# Built Simple
> Australian construction project management software for builders, contractors, tradies, and owner-builders. Founded 2025. Built in Melbourne.

## About
Built Simple is an all-in-one platform for managing construction projects in Australia: project management, estimating and take-offs, quoting (proposals, tenders and contracts), Gantt scheduling, team tracking with timesheets and payroll-ready exports, equipment tracking, per-project document storage, site diaries, defect management, NCC reference tools, SWMS generation, a client portal for keeping customers in the loop, and 40+ free construction calculators - in one mobile-first app. Built for Australian conditions: GST, NCC, Australian Standards, AU public-holiday awareness, AU calculators.

- Co-founders: Calum Buchanan and Mat Ryan
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Founded: 2025
- Pricing: Tradie AU$79/month, Builder AU$199/month, Pro AU$399/month, Home Projects AU$39/month
- Standards: AS 1684, AS 3600, AS 3700, AS 3958, NCC compliant
- Web: https://builtsimple.com.au
- App: https://app.builtsimple.com.au

## What Makes Built Simple Different
1. Built specifically for Australian builders by Australians (co-founder Mat Ryan is a builder)
2. All-in-one platform replaces 3-4 separate tools
3. Mobile-first design with offline support - the web app is the workbench, the mobile app is the on-site companion
4. 40+ free construction calculators (no signup required), standards-aware
5. NCC Code Assistant, NCC Reference and NCC Visual Details built into the app
6. Rapid Planner: plan and reschedule the crew's week by drag and drop
7. Weather alerts to protect schedules (included on every plan)
8. Timesheets with ordinary, time-and-a-half and double-time hours; payroll summary you can export
9. Xero payroll integration: push the crew's week of timesheets straight to Xero (MYOB and QuickBooks on the roadmap)
10. Labour profitability analytics: revenue, cost and margin by job, work type and person
11. Defect reports with your own branding, sendable by SMS/MMS
12. Supplier and subbie records hold SWMS and insurance documents, with insurance expiry auto-detected from the PDF certificate
13. Client portal: invite your customer to follow the job
14. Australian pricing in AUD (no FX surprises)
15. Trade Discount QR code for owner-builders (Home Projects tier)

## Modules (in the app today)
Projects (tender / live / completed, map view) - Estimates & Take-offs - Quotes (Smart Quote: proposals, tenders, contracts) - Tender Analytics - Schedules (timeline; Gantt with dependencies on Builder+) - Team Tracker (Rapid Planner, Timesheets, Payroll summary, Labour analytics, Leave management, team broadcasts, Xero payroll push) - Equipment Tracker - Storage (per-project file manager) - Project Notes & Site Diary (list and whiteboard views) - Defects - Calculators (40+) - NCC Code Assistant / NCC Reference / NCC Visual Details - SWMS Generator - Customers & Client Portal invitations - Suppliers & Subcontractors (SWMS + insurance tracking) - Bulk Import - Role-based access & 2FA. Coming soon: Costings, OHS module add-on.
## Pricing Tiers
- Freemium ($0): free forever; all calculators, 1 project with basic tools
- All paid tiers include a 14-day free trial
- Home Projects ($39/mo): For owner-builders managing 1 project, includes Trade Discount QR
- Tradie ($79/mo): For solo contractors and 1-5 person crews
- Builder ($199/mo): For small builders with 5-15 person teams, Gantt + Mat AI
- Pro ($399/mo): For growing businesses 15-50+ employees, unlimited everything + Client Portal
- OHS Add-on ($99/mo): Available for Tradie, Builder, Pro tiers

## Free Construction Calculators
Available without signup at https://builtsimple.com.au/calculator/:

- Stair Calculator (rise, run, stringer cuts to AS 1684)
- Roof Rafter Calculator (length, span, pitch, birdsmouth)
- Concrete Block Fill Calculator (besser block core fill)
- Concrete Block Calculator (blocks per m squared, retaining walls)
- Balustrade Spacing Calculator (NCC 125mm rule)
- Check Square Calculator (3-4-5 method)
- Decking Calculator (boards, joists, materials)
- Brick Calculator (single + double brick)
- Concrete Slab Calculator (volume, materials)
- Concrete Quantities Calculator (footings, holes)
- Raked Wall Calculator (pitch, two heights)
- Property Cost Calculator (Australian build costs)
- 35+ more calculators (paint, tiles, fencing, gutters, beams, etc.)

