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Description

CostMate is a specialized estimating software designed for residential builders in New Zealand, particularly targeting solo operators and small teams involved in renovations, such as bathrooms, decks, and extensions. It calculates labor costs using phase-specific production rates that take into account real-world site conditions like access issues, height variations, existing building constraints, and team size, moving away from a simple square-metre pricing approach. The software automatically applies BRANZ wastage percentages to material amounts, ensuring that estimates are both accurate and compliant with industry standards. Furthermore, every estimate inherently incorporates New Zealand Building Code stipulations related to external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, and timber framing, eliminating the need for a separate checklist. Before an estimate is forwarded to clients, a quote-checking procedure reviews the details and highlights common oversights in residential quotes. CostMate operates on a robust rules engine rather than a language model, ensuring that every quantity, wastage percentage, and code item is precise and can be traced back to its origin. It is important to note that this software does not function as a quantity surveying tool, project management system, or job scheduling application, making it distinctly tailored to the estimating needs of builders. Additionally, its design emphasizes transparency and reliability, allowing users to have confidence in the accuracy of their estimates.

Description

FoundStep is a project management system tailored for solo developers who often find it challenging to see their projects through to completion, emphasizing a structured approach throughout the entire process from conception to launch. Unlike flexible task managers, it presents a limited workflow where "the constraints are the product," compelling users to validate their concepts before any development and ensuring all tasks are finalized prior to release. The platform incorporates a rigorous 7-step idea validation framework, guiding users to identify the problem, analyze market demand, evaluate feasibility, and determine whether to proceed, pause, or discard an idea before any coding begins. As soon as a project is underway, Scope Locking comes into effect to curb unregulated alterations, necessitating clear justification for any adjustments, while all changes are meticulously documented in a “Shame History” log to promote accountability and minimize scope creep. This system not only helps users stay focused but also fosters a culture of thoroughness and discipline in project execution. By prioritizing structured workflows and accountability, FoundStep aims to enhance productivity and ensure successful project completion for solo developers.

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Pricing Details

$39 NZD/user/month
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$7.99 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

CostMate

Founded

2026

Country

New Zealand

Website

costmate.co.nz

Vendor Details

Company Name

FoundStep

Country

United States

Website

foundstep.com

Product Features

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Change Orders
Customer Management
Project Management
Quote Management
Scheduling
Takeoff

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

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