What does NextMinute help carpenters do day to day?

NextMinute keeps the whole job in one place. Quote the work, schedule tasks, assign the crew, log time and costs, track variations, and invoice without jumping between spreadsheets and apps.

Is it only for teams running heaps of small jobs?

No. It is great for multi-stage projects too, where planning, variations, and tracking costs properly really matters. It helps you stay organised whether you are running one big build or several projects at once.

Can the crew use it on site?

Yep. The mobile app works on iPhone and Android so the team can log timesheets, add site notes, upload photos, check tasks, and keep the job moving.

How does it help with variations?

You can create and track variations as they happen, keep the approval history tidy, and make sure costs and invoices stay accurate so nothing slips through the cracks.

Can I track job costs and profit as the job runs?

Yes. NextMinute tracks actuals vs estimates using timesheets, materials and other job costs, so you can spot issues earlier and protect your margin.

Does NextMinute integrate with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks in Australia?

Yes. NextMinute integrates with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks to cut down double entry and keep your job info aligned with your accounts.

Job management software for Australian Carpenters

Less paperwork. More time on the tools.

NextMinute helps carpenters quote faster, schedule the crew, track time and costs, and invoice with confidence. Everything stays recorded against the job, so you can stay organised without admin chewing up your nights.

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Construction Management Software For Aussie Carpenters

Your best mate on site (or in the office).

NextMinute helps you take control of your carpentry business, cutting down on admin headaches so you can spend more time on the tools.

Designed to work how you do

Designed specifically for tradies, NextMinute has everything a carpenter needs to keep jobs and cash flow under control.

Manage every part of the job, start to finish

Quote a job, set up tasks, assign work to the crew, track hours and expenses, and send invoices—all in one place. You’ll get a clear view of where every job’s at, from first quote to final payment.

Keep communication smooth and easy

NextMinute lets you fire off emails and instant messages to clients and crew, keeping everyone on the same page.

Work anywhere, on any device

Whether you’re on-site, in the ute, or at home, NextMinute works across mobile, desktop, or tablet—wherever the job takes you.

How NextMinute Works

All the tools you need to get the job done

Fire out quotes with ease

Import your price books and use templates to save hours on quoting. Send to clients and get approval with one click.

NextMinute Quoting

Stay on top of leads

Keep all your leads and client details in one secure location.

NextMinute CRM

Quickly import takeoffs

Use your takeoff software or QS of choice, and quickly import takeoffs to NextMinute to start planning the job.

Takeoff Imports

Schedule & assign tasks

Easy-to-use Gantt chart for planning jobs. Assign jobs and tasks to crew to reduce confusion and get on with the job.

Job Management Features

Easy to use timesheets

No more chasing timesheets or payroll errors. Talk-to-text notes, attach photos, and log time + expenses.

NextMinute Timesheets for Tradies

View plans on site

Your team can easily view plans on site. Ditch the paperwork and have less mistakes and confused tradies.

Job Management Features

Photos to record progress

Crew can save photos to jobs so you have a leg to stand on and can keep the customer up-to-date.

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Keep track of job progress

Crew can easily log notes and photos against jobs and tasks to keep you & your client informed.

Job Management Features

Easy-to-use mobile app

Manage your jobs from on-site or in the ute with ease. Plus, your crew can view jobs and tasks, and log time with ease.

Mobile App For Tradies

Send invoices with ease

With all your job costs in one system, you can easily send accurate progress or final invoices with a few clicks.

Invoicing Software for Tradies

Purchase orders

Build and send purchase orders with a few clicks to get jobs moving.

Purchase Orders

Keep track of variations

No more handshake agreements and client disputes. NextMinute makes managing and tracking variations a breeze.

Variation Invoicing Software

Track actuals vs estimates

Report on actuals vs estimates in real-time by job and stage. Spot blow outs early to protect your profit.

Cost Tracking for Tradies

Equipment Charges

Set custom buy/sell rates for machinery and have your crew log the hours.

Track job expenses

Easily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.

Invoicing Software for Tradies

Keep everyone in the loop

Easily send SMS, email, and in-app messages straight from NextMinute.

Integrations Made Easy

Two-way integration with Xero, MYOB, & QuickBooks

NextMinute keeps your jobs and your accounts talking to each other. Contacts, invoices, timesheets & payments stay in sync, so you’re not re-entering info or cleaning up mistakes later.

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Customer Review

""I have been using NextMinute software for the past 4 years it has really help me transform my Kitchen business, and stay on top of my projects. Its allowed me to grow my team. the best part is knowing where i stand on my projects at the click of a button. The integration with Xero is awesome and the staff find it super easy to do their time sheets..."
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Bryan Steinhardt
Waterfall Kitchens (NSW)

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key Features

Helping carpenters simplify & succeed

Effortless end-to-end job management

Coordinate your projects and crew, anytime, anywhere. NextMinute streamlines your workday, simplifying the process of task planning, scheduling, and job management.

