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Description

Bolster overhauls the complete end-to-end project management process for residential construction businesses and contractors. With custom assemblies and automated costing based on supplier pricing data, Bolster's patented estimating software allows you to estimate accurately and quickly every time, no matter the type of work you do. Presentations transform what used to be static quotes into fully interactive point of sale experiences for homeowners in minutes, winning you more jobs. Offer upgrades, selections, and optional items, increasing your job size with customer initiated upsells, right in your proposals. Once projects are booked through the Pipeline CRM, automated Scheduling built right from your estimates communicate clear project and task timelines to contractor, subcontractors, and homeowners. Bolster's Client Portal allows customers to track project progress, and make payments online when tasks are completed. Contractors can receive those payments instantly using a Bolster Business Account, and spend with virtual and physical cards.

Description

CostMate is a specialized estimating software designed for residential builders in New Zealand, particularly targeting solo operators and small teams involved in renovations, such as bathrooms, decks, and extensions. It calculates labor costs using phase-specific production rates that take into account real-world site conditions like access issues, height variations, existing building constraints, and team size, moving away from a simple square-metre pricing approach. The software automatically applies BRANZ wastage percentages to material amounts, ensuring that estimates are both accurate and compliant with industry standards. Furthermore, every estimate inherently incorporates New Zealand Building Code stipulations related to external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, and timber framing, eliminating the need for a separate checklist. Before an estimate is forwarded to clients, a quote-checking procedure reviews the details and highlights common oversights in residential quotes. CostMate operates on a robust rules engine rather than a language model, ensuring that every quantity, wastage percentage, and code item is precise and can be traced back to its origin. It is important to note that this software does not function as a quantity surveying tool, project management system, or job scheduling application, making it distinctly tailored to the estimating needs of builders. Additionally, its design emphasizes transparency and reliability, allowing users to have confidence in the accuracy of their estimates.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 
Renoworks Yes 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online No 
Renoworks No 

Pricing Details

$299 per month
Plus plan - $299 per month (billed annually)
Pro plan - $399 per month (billed annually)
Premium plan - $499 per month (billed annually)
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bolster

Founded

2016

Country

Canada

Website

www.bolsterbuilt.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

CostMate

Founded

2026

Country

New Zealand

Website

costmate.co.nz

Product Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Building Product Database Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Customer Management Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Quote Management Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Takeoff Yes 

Product Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

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