r/GeneralContractor
26k members
r/GeneralContractor is a subreddit with 26k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses gc, construction, contractor, estimates, and small contractors, 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
: "20 years in the trade, just started my own commercial/industrial insulation company, but getting 0 responses on bids. What am I missing?"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for construction industry brokers / referral partners"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I've been exploited, lied to, robbed, and sued by an American company"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Gc
6 posts
#2
Construction
: "How do you guys actually find the right Construction tenders?"
4 posts
#3
Contractor
: "Contractors — how would you price this renovation?"
3 posts
#4
Estimates
: "Did Nationwide Estimates provides best estimation"
2 posts
#5
Small Contractors
: "Small Contractors: how do you track site expenses?"
2 posts
#6
General Contractor
: "General Contractor in need of bonding."
2 posts
#7
Scheduling
1 post
#8
Subs
1 post
#9
Bids
: "20 years in the trade, just started my own commercial/industrial insulation company, but getting 0 responses on Bids. What am I missing?"
1 post
#10
Pricing
: "Contractors — how would you price this renovation?"
1 post
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
+11k members(77.5%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026