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General Contractor Software
General Contractor Software to manage bids, subs & every project.
General contractors juggle subcontractors across multiple trades, bids on multiple projects, 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.
Progress billing & retainage
Trade sequencing
Real-time job costing
Margin tracked
+3-5% net on every job
Setup time
Under 1 hour
20-30% less admin
vs. generic tools
3-5% higher margins
Real-time job costing
Sub insurance tracking
Auto-flagged expirations
Up in under 1 hour
No IT involvement
Built for general contractors
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.
Progress Billing & Retainage
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. Contractors who track in real time achieve 3-5% higher net margins.
Bid Management
Win more bids. Lose fewer to follow-up gaps.
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
Subcontractor Management
Your subs, organized like the asset they are.
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 — 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
Project Scheduling
Sequence trades. Stop cascading delays before they start.
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 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
Progress Billing
Built for milestone billing — not single invoices.
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.
- 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
Job Costing
Know your margin before the project ends.
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
How we compare
Built for GCs — without the enterprise price tag.
The contractor software market splits between $10K+/year enterprise platforms (Procore, Viewpoint Vista) and generic PM tools (Monday, Asana) that lack construction features. Bella FSM sits in the sweet spot.
| Feature | Bella FSM | Generic PM Tools | Enterprise Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Billing & Retainage | ✓ Built-in | ✕ No | ~ Yes, complex setup |
| Subcontractor Management | ✓ CRM profiles | ~ Basic contacts only | ✓ Yes |
| Trade Sequencing & Scheduling | ✓ Project-driven | ~ Basic calendar | ~ Steep learning curve |
| Change Order Tracking | ✓ Client approval built in | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Job Costing | ✓ Real-time | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile Field Access | ✓ Any device | ~ Limited | ✓ Dedicated app |
| Setup Time | ✓ Under 1 hour | ~ 1–2 hours | ✕ Weeks to months |
| Pricing | ✓ Affordable for small GCs | ~ Low, but limited | ✕ $10K–$50K+/year |
The honest take: Bella FSM is purpose-built for general contractors, affordable for small to mid-size businesses, and complete enough to replace multiple disconnected tools — without the enterprise price tag or implementation timeline.
Who it's for
Built for GCs ready to outgrow spreadsheets.
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, and 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, and keep everything organized in one platform.
Growing Construction Firms
Outgrowing spreadsheets but not ready for enterprise software. Multi-user access, role-based permissions, real-time job costing, and the analytics you need to scale your project pipeline confidently.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about contractor software.
What is contractor software?
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 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 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