We hear the same story all the time from residential builders.
You try a job management tool that looks slick, but it feels a bit too light once you are juggling multiple jobs, crew schedules, timesheets, variations, and progress invoicing. It is awesome for “man-in-a-van” service work. Not so awesome when you are running a proper building team.
Then you look at the bigger platforms. They can be powerful, but they are often built for much larger outfits, with heavier setup and less hands-on support. If you are a builder with a crew of 3+ who just wants to run jobs smoothly and protect profit, it can feel like there is nothing in the middle.
That “middle” is exactly why we built NextMinute.
Here’s what builders tell us they love when they make the switch.
1) You get real service from real local people
We are not a faceless software company. When you call, you will speak to the same local people, usually Ryan or Tarsha. Not someone in a call centre reading a script.
We take support seriously because we know what it is like on site. When things get busy, you do not need a ticket number. You need an answer.
That focus shows up in our reviews too. We are rated 4.9/5 on Google and Facebook. If you want the honest version of what it is like working with us, have a squiz at the reviews.
2) Onboarding that actually sets you up for success
Most builders do not have time to “figure it out” in the evenings. Fair enough.
We do onboarding properly. We work with you to set up your business inside NextMinute so it matches how you actually run jobs. We can import your jobs, quotes, price books, and more. We will show you the best way to use the system, train your crew, and help you build a workflow that sticks.
The goal is simple. You should feel confident using NextMinute in the real world, not just in a demo.
If you need extra help, we are here for ya.
3) Backcosting that helps you protect profit before it disappears
This is a big reason builders move to us.
Backcosting lets you track actuals vs estimates in real time, not at the end of the job when it is too late. With your costs logged in one place, it becomes easier to report, invoice, and drill down by job stage.
When profit has vanished on a job, you can usually trace it back to something specific. Labour blew out. Materials changed. Variations were not captured properly. A subbie invoice came in higher than allowed. NextMinute makes it easier to spot that early, so you can adjust before the job finishes.
Do not wait until the end of the job to find out it made nothing.
4) A new mobile app that your crew will actually use
We rebuilt the NextMinute app from the ground up to make it easier for crews on iPhone and Android.
Your team can:
- log time quickly
- use talk-to-text for notes
- upload photos and expenses
- see where they need to be and what needs doing
- view site plans
- check handy info like the weather on site
The best part is that the info your crew captures on site does not just sit there. It flows through to invoicing, reporting, and payroll. If you are using Xero or MYOB, it makes payday a lot smoother. Less chasing timesheets. Fewer “mate I forgot” messages. Fewer missing hours.
5) Simple enough for the boss, even if you are not techy
We built NextMinute to be easy to use. Builders should not need to spend nights watching tutorials just to run a quote or schedule a job.
We keep it practical and we show you the ropes until you are good to go. That is why a lot of owners and office admins pick it up quickly, even if they are not “software people”.
6) Two-way Xero sync (and MYOB too)
Most builders we work with are already on Xero or MYOB. NextMinute is designed to play nicely with your accounting, so you are not double-handling admin.
Two-way sync matters because it keeps your records clean and reduces the retyping that burns time and creates mistakes. When the office and the field are working off the same source of truth, everything runs smoother.
7) Flexible pricing that scales with your team
Building businesses change. You might add a supervisor, bring on an apprentice, ramp up for a busy run, then scale back a bit.
Our pricing scales with your team, so you only pay for the users you need. You can adjust month to month as your crew size changes.
8) Everything in one system, so you have a leg to stand on
When a client questions an invoice, a variation, or a timeline, the worst place to be is “I think it’s in someone’s texts”.
NextMinute keeps your key job info in one secure system: quotes, variations, scheduling, timesheets, invoices, reporting, plus Xero and MYOB sync.
That means fewer missed line items, less chaos, and a clearer record of what happened on the job.
The kind of builders who get the most value from NextMinute
If you are a residential builder with a team of 3+ and you are serious about running jobs tighter, NextMinute tends to click fast.
Especially if you have tried tools that feel too light for building work, or platforms that feel too heavy for a small to mid-sized crew.
Want to see if it fits your workflow?
If you book a call we will walk through how you run jobs, show you how builders use NextMinute in the real world, and map out what onboarding would look like for your team.
No pressure. Just a clear look at whether it will genuinely make your week easier and your profit more predictable.
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