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50 articles — guides, insights, and updates for custom home builders.
Construction Time Tracking: How Builders Capture Labor Hours That Actually Reach the Job Cost
Ressio Staff
Most builders capture hours. Far fewer capture them against the right job and cost code, which is the difference between payroll data and usable labor cost.
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How AI is Transforming the Future of Home Building and Remodeling
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on home builders and remodelers
Mitchell Kasselman
Construction Change Orders: A Builder's Guide to Pricing, Approving, and Getting Paid
A change order documents work added to or removed from the original contract scope, with the resulting price and schedule change. Here is what belongs on the form, the five-step approval process, and the mistakes that cost custom builders their margin.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
Construction Draw Schedules: How Builders Get Paid Through a Build
A construction draw schedule ties each payment to a completed stage of work rather than a calendar date. Here is how the milestones are set, who verifies them, and the mistakes that leave builders financing someone else's house.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
CoConstruct Pricing in 2026: What Builders Pay Now
CoConstruct does not publish pricing anymore, and its customers are being moved to Buildertrend. Here is what that costs, what changes for your team, and where a custom builder can go instead.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
Home Builder Selection Sheet Template
A free selection sheet template for custom home builders, with the columns that matter, a room-by-room checklist, and how to keep client choices tied to allowances and the schedule.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
JobTread reviews
JobTread reviews run 4.9 to 5.0 across every directory. Here is what builders complain about underneath that number, and how each complaint works in Ressio.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
Buildertrend reviews
Buildertrend reviews range from 2.4 on Trustpilot to 4.5 on Software Advice. Here are the three complaints that repeat, and how each one works in Ressio.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
Buildertrend vs CoConstruct: Features, Pricing and Reviews Compared
Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct in February 2021, and CoConstruct's own website now tells customers its "transition to Buildertrend is entering its final phase." This guide compares Buildertrend vs CoConstruct on features, pricing and real reviews, explains what the merger means for a builder choosing today, and shows where Ressio, the platform we build for custom and semi-custom home builders, fits.
Ressio Staff·Oct 9, 2026
Buildxact Alternatives: 7 Options for Builders and Remodelers
Buildxact is an estimating tool first. If your problem is estimating, one of these may fit better. If your problem is everything after the estimate, you need a different kind of system.
Ressio Staff·Oct 2, 2026
Custom Home Builder Profit Margin: 2026 Benchmarks
What is a normal custom home builder profit margin? NAHB benchmark data on gross and net margins, where the money goes, and how to protect yours.
Ressio Staff·Oct 1, 2026
Your Custom Home Building Process Worked at Two Jobs. Now You're Running Five.
The custom home building process, phase by phase, and the five points where it breaks once a second PM is running the job. Plus the checkpoints that hold.
Ressio Staff·Sep 25, 2026
How to scale a construction business when skilled labor is your actual constraint
Maximize your throughput with the team you already have by tackling the four most common bottlenecks for residential building companies.
Mitchell Kasselman·Sep 16, 2026
Construction Job Costing: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Learn how construction job costing works, how to set up cost codes, and how to read a WIP report. A practical guide for custom home builders.
Ressio Staff·Sep 1, 2026
What Is a Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract? A Builder's Guide to GMP in Residential Construction
A guaranteed maximum price contract sets a not-to-exceed ceiling on project costs, protecting the owner while reimbursing the builder for actual expenses plus a fee. Learn how GMP works, when to use it, and how to keep it profitable.
Ressio Staff·Aug 31, 2026
Ressio Now Offers Embedded Builder's Risk Insurance with Vertical Insure
Ressio now offers Builder's Risk Insurance directly inside the platform through our partnership with Vertical Insure. Get coverage without leaving your workflow.
Ressio Staff·Jun 11, 2026
Your Bank Balance is Hiding Your Poor Job Costing
Your bank balance might look healthy while your margins quietly disappear. Learn how real-time job costing helps custom home builders track profitability, labor, bills, and change orders before it's too late.
