How Breeden Streamlined Construction Management with Buildup

Breeden Construction, a leading general contracting firm, first implemented Buildup to improve project tracking, punch list management, and communication between stakeholders on their Atlantic Park multifamily development. The project includes both multifamily units and commercial spaces, with multiple stakeholders, general contractors, and subcontractors involved.

Initial Challenges Before Buildup

• Tracking deficiencies relied heavily on manual spreadsheets.
• Limited visibility into real-time project progress.
• Time-consuming coordination between general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Reactive issue management with delays in verifying work completion.

Buildup Implementation

Breeden adopted Buildup across two parallel workflows:

1. Internal Multifamily Work – Managing punch lists, unit readiness, and subcontractor assignments.
2. Collaboration with the Primary Developer – Handling garage and building punch lists plus a deficiency log.

Onboarding was simple – adding new subcontractors required just a phone number and email. Most team members were up and running within minutes.

Key Features Used

• Dashboard & Filtering – Real-time view of project status, allowing Superintendents to prioritize daily tasks.
• Photo Documentation – Quick visual verification of completed work without traveling to each location.
• Punch List Management – Assigning and tracking tasks for 80% of subcontractors on-site.
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Coordinated communication between Breeden, WM Jordan, and REI through a single platform.

Results

• Greater Efficiency: Reduced site walks for verification by using photo updates.
• Improved Organization: Centralized tracking replaced scattered spreadsheets for most tasks.
• Better Communication: Subcontractors had clear, accessible task lists and visual feedback.
• Reduced Miscommunication: Fewer duplicate efforts and faster resolution of deficiencies.

Example Impact: Incorrect knee wall measurements were caught, documented with photos, and corrected without unnecessary site visits.

Why It Matters

For Breeden Construction, Buildup didn’t just replace spreadsheets—it embedded itself into the daily rhythm of the jobsite. From the garage to the residential units, the software keeps tasks visible, communication clear, and progress measurable.