Project Management Updates
Schedule | Draft Mode for the Gantt chart | 09.24.25
We’re introducing Draft mode in the Gantt chart, giving you a safe space to preview and experiment with schedule changes before saving. You can shift tasks, adjust durations, and link dependencies without committing changes right away.
Draft mode includes:
Undo/redo support
Options to save or discard changes
A flexible environment to explore updates risk-free
This update helps you avoid mistakes, reduce frustration, and plan smarter with more confidence.
Schedule | Upgraded List View Experience | 09.17.25
We’re introducing a rebuilt Scheduling list view powered by AG Grid, designed to deliver a faster, more interactive experience. This also provides a scalable foundation for higher performance and future enhancements.
Time Clock | Adding Additional Filter for Unapproved Timesheets | 09.10.25
We’re introducing a new preset filter called “Unapproved Timesheets” to the Timeclock filter options, allowing you to quickly surface timesheets that require action.
Comments | New Placement, Permissions, and Design | 09.03.25
We’ve redesigned how comments work across Buildertrend to make collaboration smoother and more intuitive. Now, all comments live in a consistent drawer accessible from the top bar of every modal and page.
Here’s what you’ll see:
A chronological timeline of comments, left-aligned for easy reading
A sticky input field at the bottom so you can reply without scrolling
An unread comment indicator to help you stay on top of new activity
We've also rolled out a new comment permissions experience that introduces three distinct tabs:
Internal
Subs/Vendors
Client
Each tab has clearly defined visibility rules, so you always know who can see and respond to your comments. This update gives you greater control over communication, reduces confusion, and helps streamline collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Financial Management Updates
Estimate | Clean and Professional Proposal Layouts | 09.24.25
We have a new preset proposal layout called Standard View which provides a clean, professional format designed to elevate the visual presentation of your job proposals. While this layout isn’t customizable, it works alongside your existing flexible options.
Why it matters:
Helps present proposals that meet professional expectations
Reduces time spent formatting
Improves consistency and overall quality of proposals
POs | New Signing Experience | 09.24.25
You can now request digital signatures directly on Purchase Orders using our updated signature tools. This feature introduces a consistent, scalable workflow for single-signer approvals and ensures that signature status is clearly tracked throughout the PO process.
Why it matters:
Improves clarity and accountability for external parties like subcontractors
Lays the foundation for a unified signing experience across future features
Cost Inbox | Updated File Viewer | 09.03.25
We’ve upgraded the Cost Inbox file viewer. Now, you can enjoy consistent behavior across all file types, sharper resolution, smoother navigation, full-page viewing for multi-page files, and the ability to download attachments.
Cost Inbox | Bulk Action to Merge Line Item | 09.03.25
You can now streamline bill creation with a new bulk action in the Cost Inbox: Merge line items. This feature lets you select multiple itemized lines and combine them into a single summary line, perfect for cleaning up overly detailed or redundant entries.
The guided merge flow walks you through:
Selecting the lines to merge
Assigning a title and cost code
Confirming the merge
This update makes billing faster, reduces review friction, and helps maintain cleaner cost records so you can work more efficiently and confidently.
Mobile Updates
Mobile | Updated Signature Experience | 09.03.25
You can now sign documents on mobile using Nutrient’s signing tools, just like you do on desktop. With our new mobile web view, you can draw, type, or apply a saved signature in either portrait or landscape mode. Every signature is automatically tracked in the file’s version history for full transparency.
This update provides a consistent, professional signing experience across devices.
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