App: Canvas
Benefits: Despite today’s focus on digital transactions, paperwork is alive and well in the residential construction industry. From receipts and invoices to estimates, bids, and contracts, it’s a wonder that any project even gets started.
That’s where Canvas comes in. It’s not really one app, but a mish-mash of do-it-yourself construction applications that you select for each job. Need to check for residential natural gas safety? Getting ready for a drywall inspection? Want an equipment check-out service? It’s got all those services and more. Best of all, it has a built-in signature service that allows contractors to get approvals on site.
All the paperwork is then saved on the cloud, so Canvas isn’t only good for your business, it’s good for the environment. If Canvas’s 5,189 construction-specific apps don’t fit your needs, the site also provides a drag-and-drop app builder; no coding required.
Price: Starts at $13 per month per user
Systems: iOS, Android, Windows 8, Windows 5.0-6.5
