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Software for Contractors

Custom software for contractors: project administration, estimating, work orders and subcontractor management. Digitise your contracting business and stay on top of costs, schedules and quality.

Contractors — from small trade businesses to large general contractors — face the same daily challenge: delivering projects on time and within budget while keeping administration up to date. Creating estimates, processing work orders, managing subcontractors and following up on quotes: too often this still happens in spreadsheets, messaging apps and on paper. Custom software brings all processes together in one platform, so you always have full visibility over your projects, costs and schedule — whether on site or in the office.

Pain points

  • Estimates and quotes in spreadsheets that are error-prone and not reusable
  • Paper-based work orders that arrive late or incomplete for invoicing
  • No real-time insight into progress and costs per project
  • Difficult coordination with subcontractors, suppliers and clients

Our solutions

  • Digital estimating module with material and labour rates, reusable templates and direct conversion to quotes
  • Mobile work order app where tradespeople log hours, materials and photos on site — even offline
  • Project dashboard with real-time cost vs. budget overview, scheduling and variation tracking
  • Subcontractor portal for work assignments, scheduling, document exchange and invoice approval

Benefits

  • Up to 30% faster invoicing through direct work-order-to-invoice linking
  • Fewer cost overruns through more accurate estimates and real-time budget monitoring
  • Better collaboration with subcontractors and clients via central portals
  • Complete digital project file for warranties, handover and potential disputes

Technologies

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLReact NativeSupabase

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Frequently asked questions

The construction sector page covers the industry as a whole, including BIM and large-scale projects. This page focuses specifically on the daily workflows of contractors: estimating, work orders, subcontractor management and invoicing.
Yes, the app stores data locally and syncs automatically once connectivity is restored. Ideal for construction sites with limited signal.
Yes, we build integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other commonly used accounting software in the construction industry.

How does this differ from the construction sector page?

The construction sector page covers the industry as a whole, including BIM and large-scale projects. This page focuses specifically on the daily workflows of contractors: estimating, work orders, subcontractor management and invoicing.

Does the work order app work offline on site?

Yes, the app stores data locally and syncs automatically once connectivity is restored. Ideal for construction sites with limited signal.

Can the software integrate with my accounting package?

Yes, we build integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other commonly used accounting software in the construction industry.

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