Quote 5x faster with AI takeoff
Upload a PDF plan. The AI Takeoff Engine reads walls, windows, doors, roof areas, and slab dimensions, then maps them to NCC 2022 line items. You review and price — not start from a blank sheet.
For Australian residential builders
Stop quoting at midnight.
Start winning more jobs.
Build Margin turns a 2-day quote into a 2-hour quote. AI takeoffs from PDF plans, supplier quotes through the platform, and live cash-flow visibility — all built around the way Australian residential builders actually work.
Why builders choose Build Margin
One platform, every supplier
Send RFQs to your supplier network from inside the estimate. Suppliers quote back through the Supplier Hub. No more chasing on email and WhatsApp.
Protect margin to handover
Live variations, progress claims with SOPA awareness (VIC first), and a cash-flow dashboard that catches margin erosion before it happens — not at handover when it's too late.
Everything you need, in one place
Pre-construction
- AI Takeoff Engine reads PDF plans
- NCC 2022 line items pre-mapped
- Supplier Hub for RFQs and quote comparison
- Estimate Builder with spreadsheet-style inline editing
- HIA + MBAV milestone templates
Client experience
- Client Portal with magic-link sign-in
- Selections module — clients compare and sign digitally
- Quote acceptance with audit trail
- Contract sign-off built in
On site
- Phase Tracker with task assignment
- Tradie Portal — magic-link, no app download
- Variation capture from site (photo + description)
- Tradie invoice upload as PDF
Commercials
- Progress Claims (builder-to-client, SOPA-aware)
- Payment Schedule with milestone templates
- Cash-flow dashboard
- Variation tracking with margin impact
How Build Margin compares
Most AU builders we speak to are coming off Buildxact, Buildern, or Excel. Here's where Build Margin is genuinely different — and where it isn't.
vs Buildxact →
Buildxact is a solid general tool. Build Margin is AI-native at a deeper level and includes the supplier ecosystem and tradie portal natively.
vs Buildern →
Buildern is all-in-one and broad. Build Margin trades that breadth for a tighter residential AU focus and a deeper AI takeoff.
vs Constructor →
Constructor is built for $20m+ revenue builders. Build Margin is built for $2m–$20m residential builders who need modern UX and AI.
Common questions
Is Build Margin built for residential or commercial builders?
Build Margin is built specifically for Australian residential builders — custom homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit residential. The NCC line items, HIA contract structures, and SOPA payment claims are all configured for that context. Commercial builders can use it but the deepest workflow fit is residential.
How long does it take to get our team onboarded?
Most builder teams are running their first real estimate within 48 hours. Set-up involves importing your supplier list (CSV or manual), reviewing the NCC-mapped cost library, and connecting your business details for invoicing. We offer free 1:1 setup calls during your trial.
Can we migrate off Buildxact or Buildern?
Yes. We offer free migration assistance — bring your existing cost library, supplier list, and active project data. Most migrations complete within 1–2 weeks. There is no contractual hold from your current platform; you can run both in parallel while you transition.
What about my existing accounting software?
Build Margin works alongside Xero and MYOB. Estimates, progress claims, and variations export cleanly so your bookkeeper can post them. Direct integrations are on the roadmap.
How does pricing work for a multi-builder business?
Plans are per-business, with team seats included at each tier. You can invite estimators, project managers, and admin staff under one subscription. Suppliers and tradies do not count toward your seat limit — they connect through their own portals.
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