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General Contractor Software
General contractor software to manage bids, subs & every project.
General contractors juggle bids on multiple projects, subcontractors across multiple trades, change orders, inspections, and progress billing. Bella FSM brings scheduling, invoicing, CRM, and job costing into one platform built specifically for the way GCs actually work.
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Progress billing & retainage
Trade sequencing
Real-time job costing
Bid pipeline
12 open · 4 to follow up
Job margin
Tracked in real time
The Problem
Why general contractors replace spreadsheets with contractor business software
Generic project management tools weren't designed for construction. They lack progress billing, trade sequencing, and subcontractor management. Bella FSM is built specifically for the way GCs actually work.
The reality
A GC juggles it all at once
- Bids out on several projects at the same time
- Subcontractors across every trade to coordinate
- Change orders and inspections mid-project
- Progress billing and retainage to track
- Job costs to watch before margin erodes
What generic tools get wrong
Spreadsheets and PM apps crack
- No progress billing, retainage, or milestone invoices
- Subs kept in phone contacts, insurance untracked
- Trade sequencing done on a whiteboard
- Change orders undocumented — profit quietly absorbed
- Margin unknown until the final invoice clears
With Bella FSM
One platform runs the project
- Bids, subs, schedule, and billing in one place
- Insurance and license expirations auto-flagged
- Trades sequenced with buffer days for inspections
- Change orders documented with client approval
- Real-time job costing on every active project
Built for the trade
What general contractors actually need from software.
Generic project management tools weren't designed for construction. They lack progress billing, trade sequencing, and subcontractor management. Bella FSM is built specifically for the way GCs actually work.
Bid Management
Track proposals from initial inquiry through acceptance. Set follow-up reminders so no bid goes cold. Analyze win rates to focus on the project types that convert. Convert won bids into active projects with one click.
Subcontractor Coordination
Detailed sub profiles with insurance certificates, license tracking, performance history, and rate sheets. Filter by trade, availability, and past performance when staffing — instead of scrolling phone contacts.
Trade Sequencing
Schedule subs in the correct build sequence with buffer days for inspection wait times. View all active projects on one dashboard. Drag-and-drop adjustments when priorities shift. Coordinate material deliveries to phase readiness.
Milestone billing
Define billing milestones (deposit, framing, rough-in, finish, final). Generate progress invoices from completed phases. Manage retainage holdbacks and generate release invoices at project close.
Change Order Tracking
Document every scope change with cost impact and client approval before adjusting the contract. Undocumented change orders are a top cause of profit erosion — Bella FSM creates the paper trail automatically.
Real-Time Job Costing
Compare estimated vs actual costs as the project progresses. Track materials, sub invoices, and labor per project. Identify budget overruns early. General contractors who track in real time achieve 3-5% higher net margins.
5–10 bids per win, all tracked
Win more work
Bid management for general contractors
Most general contractors submit 5–10 bids for every project they land. Without a system, follow-ups get missed and opportunities disappear. Bella FSM gives every proposal a paper trail and a follow-up reminder.
- Detailed estimates with material costs, labor, and markup
- Track each bid from inquiry through accept or reject
- Follow-up reminders so no proposal goes cold
- Win-rate analysis by project type and client
- Convert won bids into active projects with one click
- Document change orders with client approval and cost impact
Insurance auto-flagged
Your trade network
Subcontractor management
Your subcontractor network is one of your most valuable business assets. Bella FSM stores detailed profiles for every electrician, plumber, framer, painter, and crew you work with in the customer and subcontractor records hub and flags expired insurance before you assign them to a job.
- Company name, trade specialties, and contact information
- Insurance certificates with expiration date tracking
- License numbers and trade certifications
- Performance history from past projects
- Rate sheets and preferred payment terms
- Filter by trade, availability, and past performance when staffing
Trade sequencing built in
Project-driven, not appointment-driven
Trade scheduling
GC scheduling is project-driven, not appointment-driven. A delayed framing crew delays rough-in. A failed inspection delays drywall. Bella FSM handles the multi-trade complexity with the trade sequencing and crew calendars so one delay doesn't push your whole project off the rails.
