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What is CostMate?

CostMate helps New Zealand residential builders, from sole traders to small crews, price a job and then run it. It covers 17 job types such as decks, fences, bathrooms, kitchens, reclads and additions. For each one it lists the materials with quantities, the labour hours by stage, and the assumptions and exclusions your client should see. Prices are taken from Dayle ITM or PlaceMakers trade pricing, or from your own uploaded supplier pricing, on every plan. The figures are calculated by a rules engine, not by AI; AI only writes the wording. Once the quote is accepted, the same job carries on with variations, purchase orders, progress claims and crew hours that count only after you approve them. Built in Auckland by a qualified carpenter. Free plan available, plus 30 days of full access for new accounts, no card needed.

What is RIB Candy?

RIB Candy stands out as the leading software suite for construction management. Its purpose is to facilitate accurate estimation and control of projects within the built environment. What sets Candy apart is its robust and distinctive capabilities. Tailored specifically to address the industry's requirements, it covers everything from initial take-off and pricing to job planning, on-site control, and the issuance of final certificates. Among its numerous features are Project Estimating, Quantity Takeoff (QTO), Planning and Forecasting, Cash Flow management, Valuations, and Subcontract Management, showcasing its comprehensive functionality. This suite not only enhances efficiency but also helps ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

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Integrations Supported

Integrations Supported

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera
RIB BuildSmart

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$49 NZD a month
Prices in New Zealand dollars, no GST added. Free plan: 1 estimate a month. Solo: NZ$49 a month, up to 100 estimates a month (fair use), one login plus up to 2 crew logins for their hours. Business: NZ$99 a month or NZ$990 a year, unlimited logins with no charge per person. New accounts get 30 days of full access, no card.
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$200
Per month. There are 2 types of licences: Standalone & Concurrent.
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

CostMate

Date Founded

2026

Company Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Website

www.costmate.co.nz

Company Facts

Organization Name

RIB Software

Date Founded

1961

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

ribccs.com

Categories and Features

Residential Construction Estimating

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

Categories and Features

BIM

Scheduling

Cash Flow Forecasting

Not specified

Construction Bid Management

Bidder Management
Building Product Database
Cost Database
File Sharing
Quotes / Estimates
Takeoff
Version Control

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

Construction Management

Accounting Integration
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Change Orders
Commercial
Contract Management
Contractors
Estimating
Offline Access
Residential
Subcontractor Management

Construction Scheduling

Bid Management
Change Orders
Gantt Charts
Job Scheduling
Project Scheduling
Rescheduling
Task Management

Electrical Contractor

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial / Industrial
Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Electrical Estimating

Billing & Invoicing
Change Orders
Cost Database
Project Management
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Home Builder

Bid Management
Contract Management
Job Costing
Job Scheduling
Quotes / Estimates
Subcontractor Management
Supplier Management

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial/Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Equipment Maintenance
Labor Rates
Quotes/Proposals
Scheduling
Takeoff

Job Costing

Bills of Material
Budgeting & Forecasting
Change Orders
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Invoice Management
Overrun Reporting
Percent-Complete Tracking
Production Cost Tracking
Purchase Order Management
Quotes / Estimates
Time Tracking
Work Order Management

Plumbing Estimating

Change Orders
Commercial / Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
For General Contractor
Overhead Costs Estimating
Quotes / Proposals
Takeoff

Project Management

Not specified

Project Planning

Not specified

Project Tracking

Not specified

Remodeling Estimating

Cost Database
Quote Management

Residential Construction Estimating

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

Roofing

Quotes / Estimates
Scheduling

Subcontractor

Not specified

Takeoff

3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Electronic Plans
Subcontractor Management

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