There are a variety of construction software programs available today to help builders with their projects - builders ranging from first timers that are building their custom dream home to large professional builders that work on hundred or more projects per year. Although the scale of the construction software is different, they all generally offer a variety of key features. The main features of most construction software tools are:

- Estimating Construction Time & Materials
- Project & Production Management
- Time & Cost Accounting
- Analysis & Reporting

More specifically, most construction software packages provide tools for estimating, tracking material costs, scheduling, tracking contracts and suppliers, and creating work orders and change orders. Construction software designed for businesses will also generally include tools for creating invoices and purchase orders. More robust construction software tools offer full integration with accounting software. Others offer web-based customer access and even web-based integration with suppliers for automated price updates.

Deciding on the construction software package that is right for you or your business can be determined by looking at a variety of key factors. These factors include:

- Are you looking for a package specifically tailored to home building, commercial building, or to other specific niches?
- Are you looking for software that covers the full construction cycle, or just specific phases of construction?
- Do you need integration with other tools, such as accounting systems, or do you prefer construction software with these features built in?
- Do you need integration with suppliers, other contractors, or architects?

Thankfully, there are a variety of constuction software solutions available - one or more of which will likely fit your needs. Finding additional information about construction software features and prices has never been easier, with most construction software vendors available directly on the web. Prices for construction management software typically ranges from a few hundred dollars to much more, depending on the number of users and scale of the software.