LiveCosts publishes regular eBooks to guide construction companies through best cost-tracking practices.
Effective project cost-tracking is the key to success in any construction project.
In an industry marked by protracted timelines, materials shortages, and unexpected costs like overtime, any construction company needs accurate cost-tracking to keep within budget.

This free eBook contains expert advice across six full chapters of practical wisdom on why traditional accounting software isn’t enough for construction companies, and the benefits of using modern construction software.
Why track project costs properly in the first place?
Learn the difference in outcome that effective cost-tracking can have on your construction project’s bottom line.
This chapter covers the red flags of poor cost-tracking, and details the benefits of great cost-tracking.
Where exactly is your existing accounting software holding you back?
From limited stakeholder collaboration, to delayed and inaccurate reporting, this chapter reveals all the things that a construction company needs from accounting software, but rarely gets.
See what you’re missing when you use only traditional accounting software on your construction projects.
Features like real-time data, accurate reports, and construction-specific procurement features – this chapter reveals what you’re missing.
In the competitive world of construction, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges when it comes to managing costs, optimising resources, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
In chapter 4, we outline the real and specific financial benefits to highly detailed job costings, and how to achieve them.
In the fast-paced world of construction, the ability to manage procurement efficiently can make all the difference between success and stagnation for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
By making use of specialised procurement software, construction SMBs can improve efficiency, save time, and allocate resources more strategically.
Where to from here?
Our final chapter looks into your construction company’s next steps towards incorporating modern, live, and accurate construction accounting software into your business.