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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.
Description
Smartebuild stands out as the premier software for estimating construction costs and managing projects, catering to both residential and commercial builders, contractors, and tradespeople alike. In addition to partnering with contractors, we have created a solution that directly addresses the common challenges faced in our everyday work. Our Construction Management software has been developed through consultations with over 100 builders throughout Australia, in collaboration with various teams from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), enabling builders to oversee their projects more efficiently. You can estimate costs from anywhere, including your mobile device, allowing you to approach your job estimates with assurance. The platform supports the receipt of quotes or the use of Price Lists, all while being entirely web-based and cloud-hosted. Flexibility is key, as you can cancel or modify your subscription at any time without being tied to a contract. Users benefit from regular, complimentary updates and continuous improvements. Placing orders is straightforward, even via mobile, and you can easily prepare and send Variations. Additionally, the software facilitates expense management and tracking, ensuring you never miss an important call with the Call Forward Sheet feature. You’ll also have the capability to schedule jobs effectively for site supervision, making it an indispensable tool for any builder. Ultimately, Smartebuild is designed to simplify and enhance the management of your construction projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Gmail
No
Microsoft 365
No
Xero
No
Pricing Details
$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$189 AUD per month (inc GST)
Estimator A$189/month, Builder A$379/month, both including GST. Annual is ten months for twelve. Unlimited users, storage and projects on every plan. No lock-in contract.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
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
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
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
CostMate
Founded
2026
Country
New Zealand
Website
costmate.co.nz
Vendor Details
Company Name
SmarteBuild
Founded
2016
Country
Australia
Website
smartebuild.com.au
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
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Yes
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Calculators
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
Yes
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
No
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
Yes
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Contract Management
Yes
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
No
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Offline Access
No
RFI & Submittals
No
Residential
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Timesheets
Yes
Project Management
Agile Methodologies
No
Budget Management
Yes
Client Portal
Yes
Collaboration Tools
No
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Yes
Customizable Templates
No
Gantt Charts
Yes
Idea Management
No
Kanban Board
No
Milestone Tracking
No
Portfolio Management
No
Resource Management
No
Time & Expense Tracking
Yes
Traditional Methodologies
No