How it works
Plans. Scope. Quote. Compare. Award. Schedule. Run. Track. Complete.
The job doesn't end when the quote is won. The same job, seen from the builder's desk and the trade's toolbox — a single workflow from first plan to final payment.
For builders
Run every residential job from one place
Create the project, invite your regular trades, open selected packages when needed, compare quotes, award work and track the site — without switching apps or chasing emails.
Post the job and the scope
Describe the project, upload plans and photos, or let AI draft the scope and trade package from your documents.
Invite your regular trades or find available ones
Pick a start date and see which verified trades are free that day, or invite your saved panel with one click.
Compare structured quotes side by side
Every quote shows price, timing, basis, exclusions and verified status — no chasing emails or spreadsheets.
Award and schedule the work
Lock in the trade, set the date and keep the awarded quote attached as the baseline for the job.
Track the site in real time
Diary entries, crew photos, hours logged, variations and compliance status all feed into one site tracker.
Approve claims and get it paid
Review progress claims against work logged, approve variations and keep a clear payment trail for every site.
Same job, two views
What the builder sees and what the trade sees
Every stage of the job is mirrored in both accounts, so quotes, schedules, diary entries and claims line up without extra phone calls.
Builder view
Post the project, set the date and see verified trades who are actually available.
Trade view
See jobs you're qualified for and mark the days you're free to take on new work.
Builder view
Receive comparable quotes with price, timing and verified status in one view.
Trade view
Price from full plans and scope, then track when the builder views or shortlists your quote.
Builder view
Award the job and keep the agreed quote as the baseline for everything that follows.
Trade view
Accept the award, confirm the start date and add the job straight to your schedule.
Builder view
Watch diary updates, crew photos, hours and compliance status across every active site.
Trade view
Log daily work, upload photos and hours, and keep the builder in the loop without extra calls.
Builder view
Approve progress claims and variations against the work that's been logged.
Trade view
Submit claims tied to logged work and approved variations, with a clear payment trail.
For tradies
Win builder work and manage it end to end
Respond to real builder jobs with proper plans, then run the work professionally with scheduling, crew logs, variations and progress claims.
Get invited or discover local jobs
Builders invite you directly, or you see public jobs matched to your trade and service areas.
Review the full brief and plans
Scope, plans, specifications and site photos are attached to the job — price from the complete trade package, not fragments.
Submit a structured quote
Price, start date, duration, assumptions and exclusions — all in one format the builder can compare instantly.
Win the job and book the date
Once awarded, the job goes into your calendar with the agreed scope and quote as the baseline.
Log work and crew activity on site
Upload daily photos, record hours, note completed tasks and flag issues from your phone or your crew's login.
Submit variations and progress claims
Request variations with photos and notes, then raise progress claims tied to the work you've already logged.
Builder Pro
Upgrade when you're ready to run the job
Builders can post jobs, compare quotes and award work for free. Builder Pro unlocks scheduling, site diaries, variations, progress claims, trade calendars and the full site tracker — the tools that turn an awarded quote into a finished, paid job.
What's included in Builder Pro?
- ✓ Unlimited job posting and quoting
- ✓ Trade calendar and availability matching
- ✓ Scheduling and site diary with crew photos
- ✓ Variations and progress claims
- ✓ Live compliance status per job
- ✓ Saved trade panels and repeat-invite history
FAQ
Common questions
Upload plans & documents
Quote from drawings, not from guesswork
Attach the evidence with the brief. Plans, elevations, specifications and site photos sit beside the scope on the job record, so every trade prices the same information — and you stop answering the same question six times over email.
- Drag and drop plans, specs and photos during posting
- Files stay attached to the job for the life of the project
- Trades download the package before they price
- Fewer assumptions, fewer variations, tighter numbers
Architectural plans
Floor plans, elevations and sections.
Engineering & drawings
Structural sheets, details and set-outs.
Specifications
Finishes schedules and scope documents.
Site photos
Existing conditions, access and constraints.
Project attachments
Trade packages, revisions and returnables.
Compliance documents
SWMS requirements, inductions, insurances.
Quote comparison
Level every quote in one view
Not an inbox of PDFs. Compare price, timing, pricing basis, assumptions, exclusions and verification status side by side — then shortlist, request a revision or award.
| Tradie | Quote | Start · duration | Basis | Exclusions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline ConcretingVerified | $48,900 | 3 Sep · 3 weeks | Labour + materials | Excl. pump hire | Shortlisted |
| Ridgeway CivilVerified | $51,400 | 27 Aug · 2.5 weeks | Labour + materials | Excl. site cut | Viewed |
| Northline FormworkUnverified | $44,250 | 12 Sep · 4 weeks | Labour only | Excl. mesh & reo | Revision requested |
Illustrative example of the builder comparison view.
Workflow states
Everyone knows exactly where a job sits
Clear, shared status on both sides of the job — no more guessing whether a quote was seen, shortlisted or superseded.
Job status
Quote status
AI automation
The admin runs itself, so the work moves faster
BuilderTrade pairs a verified trade network with practical automation across lead capture, onboarding, matching, follow-up and reporting.
Assistant for builders and trades
An always-on assistant answers questions, explains next steps and points people to the right part of the platform — day or night.
Lead capture and qualification
Enquiries are captured, checked for trade, budget, region and timing, then scored before anyone picks up the phone.
Automatic journey routing
Builders go straight to project posting, trades to profile setup. No wrong door.
Guided onboarding both sides
Step-by-step intake for builders and trades, with prompts that fill the gaps most platforms leave empty.
Profile and job-post improvement
Suggested rewrites turn a two-line job note into a clear brief, and a thin trade profile into one builders actually shortlist.
Quote reminders and follow-up
Unanswered invites, expiring quotes and licence renewals chase themselves so you stop doing it manually.
Smarter matching
Trade type, location, availability, contract size and compliance status combine to shortlist the trades most likely to say yes.
Verification support
Licence and insurance documents are read, dated and diarised, with automatic flags the moment cover lapses.
KPI tracking and reporting
Response times, quote conversion, win rates and pipeline value tracked automatically and summarised for you.
AI-assisted onboarding
Better inputs, better matches
Most platforms take whatever you type and hope for the best. BuilderTrade helps both sides present their work properly, which is why the connections hold up.
For builders
- Guided project posting that asks the right questions up front
- Cleaner job briefs written from your notes
- Prompts that suggest the trades a scope actually needs
- Faster intake — from idea to live project in minutes
For tradies
- Guided profile setup with nothing left half finished
- Stronger service descriptions in plain, professional language
- Reminders for licence and insurance uploads before they expire
- Better visibility to builders searching your trade and region
Talk to BuilderTrade
See the platform on your own projects
BuilderTrade is an Australian residential construction operating platform connecting builders with verified trade businesses. See how the connected workflow runs from plans to completion using your own projects and processes.
Queensland, Australia
Founded 2026 · Australian owned
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Residential builders
From single trades to full residential project teams
Start your next project with the right trades
Post a residential project free, invite your existing trades, and compare structured quotes. No commissions or lead fees.
Free during early access · No card required · Queensland-based support 7 days