Construction Cost Tracking Software

Track Your Costs. Protect Your Profits.

Live cost tracking: see actuals vs estimates in real time
Smarter breakdowns: report by job, stage, or task
Instant insights: generate powerful reports without the spreadsheet hassle
NextMinute mobile app

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NextMinute mobile app

Easy, clear visibility of your project's financial health

NextMinute's powerful reporting features help automate and streamline your reporting, so you can focus on getting the project done.

Report by project or stage

Get detailed insights into your jobs profitability by project or stage (e.g. framing)

Materials sync from accounting software

Material costs from your accounting software easily sync with NextMinute, and vice versa. No more manual entry.

Get a live view with all costs

All material, labor (from timesheets), disbursements, subcontractor and other costs automatically appear on your report.

Works where you do, on any device

NextMinute works on any device you and your crew have available - mobile, desktop, or tablet.

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Powerful reporting made simple

Get a clear breakdown of estimated vs actual costs, gross profit, margins, invoiced amounts, unbilled charges, and overall job variance — all in one place.

Track variations

See all your variations by project stage and get insight into the live material and labor costs.

Flexible to suit your business

  • Report on one or more projects in single report.
  • Easily print, export, or send your report via email if needed
  • Choose the level of detail you want to see.
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A hit with the bookkeeper

NextMinute syncs financial data two-ways with your accounting software – so you don't have to enter everything twice.

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"The best feature for me is the financial management of a job through actual costs and supplier invoices. I can see at any point how much is owed to us, what has been invoiced and still to come."

Louise Laird, Build Me

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Common Questions

How does NextMinute help me avoid budget blowouts?

NextMinute gives you real-time visibility on how your actual costs are tracking against your original estimate. You can see exactly where time and money are being spent — by job and by stage — so there are no nasty surprises at the end. Whether it’s labour, materials, or variations, NextMinute helps you spot overruns early and make better decisions before things blow out.

Can I track labour, materials, and variations separately?

Yes — NextMinute breaks down your job costs so you can clearly see what’s been spent on labour, materials, and variations. Each cost type is tracked against your original estimate, giving you a real-time view of where the money’s going. It makes back costing simple, accurate, and actionable — helping you stay on budget and protect your profit.

Can NextMinute show actual vs estimated costs by job stage?

Absolutely. NextMinute lets you track actual costs against your estimates for every stage of the job — from site prep to fit-off. You’ll see a clear breakdown by task or phase, so you know exactly where you’re on track and where things might be slipping. It’s real-time insight that helps you stay in control and protect your margins.

Can I generate reports to share with clients or accountants?

Yes — NextMinute lets you generate detailed back costing and job reports that are easy to share. You can choose exactly how much detail to include, so whether it’s a full cost breakdown for your accountant or a simple progress summary for a client, you’re in control of what gets shared.

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