Foreman vs CoConstruct

The modern home for CoConstruct builders

CoConstruct is winding down and the only official path is Buildertrend. Foreman keeps the simple, custom-builder workflow you liked about CoConstruct — selections, client updates, budget tracking — and adds modern AI, a real mobile experience, and one flat price. Move on your own terms.

Why builders switch

Why builders are moving off CoConstruct

CoConstruct still logs in, but its future is set: Buildertrend acquired it and development moved to the Buildertrend platform. Here is why custom builders are choosing Foreman instead of being funneled into enterprise software.

1

No new features since 2021

Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct in November 2021 and closed new CoConstruct sales in 2024. The product still works, but it has not seen meaningful new development in years — every roadmap investment now goes into Buildertrend.

2

The “official” path is enterprise software

Buildertrend is built for higher-volume production builders and runs $499–$799/mo plus onboarding fees. Long-time CoConstruct customers have reported being priced out after years on the platform — for a 1-to-5-person custom crew, most of that platform sits unused while the bill keeps running.

3

You should migrate on your terms, not theirs

Waiting until a migration is forced means moving on someone else’s timeline, mid-project. Choosing your replacement now lets you pick the tool that actually fits how you build and move during a slow stretch.

Side by side

Foreman vs CoConstruct

FeatureForemanCoConstruct
Active developmentPaused since 2021
Pricing$199.99/mo + $20/seatFolds into Buildertrend
Estimate → signed proposal in one clickManual
AI plan takeoffs
AI assistant across your projects
Selections & allowances workflow
Client & sub portals — no login requiredLogin required
Two-way QuickBooks Online sync
Guided data migrationMigrate to Buildertrend

Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. CoConstruct is a trademark of its respective owner; Foreman is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.

See it on your own projects

Book a 20-minute demo and we'll map your CoConstruct workflow into Foreman live — estimates, proposals, billing, and QuickBooks — before you switch a thing.

Win the work

Build a budget, turn it into a branded proposal, and get it signed online — without retyping a number or paying for a separate e-sign tool.

Get paid, stay in sync

Invoice clients and track vendor bills in one place, with QuickBooks syncing both directions automatically — no double entry.

Keep projects on track

A live schedule with the critical path shows what is at risk, and the AI assistant watches every project so nothing slips.

Estimating

Build a budget and turn it into a signed proposal

Break costs out by section, set your margin, and hit Generate. Your client gets a branded proposal they review and sign right in the browser — no copy-paste, no reformatting, no separate e-sign tool.

BUD-004Northside Commercial Site
$280,580
#
Name
Qty
Unit
Unit Cost
Total
Site Work
$40,500
1.1
Clear & Grub
1
LS
$12,500
$12,500
1.2
Excavation & Grading
3,200
CY
$8.75
$28,000
Concrete & Foundations
$104,400
2.1
Spread Footings
24
EA
$1,850
$44,400
2.2
Grade Beams
480
LF
$125
$60,000
Structural Steel
$135,680
3.1
W-Shape Columns
36
EA
$2,400
$86,400
3.2
Wide Flange Beams
12,800
LB
$3.85
$49,280
Get Paid

Invoice clients and keep QuickBooks in sync

Send progress invoices tied to the project, collect online, and watch QuickBooks update itself — client invoices as receivables, vendor bills as payables, both directions, automatically.

Invoice #3
Mitchell Kitchen Remodel
Sarah Mitchell · Due Mar 28, 2026
$12,500
Final Payment
Kitchen Demo & Disposal$1,200
Cabinet Installation$6,800
Countertop & Backsplash$4,500
Unpaid
Scheduling

See the critical path before it slips

Lay out tasks, link their dependencies, and Foreman computes the critical path automatically — so you know which delays actually push your finish date.

Schedule · Riverside Remodel
Critical path
GanttCalendar
Site Prep
Excavation
Foundation
Framing
Electrical
Plumbing
Finishes
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Today
7 tasks · 4 dependenciesCalculating…

Ready to leave CoConstruct behind?

Book a demo to see Foreman on real projects, or start free — no credit card. Either way, we make the switch painless.

How it works

Three steps. That's it.

1

Book your demo

See Foreman on real projects and tell us what you run today. We show you exactly how your CoConstruct workflow maps over — and answer every question before you commit.

2

We move your data

We help you bring over your contacts, cost items, and templates from CoConstruct, set your team up, and get you live — no DIY scramble. Then your free trial begins.

3

Run every project from one place

Send branded proposals, bill and get paid faster, and keep every project on track — with QuickBooks staying in sync both directions and AI handling the busywork.

Want the full breakdown?

We compared the leading CoConstruct alternatives side by side — pricing, fit, and trade-offs, honestly.

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