Growing, Ambitious Company in Construction Tech - Anonymous employee Buildertrend Employee Review

5.0
Aug 22, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

BT is in the sweet spot of mid market vertical software companies—well beyond a startup, but nowhere near the bureaucratic hell of a megacorp in terms of the impact a single employee or small team can have. We're trying to build and support a true system of record for the construction industry. That in turn provides a platform for new value added products and services. Recent promotions and hires into senior leadership and the exec team, along with investment and advisement from PE, suggests we have a great support system to chart our own future. The company is really embracing what it means to focus on fewer things, focus on a tighter set of customers, and doing it in a way where our people gain new skills along the way.

Cons

The legacy product components and features of our core application have in the past 2 years, started to get "un-monolithed" and modernized. Assuming that continues to progress, we'll be able to ship faster, smaller increments to customers.

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Buildertrend Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your feedback is crucial toward our improvement. Please feel free to share more at talent@buildertrend.com!

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5.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

This department is great. Everyone I work with is knowledgeable and self-sufficient. We are trusted to get our work done and there is a lot of flexibility. Pay is decent. I have had some bad jobs in accounting/finance and this is probably my favorite job I have had.

Cons

Other departments seem to have their own issues. We are siloed from those issues so I can't speak to them.

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Buildertrend Response
3w
Thank you for your terrific review! We're thrilled to learn this is your favorite job you've ever had. We work to create a culture where everyone can be who they are and love what they do. We'd love to learn more about your experience. If you have additional feedback, please email us at talent@buildertrend.com
1.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

None, a bunch of frat bros who put you down any chance they get.

Cons

I worked here for over two years, and it was a frustrating and, at times, uncomfortable professional experience. I often felt that my contributions were overlooked, and it was difficult to feel fully respected or included in conversations and decision-making. The workplace culture was one of the biggest challenges. I regularly observed gossip and unprofessional communication, and advancement did not appear to follow a clear, performance-based structure. From what I experienced, promotions seemed more closely tied to internal relationships than to measurable results, which made growth feel uncertain and inconsistent. There were also moments that I found inappropriate in a professional setting. I personally overheard a manager make a comment about wanting someone on a team based on appearance, which raised concerns for me about workplace standards. In addition, repeated day-to-day interactions sometimes felt dismissive or discouraging, and over time that created a work environment that was difficult to feel comfortable in. Leadership often felt disconnected from the day-to-day employee experience, and expectations around performance and quotas were, in my experience, difficult to meet in a sustainable way. This added pressure without a clear sense of support or alignment. This reflects my personal experience, but I would strongly encourage anyone considering a role here to ask detailed questions about team culture, communication style, and growth opportunities to determine if it aligns with what they’re looking for.

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Buildertrend Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We're sorry to learn your time with Buildertrend wasn't a happy one. We're committed to creating a welcoming workplace where everyone feels respected so we'd love to learn more about your experience. Please email us at talent@buildertrend.com if you'd like to share more.
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