NextMinute Job Management

Accurate quotes in record time

Get your carpentry estimates & quotes out faster with NextMinute to win more projects and keep your team moving.

Estimating & Quoting with NextMinute

Timesheets? No sweat

Our intuitive mobile app enables your team to record time spent on a job or specific task within seconds. Say goodbye to the hassle of pursuing them on weekends or the worry of overlooking billable hours.

Timesheet Software

Get your invoices out in minutes

Effortlessly generate precise invoices for your clients with just a few clicks – enhancing the likelihood of receiving payments promptly and ensuring a steady cash flow.

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Live financial reporting

Keep your carpentry project on budget and profitable. NextMinute enables you to easily report on your job or job stage costs vs. your initial estimate.

Back Costing Reporting

NextMinute back costing report: track actuals vs estimates in real-time

Talk to a Real Person

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Have a quick chat with our Sydney-based team. We’ll walk through how you run jobs and show you how NextMinute fits.

Anna-Kate

Sales Manager

From the land of Guinness, she’ll help you work out if NextMinute’s a good fit. Straight talk, no sales BS, and a good sense of humour.

Mat

Former Plumber & NextMinute Pro

Mat’s a plumber, not a software guy. He’s been on the tools and shows you how to run jobs without the admin headaches.

Tell us what you need

Let us know your requirements and how you run your jobs

No bullsh*t

Real humans with construction experience that you'll actually like talking to

Get a trial account

We'll set you up with a customised account to try out NextMinute. We can even import your jobs and quotes

Common Questions

We’ve answered the ones we hear most from carpenters.

Does NextMinute work with my accounting software like Xero or MYOB?

Yes — NextMinute has a two-way sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. Contacts, invoices, timesheets, and payments stay lined up between the two systems, so you're not re-keying numbers or fixing mismatches at the end of the month.

Is there a way to keep a record of what’s happening on-site each day?

Yep. The site diary in the mobile app lets the crew jot notes and add progress photos straight from their phone. It builds up a day-by-day record of the job, which is handy for client updates and a lifesaver if there's ever a dispute over what was done and when.

How does invoicing work for longer multi-stage builds?

You can raise progress claims off the back of your tracked hours, materials, and stages — no rebuilding the numbers from scratch each time. Invoices are branded, accurate, and quick to send, which makes cash flow a lot smoother on jobs that run for months.

Can my team see site plans on their phones?

Yes. Plans, drawings, and job docs all sit against the job in NextMinute, and the crew can pull them up in the app while they're on-site. No more "can you flick me that PDF again?" calls while you're trying to focus on your own work.

Can I manage variations when the client changes their mind mid-job?

Variations are tracked separately to the original quote, so the extra work doesn't quietly disappear into the margin. You can log the change, get it approved, and invoice for it properly — no handshake deals, no awkward conversations at the end.

Will this help me see if I'm actually making money on a project?

That's exactly what the live financial reporting is built for. You can see actuals versus your original estimate by job or by stage, so you know if you're in the green or starting to drift before the job's done — not when the final invoice goes out.

Does Carpentry Australia offer any benefits for using this software?

It does. NextMinute is the officially recommended job management platform for Carpentry Australia, and members get exclusive perks plus a discount on their subscription.

How does the app handle timesheets for the crew?

The crew log time against a specific job or task in a few taps on the mobile timesheets. They can add notes with talk-to-text and attach photos if they need to. No more chasing scribbled notes on a Sunday night or guessing at hours.

What makes NextMinute a good choice for Australian carpenters?

It's built for the way Aussie carpentry crews actually work — from framing and fit-outs through to full renos. You get quoting, scheduling, timesheets, and invoicing in one place, with local support from a team that knows construction.

Got questions?

Reach out to our team and we'll get you sorted.

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Resources

Advice for running a better trade business

Guides, tips, and real-world advice to help you quote smarter, stay profitable, and get paid faster.

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Job management software for Australian Carpenters

Less paperwork. More time on the tools.

Recommended by Carpentry Australia

Your best mate on site (or in the office).

Designed to work how you do

Manage every part of the job, start to finish

Keep communication smooth and easy

Work anywhere, on any device

All the tools you need to get the job done

Fire out quotes with ease

Stay on top of leads

Quickly import takeoffs

Schedule & assign tasks

Easy to use timesheets

View plans on site

Photos to record progress

Keep track of job progress

Easy-to-use mobile app

Send invoices with ease

Purchase orders

Keep track of variations

Track actuals vs estimates

Equipment Charges

Track job expenses

Keep everyone in the loop

Two-way integration with Xero, MYOB, & QuickBooks

Customer Review

Helping carpenters simplify & succeed

Effortless end-to-end job management

Accurate quotes in record time

Timesheets? No sweat

Get your invoices out in minutes

Live financial reporting

Book a 15-min intro

Common Questions

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