Subbie Stack

Construction Management software for handymen in New Zealand

Project, job costing and site tools for builders and subbies. 4 apps listed that suit handymen, with starting prices in NZD and which accounting software each one syncs with.

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For handymen

Handymen do many small, varied jobs. A simple app that quotes, books and invoices in a few taps beats a big system.

What to look for

  • ✓Simple, fast quoting
  • ✓Online booking
  • ✓Invoice and get paid on the spot
  • ✓Low monthly cost for one person

In New Zealand

In New Zealand most tradies use Xero, with MYOB and QuickBooks next. GST is 15%, so check prices are clear about GST, and that invoices are GST-ready.

  • ✓Check the app syncs two-way with Xero (or MYOB if that’s what your accountant uses)
  • ✓NZ-based support helps when something breaks mid-job
  • ✓Watch for prices quoted in AUD or USD
Must sync with:4 of 4 apps
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Beam (trybeam.com)

Construction financial management / job costing (specialty trade contractors)

HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ NZD 451/mo(listed as USD 250/mo)

USD, per company with user cap. Core $0/mo (up to 2 users, first 5 AI estimates). Plus $250/mo monthly or $200/mo annual (5 users). Scale $500/mo or $400/mo annual (10 users). Enterprise custom, unlimited users. Annual saves 20%. Payment fees: $5 ACH, 3% card

What it does

All-in-one construction finance and PM: AI estimating/proposals, e-signatures, client portal, PM, schedules, change orders, job costing (estimate vs actual & WIP), AIA billing (G702/G703), online bill pay, expense management, compliance (lien waivers, W9s, licences, insurance), cost-plus invoicing, embedded fintech…

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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BBC

BuildCrew.AI / Build Crew

AI preconstruction platform for general contractors (broader than trade subcontractor ops)

HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States

No field notes yet

Price

Quote only

Quote only - no public price list (get-a-demo form). Free self-serve start advertised, no card required

What it does

Precon 'Digital Coworker' for GCs: trade scoping from drawings/specs, bid leveling, ROM and line-by-line estimates, precon RFI drafting with sheet/grid references, document-gap detection. Sits upstream of subcontractor management (GC-side buying)

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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ConstructionOnline (UDA Technologies)

Construction management / job costing (specialty & subcontractor)

HQ: Auburn, AL, United States

No field notes yet
★ 3.5 Apple App Store (15)★ 3.9 Google Play (64)★ 4.5 Capterra (613)

Price

Quote only

Quote-based for full platform. Published for Basics tier: $199/mo for 1 user (shown as $239 list) + $30/mo per additional user, monthly (yearly discounted). 2024 Basics sheet also lists OnCost Estimating $99/mo single ($83/yr), OnCost Estimating Plus $199/mo…

What it does

End-to-end construction management for specialty contractors and trade subs: estimating (OnCost), costbooks, change orders, proposals, PM, scheduling (OnPlan/GamePlan), daily logging, RFIs/submittals, client portals, TrueVision BI, 10-day trial

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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JobTread

Construction management / job costing for contractors and subcontractors

HQ: Dallas, TX, United States

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ NZD 359/mo(listed as USD 199/mo)

USD, per company + per internal user, monthly: $199/mo base + $20/mo per internal user (annual $159/mo base). Per-user tiers: 2-10 users $20/mo ($16 annual), 11-20 $15 ($12), 21-30 $10 ($8), 31+ $5 ($4). Vendor/sub/customer portal users free. No contract, no…

What it does

All-in-one construction management: AI tools (budgets/formulas/forms), estimating and bid management, job costing, budgeting, change orders, POs/work orders, AIA pay applications, sub and vendor billing, customer portals, schedules, time tracking, reporting/dashboards, warranty, selections/allowances, financing and…

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
BreakdownOfficial site

Starting prices are converted from the vendor's own currency using exchange rates from 2026-11-06 and are a guide only (≈). Tax (GST/VAT) may be extra. Always confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Listing order is never paid for.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the cheapest construction management for handymen app in New Zealand?

Going by published starting prices, the lowest-cost options we list are JobTread (from about NZD 359/mo), Beam (trybeam.com) (from about NZD 451/mo). Prices are converted to NZD as a guide and often go up per user, so check what you'd actually pay for your crew.

Which construction management for handymen apps sync with both Xero and MYOB?

None of the apps on this list publish integrations with both Xero and MYOB.