--- description: Learn more about RIB BuildSmart price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB BuildSmart Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [ERP Systems](/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) > [RIB BuildSmart](/software/156457/buildsmart) # RIB BuildSmart Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/156457/buildsmart Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/156457/buildsmart?page=2) > BuildSmart integrates Costing, Project and Enterprise Accounting for real-time analysis \& effective construction management. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 83 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RIB BuildSmart? Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 83 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Available Countries**: Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, Comoros, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and 12 more ## Features - Accounting - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Approval Process Control - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Contract/License Management - Core Accounting - Cost Estimating - Cost Management - Customer Statements - Enterprise Asset Management - Expense Tracking - Financial Analysis - Financial Management - Financial Reporting - Fixed Asset Management - For AEC Industry - General Ledger - Inventory Management - Job Costing - Mobile Access - Multi-Currency - Multi-Location - Payroll Management - Project Accounting - Project Management - Project Tracking - Purchase Order Management - Quotes/Estimates - Real-Time Data - Receivables Ledger - Reporting/Analytics - Subcontractor Monitoring - Supply Chain Management - Tax Management - Time & Expense Tracking - Timesheet Management - Transaction Management - Workflow Management ## Integrations (1 total) - RIB Candy ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [ERP Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) ## Related Categories - [ERP Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30057/construction-management/software) - [Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/1/accounting/software) - [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20003/construction-accounting/software) - [Accounts Receivable Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30521/accounts-receivable/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The system is large and sometimes takes a while to load. Multiple users can work on the same item and this sometimes causes delay. > > I am very pleased with BuildSmart overall. The product is user friendly and makes project management and accounting easier. The procurement of materials can continuously be monitored from anywhere. ----- ### "Average system" — 3.0/5 > **Nolan** | *5 January 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Accessibility being web based, users can access the system from anywhere with any device , provided theres an active conncetion > > **Cons**: Very old methods used in calculations and reporting is limited, very expensive for the capabilities > > Very Average , there are other systems with more capabilities that are alot cheaper than Buildsmart is ----- ### "Buildsmart the right way" — 5.0/5 > **Yvonne** | *7 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This helps reduce using multiple spreadsheets or systems.Many companies say it improves accuracy and uniformity across projects. > > **Cons**: Many options, roles, and settings make it complex for new users. Full setup may be hard and requires training. > > BuildSmart is a construction ERP system used to manage procurement, subcontractors, project costing, accounting, and financial reporting to help track project budgets and control costs. ----- ### "RIB Quality System" — 5.0/5 > **Prudence** | *30 April 2026* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It combines all organization transactions in one quality system and easily to work on RIB Buildsmart > > **Cons**: Suppliers' information added on the system, particularly vat number it must give notification of expiry date. > > Purchasing experience and the traceable of old information from the system. Purchase Order approval system ----- ### "RIB - The Future" — 5.0/5 > **Daniella** | *18 December 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Built for large, complex construction projects especially valued by contractors handling multi-project > > **Cons**: Implementation time and effort - Rolling it out across an enterprise can take significant time, planning, and change management - more so than lighter or point-solution tools. > > Great\! Project, commercial, and finance teams all work from the same real-time data Budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts are always aligned Cost risks and overruns are visible early, not at month-end Workflows and approvals reduce manual effort and improve governance Reporting is faster, more accurate, and trusted by leadership ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/156457/buildsmart?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/156457/buildsmart) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data