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, gc, construction, leads, and 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
: "Hi guys any advice on passing the residential license TEST! I’ve failed it 3 times already i just can’t pass it…. Any advice on studying or anything"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "New GC, How do I get my first jobs?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Lost a big job because I overestimated by ~20%. Feeling like garbage about it."
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Business Credit Cards"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "24-Year-Old GC Looking to Break Into $1M+ Commercial Projects – How Did You Get There?"
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "Ideas?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GeneralContractor
#1
Contractor
: "Aven financing question: Contractor says he’ll be “taxed” 10% because our financing was funded. Is this true?"
21 posts
#2
Gc
: "Gcs in LA & Orange County: How much do you charge clients for permits/admin fees?"
5 posts
#3
Construction
: "Wanting to get into the office side of Construction (AP/AR, Billing, Admin). Do local contractors train entry-level staff?"
5 posts
#4
Leads
: "Why Bathroom Remodel Websites Lose Leads They Already Paid For"
3 posts
#5
Contractors
: "Wanting to get into the office side of construction (AP/AR, Billing, Admin). Do local Contractors train entry-level staff?"
3 posts
#6
Pricing
: "Does cost/plus Pricing work for remodels?"
3 posts
#7
Jobs Booked
: "Enough Jobs Booked!!!"
2 posts
#8
Business
: "asking a question about Business and setting price"
2 posts
#9
Local
: "Wanting to get into the office side of construction (AP/AR, Billing, Admin). Do Local contractors train entry-level staff?"
2 posts
#10
Project
2 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
+12k members(86.5%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026