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Looking for a CoConstruct alternative built for Australian builders? Built Simple is the AU-built option — same features, better price, native Xero and MYOB.
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Looking for a Procore alternative built for Australian builders? Built Simple is the AU-built option — same features, better price, native Xero and MYOB.
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Looking for a Buildertrend alternative built for Australian builders? Built Simple is the AU-built option — same features, better price, native Xero and MYOB.
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TL;DR Choosing construction software in Australia comes down to four factors: job size and crew count (1 to 5, 5 to 15, 15 plus), the must-have feature list (estimating, scheduling, time tracking, defects, document storage), AU-specific localisation (GST, NCC, Australian Standards, Modern Award awareness), and total cost of ownership over 3 years (subscription plus onboarding […]
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TL;DR Australian builders need to retain construction documents for 6–10 years to cover statutory warranty (6 years major defects), ATO records (5 years), Fair Work obligations (7 years), and NCC compliance evidence. The 9 categories every build needs: plans, permits, contracts, daily records, photos, RFIs, certificates, defects, warranties. Cloud document management with Australian data residency […]
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TL;DR Owner-builders in Australia need software that handles a single project end-to-end — quotes, scheduling, trade coordination, document storage, and a budget tracker — without enterprise complexity or pricing. Built Simple’s Freemium tier ($0) covers calculators for one project, the Home Projects tier ($39/month) is purpose-built for owner-builders managing a single build (includes Trade Discount […]
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TL;DR Quoting software is different from estimating software — quoting produces the client-facing document, estimating is the internal cost calc. Australian builders need quoting software that handles GST, PC and PS sums, HIA/MBA contract alignment, stage payment schedules, and GST-ready totals. Top picks for 2026: Built Simple ($79/mo all-in-one), Buildxact ($199+ takeoff-led), Tradify ($44/user/mo for […]
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TL;DR Australian construction costs in 2026: project homes $1,800–$2,400/m², custom builds $2,400–$3,500/m², architectural $3,500–$6,000/m². Add $20–$50k site costs, $5–$15k council fees, $8–$25k services connection, and 10–20% contingency. Sydney is the most expensive metro, Adelaide the most affordable. A realistic 200m² custom build budget is $560k–$800k all-in. For a full budget picture before you build, read […]
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TL;DR The best construction scheduling apps for Australian builders in 2026 are mobile-first with genuine offline mode, drag-and-drop Gantt on a phone screen, trade SMS notifications, and AU public holiday awareness. Top picks: Built Simple ($79/mo, AU-built), Procore (commercial), Buildxact (estimating-first). Avoid generic project tools like Asana that lack construction-specific features. Looking beyond scheduling? See […]
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Looking for a Fergus alternative? You are not alone. Many Australian builders compare Fergus with Built Simple when choosing construction software. Here is the honest comparison. Why Builders Switch from Fergus to Built Simple No per-user pricing — Fergus charges AU$44-65 per user. Built Simple is flat-rate per tier. Built for full construction workflows — […]
