What Buildsoft does

Buildsoft is an Australian-based vertical software company that develops and markets computer software for the building and construction industry. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Campbelltown, NSW, it has operated in construction estimating software for approximately 40 years and currently operates as a subsidiary of Valsoft Corporation under the legal entity Valsoft Ireland Limited (trading as Buildsoft). The company serves primarily commercial builders, quantity surveyors, and residential builders across Australia and selected international markets, with named enterprise customers including FKG Group, North BWT, Alder Constructions, Tectonica, and Cretin Townsend homes.

The company's core product is Cubit Estimating, a takeoff and estimating platform built around a proprietary 'Natural Estimating' workflow that combines 2D/3D/BIM takeoff with estimate composition in a single side-by-side interface, supported by intelligent one-click takeoff, 3D visualisation, and native BIM/IFC import. The portfolio extends across Cubit Select (subcontractor quote comparison and tender management), MudShark (earthworks estimating), Buildsoft Connect (cloud and integration platform), Global Estimating (multi-region SKU), and AI Estimating, an add-on launched in March 2026 that applies computer vision to symbol counting, automatic area detection, and text scanning on plans. Buildsoft also resells LiveCosts in Australia under a custom integration that mirrors estimate data into live project budgets, and integrates with accounting platforms (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks), BuilderTrend, One Click LCA for embodied carbon, and Microsoft Excel.

Buildsoft generates revenue primarily through annual software subscriptions across its product suite plus software assurance/support, with secondary revenue from training services and a customer referral program paying a 10% commission on converted leads. Distribution is dominated by direct sales supported by a 14-day free trial and consultative demos, complemented by inside sales via a published phone line, a reseller channel for LiveCosts, and a student licensing program that seeds future commercial users through universities and colleges. Certifications include GDPR and CCPA compliance posture, and ownership since November 2024 sits within Valsoft Corporation's vertical software portfolio.

Name

Buildsoft

Legal name

Valsoft Ireland Limited

Website

https://buildsoft.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buildsoft is an Australian-headquartered vertical software company that develops construction estimating and takeoff solutions, including its flagship Cubit Estimating platform, for commercial builders, quantity surveyors, and residential builders across Australia and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Campbelltown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Buildsoft operates on a subscription model for its construction estimating software products including Cubit Estimating, AI Estimating add-on, Cubit Select, MudShark, and LiveCosts. Customers pay recurring subscription fees for access to the software with various billing options.
2. Software Assurance/Support: Annual software assurance cover provides updates and support services to existing customers as part of their subscription or as an add-on service.
3. Referral Commissions: Buildsoft operates a referral program that pays 10% commission on successful sales referred by existing customers, creating a secondary revenue acquisition channel.
4. Training Services: The company offers training programs for users and students, including virtual training options and student licensing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Buildsoft develops and licenses construction estimating and takeoff software for the building and construction industry. Its flagship Cubit Estimating platform combines 2D/3D takeoff with estimating in a single Natural Estimating workflow, complemented by Cubit Select (tender management), MudShark (earthworks estimating), LiveCosts (real-time job cost control), Buildsoft Connect (cloud integration), Global Estimating, and a recently launched AI Estimating add-on. Customers include commercial builders, quantity surveyors, and residential builders in Australia and globally.

Product overview

Buildsoft offers a suite of construction estimating and project management solutions centered around its flagship Cubit Estimating platform. The core portfolio includes Cubit Estimating (primary estimating and takeoff solution), Cubit Select (subcontractor comparison and tender management), LiveCosts (real-time cost tracking), MudShark (earthwork estimating), Buildsoft Connect (integration platform), and Global Estimating. AI Estimating, launched in March 2026, is the company's first AI-powered add-on module for Cubit Estimating that automates symbol counting, area detection, and text scanning from plans. The products work both independently and through integration - Cubit Estimating connects to LiveCosts for seamless preconstruction-to-delivery workflow, and to One Click LCA for embodied carbon calculations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cubit Estimating: Natural estimating and takeoff software designed to make work fast, efficient, and accurate.
• AI Estimating
• Cubit Select
• MudShark
• LiveCosts
• Buildsoft Connect
• Global Estimating

