TL;DR A progress claim is a written request from a builder or contractor for payment of work completed to date on a construction project, made under the contract and the relevant state’s Security of Payment Act (SoPA). It must be in writing, identify the contract, the work claimed, the amount claimed, and the reference date. […]
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TL;DR Small builders in Australia (1-15 person crews) need software that’s mobile-first, AU-localised (GST, NCC, AS standards, public holidays), affordable ($79-$200/mo, not enterprise pricing), and covers the full lifecycle: estimating, scheduling, time tracking, defects, document storage. Built Simple’s Tradie tier ($79/mo, 1-5 crew) and Builder tier ($199/mo, 5-15 crew) are designed exactly for this band […]
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How to Create Professional Estimates in Built Simple: Complete Guide Built Simple’s estimation tools help you create professional, accurate quotes faster than ever. With the new assemblies feature, you can reduce estimation time by 80% while maintaining accuracy. This guide covers creating estimates on both web and mobile platforms. Getting Started Web App Setup Log […]