Houzz Inc. recently announced several new additions to the Houzz Pro platform, allowing users to seamlessly manage several projects, streamline communication between team members, and boost collaboration.

Since 2009, Houzz has provided innovative tools for over 70 million homeowners and more than 3 million construction and design industry professionals. The Houzz platform helps users discover design ideas and inspiration, source products, and hire professionals, while Houzz Pro offers robust financial tools, 3D visualizations, and a readily accessible hub for project information.

Houzz Pro’s new features include instant messaging within the platform, AI-generated monthly reports, and automatically generated voice notes that allow team members to provide relevant commentary to accompany daily logs, images, and videos.

In a press release, Houzz cofounder and CEO Alon Cohen says the new features will help users manage existing projects and grow revenue, “Managing large construction and design firms with multiple projects and teams requires smooth coordination and access to timely information. With the new Houzz Pro features, we’re equipping our customers – whether in the office or on-site – with the tools and information they need to keep their projects on track and take on more business. And the results are undeniable. On average, professionals using Houzz Pro saw 40% revenue growth in their second year using the software.”

Features:

• Team Chat: Houzz has added an instant messaging feature within Houzz Pro, allowing all team members to communicate and share files in real-time. 
• Monthly Digest: An AI-generated report provides a snapshot of financial information, payments, time and expenses, daily logs, and lead summaries. 
• Voice-Over-Notes: An AI-generated program automatically transcribes user voice notes on video and audio images to create a clear record of work.

The Houzz Pro platform can be tailored for builders, remodelers, interior designers, architectural firms, and specialty contractors, with pricing starting at $194/month. 

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