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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

Centralized job tracking

Stop copying data between sheets. Use a relational structure to link clients, jobs, and sites in one construction project database. Update a record once, and see it reflected everywhere.

Subcontractor & vendor management

Maintain a clear registry of service providers. Link subcontractors directly to specific jobs and invoices to streamline your construction accounts payable.

RFI & submittal tracking

Never lose track of an approval again. Build custom views to monitor RFIs and submittals, ensuring your construction document control is airtight and keeps the job moving.

Construction cost tracking

Turn static estimates into active budgets. Grist acts as your construction cost tracking software, allowing you to log expenses against line items in real-time to catch overruns before they happen.

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As custom-built as your projects

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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).

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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.

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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.

Submittal dashboard

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Construction is collaborative.
Your spreadsheets should be too.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Contractor management — Contractor management & payroll

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Build a unified construction project database

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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.

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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.

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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.

Punch list — Punch lists with connected data

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Advanced construction reporting & analytics

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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.

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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.

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Deep data analysis: For complex needs, use Python formulas to handle advanced calculations, perfect for custom construction data analytics or automating complex estimates.

Budget forecasting — Job costing and forecasting

Templates

Pre-built templates

Get a running start with many templates to choose from,
to use as is or customize to your needs.

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Billable Hours Spreadsheet Template

Track billable hours and generate invoices in this streamlined template.

Payroll Template

Manage hourly payroll calculations and tracking in a single relational spreadsheet.

Lightweight CRM Template

Manage customer info and interactions in a user-friendly, spreadsheet-style CRM 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

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