Owner-builder project management software

Acting as your own general contractor means you carry the schedule, the budget, the documents, and every conversation with every trade. Home Build Control gives owner-builders that coordination layer in one place, so nothing depends on remembering which text message held the answer.

Coordinate trades without a GC in the middle

Invite each trade to the project, assign them tasks in the rooms they are working in, and give them exactly the access they need. Vendors and subs who do not need an account can still be tracked as directory contacts on tasks and conversations.

  • Role-based access for builders, trades, designers, and vendors
  • Non-user contacts for subs who will never log in
  • Task assignment with due dates and immediate @mention alerts

Keep the schedule honest

A timeline view groups work chronologically across every area, so you can see what is due this week and what is blocking the next trade. Overdue items surface instead of quietly slipping.

Own the budget you are responsible for

Without a GC absorbing overruns, budget discipline is on you. Track estimates against actual invoices line by line, and see variance before a change becomes a surprise at closing.

  • Estimate versus actual variance at group, line, and sub-line level
  • Invoices and payments logged against the correct budget line
  • Change orders captured with their cost impact and approval

Permits, inspections, and paperwork

Keep permit applications, approved drawings, inspection records, warranties, and contracts organized by area and document type, with an in-browser viewer for PDFs and emails so you can find and share the right version fast.

Frequently asked questions

What is owner-builder project management?

It is running a construction or renovation project as the owner acting in the general contractor's role: hiring and scheduling trades, managing the budget, and handling permits and documentation yourself.

Can trades update the project without full access?

Yes. Team members can be limited by role, including granting the ability to log budget actuals without full budget visibility.

How do trades who will not log in get tracked?

Add them as non-user contacts. They can be referenced on tasks and in conversations, and converted to full users later if that changes.