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Need people, not another system?

Construction virtual assistants for contractors and small AEC firms across the United States. Some work should be automated. Other work still needs a capable person. BuildAssist provides trained remote talent for project coordination, estimating, bookkeeping, design support, sales development, and business administration.

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Virtual Assistants — Project & Construction: hands-on support for active projects and field coordination

Virtual Assistants — Architecture & Design: reliable support for drawings, documentation, and revisions

Virtual Assistants — Sales & Growth: consistent follow-up and pipeline support

Virtual Assistants — Business Operations: back-office support that keeps the business organized

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Not just a resume in your inbox.

Trained for the environment

Our assistants are trained in construction, architecture, and real estate workflows — so they ramp faster and add value sooner.

Matched to your actual needs

We take time to understand your business and match you with someone who fits your work, tools, and communication style.

Set up to succeed

We provide onboarding, process documentation, and the systems your assistant needs to perform with confidence.

More than a placement

We stay involved with ongoing support, quality checks, and a commitment to your long-term success.

Two ways to engage

Whether you need five hours a week or a full-time role, support scales to your business — not the other way around.

Hire a trained VA, integrated into your team.

We place a trained virtual assistant directly with your business. You manage day-to-day work; we make sure they're ready on day one.

ONE-TIME PLACEMENT →

We recruit, train, and manage your VA support.

BuildAssist handles recruiting, training, oversight, and quality — an ongoing support layer for your operations, not just a hire.

MANAGED SUPPORT →

Common questions before hiring a construction VA

Answered directly — no sales pitch required to get a straight answer.

How much does a construction virtual assistant cost?

It depends on scope and hours — one-time placement and managed support are priced differently, and needs range from a few hours a week to full-time. We'll give you a clear number on a discovery call, not a generic rate card.

Can a virtual assistant handle bookkeeping for my contracting business?

Yes. Our Business Operations Support group specifically includes bookkeeping, accounting, and invoicing — trained around the way construction businesses actually track job costs, not generic small-business bookkeeping.

What's the difference between hiring a VA and hiring in-house?

An in-house hire means recruiting, training, payroll, and overhead for one role. A BuildAssist virtual assistant is trained, matched, and — with Managed Support — actively overseen by us, so you get the capability without carrying the full-time cost or the hiring risk.

How quickly can a virtual assistant start?

Timelines vary by role and availability, but most placements move faster than a traditional hire since we're matching from professionals already trained on construction workflows, not starting a search from zero.

Let's find the right kind of support.

Tell us about your team and your goals. We'll recommend the best way to get started.

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Need people, not another system?

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Project & Construction Support

Architecture & Design Support