Learn/Buildertrend Mastery Path
beginnerResidential contractor / remodeler·8–12 hours

Buildertrend Mastery Path

Learn to run residential construction projects end-to-end in Buildertrend — from lead capture and pre-sale through scheduling, budget tracking, client communication, and closeout. Ideal for home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors scaling beyond spreadsheets.

01

Account Setup and Project Templates

Configure your company profile, set up your first project template, and invite team members. Establish the default workflows that every project will inherit.

02

Leads and Pre-Sale Workflow

Capture and track leads, create proposals, and manage the sales pipeline before a project is sold. Use the estimate builder to produce professional bids.

03

Scheduling and Daily Logs

Build Gantt-style project schedules, assign tasks to subs and crew, and maintain daily logs with photos and notes. Keep all stakeholders informed automatically.

04

Budget Tracking and Change Orders

Set up project budgets, track actual costs against estimates, and manage change orders through the client portal. Catch overruns before they become problems.

05

Client Portal and Communication

Activate the client portal so homeowners can track progress, approve selections, sign documents, and make payments. Reduce phone calls with transparent project visibility.

06

Reporting and QuickBooks Integration

Run financial and project reports, connect QuickBooks for accounting sync, and close out projects with warranty documentation and final billing.