Bolster

Overview

Bolster is a construction management software company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2016, it specializes in providing tools for residential contractors to enhance estimating, project management, sales, and financial processes. The company, formerly known as CostCertified, has experienced rapid growth, including completing Y Combinator in 2021 and achieving record seed funding in Alberta.

The platform offers an end-to-end SaaS solution that integrates various functions for residential builders, remodelers, and specialty trades. Key features include patented interactive estimating for accurate budgeting, project management tools for improved workflow, and robust financial tools for payments and invoicing. Designed to streamline contractor operations and elevate the homeowner experience, the solution has facilitated billions in projects and has been recognized on Forbes' 2024 list of Canada's Best Startup Employers.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 866-372-6064
• Website: bolsterbuilt.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bolsterbuilt

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Software development
• Construction project automation
• Construction project communication
• Project management
• Construction software platform
• Automated project estimates
• Construction project management
• Construction management
• Cost estimation
• Workflow automation
• Financial services
• Construction project integration
• Construction industry
• E-commerce
• Construction project tracking
• Home improvement
• Construction technology
• Construction software
• Contractor platform
• Real-time project updates
• Estimation software
• CRM
• Services
• Construction intelligence
• Construction process improvement
• Project workflow
• Construction project dashboards
• Digital contract signing
• Construction digital tools
• Custom construction tools
• Software
• Construction project analytics
• Client upgrades
• Y Combinator
• Interactive proposals
• Construction payments
• Engineering services
• Automated presentations
• Project efficiency
• Construction
• Construction industry tools
• Invoicing
• Construction project collaboration tools
• Construction tech solutions
• Construction process automation
• Project scheduling
• Construction project reporting
• Digital takeoff
• Customizable project templates
• Customer experience
• Construction project software
• General contractors
• B2B
• Customer engagement
• Cost control
• Construction project transparency
• D2C
• Lead generation
• Residential construction
• Construction collaboration
• No-code development
• Payment automation
• Construction process digitization
• Construction workflow
• Estimating tools
• Construction project data management
• Startup funding
• Digital construction tools
• Contractor CRM
• Construction project efficiency tools
• Construction data analytics
• Construction project control
• Digital transformation
• Client self-service options
• Construction workflow optimization
• Client communication
• Project tracking
• Project budgeting
• Construction business software
• Cash flow management
• Construction bid automation
• Construction innovation
• Billions in projects
• Construction project cost control
• Profit optimization
• Estimating software
• Autocost
• Interactive presentations
• Payments processing
• Invoicing software
• Business accounts
• Client portal
• Scope management
• Change orders
• Chat functionality
• Customer communication
• CRM integration
• Scheduling software
• Material budgeting
• Automated estimates
• Business financials
• Custom configurations
• Automated payment requests
• Team collaboration
• Client interactions
• Approval management
• Profile cabinetry
• Interactive point-of-sale
• Task management
• Automated billing
• Cost engineering
• Estimating templates
• Job scheduling
• Construction estimates
• Spend management
• Digital contracts
• Customer upselling
• Professional proposals
• Contractor paydays
• On-demand payments
• Financial dashboard
• Contract workflow
• Digital invoices
• Customer satisfaction
• End-to-end workflow
• Fast payments
• Revenue management
• Expense tracking
• Job tracking
• Project costs reporting
• Finance
• Information technology & services
• Productivity
• Consumer internet
• Consumers
• Internet
• Sales
• Enterprise software
• Enterprises
• Computer software
• Marketing & advertising

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amazon AWS
• Bing Ads
• CSS
• Cedexis Radar
• Cloudflare DNS
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Tag Manager
• HTML5 Maker
• Hotjar
• Hubspot
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Mobile Friendly
• PHP
• Rackspace MailGun
• Remote
• Route 53
• Salesforce
• Sendgrid
• Slack
• Taboola
• Vimeo
• VueJS
• Wistia
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches