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Guides, comparisons, and playbooks for California residential GCs.

• ComparisonsMay 26, 2026

  Looking for a Buildertrend Alternative? Here Is What to Look at If You Run a Bay Area Residential GC

  Buildertrend not the right fit for your $2M to $20M residential GC? Here are the four reasons Bay Area GCs bounce and what to look at instead.

• ComparisonsMay 26, 2026

  Construction Management Software for Residential GCs: What to Look at in 2026

  A working guide to construction management software for residential GCs at $2M to $20M. Procore, Buildertrend, JobTread, CoConstruct, BuildBook, and Baxie compared.

• Change OrdersMay 26, 2026

  How to Read a Change Order in 30 Seconds and Decide If It Pays

  The 5 fields to scan first on any residential construction change order. One-line litmus test for each. Free template included.