--- description: Review of RIB BuildSmart Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: RIB BuildSmart | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Paving Software](/directory/3795/paving/software) > [RIB BuildSmart](/software/102734/buildsmart) # RIB BuildSmart Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/102734/buildsmart Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/102734/buildsmart?page=2) > BuildSmart offers contractors a comprehensive suite of tools, enabling them to make informed decisions by leveraging real-time data. The platform safeguards profit margins through intelligent productivity enhancement systems tailored for specific needs, while also addressing the challenges of fragmented and disconnected data. BuildSmart is equipped with construction accounting expertise, ensuring accurate cost and financial insights while staying compliant with relevant legislation. As a feature-rich enterprise financial accounting and cost management solution, BuildSmart empowers contractors to take charge of various aspects of their operations. From streamlined procurement to efficient plant and equipment management, seamless stock and inventory control, and effective payroll and subcontractor management, BuildSmart offers a holistic approach to construction management software. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 80 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 80 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Available Countries**: Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, Comoros, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and 12 more ## Features - API - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Aging Tracking - Approval Process Control - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Control - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Business Intelligence - Cash Management - Change Order Management - Check Processing - Commercial - Compliance Tracking - Contract/License Management - Contractor Management ## Integrations (1 total) - RIB Candy ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Paving Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3795/paving/software) ## Related Categories - [Paving Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3795/paving/software) - [Web-based ERP Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/386/web-based-erp-software/software) - [Project Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/331/project-accounting-software/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Online Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/348/online-accounting-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Houzz Pro](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/101873/houzz-pro) — 4.3/5 (1085 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Buildsmart - Review" — 5.0/5 > **Younus** | *11 February 2019* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very good budget control management, Project accounting is so easily monitored, ease in monthly closing, depreciation posting \& WIPcalculations, Nice tool for cost allocation if you have manyr departments, activity wise project procurement control etc. uploading a huge journal data through excel sheet template > > **Cons**: Payroll module is a long hectic and not user friendly, unable to go directly to the voucher from a particular report, you have to type voucher num manually as the buildsmart does not have a feature to take you in one click, If an asset is added into fixed assets then again need to update/edit in master list. > > Great experience, if they fix some bugs like and add some more features (one click voucher should open from report) to save the time. ----- ### "Efficient Feedback" — 4.0/5 > **Faustino** | *12 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Financial and procurement reports which are readily available. Procurement system enables easy project procurement planning Candy integration with Build smart ensures for cashflow and resource management Ability to access it from anywhere and anytime and easy with which you can work on the system. Approval system promotes accountability in managing projects. Project related invoicing eases cashflow management > > **Cons**: PDF default on report printing Inability to raise quotations on build smart and linking them to an invoice. > > What makes the experience is the readily available support system, and continues learning material issued from time to time ----- ### "RIB Candy and Buildsmart review" — 3.0/5 > **Dale** | *12 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: • Customer support is available to assist, where needed. • Tutorials on the different functionalities, but this is also over complicated and some webinars/training sessions are 'pay-to-learn' (The pay-to-learn may of only been the 'RIB Candy' webinars I have seen) > > **Cons**: • Lengthy processes for tasks and menial tasks that do not provide value to a client. (Trying to over complicate the wheel) • Difficulty to extract the information you need • QTO\!\!\!\! it is a good program, with a lot of functionality, but it is very much under-utilized, the measuring component of the program needs a lot of improvement before I would consider using this in my private life or in a company one day (From a QS perspective). > > I come from a consulting QS back ground, where i used similar softwares, the software was more aimed at QS's, but was easier to manage and use than Candy. Candy is the leader in most construction based companies, and is widely used, but this can be improved. One major factor that could influence the South African market, would be the implementation of CostX, but due to the agreement made 25+ years ago, I do not think CostX will have a foothold in South Africa, with other software's claiming the limelight I am not sure how this influences 'RIB BuildSmart', but would affect RIB overall i would think ----- ### "The pleasure of using RIB Buildsmart" — 5.0/5 > **CRAIG** | *1 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: the way it integrates with CCS Candy, as well as the fact that it perfectly suits the requirements of the construction industry, no matter how big or small the company or it's contracts are > > **Cons**: The cost is relatively high, but that must be weighed against the benefits that the system provides. > > Excellent in all respects, from the marketing and presentations, installation and maintenance of the system, as well as ongoing user backup. In other words, great service from the initial contact and onwards from there, including after sales service ----- ### "Great software for construction" — 5.0/5 > **Nadine** | *1 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The costing reports that are available give detailed information about where you are making or losing money on the contracts. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it logs you out and you don’t know so you carry on working only to realise later none of those items have been captured > > It’s a great program to understand your contract costing. 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