Built for South African construction — JBCC · CIDB · POPIA · NHBRC

Run every project.
From tender to handover.

Construction-OS is the all-in-one construction management platform designed for South African contractors. Replace your spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups and paper files — today.

No credit card required · Setup in 2 minutes · Cancel anytime

JBCC
Contract compliant
CIDB
Grade verification
POPIA
Data compliant
NHBRC
Inspection ready

Trusted by South African contractors · POPIA compliant · Hosted in Microsoft Azure South Africa North (Johannesburg)

Everything your site needs

One platform covering the full construction lifecycle — no integrations, no add-ons required.

Site Diary & Progress

Daily site records, labour tracking, weather logs and progress photos — all in one place. Access from any device on any site.

Payment Certificates

JBCC-compliant payment certs, variation orders, extension-of-time claims and retention release schedules.

Safety & Quality

HIRA, method statements, toolbox talks, non-conformance reports and NHBRC inspection checklists.

Subcontractor Management

CIDB grade verification, contract management, purchase orders and performance tracking in one dashboard.

Reports & Analytics

Portfolio dashboards, project scorecards, cash-flow forecasts and B-BBEE compliance reporting — export to PDF instantly.

AI-Powered Tools

AI BOQ estimates, risk register generation, contract clause parsing and automated OHS incident classification.

Up and running in a day

From registration to your first site diary in four simple steps.

01

Register your company

Create your organisation in under 2 minutes — no credit card required.

02

Set up your first project

Add project details, CIDB grade, contract type and your team members.

03

Go live on site

Start capturing site diaries, issuing payment certs and running safety files from any device.

04

Report & win more

Use real-time dashboards and PDF reports to impress clients and secure your next contract.

Every module.
One subscription.

Stop paying for 6 different tools. Construction-OS includes everything your construction business needs to operate professionally and win more contracts.

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Pre-Construction & Tendering
Programme of Works
Site Diary
BOQ & Estimating
Payment Certificates
Variation Orders
Risk Register
Safety Files
Quality Inspections
Subcontractor Contracts
Resource Management
PDF Reports

How we compare

Unlike international platforms billed in USD or legacy desktop systems, Construction-OS is built specifically for South African GCs.

Feature / CapabilityConstruction-OSUS Tech (Procore/ACC)Desktop Tech (Candy)
Pricing ModelAffordable ZAR SubscriptionsUSD-billed (USD 10k+/yr)Per-device licensing fee
ZAR Compliance (JBCC/CIDB/NHBRC)JBCC only, no CIDB
POPIA Data Hosting100% Local (Azure JHB)Hosted in US or EULocal Server / Desktop
3D BIM Model ViewerExpensive cost addon
Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)Requires cost module
AI Construction Tools

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose a plan that fits your company size. All plans are billed month-to-month in ZAR with no user seat caps.

Starter

For small contractors testing the waters

R2,200 / month
  • Up to 3 active projects
  • Up to 10 users
  • Document management (drawings, photos, files)
  • Daily logs, RFIs, basic punch lists (quality)
  • Scheduling (basic Gantt, no advanced dependencies/critical path)
  • BIM viewer (view-only, no markup/annotation)
  • Email support, 48hr response
  • 50GB storage included
Most Popular

Growth

For mid-size GCs running multiple concurrent projects

R5,500 / month
  • Up to 10 active projects
  • Up to 40 users
  • Full document management + version control
  • Full quality & safety module (inspections, checklists, incident tracking)
  • Full scheduling (dependencies, critical path, baseline tracking)
  • BIM viewer with markup/annotation + clash flagging
  • Budgeting & cost management (budgets, change orders, cost tracking)
  • Priority email + phone support, 24hr response
  • 250GB storage included
  • Basic reporting/dashboards

Enterprise

For large GCs/developers running a full portfolio

from R12,000 / month
  • Unlimited projects
  • Unlimited users
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Advanced reporting & custom dashboards
  • API access / integrations (accounting systems, etc.)
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA-backed support (e.g., 4hr response)
  • Custom storage (negotiated)

POPIA Compliant

Your data stays in South Africa. Hosted exclusively in Microsoft Azure South Africa North — no data leaves our borders.

Built for SA contractors

JBCC, NEC and FIDIC contract types. CIDB grading, B-BBEE tracking, NHBRC checklists and SANS 10400 compliance built in.

Works anywhere

Fully responsive — use it on your phone on site or on your laptop in the office. Works on 3G and LTE. No app install needed.

Enterprise security

Role-based access control, encrypted data at rest and in transit, full audit logs and two-factor authentication.

Frequently asked questions

Is Construction-OS compliant with South African regulations?

Yes. The platform is built around JBCC, NEC and FIDIC contract types, CIDB grading requirements, NHBRC inspection protocols and POPIA data protection. All data is stored in Microsoft Azure South Africa North (Johannesburg).

Can I use it on site without Wi-Fi?

The web app works on any smartphone or tablet with a modern browser. We are building offline-first mobile apps — sign up and you'll be first to know when they launch.

How long does onboarding take?

Most contractors are live within a day. Our guided setup walks you through creating your first project, inviting your team and importing your existing data.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — we offer a 30-day free trial limited to 1 active project with no credit card required. When you're ready to scale or need more projects, you can upgrade to any of our paid plans.

Does it integrate with Sage or Pastel accounting?

Sage Pastel and Xero integrations are on the roadmap. In the meantime, all financial reports can be exported to Excel and CSV for manual import.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Paid subscriptions are refunded on a pro-rata basis for the unused portion of the billing period. Free trial users can cancel immediately with no charge. See our full Cancellations & Refunds policy for details.

How do I access your PAIA Manual?

As required by the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, GovernX (Pty) Ltd publishes a PAIA Manual available on request and linked in our footer. To request access to records held by GovernX, contact privacy@governx.co.za.

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