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Riverside Remodel
Step 1 of 5
Budget
Framing$12,400
Electrical$4,800
Tile & finishes$8,200
Total$42,800

Start with a detailed budget for the whole project.

Client Agreement
$42,800
Signature
Sign here

That same budget becomes a proposal your client reviews and signs.

Invoice
CF-0007Due Jun 1
Amount due$42,800
PAID
Synced to QuickBooks

Invoice straight from the budget — paid online and synced to QuickBooks.

Vendor bills
Lumber Co.$5,800
Peak Electric$4,200
Tile Plus$3,400
Costs out$13,400

Track what you owe your vendors against the same project.

Schedule
Site PrepDone
Foundation70%
Framing35%
Electrical0%
On track for Jun 14

Keep every phase on schedule from first day to final walk-through.

Why Home Builders choose Foreman

One platform, from first bid to final payment

Home builders run long, high-dollar projects with a lot of moving parts. Foreman keeps the budget, the client, and the schedule lined up so nothing slips between draws.

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

Estimate a home build from site work to finishes

Organize custom and spec home budgets by phase, from excavation and foundations to cabinetry and trim. Separate labor, materials, and allowances so you can discuss the full scope with the homeowner.

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
E-Signatures

Keep homebuilding scope clear before construction starts

Send homeowners a branded agreement with the scope and price they are approving. Collect signatures online and keep subsequent agreements alongside the original project records.

Client Agreement · DOC-0014
Send
Client Agreement
Riverside Remodel · Apex Build Co.
Client
Sarah Chen
Total
$42,800
Authorized Signature
Sarah Chen — sign here
Get Paid

Bill homebuilding milestones against the project budget

Create client invoices as the build progresses and track supplier and subcontractor bills by budget line. Keep foundation, framing, and finish costs visible alongside the amounts billed and collected.

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

Plan the build around inspections and trade handoffs

Connect foundation work, framing, rough-ins, inspections, and finishes with task dependencies. When a prerequisite moves, use the critical path to see how the change affects the planned completion date.

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

See the critical path on your own projects

Book a demo and we'll map a real home builder's project timeline with you — tasks, dependencies, and the critical path that shows what actually moves your finish date.

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How it works

Three steps. That's it.

1

Book your demo

See Foreman on real home builder projects. We tailor the walkthrough to how your shop actually runs and answer every question before you commit.

2

Start your 30-day trial

We hand-hold your whole company onto Foreman — your data imported, your team set up and live. No DIY scramble, then your free trial begins.

3

Start winning the work

Send branded proposals, bill and get paid faster, and run every project from one place — with QuickBooks staying in sync both directions.

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