TradeOff

TradeOff

Blue Shuck Consulting Ltd
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About

CostMate is estimating software built for New Zealand residential builders — solo operators and two-person crews doing renovations, bathrooms, decks and additions. Labour is calculated using phase-based production rates adjusted for real site conditions (access, height, existing-building constraints, crew size) rather than a flat square-metre rate. BRANZ wastage percentages are applied to material quantities automatically. NZ Building Code requirements — external moisture, wet areas, energy efficiency, timber framing — are built into every estimate by default, not left as a checklist. A quote-checking step reviews the estimate and flags scope commonly missed on residential quotes before it's sent to the client. CostMate runs on a rules engine, not a language model — every quantity, wastage figure and code item is deterministic and reproducible, and can be traced back to why it's there. It is not a quantity surveying package, project management platform, or job scheduling tool.

About

TradeOff is cloud-based software for takeoff, estimating, and progress billing that streamlines workflows from blueprint analysis to client payment. The platform enables users to upload PDF drawings directly into their browser, where scale calibration, trace, and count tools simplify quantity aggregation. An AI assistant enhances this process by extracting quantities, detecting scales, and suggesting rates. The estimating matrix provides a spreadsheet-style grid for pricing, while progress billing features support schedule-of-values billing, retainage tracking, and tax compliance like CIS deductions and VAT reverse charges. Payment processing is supported through Stripe and BACS, complemented by team collaboration roles and one-click PDF exports for branded estimates and payment applications.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Solo, two-person, small residential building companies in New Zealand who price their own renovation, bathroom, deck, and home addition work.

Audience

TradeOff centers on UK-based small businesses (primarily 1–50 employees, plus solo operators and mid-market firms). Primary Users: Quantity Surveyors (QS), Commercial Managers, Estimators, and Trade Subcontractors. Specific Trade Categories: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Drywall/Fit-out, Groundworks, Roofing, and General Trade Contractors. Business Type: Solo tradespeople, specialist subcontractor firms, and small-to-medium construction businesses operating across the UK. Primary Sector: Construction & Building Materials Related Categories: Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Specialty Trade ContractingWorkflows: Transitioning away from slow, manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes to cloud-based automation. Commercial Needs: Rapid PDF blueprint takeoffs, itemized pricing, progress valuations/payment applications, and UK tax compliance (CIS deductions and VAT reverse charges).

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

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Pricing

$39 NZD/user/month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

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Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

CostMate
Founded: 2026
New Zealand
costmate.co.nz

Company Information

Blue Shuck Consulting Ltd
Founded: 2026
tradeoff.blueshuckconsulting.com

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Categories

Categories

Takeoff Features

3D View
Assembly Takeoff
Cross Section Creation
Electronic Plans
Elevation Checking
Error Checking
Site Balancing
Slope Routines
Subcontractor Management

Integrations

Google Analytics
Google Workspace
HubSpot CRM
Stripe
Stripe Connect

Integrations

Google Analytics
Google Workspace
HubSpot CRM
Stripe
Stripe Connect
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