Trade Contractor Software for Project Management, Scheduling & Job Costing
Built for the pace and complexity of new construction trades
- Estimating & purchasing: Build quotes that convert cleanly into orders, with job‑level cost visibility—powered by trade contractor software purpose‑built for new construction.
- Scheduling & project execution: Coordinate crews and jobsite tasks with real‑time scheduling software designed for trade contractors, keeping work moving even when builder timelines shift.
- Materials & cost control: Track what’s going to each job—reducing surprises and protecting margin with integrated materials management for trades.
Why growing trades choose ECI software for new construction home builds:
faster scheduling & communications
of trades cite accurate job costing as top priority
increase in labor productivity
Purpose‑built trade contractor software designed for new construction home builds.
Keep every job moving with real-time trade contractor scheduling
Trade work moves fast—and plans change faster. A centralized schedule with clear assignments and real‑time updates keeps your team aligned and reduces preventable downtime.
Turn quotes into profit with connected estimating and job costing
When your bid and job workflow stay connected, pricing assumptions, labor expectations, and material needs stay visible throughout the job—not just at the start.
Eliminate wasted materials through integrated materials management
Connecting materials planning to the job schedule helps you stage the right items at the right time, avoid excess stock, and reduce rush‑order costs.
Trusted by top residential trade contractors using ECI software to streamline scheduling, job costing, and field operations across new construction communities.
Job-level profitability, made clear
See exactly what each job earns you with job-level costing—real‑time revenue, costs, and profit—all in one place.
Keep crews moving
See what’s scheduled, what’s ready, & what’s blocked with real-time crew scheduling—so you can shift the schedule without phone tag.
Every job, fully organized
Keep crews aligned with clear work orders, checklists, photos, and notes—everything they need to get the job done right the first time.
Bid it right. Build it profitable.
Keep estimates, costs, and margins connected from bid to close-out with job‑specific costing and clear cost visibility. Know what each job earns—and exactly where your money goes.
Trades Supported
Built for residential construction specialty trades—purpose‑built for new construction home builds—including: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, framing, painting/drywall, flooring, concrete, roofing, landscaping, and more.
Electrical contractors
Plumbing contractors
HVAC Contractors
Concrete contractors
Framing contractors
Roofing contractors
Drywall and painting contractors
Trim and carpentry contractors
Stairs contractors
Flooring, window, and door contractors
Cleaning contractors
Garage doors contractors
Siding contractors
Cabinets contractors
Windows Blinds Installation Contractors
Insulation contractors
Appliance installation contractors
Gutters contractors
Excavation contractors
Countertops contractors
Landscape and irrigation contractors
Specialty trades
Paper schedules, scattered spreadsheets, and constant check‑ins lead to delays, missed details, and lost margin—especially when you’re juggling multiple builders, communities, and crews.
When scheduling, purchasing, and job execution flow together, you spend less time reconciling what’s true and more time completing work on schedule with fewer surprises.
Trade Operations FAQs
What is trade operations software, and who is it for?
Trade operations software centralizes scheduling, work orders, materials, and job costing for subcontractors and specialty trades—especially those working on new construction with homebuilders.
How does trade operations software help with scheduling?
It provides a single, real‑time schedule with crew assignments, job readiness, constraints, and alerts—so you can quickly adjust to builder changes without phone tag.
Can our trade operations software help track costs?
Yes. Track labor, materials, POs, and job‑level actuals vs. estimates to see profitability as the work progresses—not weeks later.
How does trade operations software improve inventory management?
By connecting materials planning to the job schedule, you know what’s needed, when it’s needed, and what’s already staged—reducing excess stock and rush orders.
Does ECI trade operations software work on mobile devices?
Yes. Field teams can access work orders, checklists, photos, and notes on phones and tablets, online or offline (depending on your configuration).ew assignments, materials, and updates anywhere on your phone or tablet.
Can it integrate with my accounting and payroll software?
Absolutely. Our trade operations software seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks, ADP, Sage, and other leading accounting and payroll systems, to reduce duplicate entry and keep costs accurate.
How does trade operations software support field teams?
Crews see what’s ready, what’s blocked, and what’s next, capture proof of work, and update status from the field—keeping jobs moving.
Does trade operations software work for new construction as well as remodels?
Yes. It’s designed for residential new construction and works for remodel workflows as well.
How long does it take to get value from our trade operations software?
Most teams see value quickly once scheduling, work orders, and materials are centralized and live. Adoption time varies by crew size and number of builders.
How can I see it in action?
Get a Product Tour or Request a Demo to see features for scheduling, job costing, and materials control.
See how trade contractor software helps you build smarter and grow profitably