Buildra vs CoConstruct
CoConstruct was acquired by Buildertrend and is no longer being aggressively updated. Buildra is the modern AI-first alternative for custom home builders.
The 30-second verdict
CoConstruct is a legacy product. Buildra is the modern path forward for custom home builders.
Buildra
Custom home builders who want AI plan intelligence, modern UX, and a product that is actively being built — not one being sunset.
$39 - $249/mo. Flat tiers. 14-day free trial. 14/30-day money-back.
- AI plan reading, RAG Q&A, voice logging — CoConstruct never shipped these
- Active 2026 roadmap with regular shipping cadence
- Modern mobile app built on 2025+ tech stack
- Familiar selections module — eases the CoConstruct switch
- Newer product, smaller install base
- Some long-running CoConstruct integrations may need re-config
CoConstruct (legacy)
Existing CoConstruct customers who are deep in their workflow and not yet ready to migrate.
$199 - $399/mo legacy pricing for existing customers. New signups closed. Migrating to Buildertrend pricing.
- Mature selections / allowances workflow
- Deep client-communication features
- Long-running brand familiar to many custom builders
- No longer being actively developed as a standalone
- Customers are being migrated to Buildertrend over time
- No AI plan reading, voice logging, or weather nudges
- Annual contracts with no money-back guarantee
The CoConstruct chapter is ending
For more than a decade CoConstruct was the standard tool for custom home builders. The selections workflow, the client-communication portal, the budget-to-actuals tie-in — all of it was carefully built for the specific reality of custom home construction. A lot of teams built their entire process around it.
That chapter is ending. Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct and has been folding the customer base into the Buildertrend platform. CoConstruct still works, but the engineering investment has shifted. New customer signups are closed. The roadmap is no longer being aggressively shipped. If you are an existing CoConstruct customer, the writing on the wall is clear: migration is coming whether you choose it or not.
The question is just where you migrate. Buildertrend is the obvious default, since the acquirer wants you there. But Buildertrend is $499 to $1,099/mo with annual lock-in and no AI features. Buildra is the modern alternative at $39 to $249/mo with an actively-developed roadmap, AI plan intelligence, and a selections module that feels familiar to any CoConstruct user. For custom home builders looking forward instead of backward, this is the right time to look at Buildra.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Compared against the last actively-developed version of CoConstruct.
Why teams switch to Buildra
Three patterns from custom home builders leaving CoConstruct.
CoConstruct stopped getting better
After the Buildertrend acquisition, CoConstruct`s monthly ship rhythm slowed dramatically. Teams that built their workflow on CoConstruct want to be on a tool that is still investing in product. Buildra ships meaningful improvements every month and the AI roadmap is genuinely ambitious.
AI was the missing piece
Custom home builders process more plans, more selections, and more client decisions than most other GCs. AI plan reading and voice decision logging save real time per project. Once a custom builder sees Buildra answer a question about their own plan set, the upgrade case writes itself.
The forced migration was the wake-up call
A lot of CoConstruct teams told us the same thing: they were planning to stay forever, and then Buildertrend started gently pushing them off the platform. Once a migration is unavoidable, the decision becomes: where do we actually want to be in 2027? Buildra is built to be that answer.
Switching from CoConstruct?
Here's how to migrate without losing data or momentum.
Export from CoConstruct
Run CoConstruct`s built-in CSV export on projects, contacts, selections, schedules, and budgets. Pull files via the document export.
Stand up Buildra
Sign up for the 14-day trial. Configure cost codes and selection categories — CoConstruct`s structure maps directly onto Buildra`s catalog.
Import & layer in AI
Bulk import your CSVs. Upload one active project`s plan PDFs and let Buildra index them. Ask three questions — you will see the difference immediately.
Cut over project by project
Most teams keep CoConstruct active for in-flight projects and start every new build in Buildra. Cancel CoConstruct when the last legacy project closes — no early termination since you finish your billing cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Real questions from custom home builders evaluating both tools.
Is CoConstruct still being developed?
No, not as a standalone product. Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct and has been steering customers toward the Buildertrend platform since. The CoConstruct app still works, but it is not receiving meaningful new features and new customer signups have effectively stopped. Most existing CoConstruct customers will eventually be migrated to Buildertrend.
Why would I move from CoConstruct to Buildra instead of Buildertrend?
Two reasons: price and AI. Buildertrend`s pricing starts at $499/mo and goes to $1,099/mo with annual lock-in. Buildra is $39 to $249/mo with monthly billing and a money-back guarantee. And Buildertrend does not offer AI plan reading, voice decision logging, or weather-aware nudges — Buildra does. If you are going to migrate anyway, Buildra is worth a real look.
Can I import my CoConstruct data?
Yes. CoConstruct supports CSV export on projects, contacts, selections, schedules, and budgets. Buildra imports all of them. For attached files and photos, our team handles the bulk migration during onboarding. Most teams are fully migrated within a week.
Does Buildra have selections / allowances like CoConstruct?
Yes. CoConstruct`s selections feature was one of its strongest. Buildra has a full selections module with allowance tracking, client-side approvals, vendor markup, and tie-in to your budget. The workflow is familiar to any CoConstruct user.
I am a custom home builder. Is Buildra a fit?
Yes — this is one of our core customer profiles. Custom home builders especially benefit from Buildra`s AI plan reading (huge time saver on plan-set Q&A), voice decision logging (captures the dozens of small client decisions per project), and selections module (familiar from CoConstruct, modernized).
What happens to my existing CoConstruct workspace if I switch?
Nothing automatic. You keep your CoConstruct workspace as long as you pay for it. We recommend running both in parallel for one billing cycle while you migrate active projects, then canceling CoConstruct at renewal. Your CoConstruct data export is yours to keep regardless.
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