BuildOps: Commercial Trades

BuildOps: Commercial Trades

Field Tools for Contractors

466 ratings
178 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 29, 2019
  • August 11, 2026

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This app streamlines commercial building maintenance and construction for field teams. It connects technicians with office staff, enabling real-time access to job details, time tracking, photo capture, and equipment management. AI features further enhance efficiency by automating data capture from asset nameplates.

Work order management
Time tracking
Photo capture and organization
Job notes access
Equipment tracking
AI-powered nameplate scanner
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What's New in BuildOps

3.79.0

August 11, 2026

Here’s what’s new in this update: • Offline AI Polish - Dictate and tidy up visit summaries offline on supported devices. • Quote Improvements - Email a quote to a saved property contact, and Sold By fills in the tech who created it. • Faster Sync - Faster, more reliable sync, plus a clearer view of when your data last updated.

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User reviews

Not great

We’ve been using this platform for about 1.5 years now for commercial service and construction projects. Initially we were promised all great work flows, and great support but it has turned into quite a nightmare. We are constantly trying to find new ways to change our own workflows because the what BuildOps provides doesn’t work, constantly crashes and it has too many bugs. It doesn’t synch properly with our accounting software and the support team is very slow in finding solutions. From an operational and admin perspective it’s a nightmare and it slows us down a lot. Technicians get frustrated because the app doesn’t work, and the office is just trying to make it through the day. The most common response we get from support is that “they could not replicate the issue, please contact us when it happens again”. There is not a single day we don’t have any sort of issues with BuildOps. We moved our whole construction team out of BuildOps now because it is just not working.
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Complete garbage!

To keep it short and sweet, this app is not usable in any form or fashion.

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This app is awful we have constant issues with it at our company not a fan at all

Very handy for technicians

Let me move faster, while doing my gob. Please build AI receipt scanning.

Buggy and hard to use

Everything glitches on this app. Sometimes I have to open and close the app just to take a picture and add it onto a job. Logging in once in a while and the app won’t let you. Makes you reset your password then you have to delete and reinstall the app. This app feels like it was made in 2000.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Login issues and frequent log-outs

Bug

Problems with uploading photos and videos

Bug

Inconsistent data tracking and syncing

Bug

Glitches in scheduling and dispatching

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Advanced asset and work history tracking

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Improved sync and offline capabilities

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Customizable forms and reporting

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Better integration with other systems

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FAQ

What does the BuildOps app do?

The BuildOps app is designed for field teams in commercial trades to manage their work efficiently. It connects technicians with office staff, providing real-time access to job details, enabling simple time tracking, allowing for photo capture and organization, and facilitating comprehensive job notes and equipment tracking.

What are the key features for field technicians?

Key features include real-time work order management with job details, simple clock-in/out for accurate time tracking, photo capture that auto-syncs and stores, access to comprehensive job notes from office and colleagues, and equipment tracking for lifecycle and warranty information. It also includes an AI-powered nameplate scanner for efficient data capture.

Is BuildOps free to use?

The provided information indicates the app is 'freemium,' suggesting there is a free tier with core functionalities and potentially paid upgrades or premium features. Specific pricing details would typically be found on the app's official website or within the app itself.

What types of contractors is this app suitable for?

This app is specifically designed for commercial contractors and trades, including those in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety. It aims to streamline operations and improve communication for field teams working on commercial building projects.

How does the AI nameplate scanner work?

The AI nameplate scanner utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) and smart fields to capture data directly from equipment nameplates. This feature helps save time by automatically extracting information, even from nameplates that may be difficult to read due to sun damage.