Disputes over payments to subcontractors don’t start at adjudication. Learn how progress claims, variations, and payment schedules create risk — and how to stop disputes early.
Spot the early warning signs of progress claim disputes. Learn how variations, payment schedules, and documentation gaps create risk in construction projects.
New Zealand’s construction pipeline shows early recovery for 2026, but margins remain tight. Explore the impact of digital workflows.
Learn why main contractors are proving value at the site level before expanding digital construction tools like Payapps across their wider operations.
This article explores why top builders in the New Zealand and Australia are choosing payment claim technology like Payapps to drive productivity, transparency, and profitability.
Learn why top builders in New Zealand are turning to Payapps to make payment claims simple.
See why 28 of the top 50 builders in Australia, as ranked by BCI Central in 2025, trust Payapps with their payment claims.
Discover how connected systems help commercial teams reduce admin time and claim errors.
Discover how connected systems help commercial teams reduce admin time and claim errors.
Learn how Construction ERP and accounting system integrations solve manual progress claim inefficiencies for finance teams.
Understand why ERP integration is more important than ever in the industry.
Discover the top 3 challenges Kiwi finance professionals face in progress claims management.
Understand why adopting a construction tech ecosystem will be the difference between thriving and falling behind.
Learn how the Victorian Government’s endorsement of SOPA amendments impacts the industry and what this means for builders and subcontractors.
Payapps helps Buildcorp streamline progress claims to support subcontractors, support project delivery, and reduce project risk.
Payapps empowers future construction professionals at Massey University, Auckland with insights on simplifying processes and ensuring CCA compliance.
Discover how the NZ construction industry is evolving by ditching spreadsheets and embracing specialised technology for better collaboration.
A new report reveals a staggering 64% of construction projects, including those in New Zealand, are plagued by overbilling. This alarming statistic, unveiled in Payapps’
New Zealand’s construction sector is booming, but a critical challenge looms a severe shortage of skilled labour. Amidst this pressure, a new Payapps report reveals
In the New Zealand construction industry, seamless collaboration is essential for success. Our article “Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Conquering the Collaboration Conundrum in Construction”, featured in
In the construction industry’s complex ecosystem, subcontractors’ financial health is crucial for project success and overall industry resilience. Main contractors play a significant role in
In the construction industry, the preparation of a payment claim is more than a routine task—it’s a crucial step that ensures subcontractors are compensated in
Are you tired of chasing payments when you should be focused on your craft? Payment claims are your lifeline to a healthy cash flow, but
Is your construction business vulnerable to payment disputes? This court case offers a warning. A recent High Court decision in New Zealand has underlined a crucial principle
Learn more about the Payapps advantage of managing complex construction variations to help control project costs and profit margins.
UPDATE: The Victorian Government has officially endorsed the SOPA amendments. Discover what this means for the construction industry in our latest blog here. The Victorian
Payapps can empower contractors and subcontractors to adapt and thrive amidst legislative changes in Victoria and beyond. Streamlining Progress Payment Claim Management Under the Proposed
At Payapps, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the construction industry. That’s why we’ve developed our software to integrate seamlessly with MYOB
Construction payment management systems and ERPs are two distinct types of software used by construction companies; but what are they and what are the differences
Most construction companies use construction management software or enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) to make it easier to manage construction projects. These ERPs systems offer a broad
Most construction companies use construction management software to make it easier to manage construction projects. These softwares offer a broad range of functionality, from pre-construction,
At Payapps, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the construction industry.That’s why we’ve developed our software to integrate seamlessly with Xero –
Payapps provides a simplified way to manage progress claims, offering faster approvals and a single view of all contracts – perfect for ditching inefficient spreadsheets once and for all.
Most construction companies use construction software to make it easier to manage construction projects. These softwares offer a broad range of functionality, from project management,
The construction industry is well-positioned to make good use of a range of technology on offer. Indeed, many digital applications are already being used in the construction
Explore the complexities of construction contract variations with Payapps and get key insights on controlling project costs and margins.
