--- title: "Construction Cost Management Software" url: "https://pro.houzz.co.uk/for-pros/software-construction-cost-management" datePublished: "2026-09-15T03:01:00+0000" --- CONSTRUCTION COST MANAGEMENT # Avoid going over budget with end-to-end construction cost management software Working in construction, you know that tracking progress from start to finish is non-negotiable for turning a project into profit. With Houzz Pro, you can do all this with ease and so much more. Read on to learn about budget tracking features and more in our construction cost tracking software. Gone are the days of meticulous calculations, confusing change orders, and tedious expenses tracking. > "My team all works in Houzz Pro and it really streamlines the process. The project manager in the field uses the estimation tool to create the budget for material or labour costs. We get new job requests from designers and add those leads into Houzz Pro, then the administrative staff turns it into an estimate with a template, and notifies the project managers that they have a new quote to fill in. Before we would have to type out the estimate, now we just plug in numbers which really speeds the process." > > -Wade Rosenburg, Construction Pro at Home*Work DFW TAKEOFFS ## Construction cost management begins with accurate takeoffs Staying on budget is more straightforward with precise takeoffs – but with Houzz Pro, your takeoffs don't need to take hours. Our construction cost management software comes complete with innovative takeoff technology to help you measure and markup plans fast. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtuVmkrSkzk](https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtuVmkrSkzk) [Get Started](https://www.houzz.co.uk/houzz-pro/pricing) [Explore Construction Takeoffs](https://www.houzz.co.uk/for-pros/takeoffs-construction) ESTIMATES ## Send estimates in hours, not days With our construction project budget software, you’ll be able to quickly account for all the materials you need as you’re measuring dimensions. You can also add your labour costs easily as you finalise your estimate. We take care of all the calculations and formatting, which you can edit and adjust as needed. If you need help finding materials and labour services to add, simply use the database within Houzz Pro. Updated calculations will appear in your professional estimate, branded with your logo and information. In just minutes, you’re ready to review and send to your prospect. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/QtAVpq4lPUc](https://www.youtube.com/embed/QtAVpq4lPUc) [Get Started](https://www.houzz.co.uk/houzz-pro/pricing) [Explore Construction Estimating](https://www.houzz.co.uk/for-pros/software-construction-estimating) CHANGE ORDERS MADE EASY ## Never miss a change order again As your construction project evolves, so do the needs and materials required at hand. With our construction cost tracking software, we’ve made it possible for you to create, and account for change orders whenever they arise. Now you can avoid cost overruns and keep track of every expense for greater cost control and profitability. To create a change order, simply pull up your estimate in Houzz Pro and navigate to the line item you’d like to change. From there, enter in the new information and add a note to explain the change. Your client can approve your change order quickly from their computer, phone, or tablet with a signature and provide payment, so your project stays on time and on track. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/vamTqzZAvts](https://www.youtube.com/embed/vamTqzZAvts) [Get Started](https://www.houzz.co.uk/houzz-pro/pricing) ## Construction budget software that tracks every minute & penny ### Effortless Tracking Keeping track of time and expenses during your construction work no longer has to be a pain. With our easy-to-use time and expense tracking feature in our construction budget software, you can track your time whenever and wherever with our convenient mobile app. Need to add a new material expense while you work? You can do that right on the job site in seconds. ### Stopwatch Tool Doing a kitchen and bathroom renovation for a client? Then working on a home extension for another later that day? With our built-in stopwatch tool, you can track your time across multiple activities, projects, and clients, as well as have multiple stopwatches going at the same time. ### Automated Invoices When the job is finished, with Houzz Pro you can simply convert your tracked time and expenses into invoices, then send them to your client – all from just one construction budget tracker. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Cost Management Software ### How do you manage a construction budget? How construction professionals manage project budgets can vary drastically based on location, resources, business size and more. While it’s up to you to determine what cost management methods work best for your business, there are a few main components of cost management that are helpful to think through: - Do you have a solid pricing plan and plan of operations? - Have you built a team of quality workers you trust? - What are the communication channels you plan to use and have you aligned with team members, clients and suppliers on how they should be used? - Have you instituted a process for project documentation (estimates, change orders, daily logs, invoices, etc.)? - Do you have a system to track all time and expenses incurred through the duration of a project? ### What software is most commonly used for construction cost management? With so many construction professionals looking to digitise their business, there are many types of construction cost management software available on the market today. When looking for software that suits your needs, be sure to consider the following features: - Collaboration Features: Good construction budget software helps you keep projects moving, but great construction budget management software helps you execute the best possible project for your clients by increasing collaboration across everyone involved while keeping budgets on track. Be sure to look for construction cost software that makes it easy to share files like estimates and change orders. - Client Transparency: If your goal is to create the best customer experience possible, you should look for construction cost-tracking software that helps increase transparency with clients. Look for tools that have client portals where they can see estimates, change orders and more. The more they’re able to answer their questions on their own, the better they’ll feel (and you’ll have more time to focus where you’re needed most). - Project Analytics: Your construction cost management software should help you answer questions about your business that you weren’t able to answer before. Make sure you’re able to understand which people or projects are most profitable so you can continue to prioritise similar projects when they come through your lead pipeline. This information should be available in a digestible format like a dashboard so it’s painless to find the insights you’re looking for. Houzz Pro’s construction cost management software comes complete with all of these features and more. Try a demo to see for yourself. ### Which features are included with a membership of Houzz Pro’s cost management software? With a subscription to Houzz Pro’s construction cost management software, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients: - A premium profile on Houzz - A complimentary business website\* - Targeted local advertising\* - Quality lead generation\* You’ll also get the following tools that help you win the projects you want: - Professionally branded estimates - A CRM that helps you stay organised - Simple email marketing tools - A 3D floor planner and  life-sized walkthrough features - Lightning-fast takeoff tech We even help you manage projects with: - Project management and collaboration solutions - Straightforward change orders - A client dashboard and portal - Real-time approval tracking and e-signatures - Project profitability analytics When it’s time to get paid, you’ll enjoy the convenience of: - Online payment & invoicing tools - Time and expense tracking - Financial reports - Integrations with Gmail, Zoom, QuickBooks Online, Xero and more ### What support is included with a membership of Houzz Pro’s construction cost management software? Subscribers of our construction budget software get the full support of our customer support team. We’re available via chat, email or phone to help ensure you’re getting the most out of Houzz Pro. Need help figuring out how to integrate with your Quickbooks Online account? We’ve got your back. Need a tutorial of how to take a change order and convert it into an invoice? We’ll make it happen! \*Only available on selected plans JOIN OVER 3 MILLION PROFESSIONALS ## Schedule your free demo of our construction cost management software Have questions? Give us a call on [0808 164 2658](tel:08081642658) [Schedule Demo](https://www.houzz.co.uk/houzz-pro/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=7015c000001NeW4AAK&sourceCommandName=HouzzProCMSLanding)