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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
The software designed for Windows 7, 8, or 10 is tailored to streamline the management of operations within the timber harvesting sector. Created by a Logger with firsthand experience, it operates in a manner that resonates with the thought processes of timber professionals, including Loggers and Log Haulers. Sawmills and Pulp mills rely on software solutions to oversee forest products from acquisition to final output, while Foresters utilize software for timber cruising and sustainable harvest management. Now, loggers have access to an affordable, user-friendly, and high-quality software option to efficiently manage their forest products. At StumpGeek, we emphasize the importance of precise production tracking as a key factor in achieving business success. As the timber industry continues to change, it is crucial for logging and log hauling companies to adapt and enhance their understanding of business operations to maintain a competitive edge. This need for evolution inspired the creation of StumpGeek, which offers a comprehensive package designed to monitor operations in greater detail and furnish essential tools tailored specifically for the Timber Industry. Ultimately, our software empowers logging professionals to thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$39.99/month/user
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
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
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)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
CostMate
Founded
2026
Country
New Zealand
Website
costmate.co.nz
Vendor Details
Company Name
StumpGeek
Founded
2014
Country
United States
Website
www.stumpgeek.com
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
Forestry
Barcoding / RFID
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Accounting
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Financial Management
Yes
Harvest Management
Yes
Order Processing
No
Pricing Management
Yes
Production Tracking
Yes
Supplier Management
No
Transportation Management
Yes