General Contractor Software

Smarter Cost Management for General Contractors

Stay on budget, track costs, and improve profitability with software built to simplify cost management for every construction project.

Improve your jobs profitability with our General Contractor Software

With LiveCosts, you can simplify cost tracking, manage budgets, and keep every project profitable and efficient.

Track project costs with real-time updates and insights

Improve profitability by identifying and reducing cost overruns.

Simplify budget management with easy-to-use tracking tools

Features

Control every stage of your projects from preconstruction to completion with LiveCosts

Cost Management

Track every project cost in real time. View labour, material, and supplier costs all in one place. Compare cost overruns to see whether a job is on budget or profit is at risk.

Invoice Automation

Streamline the accounts process by automatically matching invoices to purchase orders and project costs. Reduce administrative overhead and prevent costly errors.

Live Reporting

LiveCosts generates detailed reports on budgets, WIP, and profitability. Access real-time data to track financial performance and make quick, informed decisions.

Procurement

Keep purchase orders linked to the right supplier, job, and cost code. This improves buying visibility and helps control spending and gives your team better buying visibility.

Time Tracking

Track labour hours, subcontractor work, and equipment usage against the right job. LiveCosts manages timecard data and gives you accurate data all in one place.

Integrations

Connect LiveCosts with your accounting system to reduce manual updates and double entries. Keeps records clean and teams aligned instead of messy handovers.

Connect your Favourite Accounting Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Contractor Software?

General contractor software helps manage project costs, budgets, purchase orders, supplier invoices, and reporting all in one place.

Is it for General Contractors or Subcontractors?

It can support both, but LiveCosts is especially built for general contractors and construction firms that need stronger control over projects.

Can GCs track project costs in real time?

Yes. General contractors can track live project costs across materials, purchase orders, and real-time spending instead of waiting for month-end reports.

Does it help with profitability and cost overruns?

Yes. By showing budgeted costs, actual costs, and committed spend together, LiveCosts helps contractors spot overruns earlier and protect project margins.

Can it connect with Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks?

Yes. LiveCosts connects with many accounting systems, including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

How long does it take to implement LiveCosts?

Implementation depends on team size, accounting setup, and project workflows, but LiveCosts is designed to be practical for contractors to adopt without a long, complex rollout.