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Connected Construction Software for Home Builders 

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In residential construction, everyday counts—and every disconnect drives up costs. Manual workflows and siloed systems chip away at profit margins. Builders are protecting profitability, and it’s more than just software — it requires connected platforms that unite scheduling, accounting, and payments in one ecosystem.  

While most Builders already use software, too often these tools operate in isolation. Scheduling happens in one system, accounting in another, and payments in a third. Instead of creating efficiency, this fragmentation leads to duplicate POs, unclear lot progress, extra touches per invoice, delayed lien waivers, and repeated supplier enrollment. 

That’s why Builders are shifting to software that connects field teams, office staff, and vendors in real-time—because better coordination leads to better outcomes. Today, 1 in 3 new homes in America is built using Hyphen Solutions. In 2024 alone, our network supported 367,000 job starts, 615+ Builders, and 18,000 Suppliers.  

At Hyphen Solutions, connection has been our core strength for over 26 years. By uniting systems, data, and teams, we help builders move beyond what feels “comfortable” toward strategies that are truly strategic.  To put that strategy into action, let’s walk through three key steps that connect the schedule, accounting, and payments. 

Step 1: Take Back Control of the Schedule with BuildPro 

With 22 of the top 26 Home Builders—and 90% of their Suppliers already on board —BuildPro is the industry leading scheduling and construction management software. Designed by Builders, for Builders, it gives teams a central hub to manage everything—from bids and purchase orders to inspections, warranty tasks, and lien releases.  

With BuildPro, Builders can: 

  • Approve bids and orders instantly – Reduce approval cycle time and prevent schedule slips.  
  • Track project progress from any device – Real-time schedule adherence by lot, phase, and trade. 
  • Communicate in real-time with Suppliers and Trades – Fewer missed starts and callbacks.  
  • Automate Lien document management – Faster, compliant payments and cleaner audits.  

In residential construction, delays often begin when schedules break down. Without timely approvals or clear visibility, Trades are left guessing and project timelines slip.  BuildPro eliminates uncertainty by connecting every user to a single, real-time schedule, keeping jobs on track, communication clear, and projects moving forward. Thats why it stands as the leading construction scheduling software for home builders.  

Step 2: BRIX + PayablesPlus  

For many Builders, accounting still lives in systems never designed for construction. The result? Disconnected spreadsheets, manual reconciliations, and limited insight into what’s really happening on the job. Accounts Payable adds another layer of inefficiency, with invoice entry, approval delays, and paper checks consuming valuable time and leaving room for errors.  

BRIX solves both challenges. As an all-in-one, cloud-based ERP built specifically for Home Builders. BRIX connects accounting, purchasing, and job costing with seamless invoice processing through PayablesPlus. Together, they give Builders a single, connected workflow that eliminates manual data entry and accelerates payment cycles.   

With BRIX + PayablesPlus, Builders can:  

  • Gain full cost visibility – Real-time job costing with committed vs actuals at the lot level.  
  • Manage accounting with confidence – Construction-specific GL, AP, and purchasing in one system.  
  • Automate invoice capture and approval – OCR routes to the right approver and right cost code. 
  • Post transactions directly to BRIX – No rekeying, fewer errors, faster month-end close. 
  • Enable secure ePayments via Hyphen Wallet –Set up to pay electronically and move away from manual, less efficient, and less secure processes of bank data handling.  data  

Instead of piecing financials together or chasing paper invoices, Builders get a single source of truth that keeps both the field and office in sync, while cutting days or even weeks out of the payables process.  

Step 3: Hyphen Wallet Payments 

Once invoices are approved in BRIX, Hyphen Wallet takes care of the rest—securing and executing every Supplier payment with speed, accuracy, and transparency. As the industry’s leading construction payment software, it gives builders confidence that every transaction is managed seamlessly. 

With Hyphen Wallet, Builders can:  

  • Pay 100% of invoices electronically with a single click via ACH, Wire, electronic print Check, real time digital payment or Virtual Card 
  • Track payment status in real-time – with updates pushed back into BRIX for complete visibility  
  • Eliminate the burden of managing Supplier bank details with security handled by Hyphen 
  • Provide teams and Suppliers access to Hyphen Wallet portals for transparency and trust 

The result? Faster payments, fewer errors, stronger Supplier relationships, less exposure to fraud and risk, and less overhead for both Builder and Supplier accounting teams. Together with BuildPro + BRIX, Hyphen wallet completes a fully connected ecosystem that streamlines every step from schedule to payment. 

The Connected Payoff 

When Builders connect scheduling, accounting, and payment systems in a connected construction platform, the benefits are clear: projects move faster, financial visibility improves across every job, and Supplier payments become secure and trackable. Teams spend less time on manual tasks and more time building, while Builders shift from reacting to problems to staying ahead of them.  

With tighter margins, rising material costs, and increasing complexity, construction leaders know they can’t afford inefficiency. Tools like BuildPro, BRIX, Payables Plus and Hyphen Wallet give Builders the clarity, automation, and control they need to scale —without adding complexity to their teams. 

The future of residential construction isn’t just digital – it’s connected. Ready to see what connected construction can do for your business? Contact us today. 

FAQs: Connected Construction for Home Builders

Do I need to replace my accounting system to connect scheduling and payments?

→ Connected construction software works best when scheduling, ERP + Accounting, and payables share one data model. If you already use BRIX, the connection is native. If you use another accounting platform, we can discuss integration paths and a phased plan, so operations keep moving. 
Learn more: BRIX 

How long does implementation take?

→ Timelines depend on scope, team capacity, and data readiness. If you are an existing BRIX user, you can be fully enabled and process payments via Hyphen Wallet in less than 60 days.

Most builders phase the rollout: start with purchasing and job costing into BRIX, then turn on AP automation and payments, then BuildPro scheduling. We will give a clear project plan after discovery. 

What makes connected construction software different from basic integrations?

→ Point-to-point integrations pass data after the fact. A connected platform keeps one source of truth in real time for the schedule, cost codes, POs, invoices, and payment status. That is how you cut rework, reduce touches per invoice, and protect margin. 

How does this help field teams and trades day to day?  

→ Field teams see the live schedule by lot and trade, approve work orders on mobile, and message suppliers in context. Trades get clear start signals and fewer surprises because approvals, POs, and inspections are visible in one place. 
Learn more: BuildPro 

What payment methods are supported, and how do virtual cards fit in?

→ Hyphen Wallet supports ACH, Wire, Virtual Card, RTP and electronic print checks. Virtual card payments can speed payout and may create rebate potential for eligible invoices. We help with supplier enrollment, so adoption is smooth. 
Learn more: Hyphen Wallet 

What results should we expect on payables and close?  

→ Builders typically aim to reduce touches per invoice, shorten invoice-to-pay cycle time, and close faster with fewer manual reconciliations. Results vary by volume, process, and supplier mix. We can model the impact with your data. 
Learn more: AP automation with PayablesPlus 

Will this work if our suppliers still want checks?  

→ Yes. Suppliers can receive checks printed electronically by Hyphen Wallet, eliminating exposure to check fraud or you can use managed checks where needed. Over time, supplier enablement moves more volume to faster, more secure methods. 
Learn more: Hyphen Wallet 

What data do we need ready before we start?

→ Common prerequisites include cost codes, communities and lots, trade and supplier lists, approval rules, PO templates, and accounting policies for job costing and AP. We provide a checklist and templates. 
Learn more: Getting started 

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