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The construction industry is one of the most vital industries in our world. It’s responsible for building and maintaining the spaces where we live, work, and connect. But running a construction business is hard. As someone who’s spent their entire life around the industry, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it is to stay organized, train a team, and scale a business effectively.
One thing I learned while helping to grow a commercial roofing company is that the key to scaling starts with clearly documented and easily accessible standard operating procedures (SOPs). But as I quickly found out, knowing you need SOPs and actually building them are two very different things. I didn’t know where to start. I worried they’d take forever to create, they wouldn’t be used, and they’d sit collecting dust in a binder no one would read.
That’s exactly why we’re building the Internet’s largest construction SOP template library.
A Solution for a Real Industry Problem
Most contractors already know their businesses would run better with standardized processes and better training programs. The problem is time. Contractors are busy, and documenting every step of every workflow can feel impossible.
That’s where this library comes in. We’ve started with our first trade—roofing— but our vision is much bigger. With over 800 unique, ready-to-use SOP templates already, we’re helping teams save countless hours and eliminate the anxiety of starting their documentation journey from scratch. These templates aren’t a perfect fit for every business right out of the box, but they’ll get you 80% of the way there and can serve as a starting point for discussion and further customization.
Our current SOP templates cover the entire project lifecycle, from sales through closeout, for a variety of roofing project types, including commercial, residential, maintenance, and repair. This is just the beginning, and we’re committed to expanding the library to include other trades as we grow.
Why It Matters
At its core, construction is about people. Your workforce is your greatest asset. In an industry where the materials are often the same, the difference between a good company and a great one is the quality of its training and processes. Well-trained teams create better results for customers, improve efficiency, and ultimately make businesses more profitable. That’s why it’s so critical to have SOPs that are accessible to everyone.
But beyond the internal benefits, the construction industry as a whole is at a crossroads. With labor shortages and an aging workforce, a lot of that old-school know-how is fading. At the same time, the demands on contractors are increasing. There’s more to track, more to document, and more to teach than ever before.
This library is a step toward the entire industry preserving that valuable knowledge, making it easier for contractors to teach and their team members to learn how to adapt to regional changes, and even transition between trades. It’s about creating opportunities and lowering barriers for everyone in the industry.
Free and Accessible for Everyone
One thing I feel strongly about is that this library should be free. Knowledge shouldn’t be paywalled—it should be shared. Contractors, by and large, are some of the most hard-working, knowledgeable people I’ve ever met, but their time is incredibly valuable. These templates are our way of helping them save that time, whether it’s during the documentation process or when they’re training someone on how to do something new.
You don’t need to sign up to access the library. Just head to our website and start exploring. However, if you want to use these templates in Subtrak, you can sign up for a free account and seamlessly integrate them into your business. Subtrak makes it easy to customize, organize, and share your SOPs, turning them into a true digital playbook for your team.
We’re just getting started with this library. Right now, it’s focused on roofing workflows because that’s where I’ve spent the most time, but we’re committed to expanding into more trades. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, you name it—our goal is to eventually have templates for every specialty trade.
We’re also working to make the library even better. That means adding tools to let you search, sort, and even request new SOP templates. If there’s a trade you’d like to see added, let us know! You can email us at connect@subtrak.com or leave a comment down below.
And if you want SOPs that are tailored specifically to your business, schedule a demo with us. Through Subtrak’s Premier Implementation Plan, we’ll work directly with you to create custom processes that fit your team and your goals.
Our Vision for the Future
At Subtrak, our mission is to help SMB contractors build scalable, systemized businesses that are true assets—for themselves, their families, and their communities. A great construction company doesn’t just deliver a product; it creates jobs, helps restore and maintain communities, and provides stability for everyone involved.
This library is one step toward that vision. We hope it’s a resource that empowers contractors, helps businesses run more efficiently, and makes the industry stronger as a whole. Because when contractors succeed, everyone wins: businesses make money, customers get fair prices, and workers have stable jobs they can be proud to excel in.
Get Started Today
If you’re ready to start building better processes for your business, check out our Construction SOP Template Library here. It’s free, it’s accessible, and it’s designed to save you time and take the guesswork out of documentation.
Want to take it a step further? Sign up for Subtrak to seamlessly integrate these templates into your digital playbook. With Subtrak, you can customize workflows, organize your processes, and empower your team to work more efficiently—all at no cost to get started.
Looking for something custom? Schedule a free demo to learn how we can create SOPs tailored specifically to your business through our Premier Implementation Plan. We’ll work with you to build a system that helps your business thrive.
