What it is
Birdog coordinates construction schedules and subcontractor communication through automated reminders, calls, and AI-assisted replies. Its Gantt schedule calculates task dependencies, float, and the critical path, with resource planning and schedule templates. Publishing a schedule queues reminders for subcontractor assignments, and follow-ups continue as work proceeds. Subcontractors can respond by text without installing an app or creating a login. Birdog says it can interpret replies in English and Spanish, including questions and reported delays. A delay may prompt a proposed schedule change for contractor approval; the downstream schedule recalculates after approval. A 6 AM digest summarizes confirmations, active work, schedule changes, and upcoming tasks. Birdog is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The Project license is 150.00 USD per month per project license, with the whole team included at no extra cost. New customers may be offered a 30-day trial for one project license; it requires a payment method and converts to a paid monthly subscription unless canceled before it ends.
Who it suits. Birdog is designed for builders, superintendents, and project managers coordinating subcontractors. It may suit teams that want schedule reminders and updates without requiring subcontractors to install an app or create a login.
Good
- Gantt schedule calculates dependencies, float, and critical path.
- Includes resource planning and schedule templates.
- Subcontractors can reply by text without an app login.
- Daily digest covers confirmations and upcoming tasks.
- Whole team included at no extra cost per project.
Watch for
- No free plan is listed.
- Project license costs 150.00 USD per month.
- Trial requires a payment method and auto-converts unless canceled.
- Service is not guaranteed to be uninterrupted or error-free.
Verdict
Birdog combines construction scheduling with text-based subcontractor follow-ups and proposed schedule updates that require contractor approval. Its per-project license includes the whole team, but the trial requires a payment method and must be canceled before conversion to a paid subscription.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Project license | $150 a month | Monthly per project license; price shown on the homepage as "$150 / project". |
From Birdog's own pricing page, checked 30 Sept 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- AI controls
- Birdog says proposed schedule changes from replies or calls require contractor review and approval, and its in-app help assistant cannot view or change projects, schedules, or accounts. source
- Automated follow-ups
- Publishing a schedule queues reminders for tasks assigned to subcontractors, and follow-ups continue while work is underway. source
- CPM scheduling
- Its Gantt schedule calculates dependencies, float, and the critical path. source
- Daily digest
- The app provides a 6 AM digest summarizing confirmations, work in progress, schedule changes, and upcoming tasks. source
- Data security
- Birdog says it uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information, while noting that no system can be guaranteed completely secure. source
- Headquarters
- Provo, Utah, United States source
- Integrations and providers
- Its privacy policy names Twilio for texts and calls, Anthropic for AI processing, ElevenLabs for voice calls, Stripe for web and Android billing, Apple for iOS purchases, RevenueCat for subscription management, AWS for hosting, and Expo for push notifications. source
- Intended users
- Birdog says it was built by contractors and is designed for builders, superintendents, and project managers coordinating subcontractors. source
- Notable limit
- The terms state that Birdog does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. source
- Plain-language replies
- Birdog says its AI reads subcontractor replies in English and Spanish, including questions and reported delays. source
- Product
- Birdog provides construction scheduling and communication workflow automation, including AI-assisted texts and automated calls to project participants. source
- Schedule changes
- A delay can create a proposed schedule change for the contractor to approve or reject; the downstream schedule recalculates after approval. source
- Subcontractor access
- Subcontractors can respond by text without installing an app or creating a login. source
- Support
- The company lists [email protected] for questions and support requests. source
- Trial terms
- The terms say new customers may be offered a 30-day trial with one project license, require a payment method, and convert automatically to a paid monthly subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. source
Review
Birdog pairs construction scheduling with automated text and call follow-ups to subcontractors. It is best suited to builders, superintendents, and project managers coordinating work across a project team. Its strongest case is keeping the schedule and subcontractor responses connected, though proposed changes still need a contractor’s decision.
Overview
Birdog centers the workflow on a Gantt schedule: publish tasks, and it queues reminders for assigned subcontractors, continuing follow-ups while work is underway. Subcontractors can respond by text without installing an app or creating a login, which lowers friction for trades who do not need another software account.
The schedule calculates dependencies, float, and the critical path. When a reply or call indicates a delay, Birdog can propose a schedule change; the contractor can approve or reject it, and approval recalculates the downstream schedule. That approval step is a useful control against automatic changes disrupting a live job, but Birdog does not remove the need for someone to review exceptions and make the call.
