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Smart Contractor offers estimates, real-time tracking, and document management for construction projects. While the in-app help could be improved, Smart Contractor offers reliable features and security. Some users may find the software features a little overwhelming. Nevertheless, the competitive price and free updates make this software a noteworthy option.

Smart Contractor Specifications

Project Planning and Scheduling

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

Document Management

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What Is Smart Contractor?

Overview

Smart Contractor is a cloud-based construction management solution accessible via both desktop and mobile platforms. It offers solutions for managing job estimates and job cost accounting, making it a versatile tool for residential and light commercial construction projects. The software’s capabilities include creating accurate job estimates, managing construction projects and documents, providing precise job cost accounting, and facilitating timely job information reporting.

What Is Smart Contractor Best Known For?

Smart Contractor’s distinguishing feature is its estimating capabilities. This feature allows users to create detailed job estimates. The software integrates this feature with other project management and job costing tools, such as National Construction Estimator® Cost Data, to provide a comprehensive view of project finances.

Smart Contractor Pricing

The platform offers three pricing plans:

  • Basic - $99/user/year
  • Pro - $149/user/year
  • Complete - $249/user/year
You can also get custom Smart Contractor pricing tailored to suit your construction project needs.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Smart Contractor Integrations

Smart Contract integrates with many third-party applications, including:

How Does Smart Contractor Work?

Follow the easy steps mentioned below to get started with Smart Contractor software:

  • Log in to your Smart Contractor account
  • Click on 'Add Job' at the top of the main window to create a new job
  • Enter the necessary details and create a detailed estimate for the job
  • Once the job and estimate are created, other options in the menus become available
  • Use these options to manage job costs, schedules, and other project details
  • Switch between jobs by selecting the job from the 'Select Job' prompt at the top of the main window
  • Use the 'Setup Menu' to configure additional settings as needed
If you are still confused, you can also get a free Smart Contractor demo to learn how this software works.

Who Is Smart Contractor For?

This versatile construction software caters to a variety of sectors and industries, including but not limited to:

  • Residential Construction
  • Light Commercial Construction
  • Remodeling
  • Restoration
  • Electrical Contracting
  • HVAC Contracting
  • Plumbing Contracting

Is Smart Contractor Right For You?

An award-winning construction management solution, Smart Contractor is trusted by numerous popular clients and partners in the industry. It offers robust security measures and scalability to grow your business. The software also provides a range of add-ons to cater to your specific needs.

Moreover, it addresses key pain points in the construction industry by simplifying project management and improving team communication and collaboration.

However, if you are still unsure whether Smart Contractor is the right choice for you, feel free to contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070 and get help with making the right decision.

Smart Contractor Features

The estimating feature of Smart Contractor allows for the creation of detailed and precise job estimates. This feature not only aids in the bidding process but also provides a solid foundation for project budgeting. It allows for the inclusion of labor, material, subcontract, and overhead costs, ensuring that all aspects of a project are accounted for.

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Smart Contractor’s job costing feature provides a detailed breakdown of job costs, facilitating accurate financial tracking. This feature supports the monitoring of project profitability and informs financial decision-making. It allows for real-time tracking of costs as they occur, ensuring that budgets are adhered to and financial overruns are minimized.

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A document management system in Smart Contractor helps organize all project-related documents. This feature not only ensures easy access to documents but also aids in maintaining a clear and auditable record of project documentation. It supports various document types, including contracts, plans, and permits, ensuring that all necessary documentation is readily available.

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The contact management feature in Smart Contractor helps manage customer relationships. This feature not only helps maintain customer contact information but also tracks interactions, ensuring that customer relationships are effectively managed. It supports the storage of detailed contact information, including communication history and preferences, aiding in personalized customer engagement.

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Smart Contractor’s scheduling feature automatically generates project schedules from estimates. This feature aids in project planning and helps track project progress against the schedule. It supports the scheduling of tasks and resources, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

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The integrated Transmittal system in Smart Contractor allows for the generation of Transmittals, Submittals, and RFIs based on third-party contact information. This feature not only aids in tracking responses but also alerts overdue Submittals and RFIs. It supports the management of project communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed of project developments.

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Smart Contractor’s quote request feature automatically generates quote requests for materials and/or subcontracts from the estimate data. This feature aids in obtaining competitive prices and supports the selection of vendors/ subcontractors. It also supports comparing quoted prices from different vendors/subcontractors.

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Pros and Cons of Smart Contractor

Pros

  • Smart Contractor reviews praise the customer support team
  • Various features make the tool a versatile option
  • Large number of options for printed forms
  • Robust security measures
  • Scalable

Cons

  • Help Section needs improvement
  • Scheduling Functionality needs improvement
  • Lack of free training

Smart Contractor Pricing

Basic Plan

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What's Included

  • General

  • Project Management

  • Estimating

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Document and Contracts Management

Pro Plan

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What's Included

  • All Basic Features, Plus:

  • Purchasing

  • Critical Path (CPM) Scheduling

Complete Plan

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What's Included

  • Complete Plan Features, Plus:

  • Accounting

  • QuickBooks Integration

Smart Contractor Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

17 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

star

(9)

4

star

(6)

3

star

(1)

2

star

(1)

1

star

May 2018

Suites my needs

Bruce

Construction

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Pros

The invoicing is incredibly convenient and feels very natural to use, especially if it's your first time.

Cons

I really think you need prior knowledge to navigate this software. I had to get help from a friend to use it.

November 2015

Smart Contractor? Could be Smarter!

dave

Construction

Ease of use

4

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

4

Pros

The post-sale support is unmatched. This company truly cares about helping me and my team. They are patient with us.

Cons

The software is not easy to use at all. They market it as simple, but it's actually quite difficult. They sometimes act like we should know programming. When we're stuck, they log in and fix it for us instead of teaching us. They charge for lessons, which is ridiculous. If it's so easy, why do we have to pay to learn? The scheduling part is poorly designed and hard to use.

September 2015

Horrible Execution, Great Idea

Tom

Construction

Ease of use

2

Value for money

4

Customer Support

2

Functionality

2

Pros

It's a solid database that creates professional-looking estimates and invoices.

Cons

The help section is awful. They provide minimal videos that only cover the basics. There are no videos explaining advanced functions. The help section of the software is terrible, and you have to search multiple items to piece together how to do anything. You usually have to call support, which is helpful, but if they weren't, I'd demand a refund because the program wouldn't work otherwise. Sometimes, the issue is a programming glitch or problems with Smart Contractor communicating with QuickBooks. We haven't used several functions because there are no instructions unless you spend more money on lessons, which should be included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Smart Contractor offers an API through QuickBooks.