About Us
We are Construction People !
LiveCosts was created to answer a question most contractors come across and certainly one we regularly asked “is this project profitable”. For such an easy question the answer seemed difficult to get to.
Our History
Brothers Ciaran and Niall Brennan were contracting in Perth, Australia, where they struggled to determine which projects, or elements within them, were truly profitable, and not for the first time ! Despite using an accounting software, they relied on complex spreadsheets to fill the gaps. When moving back home to Ireland, they wondered, ‘Do other contractors face this issue?’
This led to the founding of LiveCosts in 2018. Since its launch in 2020, LiveCosts has expanded globally, learning from and helping countless contractors streamline their cost management.
Meet The Founders
Ciaran Brennan
Ciaran brings over 25 years of practical construction experience. Following the classic path from tradesman to business owner, he has successfully managed and owned contracting businesses across Ireland and Australia. Ciaran is passionate about tackling customer challenges and demonstrating how LiveCosts can offer effective solutions.
Niall Brennan
From Carpenter to Business Owner, Niall’s journey through the SMB sector has given him hands-on industry insight in Ireland,UK, Australia and the US. He thrives on problem-solving and spends most of his time enhancing the LiveCosts platform. Niall believes the best way to improve software is by engaging with customers daily, understanding their needs, and shaping the product around their feedback.
Diarmuid Quinn
As the technical leader of LiveCosts, Diarmuid brings extensive experience in the software industry. He leads an in-house team of web and mobile developers and takes pride in seeing the platform thrive. Passionate about problem-solving, Diarmuid transforms everyday customer challenges into streamlined, easy-to-use solutions, ensuring LiveCosts delivers the best user experience.
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Our Values
With a background in the trades and years of hands-on client interaction, we understand what it means to deliver exceptional service. Our customer support stands out because we’re committed to being better than other tech companies. It’s not just a goal; it’s how we operate.
We don’t focus on comparing ourselves to competitors. Instead, we listen to our customers every day and build what they truly need. Ultimately, they’ve shaped this product, and we’re committed to staying true to that vision.
We’re humble, respectful, and straightforward, always aiming to do the right thing. We own our mistakes and learn from them, and we try to have some fun along the way.
We understand our customers because we were once in their shoes. From the start and throughout their journey, we value each client’s needs, ensuring they receive ongoing support and solutions tailored to their challenges
Trusted by contractors worldwide
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