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Looking for a Tradify 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 JobTread 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 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 QR), and […]
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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 tradies). […]
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TL;DR: Benchmark Australian construction costs in 2026 sit at roughly $1,800 to $2,400/m² for project homes, $2,400 to $3,500/m² for custom builds, and $3,500 to $6,000/m² for architectural work. On top of that, budget $20,000 to $50,000 in site costs, $5,000 to $15,000 in council fees, $8,000 to $25,000 for services connection, and a 10 […]
