--- title: "Construction Project Planning Software | Houzz Pro" url: "https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-project-planning" datePublished: "2026-09-15T05:41:53+0000" --- PROJECT PLANNING SOFTWARE # The Proven Way to Propel Your Projects With AI Lay the groundwork for success with Houzz Pro’s project planning software for construction and design—your one-stop shop for organizing leads and bids, visualizing designs, and finalizing materials before the work begins. HOW IT WORKS ## Your Planning Workflow on Houzz Pro For Contractors ### Win Over Leads When homeowners reach out, nurture them from prospect to project with our AI-backed [CRM](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-construction-crm) feature that helps you follow up fast, schedule consults, expedite [Estimates](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-construction-estimating), and so much more. ### Visualize Their Projects Impress potential clients by building realistic [3D Floor Plans](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-construction-3d-floor-plan) with every element you need to move forward—from key structures like windows and doors to design details like kitchen countertops. ### Nail Material Lists Automate your [Takeoffs](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/takeoffs-construction) with built-in AI that measures rooms and completes complex calculations instantly and accurately. Then, convert your work into send-ready Estimates with a click. ### Lock Down Products Present and get client approvals on fixtures, finishes, and more materials with our [Selections](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-selections) tool that helps track client feedback while keeping an eye on each item’s potential budget impact. ### Manage Your Team Find the right sub for your scope and budget with our [Bid Management](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-bid-management) feature and track your team’s [time and expenses](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-time-expense-tracking) with our [mobile app](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-mobile-app)—all while storing and sharing unlimited files and photos for all. For Designers ### Win Over Leads Nurture homeowners from prospect to project with our AI-backed [CRM](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-interior-designer-crm) feature that helps you screen leads with ease, schedule client consultations, expedite [Proposals](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-proposal), and so much more. ### Easily Source Online Use the AI-powered [Clipper](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-clipper) to instantly save product images, specs, and more to your built-in [Product Library](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-clipper) for faster sourcing in the future—or send them straight to specific projects in progress ### Present Your Designs Create and share your vision in stunning detail with our tone-setting [Mood Boards](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-mood-board) and client-winning [3D Floor Plans](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-interior-designer-3d-floor-plan)—two of the most robust digital presentation tools your firm can find. ### Fast-Track Client Approvals Present and get client approvals on furniture, finishes, and more products with our [Selections](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-selections) tool that helps track client feedback while keeping an eye on each item’s potential budget impact. ### Manage Your Team Find the right vendor for your scope and budget with our [Bid Management](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-bid-management) feature and track your team’s [time and expenses](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/software-interior-designer-time-expense-tracking) with our [mobile app](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-mobile-app)—all while storing and sharing unlimited files and photos for all. ### Win Clients You can’t plan a project you don’t win. That’s why we make nurturing leads easy with integrated communication and presentation tools. ### Visualize Designs If you can see it, you can sell it thanks to a variety of visual tools that are each designed to fine-tune your ideas and help them shine in their best light. ### Request Bids Recruiting the right talent for your projects isn’t the long process it used to be—our fast, best-in-class bidding feature makes sure of that. ### Finalize Supplies From client-approved products to mission-critical materials, our software has everything you need to lock down both in about half the time. 3D FLOOR PLANS ## Impress Clients With Immersive 3D Spaces High tech meets low effort in the most user-friendly, AI-driven 3D floor planner on the market—complete with thousands of ways to add new dimension to your proposed designs. - Use AI to convert 2D plans or room scans into 3D plans - Edit everything from structure work to design details - Generate photorealistic renders from any angle - Show clients a variety of views including an AR tour [Explore 3D Floor Plans](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-3d-floor-plan) TAKEOFFS ## Get Measurements and Material Lists With AI The foundation of every solid build is an accurate takeoff. Kick rework to the curb and complete complex calculations in minutes with the Takeoffs tool more pros prefer. - Use AI to build material lists in just a few clicks - Upload plans and automate complex calculations - Mark up plans with digital precision right on screen - Convert Takeoffs into accurate, branded Estimates [Explore Takeoffs](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/takeoff) BID MANAGEMENT ## Request, Compare, and Award Bids Quickly Assembling subs for your next project shouldn’t take time from your current ones—and with our project planning software’s