Builder Prime + Paradigm Vendo: Powerful Estimating Meets Complete Business Management

Running a successful home improvement business requires the right tools. You need accurate estimating for thousands of product variations, strong vendor relationships, and solid business management. That's why industry leaders turn to Paradigm Vendo for their complex estimating needs and Builder Prime for comprehensive business operations. Today, we're excited to announce that Builder Prime now integrates with Paradigm Vendo.

This integration connects two industry-leading platforms, giving contractors access to Paradigm Vendo's estimating capabilities while leveraging Builder Prime's comprehensive CRM, production management, and payment processing features.

Why Contractors Need Specialized Tools

Sometimes price books aren't simple—they contain thousands of variations across different sizes, styles, materials, and configurations. Supplier prices change frequently. Generic estimating tools often fall short.

That's where solutions like Paradigm Vendo excel. Paradigm Vendo provides direct access to your suppliers' actual price books, ensuring your estimates are always accurate and current. For contractors already using Builder Prime, adding Paradigm Vendo means no more manual price updates. For those evaluating Builder Prime, this integration means you don't have to choose between specialized estimating and comprehensive business management.

How the Integration Works

The Paradigm Vendo integration creates a smooth workflow:

1. 1. Manage your sales pipeline in Builder Prime with lead tracking, automated drip campaigns, and sales calendar management to nurture prospects
2. 2. Build detailed estimates in Paradigm Vendo using supplier-specific price books with current pricing
3. 3. Place material orders directly through Paradigm Vendo's vendor supply system
4. 4. Sync sold projects into Builder Prime with contract and project information
5. 5. Manage production in Builder Prime with crew scheduling, job tracking, and milestone management
6. 6. Collect payments using Builder Prime's integrated payment processing and invoicing tools

For current Builder Prime users already working with Paradigm Vendo, this eliminates double entry between systems. 

Benefits Across Your Business

Accurate Estimating: Access real supplier catalogs in Paradigm Vendo, ensuring your quotes reflect current prices and available products. No more manual price book maintenance or calling suppliers for quotes.

Better Business Insights: With estimate data and project management in connected systems, you get complete visibility into job profitability, sales performance, and operational efficiency.

Professional Growth: Whether you're a growing company adding your first CRM or an established business looking to modernize, this integration provides the specialized tools you need without the complexity of disconnected systems.

What This Looks Like in Practice

A homeowner wants to replace eight windows and two patio doors. Your sales rep arrives with a tablet and opens Paradigm Vendo. They quickly select each window type, size, and feature from your supplier's catalog. Paradigm Vendo calculates the exact price based on your negotiated rates. The homeowner approves the quote.

With one click, the sold job appears in Builder Prime. Your production manager sees it on their dashboard and schedules the installation. Easily processes the deposit with Builder Prime Payments. When the job completes, easily collect final payment  invoicing happens automatically. No re-entering product codes, prices, or customer information.

Moving Forward

This integration reflects our commitment to serving the unique needs of contractors. By partnering with specialized tools like Paradigm Vendo, we ensure Builder Prime users have access to best-in-class solutions for every aspect of their business.

Questions about the integration? Schedule a demo to see it in action.