QSME vs Building Assistant

Build Smarter. Connect Better. Building in New Zealand has never been more expensive. With rising material costs, hidden fees, and builder mark-ups, staying on budget requires absolute clarity and control. QSME provides professional quantity surveying and tender management tools designed for everyday developers, owner-builders, contractors, and trades to protect their margins and finish builds on budget. Whether you are managing a multi-dwelling development, self-managing your first home as an owner-builder, or looking to win more trade contracts, QSME gives you the power to manage your project from plans to final payment. Key Features: Upload & Analyze: Easily upload your architectural drawings and enter your project details, including location, type, and scope. Automated Bill of Quantities: Receive a professional bill of quantities with a comprehensive, itemized budget breakdown automatically generated for your project. Tender Management: Send tenders directly to qualified subcontractors. Compare itemized quotes side-by-side to ensure you are getting the best value. Contract & Milestone Tracking: Award work safely within the platform, set project milestones, track real-time progress, and manage variations seamlessly. Secure Progress Payments: Complete your build with confidence by managing progress payments and keeping an eye on every single dollar. Who is QSME for? Small Developers & Investors: Maximize your profit margins on 1–5 dwellings by keeping full oversight of subcontractor costs. Owner-Builders & DIYers: Save 15–25% by eliminating the builder's margin and managing your project with professional-grade tools and mentor support. Contractors & Tradies: Browse active public tenders, submit competitive quotes, and win local work directly through the platform. Take control of your construction costs. Download QSME and start building smarter today.

A little clarity. A better build. Building Assistant brings your everyday construction and site-planning calculations into one thoughtfully designed workspace. From the first sketch to the final pour, keep the numbers close and the work moving. A TOOLKIT FOR REAL WORK Explore 118 calculators across construction and urban design. Estimate concrete, reinforcement, masonry, finishes, earthwork, formwork, roofing, tanks, and waterproofing. Work through floor area ratios, site coverage, parking, and more. SEE THE RESULT AS YOU WORK Enter your measurements, choose metric or imperial units, and see quantities update. Clear unit labels, waste allowances, and visible formulas help you follow the calculation. GIVE EVERY PROJECT A HOME Keep your calculations with a project, add client and site details, and save the notes that matter. Search your history, star useful results, and reuse previous inputs without changing the original record. GOOD WORK, WELL PRESENTED With Pro, turn calculations into clean PDF reports with your company name, project, inputs, results, and site notes. Preview the report before sharing it. READY ON SITE Calculations, projects, and history work offline. No account is required. Your work stays on your device, with backup export and import when you need to keep a separate copy or move devices. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from five architectural color palettes, with light, dark, and system appearance. START FREE Use 13 essential calculators, create up to 3 projects, and save up to 15 calculations. Reading existing projects and saved results remains available even when you have more than the free limits. BUILDING ASSISTANT PRO A monthly subscription unlocks all 118 calculators, unlimited projects and saved calculations, and PDF reports. Prices and any eligible introductory offer are shown in the app. Purchases and subscription management require an internet connection. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple account settings. Calculations are planning estimates. Verify inputs, assumptions, and applicable local requirements before ordering materials or building. Privacy: https://wemakeen.com/offlineprivacypolicy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/