bidding tools, you can make sure it doesn’t. - Create bid packages with every need-to-know - Send to multiple subs or vendors at the same time - Organize replies and compare quotes at a glance - Award or decline bids to subs with a single click [Explore Bid Management](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-bid-management) SELECTIONS ## Present and Nail Down Products in One Place Getting client approvals on products and materials is quick and easy with our project planning software’s visual, shareable, spreadsheet-free Selections feature. - Let clients review, comment on, and approve items - See every item's impact on your budget or allowance - Convert approved items into an estimate, invoice, or PO - Track item details and order statuses in one simple place [Explore Selections](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-selections) CRM ## Nurture New Leads to Win More Clients Built right into our industry-leading project planning software is the simplest, most effective CRM your clients will never know you used to win them over—all backed by Houzz AI. - Track lead stages and get reminded to follow up - Reply fast with AI writing help and email templates - Schedule video and phone calls via calendar integration - Give employees access to build relationships as a team [Explore CRM](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-sales-crm) MOOD BOARDS ## Set the Scene for Your Designs in No Time Before you dive into designs, our Mood Boards can help you dial in the aesthetics of any space in a way that saves your team time and awes clients come presentation day. - Add products fast from around the web with the Clipper - Duplicate, skew, rotate, flip, resize, and reorder any image - Easily remove backgrounds manually or with a single click - Include color swatches of real, brand-name paints [Explore Mood Boards](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-mood-board) ## Prep for Success With More Planning Tools ### AI-Powered Clipper Say hi to your sourcing sidekick: the **[Clipper](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-clipper)**—our AI-powered feature that saves product images and details from around the web to Houzz Pro in seconds. ### Digital Product Library Keep your clipped items close by in your personal Product Library to make adding them to Mood Boards, Selection Boards, and more a one-click task. ### Built-in Catalogs From our AI-powered Average Price Catalog to The Home Depot Catalog, our project planning software has all you need for accurate pricing estimations. ### Unlimited Files and Photos Keep preconstruction docs right where you work with unlimited cloud-based storage for things like contracts, blueprints, references, site photos, and more. ## Take Our Word for It (And Theirs) Hear from real home construction and design professionals who've used Houzz Pro to better their business. [How Natalie Miles of Wardley Custom Homes Saves Time & Money With Houzz Pro](https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/case-study-how-natalie-miles-saves-her-company-money-with-houzz-pro) [Hesitant to Try Houzz Pro? Hear What Real Builders Rave About](https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/hesitant-to-try-houzz-pro-hear-what-real-builders) [Managing a Multi Million Dollar Design-Build Firm](https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/managing-a-multi-million-dollar-design-build-firm) INTEGRATIONS ## Planning Software That Plays Nice With Others Houzz Pro is designed to play nice with a slew of other software, so you can keep your workflow where it’s at. Access files on Google Docs and Dropbox, sync financials with [Quick Books Online](https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-quickbooks-integration), manage leads from Gmail, and sync project [Schedules](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/feature-schedule) to a variety of cloud-based calendars. [Get Started](https://www.houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing) AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT ## Here to Help—However You Need It. ### Got questions? Our project management tool experts have answers. For anything our self-guided resources can't solve, reach out for assistance and we'll take it from there. #### Online Chat The fastest way to find answers is at the bottom right of your browser. #### Email Troubleshooting and other assistance are just a [support ticket](https://www.houzz.com/pro-help/r/how-to-reach-houzz-pro-support) away. #### Phone We’re here from Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm PT at (888) 257-4020. #### Help Center Articles, video tutorials, webinars, and more are all accessible 24/7 [here](https://www.houzz.com/pro-help). ## Help Yourself to On-Demand Answers Get to know our best-in-class software through curated video tutorials, how-to walkthroughs, and beyond. [Feature support articles to answer almost any question.](https://www.houzz.com/pro-help) [Detailed video walkthroughs to master your new tools.](https://www.houzz.com/for-pros/webinars) [Industry news, guides, and more to stay a step ahead.](https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn) ## Why Go With Houzz Pro? ### All-In-One AI Platform We’re proud to offer the only true all-in-one, AI-powered software solution for every side of your business—combining best-in-class planning, project management, financial, and marketing tools. ### Tailored to Your Trade Built specifically for home building, remodeling, and design professionals, we’re always improving our features based on feedback—making our do-it-all software the perfect toolkit for your type of work. ### Largest Online Community Houzz has been a trusted remodeling resource for over a decade—garnering a global community of over 65 million homeowners and design enthusiasts, and over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals. 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