Manage your sites in your pocket with the 10 best construction applications
Are you a building professional (craftsman, construction company manager)? Would you like to make it easier to manage your sites in the best possible way?
At Appvizer, we're here to help you make sense of the many software applications available on the market. That's why we've decided to share with you a selection of the best-performing construction applications available on mobile phones.
Taking measurements, progress and safety on building sites, managing teams, locating waste collection points - everything is designed to simplify your daily life! We tell you all about it!
Comparative table of the 10 best construction applications
| Application | Function | Target | Price |
| BulldoZAIR | Site monitoring | For companies with 10 to 500+ employees | Pay version from €29/month |
| CamToPlan | Taking measurements | For small businesses and tradespeople with 1 to 20 employees |
Paid version from €10/month Free 7-day trial |
| CIBTP | Holiday management | For VSEs, SMEs and large companies | 100% free |
| BTP Waste | Waste management | For tradespeople and SMEs with 1 to 50 employees | 100% free of charge |
| Finalcad | Site management | For companies with 20 to 500+ employees |
Pay version from €29/month Free version |
| Graneet | Profitability management | For SMEs with sales between €2m and €100m | Price on request |
| IArtisans | Energy renovation management | For companies with 1 to 10 employees | Price on request |
| PRO BTP Santé | Supplementary health insurance | For companies of all sizes | Price on request |
| SafetyCulture | Staff safety | For companies with 10 to 500+ employees |
Paid version from €25/month Free version |
| StockPro | Equipment acquisition | For companies with 1 to 100 employees | Price on request |
BulldoZAIR: manage your sites from A to Z
BulldoZAIR is a construction application that saves you time in the field. This SaaS solution is designed to make your construction project management easier. It centralises all the information you need, such as documents, photos, plans and reports.
It's very useful for companies juggling several sites, thanks to smooth communication and a reduction in your mental workload.
The real plus? A daily overview of your site's progress, with no loss of data. A tool as solid as a foundation!
CamToPlan: take your measurements instantly
With CamToPlan, there's no need to get out the tape measure to take measurements. All you need is a simple photo taken with your phone's camera.
This mobile application detects distances to create a virtual model in augmented reality. Precision without wasting time!
User reviews emphasise the reliability of the calculations and the extremely practical way in which it can be used to quickly calculate the cost of a project. Available in both free and paid versions, we recommend this tool for all your building and civil engineering needs.
CIBTP: manage your employees' holiday easily
A well-functioning team in the field is the guarantee of a site that progresses quickly and well.
CIBTP is a BTP application dedicated to managing your staff's paid leave. Thanks to this software, everything is centralised. Your employees can consult their holiday dates, check the payment of their allowances or access various documents.
The simplicity and reliability of the functions mean you can quickly access data and official content. This practical mobile app is the direct link between you, your employees and the Caisse du Bâtiment.
Construction waste: locate collection points in just one click
Managing construction site waste is a tedious task. The Déchet BTP application has a mobile map that geolocates the approved collection points closest to your site.
Designed for tradespeople and large companies alike, this software saves you unnecessary journeys and makes it easier to sort and recycle materials. You'll also benefit from regular time-saving updates.
We love its practicality, which makes this app an eco-responsible work tool.
Finalcad: 360° monitoring of your construction projects
Finalcad is the construction application that pays attention to detail: safety, quality control and the progress of your work.
Using photos, shared data and checklists, you can monitor any anomalies, delays or incidents live, on site or from your office. What's more, you have easy access to the contract, the digital BIM model and the site schedule.
And if anything changes, you'll receive a notification to ensure that the information flows smoothly. We recommend this mobile tool because it reduces errors and speeds up decision-making.
FinalCAD
Graneet: protect the profitability of your sites
The profitability of your sites? It's vital to your company's survival.
To keep your finances under control, we recommend the Graneet solution. You'll love its comprehensive features for managing quotes and costing, invoicing, scheduling, performance monitoring and real-time tracking. Thanks to them, you can effectively manage your margins at every stage. And in real time, thanks to the Graneet mobile application.
