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Cost Management
LiveCosts
Real-time construction cost tracking: job costing, supplier invoices, and project profitability
LiveCosts is a construction cost tracking platform used by 20,000+ contractors and construction SMBs. Tracks job costs in real time, manages supplier invoices with AI-powered line item extraction and 3-way matching, and integrates with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. Achieves 98.5% customer retention. Typically operational in 4 hours. Relevant for architects and project managers overseeing construction phases.
Strengths
- Real-time cost tracking: no more end-of-month surprises
- AI invoice processing: inbox to approval in seconds
- Xero, Sage, QuickBooks integrations
- 4-hour setup: no lengthy implementation
- 98.5% customer retention rate
- 20,000+ active users
Limitations
- Primarily contractor-focused: some features are overkill for an architect-only PM role
- Does not replace QS software for complex procurement
- Pricing not publicly listed: requires a sales conversation
Studio Size
Solo to 50+
Studio Type
Architecture, Construction Management
Project Types
Construction stages — site management, cost reporting, invoice approval
Pricing
Subscription-based; pricing on request
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