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Introduction to Mobile Navigation

Learn the basics of navigating the Buildertrend mobile app, from selecting jobs to using the activity feed, quick add, and more.

Ciara Samento avatar
Written by Ciara Samento
Updated over 4 months ago

The Buildertrend mobile app empowers your team to stay productive and informed from anywhere, turning every smartphone or tablet into a powerful project management tool.

From updating schedules and logging daily activity to sharing progress photos and communicating with clients or subs, the app keeps everyone in sync, no matter where they are.

With real-time access to job information, you can make faster decisions, reduce miscommunication, and keep projects moving forward without waiting to get back to the office.


Jobs List

The Jobs List on the Buildertrend mobile app, accessible anytime from the dropdown at the top-center of your screen, allows you to quickly select a job from all active and completed jobs.

Use the filter tool to find a specific job or select All Listed to view items across multiple jobs.


Project Summary & Activity Feed

The Job Summary and Activity Feed on the Buildertrend mobile app give you a quick overview of each project’s status and recent updates. Instantly see job progress, recent uploads, schedule changes, and team activity, all in one place, so you can stay informed and keep your projects moving forward from anywhere.

  • The Job Summary gives you a quick snapshot of your project’s key details, including job details, time clock status, open to-do's, upcoming schedule tasks, recent daily logs, and more.

  • The Activity Feed provides a real-time stream of updates, including schedule changes, new photos, comments, completed tasks, and more.


Notifications

The Notifications list on the Buildertrend mobile app keeps you up to date with real-time alerts for project activity, approvals, messages, and more. Easily review and manage all your notifications in one place, so you never miss an important update while on the go.

Click the bell icon to view all of your recent Buildertrend notifications.


Quick Add Menu

The Quick Add menu on the Buildertrend mobile app gives you fast access to create key items. It's a convenient way to keep your projects moving forward by capturing updates and tasks quickly.

Click the icon to access the Quick Add menu to take photos, create a daily log, create a to-do, and more.


Global Search

The Global Search feature on the Buildertrend mobile app lets you quickly find tasks, comments, documents, and more, all in one place.

Just tap the magnifying glass icon to search your entire account, saving time and keeping you organized while on the go.


Interested in Learning More? 📚

The Buildertrend Learning Academy is your one-stop-shop for your online education, whether you're new to Buildertrend or an experienced user looking to learn more.

If you have any questions or require additional support, feel free to chat with us, send an email: support@buildertrend.com, or give us a call at 1-888-415-7149. We’re always happy to help.

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