Understand the do’s and don’ts of collecting your retention money and making sure you get paid correctly!
Learn the four reasons for change on why you need to ditch spreadsheets for managing payment claims.
AN INDUSTRY READY FOR CHANGE This piece was written for S.R. Clarke & Associates, a construction industry executive search firm, by Lauren Brookes, a writer
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR FOR THE JOB. Getting the building phase of a project right is likely to make the build go relatively
BETTER INFORMATION RESULTS IN FASTER PAYMENT APPROVALS At first it might be hard to draw the connection between the quality of information you provide to
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A CFO AND CIO IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAN BE UNDENIABLY FRAUGHT. THE TWO EXECUTIVES OFTEN FIND THEMSELVES AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF
New technologies are being introduced into the construction field at a dizzying rate, literally forcing construction professionals to adopt or risk being outpaced by competitors.
AN INDUSTRY READY FOR CHANGE The building industry is central to our economy, contributing over 13% of our GDP and employing over 1.15 million Australians*.
The building industry is central to our economy, contributing 13% of GDP and employing over 1.4 million Australians. However, unlike other sectors, it has struggled
There has never been a better time to adopt technology to improve your processes and margins. But buying software isn’t the solution by itself –
Advance payments, once unheard of within the Construction industry, are starting to become a little more commonplace. But what are they and what is their
When it comes to building disputes, design and construct (D&C) contract disputes are a real conundrum. They are protracted, difficult to disentangle and fraught with
It is always good to have as much knowledge as possible of Payment Claims and Dispute Resolutions. No contract party ever wants to end up
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Then the good news – and there is good news – can be placed in
Once a project’s underway, many construction companies get overwhelmed by the sheer effort of managing the payment claim process. It’s at least as difficult (in
Need to lodge a progress claim in construction? This guide is for you. Managing progress claims in the construction industry can be tricky for contractors
The majority of clients and head contractors say they can’t trust their subcontractors to any appreciable degree – 68% according to KPMG. Equally, subcontractors feel they can’t
In the construction industry, contractors often leave themselves vulnerable when it comes to chasing contractor payments. Many clients wait an average 8 months before even
TIME FRAMES AND THE SECURITY OF PAYMENTS ACT THE SECURITY OF PAYMENTS ACT WAS PUT IN PLACE PRIMARILY TO ENSURE QUICKER PAYMENT FOR BUILDERS, BUT
Construction business owners and project managers alike know how tough it can be to manage a project, but some are reluctant to change processes to
What does the future hold for construction? The construction industry is central to our economy, however unlike other sectors, it has struggled to modernise and
FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Assessing project performance is vital to ensure that everything is on track to achieve the projected operational results
Poor cash flow can affect much more than the financial performance of your business. The non-financial costs of poor cash flow can have just as
SEE WHAT OUR CEO HAS TO SAY ABOUT FINTECH AND CONSTRUCTION. The failed attempt to re-establish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) by the
Throughout 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated ongoing issues in the construction sector – one being the continued rise in costs of building
Paper and spreadsheets meets digital solutions The construction sector relies heavily on having coherent workflows and paperwork. This ensures the smooth completion of project assessments
In the construction industry, we’re often thinking about risk and how we can mitigate it. The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have propelled
A brief overview of your company ProcureProProcurePro is a procurement and contracting platform, enabling construction contractors to compare, select, approve and contract with subcontractors on
When it comes to processing construction applications for payment, “technology” and “collaboration” may not be the first words that come to mind. As the construction
The Australian Intergenerational Report 2023 is not just a statistical forecast—it’s a compass guiding us through the challenges and opportunities of the upcoming decades. Central to this
Technology is helping construction companies improve cash flow and reduce late payments – offering greater financial resilience and enhanced business health in a challenging economy.
If you feel like the lead-up to the end of financial year (EoFY) is always a mad rush, we’re here to help make the process