All the data is centralised in the tool, so it's accessible and secure. What's more, you benefit from a highly intuitive interface and premium customer service.
IArtisans: control the energy consumption of your buildings
Are you a tradesman specialising in energy renovation? If so, IArtisans is the artificial intelligence-based construction application you need to help you manage your projects on a day-to-day basis.
Its aim is to help you adapt easily to the regulatory and administrative difficulties involved in an energy renovation project. The app answers all sorts of questions about current standards, technical aspects and financial assistance (MaPrimeRénov', CEE, reduced VAT, etc.).
You can also upload documents for checking, such as quotes, invoices and other documents.
We like IArtisans for its easy-to-use, accessible and fast interface.
PRO BTP Santé: offer your employees supplementary health cover
Taking care of the health of your teams in the field, as well as your own, is precious.
The PRO BTP Santé mobile application connects policyholders directly to their mutual insurance company.
They can check reimbursements, make appointments with doctors and access their personal information: all secure data in one place.
We like the practical side of this tool, as it gives access to health information in 2 minutes, 24 hours a day, thanks to intuitive touch-screen navigation.
SafetyCulture: securing your staff without compromise
SafetyCulture is software that takes safety seriously.
Reducing risks in the workplace and ensuring the protection of your workers is paramount. Whether you're a site manager, a craftsman or a construction company, this app lets you carry out checks, audits and checklists in just a few minutes.
Using photos, data and plans, you can monitor workloads, identify risks and share useful information with your teams. We like this tool because it guarantees employee safety and compliance with building standards.
SafetyCulture
StockPro: give new materials a second life
StockPro is the ideal BTP application for optimising your stocks of dormant materials.
Do you want to put new, unsold materials online or find them easily? With its interactive map, this mobile app locates where you can find the new construction equipment you need.
The aim is to prevent waste by putting your surplus materials back on the market. The result is that you save time, money and the planet.
FAQ - Construction applications
What is the best free application for getting started?
For a free trial, CIBTP, IArtisans, Déchet BTP and the free version of FinalCAD are ideal.
They offer holiday management for your employees, energy renovation projects, easy location of collection points and basic worksite monitoring.
How do I choose an app for my site?
It all depends on your needs:
- quality monitoring ;
- taking measurements
- materials management
- site safety ;
- finance.
The size of your company and the complexity of your project will also guide your choice.
Are construction applications suitable for small businesses and tradespeople?
Yes, many apps such as CamToPlan, IArtisans and StockPro are designed for small businesses and self-employed tradespeople, with simple mobile interfaces and useful content for your day-to-day work.
Can construction and public works apps help me reduce waste and optimise my worksites?
Yes. Déchet BTP locates approved waste collection points. As for StockPro, it allows you to re-use new materials from dormant stocks.
By using them, you reduce your workload and your waste.
Construction applications for mobile phones: what's in it for me?
As we have seen, building and civil engineering applications have become essential partners for site managers, craftsmen and construction companies.
Whether you need to manage your projects, monitor safety, optimise profitability or even reduce waste, there's a mobile tool to suit your needs and the size of your business.
Instead of wasting time looking for your data or plans, you might as well have them in your pocket!
And tomorrow, thanks to AI and connected tools, perhaps carrying out work could become as easy as consulting your mobile phone?
Maëlys De Santis, Growth Managing Editor, started at Appvizer in 2017 as Copywriter & Content Manager. Her career at Appvizer is distinguished by her in-depth expertise in content strategy and marketing, as well as SEO optimization. With a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication and Translation from ISIT, Maëlys also studied languages and English at the University of Surrey. She has shared her expertise in publications such as Le Point and Digital CMO. She contributes to the organization of the global SaaS event, B2B Rocks, where she took part in the opening keynote in 2023 and 2024.
An anecdote about Maëlys? She has a (not so) secret passion for fancy socks, Christmas, baking and her cat Gary. 🐈⬛