BuildOps
BuildOps helps commercial contractors manage their entire operations on one unified platform.
BuildOps is a cloud-based SaaS platform that serves as "mission control" for commercial specialty contractors, consolidating invoicing, billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, and financial reporting into a single unified system. The platform is purpose-built for the commercial contracting sector—hospitals, data centers, and building maintenance—rather than residential contractors. Key differentiators include 80% faster quoting cycles, dramatic improvements in cash flow (reducing receivables from 90-120 days to 30 days), and integrated project and financial visibility across field operations.
Problem solved
Commercial contractors lack modern, integrated software and are stuck with legacy point solutions, resulting in poor visibility into job profitability, slow billing cycles, and fragmented operations across scheduling, dispatch, and accounting.
Target customer
Commercial specialty contractors and subcontractors (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire systems) with 20+ employees managing complex service delivery, dispatching, and multi-project accounting.
Founders
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Alok Chanani
CEO & Co-Founder
Former U.S. Army Captain and serial entrepreneur; previously founded USA Commercial, a commercial real estate group.
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Steve Chew
COO & CPO
Held leadership roles at Microsoft (led cloud strategy for Outlook & Exchange), Nextag, and Fundly.
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Neeraj Mittal
Co-Founder
Former director of engineering at ServiceTitan; no longer with the company as of recent LinkedIn records.
Funding history
Seed
$5.8M
November 2019
Led by Liquid 2 Ventures, Fika Ventures
Series A
$43M
May 2022
Led by Next47 (Siemens)
· Founders Fund, StepStone Group, Fika Ventures, Global Founders Capital, MetaProp VC, 1984 Ventures, L2 Ventures, Metta World Peace, Stephen Stokols
Series B
$86M
May 2023
Led by Early investors
· $50M initial + $36M follow-on for existing investors
Series C
$127M
March 2025
Led by Meritech
· Bond Capital, Schneider Electric SE Ventures, Fika Ventures, Next47, StepStone Group, Titanium Ventures
Total raised:
$250M+
Pricing
Per-user subscription model, approximately $150 per user per month as base rate. Custom pricing based on company size, trade, and feature set. Annual or multi-year contracts. No self-serve trial; requires sales consultation.
Notable customers
J.H. Kelly, Haynes Mechanical, Dynamic Systems Inc., Baker Electric, Holmes Electric, Classic Electric and Consulting, Jackson Mechanical, Certified Fire, JL Minter, Northwest Mechanical Group, Omnia Mechanical Group, Petroleum Management, Rabine Group, Orion Services Group, Dormatech Mechanical Systems, Hubbard Mechanical, Layer One
Integrations
DocuSign, HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Workspace, QuickBooks (implied via accounting focus)
Tech stack
Swiper (JavaScript libraries)
LazySizes (JavaScript libraries)
jQuery Migrate (JavaScript libraries)
jQuery (JavaScript libraries)
FancyBox (JavaScript libraries)
core-js (JavaScript libraries)
Chart.js (JavaScript graphics)
HubSpot Chat (Live chat)
Open Graph
DocuSign
WordPress (Blogs)
Site Kit (Analytics)
Zoominfo (Analytics)
HubSpot Analytics (Analytics)
Matomo Analytics (Analytics)
Google Analytics (Analytics)
Facebook Pixel (Analytics)
Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics)
Unbounce (Editors)
Nginx (Reverse proxies)
PHP (Programming languages)
Apple iCloud Mail (Webmail)
Google Workspace (Email)
Cloudflare (CDN)
cdnjs (CDN)
Salesloft (Marketing automation)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Marketing automation)
MailChimp (Marketing automation)
HubSpot (Marketing automation)
MySQL (Databases)
Linkedin Ads (Advertising)
Microsoft Advertising (Advertising)
AdRoll (Advertising)
Google Tag Manager (Tag managers)
Yoast SEO (SEO)
Amazon Web Services (PaaS)
WP Engine (PaaS)
AdRoll CMP System (Cookie compliance)
Google Optimize (A/B Testing)
Contact Form 7 (WordPress plugins)
Autoptimize (WordPress plugins)
Website
Competitors
Procore
Procore targets large project delivery with structured document control and GC/sub coordination; BuildOps focuses on commercial subcontractor-specific needs like dispatch and field service management.
