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2025 Project Management & Oversight: Customer Relationship Management Tech Specialty Report

Customer Relationship Management Solution Overview

BuiltWorlds defines customer relationship management (CRM) solutions as tools that allow users to organize contacts and manage relationships with current and prospective customers. CRM systems help companies stay connected to customers, streamline processes, and improve profitability.

CRM solutions offer a centralized platform for general contractors to effectively manage interactions, communication, and data across all project stakeholders, including owners, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers. These tools streamline critical processes like lead tracking, bid management, and project handover while providing visibility into sales pipelines and past customer histories.

CRMs facilitate team collaboration by ensuring dispersed employees have access to a single source of truth about customer and project information. They also allow contractors to analyze data, identify growth opportunities, and gain insights to improve sales, marketing, and service delivery. By adopting a CRM approach, general contractors can boost customer satisfaction, operational…