Mitchell Kasselman·May 25, 2026
Why Most Construction Companies Have Never Had Accurate Financials
Most builders don't have a bookkeeping problem—they have a construction bookkeeping problem. See how Contractors Team closes the financial visibility gap.
Ressio Staff·May 18, 2026
How One Fractional Operator Helps Builders Reclaim Their Time Without Slowing Growth
See how fractional operator Nate Thomas helps residential builders 10x revenue and reclaim their time — and why his process aligns with Ressio's flexible builder software.
Ressio Staff·May 6, 2026
Why Custom Builders Wait Too Long to Get Paid (And What to Do About It)
Payment delays cost the construction industry $299B in 2025. Learn why custom home builders face slow draws, and how a connected invoicing process gets you paid faster.
Mitchell Kasselman·Apr 22, 2026
How to Prevent Construction Delays on Custom Home Builds
Learn the top 5 causes of construction delays in custom home builds and how to prevent them. Improve scheduling, manage change orders, and keep projects on track.
Mitchell Kasselman·Mar 18, 2026
IBS 2026: Reflections on Community, Velocity, and What’s Next
5 takeaways from IBS 2026 — from the energy of our builder community to product velocity, AI workflows, and what we're focused on building next.
Mitchell Kasselman·Feb 26, 2026
Why Homeowners Get Frustrated and How Builders Can Prevent It
Discover how construction management software helps builders reduce homeowner frustration through shared visibility, client portals, and structured communication. Learn practical strategies to manage expectations and build trust throughout every project.
Mitchell Kasselman·Jan 28, 2026
Ressio Software Raises Series A Led by Blueprint Equity to Accelerate AI Investment for Residential Builders
Ressio Software announced Series A funding led by Blueprint Equity to accelerate AI-powered product development and customer success for residential builders.
Ressio Staff·Jan 26, 2026
Why Builders Struggle With Disconnected Systems and How to Bring Order to the Chaos
Most builders lose time and profit because their systems don’t talk to each other. Learn how integrated bookkeeping and operations give construction businesses real financial clarity.
Ressio Staff·Dec 12, 2025
How Top Builders Protect Themselves with Better Subcontractor Systems
Learn how builders can streamline subcontractor management using Ressio. This post covers six key systems—vetting, agreements, onboarding, expectations, pre-construction collaboration, and accountability—that help builders avoid project delays, insurance issues, and paperwork cha
Mitchell Kasselman·Oct 27, 2025
Building Strong Teams: How Builders Can Hire With Confidence
JL Talent Solutions helps builders hire for behavior and fit with assessments, scorecards, and structured interviews to cut mis-hires and boost retention.
Ressio Staff·Oct 14, 2025
Installing the Financial Operating System for Modern Builders
Discover how Apparatus and Ressio help builders gain clarity, control, and confidence by building financial systems tailored for construction businesses.
Ressio Staff·Sep 26, 2025
How URC Build Turned Disorganized Ops into a Streamlined Machine with Ressio
Discover how URC Build, a family-run construction company, transformed disorganized operations into streamlined workflows with Ressio’s estimating templates, real-time budgeting, and centralized communication. Learn how they scaled sustainably while improving client satisfaction.
Ressio Staff·Aug 15, 2025
How Formative Builders Went from Scrambling with Spreadsheets to Seamless Project Tracking
Discover how Formative Builders ditched outdated tools and scaled their custom homebuilding business using Ressio’s construction project management software. Learn how they improved efficiency, client communication, and project visibility—all without growing their headcount.
Ressio Staff·Jul 14, 2025
Construction Bookkeeping: How 24hr Bookkeeper Helps Home Builders Get Job Costing Right
Discover how Ressio and 24hr Bookkeeper help custom home builders streamline job costing, invoicing, and cash flow management with specialized financial systems designed for the construction industry.
Ressio Staff·Jul 2, 2025
How Builder Bookkeep Helps Custom Home Builders Take Control of Their Finances
Discover how Builder Bookkeep helps custom home builders stay profitable and organized with construction-specific bookkeeping, WIP reports, and job costing tools—plus seamless integration with Ressio and QuickBooks.
