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 contractor, construction, gc, contractors, and business, 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
: "New GC looking for advice from experienced contractors"
18 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Hiring sales- lead gen person in house"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Trying to customize an off-the-shelf construction ERP is driving our operations team crazy"
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Dad's retiring from his 40-yr drywall business — should I start my own GC/remodel LLC?"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Pricing a bathroom remodel"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Contractor
: "New GC looking for advice from experienced Contractors"
12 posts
#2
Construction
: "Trying to customize an off-the-shelf Construction ERP is driving our operations team crazy"
11 posts
#3
Gc
: "Dad's retiring from his 40-yr drywall business — should I start my own Gc/remodel LLC?"
10 posts
#4
Contractors
: "Had this very conversation yesterday with a General Contractor! Solutions?"
4 posts
#5
Business
: "Dad's retiring from his 40-yr drywall Business — should I start my own GC/remodel LLC?"
4 posts
#6
Sole Proprietorship
4 posts
#7
Winnipeg
4 posts
#8
Canada
4 posts
#9
Manitoba
4 posts
#10
Estimates
: "Did Nationwide Estimates provides best estimation"
4 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
+11k members(79.0%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026