What is the purpose of the construction management software program recommended for Epcon Communities franchisees?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ion generated or stored on your computer system. We do not have any liability to you as a result of any malfunctions of any computer system or web site.
In the operation of your business, we recommend that you use a construction management software program, such as Constellation's BuildTopia program, which is designed to assist with a number of construction related items such as scheduling, purchase orders and warranties. We do not provide any specific recommendations given the number of options in the marketplace and the fact that some are more suitable for larger builders and others are designed with a small operation in mind. A typical new franchisee i
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 39–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor recommends that franchisees use a construction management software program to assist with construction-related tasks. One example of such a program is Constellation's BuildTopia program.
The software is designed to help with scheduling, managing purchase orders, and handling warranties. Epcon Communities does not provide specific recommendations beyond this, noting that the best software depends on the size and scale of the franchisee's operation.
The FDD states that a typical new Epcon Communities franchisee can expect to find a web-based software platform for around $2,700 per year per license under their current pricing arrangement with BuildTopia. This cost provides a benchmark for budgeting and evaluating different software options.