Remodeling apps and construction are big business in North America, so it’s no surprise that a surplus of Commercial Construction apps exists.
Consider downloading some of these useful smartphone apps as you go about your next remodeling project. From the financing to the actual construction, these smartphone apps can assist the more than 400,000 residential contractors and remodelers in North America.
Zlien highlights remodeling apps such as Sun Seeker, that helps window installers know when peak sunlight will be. The best app for professional remodelers is Renoworks Pro, a software that allows you to upload a photo, trace around different parts of theme, and then insert real building products. It allows homeowners and contractors to visualize the project with before and after imaging.
With about 400,000 residential contractors in North America, and new residential construction spending predicted to grow past US$410 billion in 2016. These apps are designed to make life a little bit easier for the remodeler and contractor.
Remodeling Apps Top 10
- zlien
Zlien is leading the pack across various industries for protection against every business-owners’ personal nemesis, non-payment. zlien is lien rights made easy. Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, GC’s and more use the service.
- Renoworks Pro
The basic idea is that you upload a photo of the home, trace around different parts of the home with easy to use tools (roofing, siding, windows, etc), and insert real building products on the photo from over 250 manufacturer catalogues. Homeowners get to see the before and after photos before committing to the job.
- HOVER
Design and measure any home in minutes- Take a few photos from the HOVER App and via the cloud, HOVER’s patented algorithms create an interactive 3D model within 24 hours.
- Market Sharp
Market Sharp, like BuilderTREND, gives you the tools to get organized, grow sales, and work less. Market Sharp includes Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and operations management functionality for remodelers, contractors or home service professionals.
- BuilderTREND
This cloud-based home builder and remodeler software help keep everyone organized and keeps your projects on track. They assist in the areas of Pre-Sale Process, and Project and Customer Management.
- Joist
This estimator app helps you save time and money – add in some of your commonly used materials and labor rates and you can quickly build estimates and invoices.
- iHandy Carpenter
Five professional must-have tools in one handy app: plumb bob level, surface level, bubble level, ruler and protractor.
- EWP 2014
EWP has packaged over 40 Electrician Calculator and Tool apps into one. Calculations are per National Electrical Code 2014, 2011, 2008 or 2005. Residential/load calculations include single and multi-family and range calculations.
- Sun Seeker App
If you are remodeling a house, perhaps installing new windows, and wonder where the sun will be mid-summer? Look no further because here is the app for you.
- Fraction Calculator Plus
There are many calculator apps, but few try to make all the clicking and “fractiony stuff” efficient and easy. This app is quite slick and it can be used for more than just construction and workshop projects.