Construction site management software for Quebec

For those familiar with construction, the definition of a construction site can be quite broad, just like the construction site itself!

In this article, I will cover various Quebec-based solutions for construction site management, depending on the type of project.

The final choice depends on your needs, and we encourage you to be careful when making your decision. Of course, we are not responsible for your choice.

Cactusoft

History: Initially designed in 2009 specifically for a construction company and then revised as a web version in 2019.

Their head office is located in Laval, Quebec.

Strengths: By far the best application for managing your construction site efficiently. They offer excellent synergy between workforce management, timesheets, and payroll.

Ideal for: Construction companies that do residential, commercial or industrial work and have more than 20 employees.

Main features:

• Resource and workforce planning.
• Timesheets.
• Payroll preparation (specialized for construction, obviously).

Pricing: Pricing varies depending on several factors and will require consultation with their software specialist.

For more information: https://cactusoft.app/

Billdr Pro

Background: Having worked in home renovation for about ten years, the owner of Billdr realized the difficulty of successfully managing projects with general contractors. He therefore decided to create Billdr in 2020.

Their head office is located in Montreal, Quebec

Strengths: An excellent balance between planning and project management. Tools for effectively communicating progress to those responsible.

Ideal for: General contractors working in renovation.

Main features:

• Project planning & tasks
• Customer management
• Quotation and invoicing
• Profit & Loss Tracking

Pricing: Starting at $180/month and depending on your needs.

For more information: https://pro.billdr.co/fr

Maestro

History: Founded over 30 years ago, Maestro designed 360 management software for construction companies.

Their office is located in Varennes, Quebec

They were acquired in 2020 by JDM Technology Group.

Strengths: Excellent synergy between the project management and accounting modules.

Ideal for: Construction companies requiring a seasoned accounting and financial aspect for the management of their projects (ERP).

Main features:

• Quotation and invoicing
• Project management
• Accounting
• CCQ Payroll

Pricing: Contact the team for a customized quote.

For more information: https://maestro.ca/

Drives

History: Dreeven was founded in 2016.

Their head office is located in St-Lambert, Quebec.

Key strengths: Close synergy between planning and resource management on site, with all the solutions to overcome the challenges that project management can bring to the team.

Ideal for: Companies that manage residential, commercial and industrial construction sites.

Main features:

• Project & construction site management.
• Work allocation.
• Plan & drawing management.
• Submissions, contracts and calls for tenders.
• Financial monitoring and budget.
• Timesheets.

Pricing: Pricing is tailored to your needs.

For more information: https://dreeven.com/fr/

For specialist entrepreneurs

The solutions above are mostly for general contractors. However, there are also solutions for specialist contractors who are more focused on service calls.

Here is a summary list of these solutions.