Grist for construction companies
The construction project tracking software to build your foundation on
Outgrowing your spreadsheets? Grist gives you the familiar interface of a spreadsheet with the robust structure of a database. End data chaos without getting trapped in rigid, expensive software.
Build your data on a solid foundation
As custom-built as your projects
You are the architect: You build unique projects; your software should match. Use the drag-and-drop builder to create tools that fit your specific workflow (no coding or developers required).
Evolve past the grid: Start with a familiar spreadsheet grid, then upgrade it. Add dashboards and card views that turn raw rows of data into a customized, professional construction project tracking app.
Future-proof your data: Unlike rigid apps that box you in, Grist grows with you. Add new columns, views, or modules instantly as your business grows.
Construction is collaborative.
Your spreadsheets should be too.
Connect field and office: Give your team access to real-time project data whether they are at the desk or on the jobsite. Updates made on a tablet in the field appear instantly for the project manager in the office.
Secure sharing with subcontractors: Stop emailing sensitive spreadsheets. Use granular access controls to share specific views with subcontractors, letting them see only their tasks without exposing your entire construction project database.
One version of the truth: Replace chaotic file versions with a single, relational source of truth. With automatic backups and history tracking, you never have to worry about broken formulas or lost data again.
Build a unified construction project database
Eliminate data duplication: Stop wrestling with disconnected spreadsheets. Use a relational structure to store client, site, and cost data once in a central construction project database, reducing errors and version chaos.
Granular access control: Collaborate securely with everyone from project managers to subcontractors. Lock down sensitive financial data row-by-row while allowing field teams to update their specific status.
Complete data independence: Grist is open-source. And for total control, you can self-host Grist on your own infrastructure, ensuring your proprietary business data stays in your hands.
Advanced construction reporting & analytics
Visual dashboards: Use the drag-and-drop builder to create custom construction reporting software views. Turn raw rows of data into clear charts that track project health and budget versus actuals at a glance.
AI-powered assistance: Not a spreadsheet expert? The built-in AI Assistant helps you write formulas and build structure, enabling teams to create complex tracking tools without hiring a developer.
Deep data analysis: For complex needs, use Python formulas to handle advanced calculations, perfect for custom construction data analytics or automating complex estimates.
Templates
Pre-built templates
Get a running start with many templates to choose from,
to use as is or customize to your needs.
Billable Hours Spreadsheet Template
Track billable hours and generate invoices in this streamlined template.
View TemplatePayroll Template
Manage hourly payroll calculations and tracking in a single relational spreadsheet.
View TemplateLightweight CRM Template
Manage customer info and interactions in a user-friendly, spreadsheet-style CRM template.
View Template“It reduced time spent by the HR department by over 2 days of work. Together with other tasks at end of the month, what was a nightmare now is a breeze.”
– Rogerio Penna, Head of Quality Management at Pavicon
Professional Services
Grist Solutions
Don’t have time to build? Let us blueprint a custom construction management system for you.
Map your unique project lifecycle
We translate your specific bidding, field reporting, and change order processes into a structured database schema that fits your business perfectly.
Safe migration of job data
Don’t risk your history. We expertly handle the complex transfer of active projects, vendor registries, and historical cost data from your legacy software or scattered spreadsheets.
Advanced project automation
Need to calculate complex labor burdens, retention, or progress billing? Our experts use Python to build sophisticated logic that standard construction apps can’t handle.
Frequently asked questions
I’m comfortable with Excel. Why should I switch to Grist?
Excel is flexible but fragile. One broken formula or bad copy-paste can mess up your budget. Grist gives you the familiar grid interface you already know but adds a relational structure. This means you update a client or material cost in one place, and it automatically updates across all your job sheets, estimates, and invoices. It’s the flexibility of a spreadsheet without the version chaos.
Can my field crew use this on the job site?
Yes. Grist bridges the gap between the field and the office. Because it works in your browser and on tablets, your crew can update daily logs, check material lists, or log hours directly from the site. Updates appear instantly for the project manager in the office, giving you a single, real-time source of truth for the project’s status.
Is Grist just for tracking costs, or can it handle project management?
It handles both. You can use Grist as comprehensive construction cost tracking software to monitor budgets versus actuals in real time. But it is also a powerful project management tool. You can build custom views to track RFIs, submittals, and approvals, ensuring your document control is airtight and projects don’t stall waiting for paperwork.
Do I need to know how to code to build a custom tool?
No. We believe you should be the architect of your own software without needing a developer. Grist uses a drag-and-drop builder to let you create custom dashboards and workflows. If you do get stuck, our built-in AI Assistant can help you write formulas or structure your data, making it easy to build a professional-grade tool yourself.
Can I share project schedules with subcontractors without showing them my budget?
Absolutely. This is a key advantage of Grist’s granular access control. You can share a specific view or list with a subcontractor so they can see their tasks and deadlines, while keeping your financial data, markup rates, and other sensitive information completely hidden from them.
We have strict data compliance requirements. Where is my data stored?
You have total control. While we offer a secure hosted version, Grist is unique because it offers a self-hosted option. If you need complete data independence or have strict IT protocols, you can host Grist on your own private infrastructure, ensuring your proprietary business data never leaves your hands.
Build your business on a solid foundation
Stop building your business on fragile spreadsheets. Join the contractors who switched to Grist for robust, flexible construction software that grows with you. It is free to start, easy to customize, and built to scale.