ServiceTitan
ServiceTitan serves both residential and commercial; BuildOps is purpose-built exclusively for commercial specialty contractors with deeper project and accounting integration.
Viewpoint
Viewpoint is traditional construction ERP software; BuildOps is a modern cloud-native SaaS platform with faster implementation and field-first design.
FieldEdge
FieldEdge is primarily field service dispatch; BuildOps integrates dispatch, project management, accounting, and financial reporting into one unified suite.
Why this matters: BuildOps represents a major category shift in construction tech: purpose-built SaaS for commercial subcontractors (a $80B+ market). With $250M+ raised and demonstrated customer outcomes (80% faster quoting, cash flow improvements), it's proving there's strong demand for modern, integrated alternatives to legacy construction software. The founding team's background (Army officer, Microsoft cloud architect, ServiceTitan engineering) indicates technical rigor and deep domain expertise.
Best for: Commercial contractors with 20+ employees who need end-to-end visibility into job profitability, faster billing cycles, and integrated field operations without legacy software complexity.
Use cases
Reducing Receivables and Improving Cash Flow
A mechanical contractor struggling with 90-120 day receivables cycles uses BuildOps to automate invoicing tied to job completion, reducing days-to-payment to 30 days. Real customer example: Omnia Mechanical Group achieved this improvement and gained full accounting of every visit and dollar spent.
Scaling Quoting and Winning More Bids
A commercial HVAC company manually creates 5-10 proposals per week in Excel and email. BuildOps automates estimate and proposal generation with customizable forms and templates, increasing quoting velocity by 80% and overall revenue by 50%. Dormatech Mechanical Systems achieved a 50% revenue increase using this workflow.
Unified Visibility for Multi-Project Operations
A data center mechanical contractor manages 40+ concurrent jobs across 10 technicians with no central view into costs, schedules, or profitability. BuildOps consolidates scheduling, dispatch, project tracking, and accounting in one platform, enabling real-time profitability analysis and resource optimization.
Alternatives
Procore
Choose Procore if you're a large GC managing complex multi-trade projects with extensive subcontractor coordination and document control needs; BuildOps is better if you're a subcontractor needing field dispatch and financial integration.
ServiceTitan
Choose ServiceTitan if you serve both residential and commercial markets; BuildOps is built specifically for commercial contractors with deeper project accounting features.
Viewpoint
Choose Viewpoint if you need traditional ERP functionality and industry legacy integrations; BuildOps is faster to implement and designed for modern cloud-first contractors.
FAQ
What does BuildOps do? +
BuildOps is a unified cloud platform for commercial specialty contractors that integrates invoicing, billing, scheduling, dispatch, estimates, proposals, project management, and financial reporting. It consolidates operations that would normally require 3-5 separate software tools into a single system designed specifically for commercial HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and fire systems contractors.
How much does BuildOps cost? +
BuildOps uses a per-user subscription model starting at approximately $150 per user per month, with custom pricing based on company size, trade, and feature requirements. Contracts are typically annual or multi-year. Contact sales for a custom quote; no self-serve pricing calculator is available.
What are alternatives to BuildOps? +
Top alternatives include Procore (for large GC project coordination), ServiceTitan (for cross-market HVAC/plumbing), Viewpoint (traditional construction ERP), and FieldEdge (field service dispatch). Each has different strengths depending on whether you prioritize document control, multi-trade coordination, or field-first operations.
Who uses BuildOps? +
Commercial specialty contractors with 20+ employees, including mechanical systems, electrical, HVAC, fire systems, and other building trades that service hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings. Notable customers include Omnia Mechanical Group, Dormatech Mechanical Systems, J.H. Kelly, Haynes Mechanical, and over 1,000 others.
How does BuildOps compare to Procore? +
Procore is a general construction project management platform focused on GC/sub coordination, RFIs, submittals, and change management. BuildOps is built specifically for commercial subcontractors and emphasizes field dispatch, project profitability, and accounting integration. BuildOps is better for subcontractors managing service delivery; Procore is better for GCs managing large multi-trade projects.
Tags
commercial contractors
field service management
project management
invoicing
accounting
dispatch
subcontractors
SaaS