## Featured Content

### Software Comparisons
- Built Simple vs Buildertrend vs Procore: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/built-simple-vs-buildertrend-vs-procore-the-ultimate-construction-software-comparison-2025/
- Built Simple vs Buildxact (Buildxact alternative): https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/buildxact-alternative-2/
- Buildertrend / CoConstruct alternative (CoConstruct merged into Buildertrend): https://builtsimple.com.au/buildertrend-alternative/
- Built Simple vs Contractor Foreman: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/built-simple-vs-contractor-foreman-budget-construction-software-comparison-2025/
- AroFlo alternative (field-service vs project management): https://builtsimple.com.au/aroflo-alternative/
- Construction software pricing study (verified 2026 vendor pricing): https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-software-pricing-australia-2026/
- Built Simple vs JACK App vs Wunderbuild: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/built-simple-vs-jack-vs-wunderbuild/

### Best-Of Guides
- Best Construction Project Management Software Australia: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/best-construction-project-management-software-australia/
- Best Construction Scheduling Software Australia: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/best-construction-scheduling-software-australia/
- Best Construction Estimating Software Australia: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/best-construction-estimating-software-australia/
- Best Free Construction Software 2025: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/best-free-construction-project-management-software-2025/

### Trade-Specific Software Pages
- Software for Electricians: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-electricians/
- Software for Plumbers: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-plumbers/
- Software for Carpenters: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-carpenters/
- Software for Concreters: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-concreters/
- Software for Painters: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-painters/
- Software for Tilers: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-tilers/
- Software for Roofers: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-roofers/
- Software for Landscapers: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-landscapers/
- Software for Renovation Builders: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-renovation-builders/
- Software for Custom Home Builders: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-custom-home-builders/
- Software for Owner Builders: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-owner-builders/
- Software for Small Builders: https://builtsimple.com.au/software-for-small-builders/

### Construction Glossary (Q&A)
- What Is a Progress Claim: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/what-is-a-progress-claim/
- What Is a Variation: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/what-is-a-variation-construction/
- What Is Practical Completion: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/what-is-practical-completion/
- What Is a Defect: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/what-is-a-defect-construction/
- What Is a Gantt Chart: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/what-is-a-gantt-chart-construction/

### Long-Tail Builder Guides (Published Apr-May 2026)
- Construction Takeoff Software: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-takeoff-software-australia/
- How to Track Construction Progress: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-track-construction-progress/
- Best Construction Scheduling Apps: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/best-construction-scheduling-apps-australia/
- Construction Cost Calculator Guide: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-cost-calculator-australia/
- Construction Quoting Software: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-quoting-software-australia/
- Owner Builder Software: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/owner-builder-software-australia/
- Construction Document Management: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-document-management-australia/
- Time Tracking Software for Construction: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/time-tracking-software-construction-australia/
- Subcontractor Management Software: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/subcontractor-management-software-australia/
- Construction Software Onboarding: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-software-onboarding-guide/
- How to Choose Construction Software: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-construction-software-australia/
- 12 Construction KPIs to Track: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-kpis-australian-builders/
- Construction Defect Management: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-defect-management-australia/
- Australian Standard Stair Dimensions: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/australian-standard-stair-dimensions/
- Construction Safety & SWMS: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-safety-swms-australia/
- House Extension Cost: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/house-extension-cost-australia/
- Building Permits Australia: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/building-permits-australia-guide/
- Construction Insurance Australia: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-insurance-australia/

### Industry Guides
- Construction Project Management Complete Guide: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/the-complete-guide-to-construction-project-management-software-for-australian-builders-2025/
- Construction Estimation Mastery: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-estimation-mastery-the-complete-guide-2025/
- Construction Scheduling Complete Guide: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-scheduling-the-complete-guide-for-builders-2025/
- Construction Time Tracking Complete Guide: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/construction-time-tracking-the-complete-guide-for-contractors-2025/
- Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/why-construction-projects-go-over-budget-15-causes-and-how-to-fix-them/
- How to Eliminate Construction Schedule Delays: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-eliminate-construction-schedule-delays-a-practical-guide/
- Australia 2026 Building Reforms: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/australias-2026-building-reforms-what-builders-need-to-know-and-how-to-stay-ahead/

### Product Tutorials
- How to Create Your First Project: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-create-your-first-construction-project-in-built-simple-step-by-step-guide/
- How to Create Estimates: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-create-professional-estimates-in-built-simple-complete-guide/
- How to Track Costs and Budgets: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-track-costs-and-budgets-in-built-simple-complete-financial-control/
- How to Use Schedule Management: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-use-schedule-management-in-built-simple-complete-guide-for-web-and-mobile/
- How to Use Voice Commands: https://builtsimple.com.au/blog/how-to-use-voice-commands-in-built-simple-hands-free-construction-management/

## Contact
- Email: info@builtsimple.com.au
- Phone: +61 3 7303 3694
- Address: 3/21 Simms Rd, Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
- Support: https://builtsimple.com.au/help-center/

## Last Updated
This file last updated: August 2026 (full feature-inventory refresh, verified against the app)

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