From the other side of the bid
Hi, I’m Sam.
I’m a residential GC project manager by day, helping rebuild Altadena.
This has been our busiest year yet. Our company needed more subcontractors and suppliers to keep up, and I found myself spending hours researching companies, calling around, and arranging site walks for bids.
One thing stood out: when a good company reached out at the right moment and presented itself well, they usually got the job.
So I built BuildSignal.
I wanted to make those connections happen more often, with simplicity first. Quality data, timely outreach, and follow-up that keeps moving—without constant monitoring, daily data entry, or a need to be tech savvy. Set it up, let it work as a service, or use the tools yourself when you’re on the go.
When I shared it with friends who run trade businesses, they loved it. A few even told me I should charge more.
I know how much goes into running a trade business. Between operations, office work, and estimating, it’s hard to find time to keep new work coming in.
I built BuildSignal because I care about the subcontractors and vendors I work with—and I want to see you thrive.
I hope you enjoy it.
— Sam


