits of sustainable solutions and provide them with options that align with their sustainability goals
- Collaborate with other trades to ensure seamless integration of energy-efficient systems
What challenges do electrical contractors face when working with builders on new home construction projects?
Changing Project Specifications: Builders may modify project specifications and plans during the construction process, leading to adjustments in electrical work. These changes can impact timelines, material requirements, and labor allocation, requiring electrical contractors to adapt quickly while managing costs and ensuring code compliance.
Tight Schedules and Deadlines: Builders often operate on tight construction schedules to meet project deadlines. Electrical contractors must align their work with the overall project timeline and coordinate closely with other trades to avoid delays and keep the construction progress on track.
Budget Constraints: Builders often work within strict budget constraints. Electrical contractors need to balance the client's budget limitations while delivering quality electrical installations. Finding cost-effective solutions, managing material costs, and optimizing labor efficiency is critical in these situations.
How can software benefit electrical contractors that work on new home construction jobs?
Software solutions offer numerous benefits to electrical contractors, including streamlined project management, efficient scheduling, task tracking, and job management, accurate estimating and bidding, improved communication and collaboration with other contractors and stakeholders, document management, and better reporting.
Is electrician software available that combines scheduling, estimating, job confirmations, and time tracking in one solution?
Yes, software such as Bolt, provides these critical software capabilities to efficiently managing your business:
- Scheduling: Efficiently assign and track tasks, manage project timelines, allocate resources, and communicate with team members.
- Estimating: Assists in estimating material quantities, labor hours, and associated expenses to provide clients with accurate and competitive pricing.
- Job confirmations: Generate and send professional job confirmation documents to clients, outlining project details, costs, and terms, which clients can review and approve.
- Time tracking: Accurately track work hours, improve productivity, and streamline payroll processes.
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Bolt Trade Contractor Software
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Unleashing Profit Potential with Job Profit
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Are you ready to take your electrical contracting business to the next level? Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your operations with our mobile software solution, Bolt.