Choose CableFi if
Low-voltage and ICT contractors.
Construction PM · Different job, some overlap
CableFi vs CoConstruct
CoConstruct served custom home builders and remodelers and is now part of Buildertrend. CableFi is purpose-built for structured cabling and low-voltage trades.
The verdict
If you were on CoConstruct for LV work, CableFi is a better long-term fit than the Buildertrend migration path.
Choose CoConstruct if
Legacy CoConstruct users migrating to Buildertrend residential workflows.
CableFi, on screen
Every crew and task on one calendar.
The won job runs from one record: labor plan, cable schedule, punch list and close-out, updated from the field.
Projects · Labor plan
- Crew tasks on the calendar
- Task groups with hours
- Month, week or day
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | CoConstruct |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial. | Sunset — migrating to Buildertrend |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | Legacy custom home builders |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | N/A (via Buildertrend) |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | Partial |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Partial |
| Founded | 2022 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Charlottesville, VA (Buildertrend) |
What is CableFi?
Cable-specific estimating, AutoCable, projects, mobile field, and inventory in one offline-first PWA. Auto-Cable is on the Professional license.
Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial.
What is CoConstruct?
CoConstruct pioneered custom-builder project management with client selections, budgeting, and communications. As of 2022 it is officially part of Buildertrend.
Pricing: CoConstruct is sunset; new customers are routed to Buildertrend.
Feature by feature
What CableFi and CoConstruct each do.
The CableFi column is checked against the product itself. Where we couldn't verify what the other tool does, we say so.
| Feature | CableFi | CoConstruct |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & CRM | ||
| Bid Board / opportunity pipeline | Included | Partial |
| Estimating | ||
| Manual estimating & materials catalog | Included | Included |
| Auto-Cable: automatic cable routing and cable takeoffOn the Professional license. | Included | Not included |
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Included |
| Customer | ||
| Customer portal | Included | Included |
| Field | ||
| Field app works offline | Included | Partial |
* Partial support. “Not verified” means we couldn't confirm it from the vendor's public material.
Which should you pick?
Strengths, gaps and the jobs each one fits.
CableFi strengths
- Purpose-built for LV/ICT
- AutoCable takeoffs (Auto-Cable on Professional)
- Unlimited users
- Actively developed
CoConstruct strengths
- Legacy strength in selections and specifications
- Custom-builder-focused UX
Where CableFi falls short
- No selections/warranty workflows
Where CoConstruct falls short
- Product no longer independently developed
- Not built for LV/ICT trade
- Migrating off CoConstruct as an LV subPurpose-built and actively developed.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs CoConstruct: common questions
Is CoConstruct still available?
New customers are routed to Buildertrend after the 2022 acquisition. Existing accounts have a migration path.
Weighing CableFi against CoConstruct? See it in 30 minutes.
Your operation will run 20% more efficient in 12 months or your money back. Applies to the Starter and Professional lifetime licenses. See the terms
30-minute demo · Both guarantees in writing