Most construction software is built for general contractors at $25M+ or residential builders pitching homeowners. If you're a commercial specialty sub — masonry, veneer, stucco, concrete, framing, finishes — you're the third option nobody designed for. Leviathan Built is that third option.
Start your free trialWalk down the Capterra category page and what you'll find is enterprise tools for GCs (Procore, CMiC, Autodesk) and residential builder tools for homeowner-facing remodelers (Buildertrend, JobTread, Houzz Pro). Neither group designs for commercial specialty subs. The mismatch isn't subtle — it shows up in every workflow.
Procore's RFI workflow, submittal logs, document control, and financials are all designed around a GC running a job. As a sub, you're consuming half of it as a portal user with no agency over scope or schedule. You pay for features you can't drive.
Buildertrend's client portal, selections engine, warranty management, and lead-gen funnels are built for the contractor-to-homeowner relationship. As a commercial sub, your "client" is a GC who's already signed a contract — none of that lift translates.
You hire five more field guys, your software bill goes up 50%. Most modern construction platforms charge per seat, which is the wrong shape for a sub adding crew through the field. The math doesn't work as you scale.
Leviathan Built isn't a generic construction platform with a "subcontractor template." Every workflow assumes you're a specialty sub working for GCs. The estimating engine is config-driven so it handles any trade. The CRM is bid-centric, not lead-centric. The pricing is flat so growth doesn't punish you.
Bid pipeline organized by GC, project type, and bid date. Go/no-go scoring. Win/loss tracking. No "homeowner leads" anywhere in sight.
Your scope library, your formulas, your unit costs. Works for masonry, framing, MEP, concrete — whatever you self-perform. No trade lock-in.
Four months free, then $50 a month for your company. Start with the tools you need and add the rest anytime; the price stays the same.
Each platform on this list is genuinely good at what they do — just not for the same customer. If you're a residential remodeler, JobTread or Buildertrend is probably right. If you're a $50M commercial GC, Procore makes sense. If you're a commercial specialty sub, here's the gap.
| Platform | Built for | Why it's wrong for commercial subs | Approx. pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procore | Enterprise commercial GCs ($25M+) | GC-centric workflows, you pay for owner/architect tools you can't drive, volume-based pricing | $10K–$150K / year |
| Buildertrend | Residential custom home builders & remodelers | Heavy homeowner portal / selections / warranty workflows | $8K–$10K / year |
| JobTread | Small-mid residential builders | QuickBooks-only accounting, commercial workflows underdeveloped | $3,840 / year (10 users) |
| Foundation Software | Mid-large construction accounting only | Accounting in isolation — no takeoff, no field, no CRM. Still need 3 other tools. | $15K / year (10 users) |
| Contractor Foreman | Tiny operators (under $500K) | No real PDF takeoff. Fine for solo or 2-3 person shops. | $600–$1,500 / year |
| Leviathan Built | Commercial specialty subs ($500K–$50M) | — (we are the answer for this segment) | 4 months free, then $600 / year |
The estimating engine is genuinely config-driven, not "configurable" with hidden trade assumptions. We've onboarded masonry, veneer, stucco, concrete, framing, and multi-trade self-performers. If you can estimate it in a spreadsheet — by area, linear foot, count, assembly, whatever — we can configure it as a scope template. See the masonry, veneer, and stucco pages for specific examples.
Yes — GCs require their subs to use the GC's Procore portal for RFIs, submittals, and document handoff. You'd still use that portal for those interactions. Leviathan Built runs your business on the inside (estimating, CRM, job costing, field ops). Most of our customers operate this way.
The platform handles it. The CRM and bid pipeline accommodate both subcontract and GC-direct bids. The construction module handles RFIs and COs whether you're the prime or a sub. The accounting side handles AR from GCs and from owners equivalently.
Creating your workspace takes two minutes. You bring in your client and supplier lists from a spreadsheet, set up your scope library and estimate templates, and invite your office and field teams, with four months free to do it.
No formal floor, but the platform is built for commercial subs doing $500K+ working with GCs. Below that, Contractor Foreman or JobTread are typically a better fit — see the quiz if you want a quick honest answer about whether we're the right fit for your size.
Flat. One price for your company: a 4-month free trial, then $50/month. See pricing.
TopBuilder and FollowUp CRM are standalone CRMs — they cover bid tracking and follow-up well but don't connect through to estimating, field operations, or accounting. Leviathan Built integrates all of it. If you only need CRM (and you have separate estimating + accounting tools you're happy with), TopBuilder is a cheaper option. If you want the whole flow in one system, we're the answer.
CRM, estimating, takeoff, construction management (RFIs/COs/daily logs/schedule), field mobile + time tracking, and job costing (budget vs. actual on every job). All of it, for $50/month after a 4-month free trial. See pricing.
If you're a commercial specialty sub, you've probably tried something built for GCs or residential and walked away. Start a free trial and run your own bids through it: four months free, then $50/month. Rather talk first? Book a 30-minute call.
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