Bolt: Trade Contractor Software
Less paperwork, more profit with Bolt
Bolt is a project management software for trade contractors who’d rather be building than stuck in spreadsheets. From job scheduling to crew communication, Bolt helps you cut out the busywork and keep every project moving—fast, clean, and profitable.
Faster scheduling and crew communication
Job capacity
Gross profit margin growth
Get your time (and profit) back
Trade contractors lose countless hours on admin, scheduling issues, miscommunication, and jobsite chaos. Bolt helps you reclaim those hours and turn them into revenue.
Manage more jobs with less chaos
Store job documents, track progress, and prep crews in one system. Bolt’s built-in scheduling tools help you line up crews, track progress, and hit deadlines—without chasing down paper trails or fixing mistakes twice.
Never miss a delivery, deadline, or dollar
From precise scheduling to real-time material tracking, Bolt connects your office and jobsite so everyone’s working off the same page—keeping jobs on track, deliveries on time, and crews where they need to be.
Estimate with confidence. Profit with clarity
Bolt Enterprise keeps your estimates, costs, and margins aligned with end-to-end inventory management and job-specific costing. Know what each job earns and where every dollar goes.
Trusted by builders and industry leaders
“Bolt has become the center cog of our operation. Thinking about how we did things before Bolt gives me indigestion.”
Ready to win more bids and grow without adding headcount?
Features built for how homebuilding trades really work
Project management
Centralize job documents, details, and updates in one place.
Scheduling
Real-time crew scheduling with job-ready confirmation.
Estimating
Bid faster with templates, cloning, and revision tracking.
Job costing & profit tracking
See labor and material costs instantly, per job and lot.
Mobile app
Field and office teams stay aligned from anywhere.
Reporting & dashboards
Make decisions with accurate, real-time job insights.
Inventory management
Track materials, manage orders, and sync with jobs with Bolt enterprise.
Communication tools
Crew-specific scheduling, notes, and job alerts keep everyone in sync.
Quickbooks integration
Sync with Quickbooks Online to keep your financials up to date without double entry.
Bolt FAQs
What is Bolt, and who is it for?
Bolt is an all-in-one project management, scheduling, and inventory control platform built specifically for trade contractors in residential home construction. Whether you’re in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, framing, painting, or another trade, Bolt helps you manage jobs, crews, materials, and costs—all in one place.
How does Bolt help with scheduling?
Bolt makes scheduling fast and flexible with drag-and-drop tools, automated updates, and real-time crew assignments. When changes happen, Bolt adjusts instantly, keeping your jobs, workers, and materials in sync.
Can Bolt track job costs in real time?
Yes! Bolt gives you real-time, lot-specific job costing, tracking labor, materials, and other expenses as they happen, so you always know where your profits stand.
How does Bolt improve inventory management?
Bolt connects your purchasing, estimating, scheduling, and inventory tracking in one system, so you know exactly what’s in stock, what’s on order, and what’s needed, preventing costly shortages and overages.
Does Bolt work on mobile devices?
Yes! Bolt is mobile-first, meaning you can access job schedules, crew assignments, materials, and updates anywhere on your phone or tablet.
Can Bolt integrate with my accounting and payroll software?
Absolutely. Bolt seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks, ADP, Sage, and other leading business management tools, eliminating duplicate data entry and keeping everything connected.
How does Bolt improve communication?
With Bolt, your entire team works from the same up-to-date job information. That means fewer miscommunications, instant job updates, and smoother collaboration between office staff, field crews, and builders.
How is Bolt different from other construction management software?
Unlike generic project management tools, Bolt is purpose-built for residential trade contractors. It’s designed to be simple, fast, and tailored to the unique needs of specialty trades—so you get exactly what you need without the extra complexity.
How long does it take to implement Bolt?
Bolt is easy to set up and simple to use. Most teams get up and running with a few weeks, with minimal training required.
How can I see Bolt in action?
The best way to understand Bolt is to see it for yourself! Schedule a demo today and discover how Bolt can streamline your operations, boost efficiency, and increase your profitability.
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