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For remodelers & general contractors

Keep every job organized, from estimate to final payment.

Build proposals, track job costs, manage client selections, and send invoices in one connected workspace.

Proposal #P-2026-018

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Sarah ThompsonKitchen renovation
Sep 8, 2026Portland, OR
Sample proposal: internal costs, markup and client prices
Line itemCostMarkupPrice
Custom Cabinetry — Shaker StyleCost$8,400Markup25%Price$10,500
Quartz Countertops (45 SF)Cost$5,850Markup20%Price$7,020
Tile Backsplash InstallCost$2,200Markup30%Price$2,860
Appliance Package — PremiumCost$6,100Markup15%Price$7,015
Grand total$27,395

Your numbers. Connected to the job.

See where every project dollar goes.

Know what you planned to spend, what you’ve committed, and what’s already paid. Follow the details in one job-costing view.

Explore job costing

Job costing

Kitchen remodel

Start with the job budget

Review what is budgeted, committed, and already paid.

Budgeted$48,000

The plan for the job

Committed$44,700

Costs you’ve agreed to

Actual paid$18,100

Payments recorded

Cost breakdown 5 categories

Open a category for details
Sample kitchen remodel costs. Budgeted minus committed is uncommitted budget; it is not profit.
Cost categoryBudgetedCommittedActual paidUncommitted
$4,000$3,600$3,600$400
$18,000$17,200$8,600$800
$8,500$7,900$0$600
$12,500$11,800$5,900$700
$5,000$4,200$0$800
Project total$48,000$44,700$18,100$3,300
Budgeted
$4,000
Committed
$3,600
Paid
$3,600
Budgeted
$18,000
Committed
$17,200
Paid
$8,600
Budgeted
$8,500
Committed
$7,900
Paid
$0
Budgeted
$12,500
Committed
$11,800
Paid
$5,900
Budgeted
$5,000
Committed
$4,200
Paid
$0

$3,300 uncommitted budgetBudget left after agreed costs. This is not profit.

Keep each job connected, from lead to payment

Keep proposals, project costs, client decisions, and invoices together as the work moves forward.

Proposals

Build line-item proposals with costs, markup, allowances, and a clear scope of work.

Job Costing

Compare what is budgeted, committed, and paid on each project.

Client Portal

Give clients a place to review proposals, invoices, contracts, and selections.

Workflows

Set up emails, tasks, and status changes around events in your sales and project workflow.

ProposalsInvoicingContractsBiddingProjectsWorkflowsTakeoffsSchedulingCRMAllowancesFile Library

See how the work connects

Explore the tools your office, field team, and clients use at each stage of a job.

Sales Pipeline

6 opportunities  ·  $571,700 total value

New Lead2

Martinez Kitchen Reno

$48,5002d

Thompson Bathroom

$22,0001d
Qualifying1

Nguyen Full Remodel

$135,0005d
Proposal Sent2

Davis Outdoor Kitchen

$67,2008d

Patel Master Suite

$89,0003d
Won1

Wilson ADU Build

$210,000

Know which lead needs your attention next

Keep contact details, opportunity stages, and follow-up work together as an inquiry becomes a proposal.

  • Organize leads in a visual pipeline
  • Keep client details and activity together
  • Assign follow-up tasks to your team
Explore Lead Management

A clear path from the first inquiry to the final invoice

Plan
Leads & follow-ups

Keep contacts and next steps organized.

Price
Proposals & scope

Give each job a clear scope and price.

Build
Projects & costs

Keep the work, decisions, and costs together.

Bill
Invoices & payments

Connect client billing to the project.

See the details behind each step

Give your team clear information to price the work, plan the job, track costs, and help clients make decisions.

Proposals

Turn a clear scope into a proposal clients can review

Build a branded proposal with line items, costs, markup, and allowances, then send it to your client for review and approval.

  • Start with reusable proposal templates
  • Set costs and markup for each line item
  • Include allowances in the scope
  • Collect client responses and approval
Explore Proposals
Proposal #P-2026-018

Sarah & James Thompson  ·  Full Kitchen Renovation

Sent to Client
Sample estimate: internal costs, markup, and client prices
Custom Cabinetry — Shaker StyleCost$8,400Markup25%Price$10,500
Quartz Countertops (45 SF)Cost$5,850Markup20%Price$7,020
Tile Backsplash InstallCost$2,200Markup30%Price$2,860
Appliance Package — PremiumCost$6,100Markup15%Price$7,015

Grand Total

$27,395

Estimate view: internal costs, markup, and client prices.

Scheduling

Give your team a shared view of the schedule

Organize project work, assign responsibilities, and keep planned dates visible to the people doing the job.

  • Plan project phases and tasks
  • Review work in Gantt and table views
  • Assign responsibilities across your team
  • Keep daily logs and project updates together
Explore Scheduling
Project Schedule

Nguyen Full Remodel  ·  Mar – Apr 2026

Wk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Wk 4
Wk 5
Wk 6
Foundation
Framing
Electrical
Plumbing
Drywall
Trim & Finish
Today (Wk 3)

Job costing

See what is budgeted, committed, and already paid

Compare the project budget with committed expenses and payments so you can understand costs as the job progresses.

  • Review budgeted amounts by cost category
  • Track expenses committed to the project
  • See payments allocated to each expense
  • Compare the budget with recorded costs
Explore Job Costing
Job Costing

Kitchen remodel

Payments are separate from commitments.

Budgeted

$145,000

Committed

$144,100

Paid

$108,000

CategoryBudgetCommittedRemaining
Materials$52,000$50,750+$1,250
Labor$45,000$44,600+$400
Subcontractors$38,000$39,500-$1,500
Equipment$10,000$9,250+$750
Hands comparing an oak cabinet sample with stone finishes on a kitchen worktop
Client selections
$300 under allowance

Client selections

Give every decision a clear next step.

Let clients review selections and approve their choices in the portal. Keep the details with the project.

Explore client selections

Bring the information behind each job together

See how connected workflows help your team find the details they need.

  • Lead details, pipeline stages, and follow-up tasks together
  • Branded proposals with line-item pricing and client approval
  • Budgeted amounts, committed expenses, and payments in one project view
  • A client portal for proposals, documents, selections, and invoices
  • A shared schedule for project work and assigned responsibilities
  • Project invoices with client access and payment tracking

Questions about Kaliun

What is a construction company CRM?

A construction CRM helps contractors organize contacts, leads, proposals, and follow-up work. Kaliun connects those sales workflows with project costs, invoicing, scheduling, and client portals for residential remodeling and contracting teams.

How much does a construction CRM cost?

See the pricing page for current plans and billing details. To review the product with your team, request a demo. The team follows up to arrange a walkthrough and discuss setup; submitting the request does not create a trial account.

Do I need a construction-specific CRM, or will a generic one work?

Choose a CRM around the work your team needs to manage. A general CRM may cover contacts and sales, while a construction platform can also bring proposals, job costs, selections, and client documents into the workflow. Review those needs during a demo before deciding what fits.

Can Kaliun replace the separate tools I use today?

Kaliun brings leads, proposals, project costs, invoices, schedules, and client portals into one workspace. Which tools it can replace depends on your current processes and requirements. Request a demo to review those workflows with the team before deciding what to retire.

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