Construction proposal software built to win projects

Construction proposal software is an online tool that helps construction professionals outline a scope of work and associated costs for a project that can be presented in a professional, client-ready proposal document.

At minimum, a construction proposal should contain the following elements:

• Your company’s contact information
• Your client’s contact information
• Date the proposal was prepared
• Item names, quantities and price for each material, fixture or piece of furniture required to execute a project (you can include labour in the price or as a separate line item)
• Subtotal, VAT, fees and the grand total
• A place for both parties to sign and date the proposal once approved

Optional elements you can include in your construction project proposal to help it stand out from the competition include:

• Your company’s logo to make you appear as the professional that you are
• Images of materials, fixtures or furniture to help clients visualise what they’re getting
• Descriptions of items to show how you plan to use them
• Terms and conditions that include any important information your client should be privy to before signing
• A payment schedule so your client knows when to expect an invoice
• Other documents or files included as attachments like inspiration photos or your contract

Sign up for a free trial of Houzz Pro’s proposal software for construction to create a proposal that includes all of these elements and more.

With so many construction professionals looking to digitise their business, there are many types of proposal software available on the market today. When looking for a proposal software that suits your needs, be sure to consider the following features:

• Cloud-based: A cloud-based construction proposal software will help keep your proposals organised in the cloud so any team member, contractor or client can access them when they need to. It also ensures you only ever have one version of a proposal floating around to create a single source of truth.
• Integrations: The construction proposal app you choose should integrate with your other business tools so you don’t have to completely overhaul the way you work. Integrations with Gmail, Zoom and accounting software like QuickBooks Online or Xero are some important integrations to look for as you’ll commonly be using these tools to send and communicate your proposals, and then align them with your business finances.
• All-In-One Tools: Proposal software is most useful for busy construction professionals when it has other features that help optimise the entire project workflow. For example, if you use one tool to create your proposals and another to source products, you’ll waste a ton of time looking for products and entering product data in two places, which could hold you back from taking on more projects. Be sure to look for tools that can tackle mood boards, 3D floor plans, product sourcing, invoices and more so you can achieve maximum business efficiency.

Houzz Pro’s construction proposal app checks all of the boxes on this wishlist. Try a demo to see for yourself.

With a subscription to Houzz Pro’s construction proposal app, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients:

• A premium profile on Houzz
• A custom-built 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 takeoffs

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

Subscribers of our construction proposal 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 use our  proposal builder and adding products? We’ve got your back. Need a tutorial on how to hide markup in your proposals so only you can see it? We’ll make it happen!