Empowering the Future of Quantity Surveying: Insights from Payapps at Massey University
Payapps empowers future construction professionals at Massey University, Auckland with insights on simplifying processes and ensuring CCA compliance.
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Ditching Spreadsheets, Embracing Specialised Construction Technology
Discover how the NZ construction industry is evolving by ditching spreadsheets and embracing specialised technology for better collaboration.
Overbilling Impacting NZ Construction Projects: Payapps Report Finds
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’
Kiwi Construction Firms Losing 10+ Hours a Week to Admin? It’s Time to Break Free
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
Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Enhancing Collaboration in Construction
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
The Role of Main Contractors in Subcontractor Sustainability
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
Perfect Your Payment Claims: Get Paid Faster & Avoid Disputes
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
Secure Your Cash Flow: Importance of Submitting Accurate Payment Claims
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
‘Pay Now, Argue Later:’ New Zealand Court Reaffirms Key Construction Principle
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
Variations in Construction Projects: The Payapps Advantage
Streamlining Change Management for Project Success in the Construction Industry In the dynamic environment of construction projects, variations are a commonplace occurrence, often resulting from
Proposed Changes to Victoria’s Security of Payments Act (SOPA)
The Victorian Legislative Assembly has provided recommendations to the Victorian government to improve the operations of the SOPA. Key Proposed Reforms to Victoria’s SOPA The
Payapps’ Role in Simplifying Possible Changes to Victoria’s SOPA
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
Managing progress claims & invoicing with Payapps and MYOB
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 vs ERPs
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
Payapps Integration with Viewpoint’s Construction ERP Jobpac Connect
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
Payapps Integration with Procore
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,
A smarter way to manage progress claims & invoicing with Payapps and Xero
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 –
Ditch spreadsheets for smarter progress claims management
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.
Payapps Integration with Cheops
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 Role of Digital Technology and Modernisation in Construction – the Key to Success
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
Variations to Building Works
Variations to contracts often arise in the construction world, but the nuances surrounding such variations are seldom fully understood. Find out what you need to
What Is Retention?
WHAT IS RETENTION? Retention is security held by a procuring contractor to guarantee the performance of a suppling contractor and in particular to safeguard against
Why We Need to Ditch The Spreadsheet to Manage Progress Payment Claims in Construction
IF YOU’RE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND TRYING TO KEEP TRACK OF PROGRESS CLAIMS, EXCEL REALLY, REALLY SUCKS. If you’re a contractor drowning in what
Why Construction Companies Should Embrace Technology For Progress 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
Payapps and Subcontractors
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
What to Focus On When Engaging Construction Contractors
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
Why The Relationship Between A Construction CIO And CFO Is Critical For Driving Innovation
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
Gaining a working understanding about technology adoption
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.
Tech Adoption Is No Longer A Nice To Have, It’s A Necessity
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 Next Five Years in Construction And How You Can Adapt And Thrive
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
A Practical Guide To Construction Software Implementation
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 in Construction – What Are They and How Can They Be Managed?
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
Design & Construction Contracts
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
Adjudication If Parties Settle
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
Your Guide To Minimising Construction Project Delays
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. Then the good news – and there is good news – can be placed in
Make Payment Claims Easier For Your Subbies – And For Yourself!
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
Your Guide to Construction Progress Claims
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
5 Ways to Generate Trust in Construction
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
Risk of Failing To Chase Payment
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
Responding to Requests Under the Security of Payments Act
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
8-Point Guide to Project Management Software
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
The Keys to Contract Valuation
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 Affects Your Business
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
On-Demand Webinar: Connecting the Construction Workplace of the Future
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
Construction Sector Needs Tech Innovation Not Regulation
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
Cost increases place huge pressure on construction industry, leaders embrace digitisation as a way forward
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
Construction industry supply chains reshaped by technology
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
More than a buzzword: How collaboration can lead to growth in the construction sector
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
Partner spotlight: ProcurePro
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
Four Ways Construction Technology Improves Collaboration
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
Charting the Future of Construction: Embracing Challenges and Harnessing Technology
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
How Digital Adoption Drives Financial Resilience In Construction
Technology is helping construction companies improve cash flow and reduce late payments – offering greater financial resilience and enhanced business health in a challenging economy.
Making EoFY easy for construction businesses
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
Simpler, faster and fairer: a level playing field for construction
The construction industry is becoming more complex, exacerbated by the increased size of projects, global forces, and market challenges. Complexity can lead to increased risks,
Navigating The New Retention Legislation in New Zealand
Construction retention is a part of the contractual agreement between contractors and subcontractors, which ensures that a portion of the payment is withheld until the
Guide: Spreadsheets are great. Until they’re not.
Improve Project Productivity with Payapps and Ditch Spreadsheets for Managing Payment Claims Many construction businesses use spreadsheets to manage, submit, and approve progress claims regardless
Simpler, Faster and Fairer: The importance of allocating risks fairly between parties on construction projects.
The construction industry is becoming more complex, exacerbated by the increased size of projects, global forces, and market challenges. Complexity can lead to increased risks,