Automation - Scheduling Independent Contractors

[Catherine D.]

Hello BP Community, 

I'm in search for a scheduling tool for one of my real estate related businesses. 

I manage a team of remote, independent contractors. By law, independent contractors retain control over their schedule and number of hours worked. I provide work for them to do, tell them on what days it needs to be completed, and how many hours or lump sum I am willing to pay them for in order to complete the task, but I can't dictate when they work.

SO... I'm looking for some type of online scheduling software where my IC can accept work orders.  I think this could be very applicable to anyone in the short-term hold / flip business. 

Has anyone utilized such a software before?  Reviews? 

Thank you in advance, 

Catherine 

[Aaron McGinnis]

I've talked about it before, but we run Buildertrend. Looked hard at Co-construct, but Buildertrend was a better fit.

Most serious builders end up using Buildertrend or Co construct. The other options are along the lines of Timberline, but that turns into a veerrrryyyy expensive set-up and going concern, and isn't hardly worth it unless you're doing serious commercial or industrial jobs.