Ressio Staff·May 15, 2025
Custom Home Builder Bookkeeping: How Turquant Helps Builders Protect Their Profits
Discover how Turquant helps custom builders avoid costly mistakes, improve job costing, and build a system for sustainable growth with clean financials.
Ressio Staff·May 2, 2025
Adaptive + Ressio: Getting Project and Financial Management on the Same Page
Discover how Ressio’s partnership with Adaptive unites project tracking and construction accounting to simplify change orders, vendor compliance, and growth.
Mitchell Kasselman·Apr 24, 2025
Understanding Markup vs. Margin
Breaking down the difference between markup and margin in construction projects
Ressio Staff·Apr 14, 2025
Meet Mason AI — The Future of Construction Project Management
Discover Mason AI—Ressio’s built-in assistant that helps construction teams manage tasks, budgets, and schedules faster with AI-powered project insights.
Mitchell Kasselman·Apr 4, 2025
How Waldecker Homes Doubled Growth with Ressio's Project Management Software
Discover how Waldecker Homes scaled its custom home building business with Ressio’s project management software. Learn how they doubled revenue, saved 50% more time, and improved client satisfaction with better communication and streamlined operations.
Mitchell Kasselman·Mar 11, 2025
Modern Project Management Software Should Be a Time Saver for Custom Builders
Discover how Ressio's modern construction management software simplifies workflows, integrates data, enhances communication, and saves custom home builders time with innovative, user-friendly tools.
Mitchell Kasselman·Jan 29, 2025
Simplifying Onboarding: The Effortless Transition to Custom Construction Management Software
Learn how Ressio simplifies onboarding for custom construction management software. Fast transitions, seamless data imports, and intuitive setup—get started in hours!
Mitchell Kasselman·Jan 6, 2025
Using Vertical AI to Improve the Construction Software Industry
Mitchell Kasselman·Dec 16, 2024
How Project Management Software Can Help Builders Sell More Projects
Custom home builders can use software like Ressio to boost sales by showcasing professionalism, transparency, and organization. Features like real-time updates and client portals give prospective clients confidence, helping builders stand out and win more projects.
Mitchell Kasselman·Nov 25, 2024
The Underutilization of Custom Construction Management Software
Many contractors underutilize custom construction management software, missing out on efficiency gains. Ressio solves this with features like real-time tracking, automated invoicing, and seamless access via magic links. The result? Simplified operations, fewer delays, and higher
Mitchell Kasselman·Nov 4, 2024
The Second Wave of Custom Construction Management Software
The custom construction management software landscape is evolving, offering builders more flexibility. With Ressio leading innovation, this second wave delivers faster updates, modern tech stacks, and customer-focused solutions—empowering builders to find the perfect fit.
Mitchell Kasselman·Oct 15, 2024
Former BuildBook Onboarding Specialist: Why I Chose Ressio
Why Ressio has surpassed my former company, BuildBook and become the superior choice for construction management
Makenzie Whitrock·Jun 29, 2024
Former CoConstruct Account Manager: Why I Chose Ressio
Learn why I joined the Ressio team and why I'm excited about the future
Andy Roy·Jun 26, 2024
Podcast Alert: From Chaos to Control with Mitchell Kasselman and Paul Sanneman (Contractor Staffing Source)
Paul Sanneman, founder of Contractor Staffing Source, sits down with Mitchell Kasselman from Ressio to discuss the power of project management software.
Ressio Staff·Jun 10, 2024
The Role of Construction Communication Tools in Boosting Client Satisfaction
Discover how construction communication tools enhance client satisfaction in our blog 'The Role of Construction Communication Tools in Boosting Client Satisfaction'.
Kayla Laurent·May 24, 2024Creating a digital experience for homeowners with software
How project management software can take your homeowner experience to the next level
Chad Leonard·Apr 27, 2024
Is your business ready for construction management software?
7 key indicators that suggest construction management software could be a game-changer for your business
Mitchell Kasselman·Apr 3, 2024
Visit Ressio Software (W3482) at the International Builders' Show
Everything you need to know about Ressio’s booth, new AI features, and partners!
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