Clearstory

You don’t become a multi-billion dollar construction giant without leveraging technology to improve processes. That’s why Clayco tackled its Change Order risk by utilizing Clearstory. With the industry's only shared, cloud-based universal Change Order Log, Clayco was able to reduce days aging, speed up approvals, and gain complete visibility into their risk exposure. Check out the full customer story to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gjUiq-XH #WeAreClearstory #ChangeOrders #GeneralContractors #ConstructionTech #CustomerSuccess

As we kick off a new month, we’re taking a moment to look back at July — and all the momentum that came with it. From the launch of Clearstory Allowances to practical insights on how to save time, protect revenue, and control risk, last month was packed with tools and takeaways built to help contractors grow. Missed the July newsletter? Catch up below. Let’s keep it rolling in August. More product updates, customer stories, and real-world ways to simplify Change Order workflows coming your way.

🚨 New Feature Alert: Allowance + Contingency Tracking is LIVE 🚨 Clearstory Allowances is here, and it’s built for the way you actually work. Spreadsheet tracking? Budget blind spots? Static exports that are trapped in time? Those are things of the past. Clearstory Allowances is now live, so you can tag CORs to the right budget bucket (contingency, design, overtime) as the work happens. Why it matters: ✅ Tag CORs to specific allowance buckets in real time. ✅ See what's used, pending, and available in one live collaborative dashboard ✅ Eliminate back-and-forth at billing and closeout Whether you’re tracking contingency from the GC side, managing scope changes as a sub, or forecasting risk as an owner, Clearstory keeps everyone on the same page. To learn how it works for Specialty Contractors, General Contractors or Owners check out the deep dive here: https://hubs.la/Q03zTGxL0. #constructiontech #changeorders #budgettracking #constructionsoftware

New to Clearstory or need a refresh? This webinar is the first thing you should watch. In just 25 minutes, you’ll learn: ✅ The fastest ways to get value ✅ How to roll it out across teams with zero friction ✅ How top contractors see results immediately Join us tomorrow, July 30, at 12 PM PT to set yourself up for success. Save your seat now: https://hubs.la/Q03zlWzx0. #constructiontech #changeorders #commercialconstruction #customersucess

In fast-paced urban projects like Crenshaw Lofts, Suffolk Construction doesn’t leave cost tracking to chance — they use Clearstory to stay ahead of every COR and T&M Tag. In this video, Suffolk's team shares how Clearstory helped: ✅ Eliminate back-and-forth with subs ✅ Gain real-time visibility into extra work ✅ Keep budgets aligned with jobsite reality Watch how it’s done — and why Suffolk is using Clearstory to drive smarter decisions on every project. https://hubs.la/Q03yND-P0 #constructiontech #changeorders #generalcontractor #CommercialConstruction

“Change Orders are still a mess — and they’re killing margins.” That’s what Clearstory Founder & CEO Cameron Page told SMACNA on their Clear the Air podcast. Here’s what we unpacked: ✅ Outdated COR + T&M workflows = payment delays and billing errors ✅ Digital backup = faster GC signoffs + fewer disputes ✅ Real-time COR logs = less revenue leakage ✅ Built-for-the-field tools = actual adoption (no training days) Clearstory was built by contractors, for contractors — and it’s now helping hundreds of specialty trades get paid faster, cut down risk, and clean up their documentation. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g3w3dPfh. #constructiontech #changeorders #specialtycontractors #SMACNA 

Now that’s a milestone! The Barton Malow–Turner Construction Company–Dixon (BTD) tri-venture just set the heaviest rolled steel column ever produced — a W14x1000 — at Henry Ford Health’s Destination: Grand project in Detroit. Even better? It was made with 98% recycled scrap and clean electricity, making it one of the greenest steel components in the world. We’re proud Clearstory is helping keep Change Orders and T&M Tags organized on such a groundbreaking job. When innovation meets coordination, big things happen. Shoutout to the teams at Barton Malow, Turner, Dixon, and Gayanga Co. on this historic achievement! #ConstructionInnovation #ProjectMilestone #SustainabilityInConstruction

Change Orders don��t have to slow you down. In just 25 minutes, learn how top GCs and subs use Clearstory to: ✅ See ROI in days — not weeks ✅ Roll out fast across teams and trade partners ✅ Get field adoption (most crews need zero training) ✅ Streamline COR and T&M workflows — no overhaul required ✅ Gain real-time visibility into project risk and pending costs Whether you’re new to Clearstory or just want a smarter way to run your jobs, this session is for you. Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gN8TEnw6. #ConstructionTech #ChangeOrders #SpecialtyContractors #GeneralContractors #BuiltWithClearstory

“Try getting six figures of floor prep approved without bulletproof documentation. You won’t. With Clearstory, we made our case before it could even be questioned.” – John Rally, CFO & Principal, Hoem & Associates, Inc. Like many subs, Hoem was stuck in a paper-based T&M process that slowed billing and left money on the table. With Clearstory, they flipped the script — and the results say it all: ✅ $336,000 in no-hassle COR approvals on one job ✅ 24-hour average from T&M Tag to COR ✅ 1,600+ labor hours and 108 photos, tracked and organized Clearstory helps specialty contractors streamline their out-of-scope workflows, from field to office to GC — with no paperwork pileups and no missed revenue. Read the full story: https://hubs.la/Q03xjMh40 #ConstructionTech #SpecialtyContractors #ChangeOrders #TandMTags #BuiltWithClearstory #FieldToOffice

COR chaos was slowing Suffolk Construction down — until they made a change. With Clearstory, Suffolk now has: ✅ One shared, real-time COR Log across PMs and subs ✅ Cleaner documentation for faster approvals ✅ Way fewer surprises at closeout “We've signed off on Clearstory as a recommended tool because our PMs see the value it delivers to our teams and because of the productive conversations it drives with owners during the forecasting process.” - Kelsey Gauger, VP of Operational Excellence When margins are tight and delays are costly, Suffolk found a smarter way to manage Change Orders — and they’re not looking back. See how they did it: https://lnkd.in/gaTtkiq4. #ConstructionTech #ChangeOrders #FieldToOffice #ProjectManagement #BuiltTogether