Build Hub
Quotes, crews, and projects — one site.
Project management for SA contractors with CIDB grading tracking, NHBRC compliance, tender pipeline, and material cost alerts. Built for the 100,000+ CIDB-registered contractors who run projects on WhatsApp.
58% of SA construction leaders cite digital transformation as their top priority, yet most small contractors lack any project management software. CIDB grading, NHBRC enrollment, and OHS Act requirements create a paperwork mountain.
Build Hub gives every contractor — from Grade 1 to Grade 9 — a digital command centre with built-in SA regulatory compliance.
Sector valued at R153 billion (2024), projected R195 billion by 2029. Government committed R322.2 billion to infrastructure. International tools like Procore cost $10K+/year. Massive gap for affordable, SA-regulation-aware software.
Everything You Need
Purpose-built tools for contractors, builders, civil engineers, renovations, ready on day one.
CIDB Grading Tracker
Monitor grading status, renewal deadlines, and grade-upgrade documentation. Auto-populate CIDB details into tender submissions.
Tender Pipeline
Document builder auto-populating CIDB details, B-BBEE certificates, and tax clearance. Track tender status from submission to award.
Project Timeline
Gantt-style view of active projects with phase milestones, dependencies, progress bars, and weather alerts.
Material Cost Tracker
Purchase orders with Rand volatility alerts (40–50% of materials are imported). Per-project inventory and cost variance monitoring.
Digital Site Diary
Photo/video capture, OHS compliance checklists (Construction Regulation 2014), and variation order tracking with JBCC/NEC payment certificates.
Crew Allocation
Assign teams by skill (plumber, electrician, general). Track availability, current assignments, and utilisation rates with CIDB verification.
Your Dashboard
Dark dashboard showing horizontal Gantt bars for active projects with phase colouring, CIDB grading progress widget, project cost summary cards (budget vs actual), and crew utilisation bars.
Project Command Centre
Build Hub — 12 Active Projects
Sandton Tower
Foundation
Midrand Mall
Structural
Rosebank Res.
Finishes
Fourways Cmplx
Planning
Centurion WH
Site Prep
Active Projects
12
3 ahead
Quote Pipeline
R4.2M
38% win rate
Crew Utilisation
84%
+6% vs last month
Material Costs
R1.8M
R42k over
Results That Matter
Active Projects
Quote Win Rate
Crew Utilisation
Avg Margin
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Build Hub for contractors, builders, civil engineers, renovations.
R299 per user per month. All features included — CIDB tracking, tender pipeline, Gantt timelines, material tracking, site diary. Add a branded website for R299/month extra.
Yes. Build Hub is cloud-based and works on any device with mobile data. Site diaries, photos, and job updates can be captured on a phone even without Wi-Fi.
Yes. Automated progress updates with photos from the site diary can be shared with clients via WhatsApp, keeping them informed without constant phone calls.
Build Hub costs R299/user/month vs Procore's $10K+/year, and it includes CIDB grading, NHBRC compliance, and SA tender document automation that international tools don't offer.
Yes. Monitor your grading status, renewal deadlines, and grade-upgrade documentation. CIDB details auto-populate into tender submissions.
Yes. The Tender Pipeline auto-populates CIDB details, B-BBEE certificates, and tax clearance into submission documents and tracks status from submission to award.
Yes. The Digital Site Diary includes Construction Regulation 2014 OHS checklists, safety inspections, and incident reporting with photo evidence.
Purchase orders include Rand volatility alerts since 40-50% of construction materials are imported. Track per-project inventory and cost variances against budget in real time.
No contracts. Month-to-month billing. Cancel anytime.
Yes. Crew Allocation assigns teams by skill type, tracks availability and current assignments, and monitors utilisation rates with CIDB verification.
Yes. Variation order tracking and payment certificate generation for both JBCC and NEC contract types are built in.
Yes. The Gantt-style Project Timeline shows all active projects with phase milestones, dependencies, and progress bars — giving you a bird's-eye view.
Absolutely. Build Hub is designed for contractors from Grade 1 to Grade 9. At R299/user/month, it's affordable for even the smallest operation.
Build Hub tracks NHBRC enrollment requirements and deadlines for residential building projects, ensuring compliance before breaking ground.
Yes. The Digital Site Diary supports photo/video capture, voice-to-text notes, and GPS location tagging — all from your phone on site.
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