r/GeneralContractor
22k members
r/GeneralContractor is a subreddit with 22k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses construction, contractors, contractor, license, and gc, and they frequently recommend/review scheduling software, takeoff software, and programs.
Discussion group for all things related to being a general contractor
Popular Themes in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is it normal to charge a consultation fee as a builder?"
21 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Tools to give a client portal and keep track of everything communicated to the client?"
15 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Business Slow Down?"
6 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Need a sanity check on a $105k commercial office remodel quote"
3 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Building a golf sim corner in a commercial office with a drop ceiling — need to build walls up to the concrete deck. Any ideas?"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "Best way to market yourself and get leads"
1 post
#7
Self-Promotion
: "Sharing a free tool I made for punchlists, bid requests, client walks, pdf markups and material takeoffs."
1 post
#8
News
: "Do construction workers have Fourth Amendment rights? A federal court will decide."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Construction
: "The Three Stages of a Construction Career"
54 posts
#2
Contractors
: "Contractors license?"
43 posts
#3
Contractor
: "Is this good income for a general Contractor? (Mostly cash work)"
25 posts
#4
License
: "PLEASE get your License"
15 posts
#5
Gc
: "First year with my Gc license"
14 posts
#6
Advice
: "First Home Build - Looking for Advice"
13 posts
#7
Software
: "Small/midsize GC's - What is the best Software/technology that is easiest for superintendents to use on site? *cost conscious*"
9 posts
#8
Remodeling
: "Best Remodeling estimating software for small crews, honest takes"
9 posts
#9
Jobs
: "2 Jobs to 1"
7 posts
#10
Leads
: "I need more Leads for smaller jobs."
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/GeneralContractor
Scheduling Software
10 reviews
#1
BuilderTrend
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Procore
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Buildxact
5.0★ from 1 review
Takeoff Software
8 reviews
#1
Buildertrend
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
FocusedQ
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Autodesk
4.0★ from 1 review
Programs
7 reviews
#1
Microsoft Excel
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Microsoft Project
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Bluebeam
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/GeneralContractor
Yearly
+10k members(82.6%)
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Last updated: June 17, 2026