Account Setup

This guide walks you through configuring your BLDR company account after initial setup. These settings apply to your entire organization.

Accessing Account Settings

1. Log in to BLDR on the web at app.bldr.app
2. Click your profile icon in the top right corner
3. Select Settings from the dropdown menu

Company Profile

Complete your company profile to customize BLDR for your business:

Basic Information

• Company Name - Your official business name
• Company Address - Main office location
• Phone Number - Primary contact number
• Website - Your company website (optional)

Company Logo

Upload your company logo to appear on:

• PDF reports and exports
• Email notifications
• Printed documents

Recommended size: 400x400 pixels, PNG or JPG format

Cost Codes

Set up cost codes to categorize labor and track project costs:

1. Go to Settings → Cost Codes
2. Click + Add Cost Code
3. Enter the code number and description
4. Optionally set a default hourly rate
5. Click Save

Employee Types

Define employee classifications for your organization:

• Foreman
• Journeyman
• Apprentice
• Laborer
• Operator

Timesheet Settings

Configure how timesheets work for your company:

Pay Period

• Weekly - Sunday to Saturday
• Bi-weekly - Every two weeks
• Semi-monthly - 1st-15th and 16th-end of month

Overtime Rules

• Set daily overtime threshold (e.g., 8 hours)
• Set weekly overtime threshold (e.g., 40 hours)
• Configure overtime multiplier (1.5x, 2x)

Break Deductions

• Automatic - Deduct 30 min for 8+ hour shifts
• Manual - Workers log break times
• None - No break deductions

Notification Settings

Control email notifications for your account:

• Daily summary emails
• Timesheet submission alerts
• Safety meeting reminders
• Incident report notifications

Security Settings

• Password Requirements - Minimum length and complexity
• Session Timeout - Auto-logout after inactivity
• Two-Factor Authentication - Extra security for admin accounts