- Schedule subs in the correct build sequence
- Buffer days between trades for inspection wait times
- All active projects on one dashboard — no double-booking
- Drag-and-drop schedule adjustments when priorities shift
- Inspection milestone tracking with downstream auto-adjustments
- Material delivery coordination tied to phase readiness
Retainage tracked automatically
Bill every phase
Billing for every project phase
GCs don't send one invoice when the job is done. You bill in phases, deposits, progress payments at milestones, final completion. Commercial projects add retainage holdbacks. Bella FSM handles all of it natively with the progress billing tools.
- Define billing milestones (deposit, framing, rough-in, finish, final)
- Generate progress invoices from completed phases
- Track sub costs and pass through to client invoices with markup
- Document change orders and auto-adjust contract value
- Manage retainage holdbacks and generate release invoices
- Monitor outstanding balances across all active projects
Margin per project, real time
Protect your margin
Real-time job costing
Knowing whether a project was profitable shouldn't require waiting until the final invoice clears. Bella FSM tracks costs in real time so you see your margin on every active project and can course-correct before profit erodes.
- Compare estimated costs against actual spending in real time
- Track materials, sub invoices, and labor per project
- Identify budget overruns early enough to course-correct
- Generate profit-margin reports by project, client, or type
- Use historical cost data to bid more accurately on future work
Who it's for
Contractor company software for every stage of growth
Bella FSM is purpose-built for small to mid-size general contractors. Not a generic project management tool, not enterprise software — the right size for the way most GCs actually run.
Residential GCs
Custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath remodels, whole-house renovations.
- Manage homeowner relationships
- Multi-trade scheduling
- Progress billing tied to construction milestones
Most Popular
Mixed Resi & Commercial
Operating across residential remodels and small commercial buildouts.
- Coordinate subs across both worlds
- Handle retainage on commercial work
- Keep everything organized in one platform
Growing Construction Firms
Outgrowing spreadsheets but not ready for enterprise software.
- Multi-user access and role-based permissions
- Real-time job costing
- Analytics to scale your project pipeline confidently
Frequently Asked
Common questions about general contractor software.
What is general contractor software?
General contractor software is a digital platform that helps general contractors manage projects, track bids, coordinate subcontractors, schedule trades, create invoices, and maintain client records. It replaces spreadsheets, whiteboards, and disconnected tools with one centralized system.
What features should I look for in general contractor software?
Look for progress billing (not just simple invoicing), subcontractor management with insurance tracking, project scheduling with trade sequencing, change order documentation, job costing, and mobile field access. Generic business tools lack most of these construction-specific features.
Can general contractor software help with project management?
Yes. Bella FSM integrates scheduling, subcontractor coordination, document management, and milestone tracking into a unified project management workflow. It helps keep projects on time and on budget by connecting every phase of the work.
Is general contractor software suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Bella FSM is designed specifically for small to mid-size general contractors. It scales from solo GCs running a few residential remodels to growing construction firms managing multiple commercial projects — without enterprise complexity or pricing.
Can general contractor software track subcontractors?
Yes. Bella FSM stores subcontractor profiles including contact information, trade specialties, insurance certificates, license numbers, performance notes, and rate sheets. You can filter by trade, availability, and past performance when staffing projects.
Does Bella FSM work on mobile devices?
Yes. Bella FSM is cloud-based and works on any phone, tablet, or desktop. Field superintendents can update job statuses, access project documents, and capture photos directly from the job site.
From first login to first project
Stop losing money to billing gaps and undocumented change orders.
Bella FSM tracks every dollar across every project phase. Set up your first project in under an hour. Free 14-day trial — no credit card required.
What you get on day one
- Bid management with follow-up reminders
- Subcontractor profiles with insurance tracking
- Trade-sequenced project scheduling
- Progress billing and retainage tracking
- Real-time job costing on every active project
- U.S.-based support that knows construction