CoConstruct Shutdown: Best Alternatives in 2026
Buildertrend, Projul, JobTread, and more - your migration options explained
What Happened to CoConstruct
CoConstruct was acquired by ECI Software Solutions (Buildertrend's parent company) in 2021. Following the acquisition, CoConstruct was deprecated and the platform shut down. Users were encouraged to migrate to Buildertrend, though the two platforms had meaningful differences in approach - particularly around estimating.
If you're a former CoConstruct user searching for alternatives, or a contractor who heard about CoConstruct and wants to understand what's available now, here are your options in 2026.
Your Migration Options in 2026
Buildertrend (the acquirer)
The natural migration path - Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct's parent company. It's the most comprehensive platform available, covering scheduling, estimating (Advanced+), change orders, client communication, selections (Complete), and warranty management. The key differences from CoConstruct: it's more expensive, and the estimating approach is different (Buildertrend is activity-based, CoConstruct was specification-driven). Most larger former CoConstruct users migrated here.
- +Most complete feature set
- +Best Sub Center portal
- +Strong QuickBooks/Xero sync
- +Unlimited users on all plans
- -More expensive than CoConstruct was
- -Estimating less granular than CoConstruct
- -Steeper learning curve
Projul
Projul is built by former construction industry insiders and is specifically targeting the CoConstruct market gap. It shares CoConstruct's focus on the custom home builder and residential GC market. The interface is often described as cleaner and more intuitive than Buildertrend. Many former CoConstruct users have migrated to Projul as a lower-cost alternative with a familiar workflow philosophy.
- +Lower price than Buildertrend
- +Designed for CoConstruct-style workflows
- +Growing platform with active development
- +Good estimating
- -Smaller user community than Buildertrend
- -Fewer integrations
- -Newer platform - less mature
JobTread
JobTread is a fast-growing platform particularly well-suited for contractors under $5M revenue who want strong estimating at a lower price. It has built a loyal following among small GCs and custom builders who find Buildertrend's pricing hard to justify. If cost is a primary concern and your projects are in the $50K-$500K range, JobTread deserves serious evaluation.
- +Most affordable of the main alternatives
- +Strong estimating module
- +Clean, modern interface
- +Good for small GCs
- -Smaller feature set than Buildertrend or Projul
- -Less mature Sub Center equivalent
- -Fewer third-party integrations
Buildxact
Buildxact is particularly strong on the estimating side - it's built around a detailed, specification-driven estimating engine that is philosophically closer to CoConstruct than Buildertrend's approach. Good for residential builders in Australia, UK, and North America who want detailed estimate-to-quote workflows. Project management features are less comprehensive than Buildertrend.
- +Very strong estimating engine
- +Good for detailed spec-based estimates
- +Serves UK/Australia markets well
- -Project management less comprehensive than BT
- -Fewer integrations
- -Less known in US market
BuildBook
BuildBook is a simpler platform designed for smaller custom home builders and remodelers. It emphasises ease of use over feature depth. Good for contractors who found CoConstruct or Buildertrend too complex. If your team is 2-5 people and you need the basics done well (scheduling, client communication, estimates), BuildBook may be sufficient at a lower price.
- +Very easy to use
- +Lower price point
- +Good client communication features
- +Clean interface
- -Less feature depth than Buildertrend or Projul
- -Limited reporting
- -Not suitable for larger operations
Comparison Table: All Options
| Platform | Starting Price | Best For | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildertrend | $499/mo | Mid-large residential GCs (6-50 staff) | Feature completeness, Sub Center |
| Projul | $399/mo | Small-mid custom builders (ex-CoConstruct) | CoConstruct-style workflow |
| JobTread | $199/mo | Small GCs under $5M revenue | Strong estimating, low price |
| Buildxact | $149/mo | Estimating-focused residential builders | Detailed spec-based estimating |
| BuildBook | $99/mo | Small custom builders (2-5 staff) | Simplicity and ease of use |