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Team Chat

Jobsite conversations with a real paper trail

Text messages move fast, but they don’t leave much in the way of a paper trail. Emails are easily buried or hard to find across projects. Contractor Foreman’s Team Chat gives your team real-time communication that stays tied to projects, people, and decisions, so nothing important gets lost in the shuffle.

Contractor Foreman team chat screen

Keep conversations clear and connected

Real-time messaging that keeps your team aligned without creating loose ends.

All your project conversations in one place

Discussions stay connected to the job, rather than scattered across texts and inboxes.

Reach the right person right away

Direct messages and mentions make it easy to get answers without chasing people down.

Include clients when it matters

Client chat keeps communication clear by separating personal texts from work messages.

Check out these Team Chat features

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Project Conversations

Keep all project communication in one place. Centralize team and client discussions to keep messages organized, visible, and easy to reference.

Project Chat

Keep all project-related discussions in one shared space. Everyone on the project sees the same conversation, reducing miscommunication and repeated questions.

Client Chat

Communicate directly with clients through the client portal. Messages stay organized and visible to the project team, keeping everyone aligned.

Crew management tools inside the Contractor Foreman app
Managing team chat on a construction project

Direct Messaging

Handle quick, focused communication without adding noise to project threads. Send private messages and notify the right people so conversations stay efficient and on track.

Direct One-on-One Messaging

Send private messages when a conversation doesn’t need the whole team. Quick questions and follow-ups stay out of public threads.

@Mentions with Notifications

Tag team members directly in a conversation. Mentions trigger notifications so questions and requests don’t get missed, even when someone isn’t actively in chat.

Team chat in Contractor Foreman
Using @mentions to notify a teammate in Contractor Foreman

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a Question? Click the LiveChat icon. After hours?  Email support@contractorforeman.com.

Contractor Foreman offers simple, transparent pricing with unlimited users, projects, and features. There are no hidden fees or per-user charges. See our pricing page for more details.

Some companies offer a 7-day refund policy… maybe 30 days. We are so confident in Contractor Foreman that we give you up to 100-days to request a refund if you are not satisfied and no longer wish to use it. See the Refund Policy for details and requirements.

Yes. Messages remain available so teams can review past conversations when questions come up later.

Yes. Project chat, direct messages, and client chat all have clear participation controls.

Yes. Mentions can trigger email or text notifications so important messages don’t go unnoticed.

People Tools

These individual features are tailor-made to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Calendar

Manage tasks, time-off requests, project milestones, and employee schedules with multiple views and filters—sync with Google or Outlook to keep everyone aligned.
People

Crew Schedule

Schedule individuals or entire crews with drag-and-drop simplicity, send automatic text and email reminders, and let employees view their schedule from the mobile app.
People

Directory

Organize all contacts by type (customers, vendors, subs, employees) with certification tracking, insurance expiration alerts, and complete activity history—find anyone in seconds.
CRM

Incidents

Document workplace injuries, near misses, and employee write-ups with automatic OSHA 300 log entries, photo capability, and instant HR notifications when incidents occur.
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Leads Manager

Track leads from inquiry to signed contract with Kanban views, automated follow-ups, source tracking, and a website capture form that turns visitors into customers automatically.
People

Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings using 800+ pre-loaded toolbox topics in English and Spanish, track attendees, schedule future meetings, and verify understanding with review questions.
People

Team Chat

Keep conversations organized with project-based group chat, direct messaging, and @mentions that notify team members instantly—no more lost text messages or endless email chains.
People

Time Cards

Track time with GPS verification, geofencing, automatic breaks, and four card types (individual, weekly sheet, crew card, crew sheet)—all feeding directly into job costing reports.
People
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