Products and services

• Cubit Estimating Flagship construction estimating and takeoff software featuring the Natural Estimating process that allows users to perform quantity takeoff in 2D, 3D, or BIM and drag-and-drop directly into estimates. Includes intelligent takeoff, 3D visualisation, BIM integration with IFC files, AI Estimating add-on, and integration with LiveCosts for cost control. Sold to commercial builders, quantity surveyors, and residential builders.
• AI Estimating AI-powered add-on module for Cubit Estimating that automates repetitive takeoff and estimating tasks including symbol counting, automatic area detection, and text scanning from plans. Buildsoft's first AI product.
• Cubit Select Subcontractor comparison and tender management system that centralises storage and collation of quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Integrates with Cubit Estimating to streamline tender workflows for commercial builders.
• MudShark Specialised earthwork estimating software for calculating cut and fill volumes, site levels, and earthwork costs. Integrates with Cubit Estimating for comprehensive project estimating. Used by earthworks and site preparation contractors.
• LiveCosts Real-time job cost control platform for day-to-day cost tracking during project delivery, providing live budget versus actuals, construction-specific procurement workflows, flexible time tracking, and accounting platform sync. Buildsoft is a licensed reseller in Australia.
• Buildsoft Connect Integration platform enabling data connectivity between Buildsoft products and third-party systems. Supports synchronisation of invoices and financial data to accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.
• Global Estimating Part of the Buildsoft Estimating Series, designed for users requiring global or multi-region estimating capabilities with enhanced grouping and dynamic views. Supports international markets including imperial measurements for US and Myanmar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x faster than traditional estimating methods
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• One Click LCAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Cubit Estimating users to export items and quantities to One Click LCA for embodied carbon calculations. Buildsoft provides a specialized export format for easy import into One Click LCA's automated life cycle assessment tools.
• LiveCostscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuildsoft is a licensed reseller of LiveCosts in Australia, bringing a real-time job cost control platform to complement Cubit Estimating. LiveCosts integrates with Cubit Estimating through a simple import/export process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CostX: CostX by Exactal is a takeoff and estimating platform widely used by quantity surveyors and builders, especially in Australia and the UK. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Cubit Estimating in 2D/3D takeoff and BIM-based quantification.
• Bluebeam (Revu): Bluebeam Revu is widely adopted for digital takeoff, markup, and document collaboration in construction. It is a frequent substitute for Cubit Estimating's takeoff workflows, particularly among estimators and quantity surveyors.
• Buildxact: Buildxact is an Australian-headquartered estimating and project management software for residential builders and small commercial contractors. It targets similar SMB residential builder segments as Buildsoft's residential estimating offering.
• Gordian (RSMeans data): Gordian's RSMeans cost data and estimating solutions are widely used by construction estimators for cost benchmarks and project estimating. It competes with Buildsoft's quantity surveying and cost-tracking value proposition, especially for commercial work.
• PlanSwift: PlanSwift is a digital takeoff and estimating tool used by trade contractors and residential builders. It competes with Cubit Estimating's takeoff functionality in the SMB and trade contractor segments.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud, including BIM 360 and Assemble, covers BIM-based estimating, takeoff, and project management. It competes directly with Buildsoft's Cubit Estimating BIM Takeoff capabilities while serving a much larger enterprise base.
• Trimble Estimation: Trimble's construction software portfolio, including Trimble Estimation (WinEst), targets large general contractors and quantity surveyors with estimating and takeoff solutions. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping takeoff and estimating capabilities.
• Sage Estimating: Sage Estimating (formerly Sage 100 Contractor / Sage Estimating) is part of Sage's broader construction and accounting suite. It overlaps with Cubit Estimating and Buildsoft's accounting integrations for mid-market builders.
• Procore: Procore is a leading cloud-based construction management platform covering preconstruction, project execution, and financials. It overlaps with Buildsoft in preconstruction estimating and tender workflows but offers a much broader platform across the construction lifecycle.

Regional players

• Causeway Technologies: Causeway Technologies provides estimating, tender management, and project finance software for the UK and European construction markets. It is comparable to Buildsoft's vertical estimating and tender management stack but with a different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BuildsoftAustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuildsoftEstimating
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buildsoft-pty-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/buildsoft_software
• Xx.com/BuildsoftAU

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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