r/GeneralContractor
25k members
r/GeneralContractor is a subreddit with 25k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses contractor, general contractor, construction, gc, and local, 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
: "Advice for someone making a career change to trades at 38?"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for Advice on Services or Methods to Discover Private, Medium to Large Scale Commercial Jobs"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Lost a big job because I overestimated by ~20%. Feeling like garbage about it."
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Ideas?"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "How much will it cost?"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "Looking for an Internship in Construction Management related in New York but So difficult to find one. Any help?"
1 post
#7
Self-Promotion
: "Just became a Qualifying Agent in GA and my company is licensed. Looking for others to partner with."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Contractor
: "is there an estimating software for Contractors that integrates with accounting systems without a steep learning curve for the crew?"
38 posts
#2
General Contractor
: "Best way to advertise as a new GC?"
8 posts
#3
Construction
: "Wanting to get into the office side of Construction (AP/AR, Billing, Admin). Do local contractors train entry-level staff?"
6 posts
#4
Gc
: "Gcs in LA & Orange County: How much do you charge clients for permits/admin fees?"
5 posts
#5
Local
: "Wanting to get into the office side of construction (AP/AR, Billing, Admin). Do Local contractors train entry-level staff?"
4 posts
#6
Leads
: "Why Bathroom Remodel Websites Lose Leads They Already Paid For"
4 posts
#7
Estimating
: "is there an Estimating software for contractors that integrates with accounting systems without a steep learning curve for the crew?"
4 posts
#8
Project
3 posts
#9
License
3 posts
#10
Commercial
: "Finding Commercial jobs...where??"
3 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(85.2%)
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Last updated: August 8, 2026