Trade Contractor Software for Project Management, Scheduling & Job Costing
Built for trades supporting production builders and multiple communities
- Estimating & purchasing
- Scheduling & project execution
- Materials & cost control
Why growing trades choose software built for production homebuilding
faster scheduling & communications
of trades cite accurate job costing as top priority
increase in labor productivity
Trade contractor software designed for new construction home builds.
Keep every job moving—even when builders shift
Builder timelines change fast. Trades supporting multiple communities need clear schedules and instant updates so crews stay moving.
Connected estimating that protects profit
Keep pricing, labor, and materials aligned from bid through close‑out for clearer job‑level profitability—across every builder and community.
Eliminate wasted materials
Align materials to job schedules so crews get what they need—without excess stock or rush‑order waste.
Trusted by residential trades streamlining scheduling, costing, and field work 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 the residential trades powering production homebuilding—HVAC, electrical, plumbing, framing, 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