LiveCosts

Construction Cost Tracking Software

Simple cost tracking for profitable projects.

Track costs, reduce manual work, and streamline reporting with tools built for efficiency.

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Gordon Spence – Finance Director

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Mark Grant

South Coast Building Company  – Director

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IFES | Office Manager 

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O’Neil Mech & Elec  – Finance Manager

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Apollo Group – Financial Controller

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Construction Cost Tracking Software, Made Simple

LiveCosts offers unmatched real-time visibility into project costs and profitability, seamlessly integrating with your existing systems—no spreadsheets required !

Designed specifically as a construction project cost management software, it simplifies the complexities of managing multiple projects. By reducing manual data entry and streamlining workflows, this construction cost management software empowers contractors to focus on delivering successful projects while maintaining full financial control.

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Instant Job Cost Reports

Accurate reporting is essential for understanding the financial health of your projects. Our construction accounting software provides detailed reports that enable you to monitor budgets, track performance, and take corrective action when needed. Thats business intelligence all in real-time and in one place.

"Budget Report dashboard from LiveCosts.com, a construction job costing software, highlighting over-budget status with a warning icon. 'Substructure' has a total budget of €100,000.00, 'Foundations' €50,000.00 (over budget), and 'Concrete' €50,000.00. The progress bar reflects spending limits exceeded."
"Budget Report dashboard from LiveCosts.com, a construction job costing software, showing project cost breakdowns. The 'Substructure' section has a total budget of €100,000.00, while 'Foundations' and 'Concrete' each have a €50,000.00 budget. A progress bar highlights spending under budget."

Live Budget v Actuals

Our “Live Budget v Actuals” feature provides instant insights into how your actual job costs compare to your planned budget, helping you stay on top of costs and make adjustments before it’s too late.

Procurement Workflows

LiveCosts gives you full control over procurement — even when you’re away from the office. With our mobile app, site teams can submit requisitions, create purchase orders, and add delivery updates, all from their phone or tablet.
No more delays, missed paperwork, or waiting until you’re back at a desk. Get instant visibility and approvals on the go, so nothing slows down your site work.

Track Employee Time

Log employee hours effortlessly using our mobile app or office platform. Add multiple rates for employees and directly assign costs to project budgets, ensuring accurate and efficient cost management.

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FAQ's

What is Construction Cost Tracking Software?

Construction Cost Tracking Software helps contractors and project managers monitor and control project expenses in real-time. It streamlines tracking of budgets, material costs, labour, and other expenditures to prevent cost overruns.

How does Construction Cost Tracking Software work?

The software integrates with accounting tools and project data to track expenses in real-time. It categorises costs like labour, materials, and equipment, giving detailed insights into budget vs actual spending.

Who can benefit from using Construction Cost Tracking Software?

Contractors, project managers, quantity surveyors, office admin and construction business owners can benefit. It’s ideal for SMBs managing multiple projects where accurate cost control is crucial.

How can Construction Cost Tracking Software reduce project costs?

By identifying cost overruns early, visualising expense tracking, and providing actionable data, the software helps businesses allocate cost to budgets efficiently and avoid long delays in reporting of key information.

Why is cost tracking important in construction projects?

Cost tracking ensures projects stay on budget by providing visibility into where money is spent. It helps identify overspending early, improves profit margins, and ensures accurate financial reporting.

What features should I look for in Construction Cost Tracking Software?

Key features include real-time Job costing, Procurement workflows, Invoice management, financial reports and integration with accounting software like Xero, Sage & QuickBooks and support for complex budget project structures.

Can Construction Cost Tracking Software integrate with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks?

Yes, most modern solutions integrate seamlessly with accounting software like Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, ensuring accurate, up-to-date cost tracking across all systems.

How do I choose the best Construction Cost Tracking Software for my business?

Consider ease of use, features like real-time cost tracking, integration capabilities, customer support, and scalability to suit both simple and complex project needs.