Construction Inventory Software

Nest Egg is construction inventory management software for contractors. Track tools, equipment, and materials across the shop, the yard, every truck, and every job site. Scan a tool out to a crew, scan it back in, and know what’s missing before it becomes a replacement purchase.

  • ✓ QR and barcode labels for every tool
  • ✓ Check-out to crews and job sites
  • ✓ Low-stock alerts for materials

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Where tools go missing

When you run several jobs at once, the tool list in the office is out of date by the time the trucks leave the yard.

Tools walk off

A laser level gets left at one site and nobody knows who had it last, so it gets replaced.

Crews run short

Nobody noticed the anchors were low, so half a day of labor goes to a run to the supply house.

Trucks are a guess

Is the compressor in the yard, on Truck 3, or still at last week’s job? Nobody is sure.

From yard to job site and back

Nest Egg follows the loop your crews already run and adds a record at every step.

1. In the yard

Every tool, case, and bin has a QR or barcode label and a home on a shelf, in a bay, or in a yard zone.

2. On the truck

The crew scans items as they load. Nest Egg logs what left, how many, who took it, and when.

3. On the job

You can see what’s at each address and what’s still available in the yard for other jobs.

4. Back in the yard

Returns are scanned in. Anything missing shows up right away, and damage is logged with photos.

Construction Tool Tracking

Custom Labels

Print QR and barcode labels for tools, cases, and bins, then scan them with any phone.

Check In/Out

Check tools out to a crew or job with quantities and due dates, then scan them back in.

Locations

Track the yard, every truck, and each job site by address, GPS, or warehouse zone.

Materials

Record purchases, usage, and shrinkage for fasteners, wire, fittings, and other stock.

Stock Alerts

Get notified when materials run low, so you can reorder before a crew runs short.

Serial Numbers

Keep serial numbers, receipts, manuals, and warranty PDFs with each tool.

Reports

See what’s checked out, where it is, and what’s missing, and export custom PDF reports.

Permissions

Control who can view, add, or edit inventory, with a full audit trail of every change.

Built for the trades

General contractors

One view of tools across every job.

Electricians

Meters, benders, and wire on every van.

Plumbers and HVAC

Know which truck has the press tool.

Remodelers

Follow tools and leftovers house to house.

Landscapers

Mowers, trimmers, trailers, and service dates.

Rental yards

Check equipment out to customers and back.

What contractors track

If you own it, you can label it, scan it, and track it.

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Generators

Laser levels

Safety gear

Fasteners

Lumber

Nest Egg vs. spread­sheets

Spreadsheets are a fine start. They stop working when tools move between trucks and job sites every day.

Nest EggSpreadsheet
See who has each tool, and where✓Only if updated
Scan barcodes and QR codes✓No
Low-stock alerts✓No
Photos, receipts, and manuals on each item✓No
Update from the job site on a phone✓Hard on a phone
History of every change✓No

Getting started

A crew member in a hard hat scans labeled bins on a shop shelf with a phone
1

Add your inventory

Import a spreadsheet or scan barcodes.

2

Label and organize

Print QR labels and give every item a home.

3

Scan out, scan in

Crews scan tools onto jobs and back again.

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Why Nest Egg

iOS, Android, web

Synced across every device.

32 languages

Everyone works in their own language.

Bank-level security

The same encryption standards banks use.

Fast support

Real people, often within an hour.

What customers say

In their own words, from App Store reviews of Nest Egg.

“Wow! The customer service for this app is amazing.”

Jrichter5781 · App Store review, April 2020

“I switched from another app to this one and boy, what a difference it made.”

MindyParis · App Store review, April 2019

Construction inventory FAQs

It is software that tracks the tools, equipment, and materials a construction business owns, and where each item is at any moment: the shop, the yard, a truck, or a job site. Crews scan items as they move, so your counts stay current without anyone updating a spreadsheet from memory.
Yes. When a tool is checked out, Nest Egg records who has it, how many, the location, and the dates. Locations can be an address, a GPS point, or a zone in your yard or warehouse, so you can follow items as they move between jobs and shops.
No. Any iPhone or Android phone scans barcodes and QR codes with its camera. Nest Egg also works with handheld Bluetooth scanners if your yard crew prefers them. Labels print on label printers such as the Brother QL-1110NWB, or on Avery label sheets with a laser printer.
Yes. Record purchases, usage, and shrinkage for materials like fasteners, wire, fittings, and sheet goods. Set minimum levels and Nest Egg alerts you when stock runs low, so you can reorder before a crew runs short.
Yes. Add custom fields for serial numbers, model numbers, or service dates, and attach photos, videos, voice memos, PDFs, and Word documents to any item. That keeps warranty and insurance records in one place.
Yes. Export your spreadsheet as a CSV file and import it into Nest Egg. Our support team can help if your columns need adjusting.
Yes. Nest Egg is available in 32 languages, including Spanish, so each person can use the app in the language they are most comfortable with.
A paid Web plan. Paid Web plans work in the browser and in the iPhone, iPad, and Android apps, so the office and every crew member use the same plan. The free plan works in a web browser only.
Every Web plan starts with a free 2-week trial that includes the iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. A card is needed to start the trial, but you are only charged if you continue after it ends. There is also a free plan for use in a web browser, with no card needed. See the pricing page for current plans.

Construction inventory guides

Construction inventory management software for contractors

When Contractors Need Inventory Software

Signs it’s time to move tools and materials off spreadsheets.

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Dos and don’ts of construction inventory management

Construction Inventory Dos and Don’ts

Habits that keep job site stock counts accurate.

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How to handle and store construction materials

How to Store Construction Materials

Keep lumber, fittings, and consumables safe and easy to find.

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Construction invoicing tips and traps to avoid

Construction Invoicing Tips

How to bill clients clearly and avoid common traps.

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