The BuildCape Platform

Run your construction business like the big firms do

17 integrated modules and 303 professional forms — quoting, JBCC claims, payroll, timesheets, tenders and compliance, all in one place. Built for Western Cape contractors, priced for real businesses.

Progress claim #4 — Rondebosch extension Certified ✓
Work certified to dateRoof structure complete
R248 500
Retention held5% per contract
R12 425
Payment dueWithin 7 days of certificate
R236 075
17Integrated modules
303Professional forms
JBCCClaims & certificates built in
POPIACompliant · Hosted in SA
On site

Project & site modules

Everything that keeps a project moving and documented — from the first RFI to the final QC sign-off.

Site

RFI & variation tracking

Log requests for information and variations so scope changes never turn into payment disputes.

Site

Timesheet management

Track hours per worker, per project — feeding straight into payroll and job costing.

Site

QC checklists

Stage-by-stage quality control checklists so handovers happen once, not three times.

Site

Health & Safety pack

The H&S file documentation your sites need to pass inspection, ready to complete.

Site

Subcontract orders

Issue proper subcontract orders with clear scope, rates and terms — protect both sides.

Site

Tender register

Track every tender you price — status, margins, deadlines and outcomes in one register.

Finance

Get paid properly, every stage

The financial machinery of professional construction — claims, certificates, retention and cashflow — without hiring a QS.

JBCC progress claims & payment certificates

Generate contract-compliant progress claims and payment certificates so payment follows certified work — the single biggest protection against non-payment in this industry.

  • Staged claims tied to certified progress
  • Payment certificates & final account settlement
  • Retention schedules tracked automatically
Cashflow — next 90 days 3 projects
Claims due inCertified, awaiting payment
R412 300
Wages & suppliers outIncl. UIF & PAYE
R268 900
Projected positionEnd of September
+R143 400

Invoicing, payroll & the books

VAT-compliant invoices, a full payroll and UIF system, and bank reconciliation — the admin that usually eats your evenings, handled in minutes.

  • VAT invoicing that SARS won't argue with
  • Full payroll & UIF system with payslips
  • Bank reconciliation & cashflow forecasting
Payroll — week 28 Ready to pay
8 workersIncl. overtime from timesheets
R38 460
UIF & deductionsCalculated automatically
R1 923
PayslipsGenerated for every worker
8 ✓
Business tools

Run the business, not just the sites

The back-office layer that keeps you compliant, contractable and ready for the next tender.

Business

Employment contracts (BCEA)

Compliant employment contracts for permanent and project staff — hire properly from day one.

Business

Compliance guide & reminders

CIDB, SARS, COIDA and UIF — know what's due when, with reminders before renewals lapse.

Business

303 forms library

Site, HR, safety, quality, environmental and finance forms — download, edit and use on any project. Browse the library →

Business

Multi-project dashboard

Every active project's claims, costs and progress on one screen. (Business plan)

Business

Team access

Bring your PM, bookkeeper or site manager in with their own logins — 5 users on Business.

Business

Custom report exports

Export the reports your client, bank or accountant asks for — without rebuilding spreadsheets. (Business plan)

Simple pricing

Two plans, no surprises

Start free on Starter, upgrade when you're running real projects. Every paid plan includes the verified-contractor badge on your marketplace listing.

Business

R699 /month

Everything in Pro plus unlimited projects, multi-project dashboard and team access for 5.

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Save 20% on annual billing · All prices include VAT · Cancel anytime

Your paperwork, sorted for good

Join Western Cape contractors running their projects on BuildCape — from the first quote to the final certificate.

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