Key features
Scheduling and follow-ups
Birdog combines Gantt charts, critical-path calculations, resource planning, and schedule templates with reminders tied to assigned work. This makes it a more complete coordination workflow than a schedule that simply displays dates, particularly when subcontractor confirmations and delays affect later tasks.
Replies, calls, and oversight
Birdog says its AI can interpret subcontractor replies in English and Spanish, including questions and reported delays. Automated calls also reach project participants. The 6 AM digest collects confirmations, work in progress, schedule changes, and upcoming tasks, giving a project lead a daily review point rather than requiring every update to be chased individually.
Proposed schedule changes require contractor review and approval. The in-app help assistant cannot view or change projects, schedules, or accounts. Birdog names Twilio for texts and calls, Anthropic for AI processing, and ElevenLabs for voice calls; the company says it uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information while acknowledging that no system can be guaranteed completely secure. It does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
Pricing
Birdog has one paid plan: Project license at 150.00 USD per month, billed monthly per project license. The homepage presents it as “$150 / project.” A license covers the whole team at no extra cost, so its per-project pricing can suit builders coordinating multiple team members; it is less compelling for a single user or a small job if a per-user plan would cost less.
There is no free plan. New customers may be offered a 30-day trial with one project license, but must provide a payment method. It converts automatically to a paid monthly subscription unless canceled before the trial ends, so it is worth setting a cancellation reminder before starting if the team is still evaluating.
Platforms
Birdog is available on web, Android, and iOS, covering desktop planning and mobile access. The mobile apps are useful for project staff away from a desk, while subcontractors can respond by text without using the app.
Who it's for
Birdog is aimed at builders, superintendents, and project managers coordinating subcontractors. It is a strong fit when schedule changes depend on timely trade responses and a contractor wants those updates surfaced for approval. Teams seeking fully automatic schedule changes should look elsewhere: Birdog deliberately leaves the final decision with the contractor. Its per-project license is easier to justify when a whole team shares the workflow than when only one person needs scheduling software.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Per-project licensing covers the whole team, avoiding an added charge for each collaborator.
- Pros: Text replies require no app install or subcontractor login, reducing barriers to confirmations and delay reports.
- Pros: Critical-path scheduling, follow-ups, a daily digest, and contractor-approved changes connect communication to schedule decisions.
- Cons: The $150 monthly project license is a substantial fixed cost for a small job or a lone user.
- Cons: The trial requires a payment method and renews automatically unless canceled before its 30 days end.
- Cons: Proposed changes need contractor review, and service is not guaranteed to be uninterrupted or error-free.
Alternatives
Nialli Visual Planner is worth considering if a no-credit-card 30-day trial matters more than Birdog’s text-based subcontractor follow-ups; it offers broader platform coverage, including macOS and Windows, and its annual subscription is 1400.00 USD per year.
Pro Crew Schedule may suit a smaller team that prefers per-user pricing: its Start Up plan is 9.99 USD per month per user, and its 30-day trial requires no credit card.
Construction Scheduler 365 is a web-only alternative with a Starter plan at 25.00 GBP per month for up to three active jobs, including a drag-and-drop scheduler and snagging reports.
Asta Powerproject may be a better fit for someone seeking a single-user Windows installation, with a single-user subscription at 695.00 GBP per year, excluding VAT.
Tactplan Schedule is another scheduling option, with a 14-day free trial.
usBIM.platform is worth a look if a free starting tier matters: its free basic configuration includes 10 GB of cloud storage and free online applications.
InEight may suit individuals or small teams looking for a month-to-month per-user option; its Compliance & Completions NOW plan is 55.00 USD per month.
Oracle Primavera Cloud is another paid scheduling option, with a Progress Cloud Service plan at 12.00 USD per month for a hosted named user.
Browse more options in Construction scheduling software.
Verdict
Birdog is a strong choice for builders and project managers who need subcontractor follow-ups tied directly to a live construction schedule. Its team-wide project license, text-based responses, and approval-controlled schedule updates make a coherent coordination package. Look elsewhere if the fixed $150 monthly project cost is too high for your workload, or if you need schedule changes to happen without contractor review.