--- 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 81 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** | 81 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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[QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/46497/quickbooks-enterprise) — 4.5/5 (20619 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Best Construction Cost accounting systems" — 5.0/5 > **Noel** | *4 February 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use, control that can be implemented and support received when required/ > > **Cons**: The adhoc system bugs from time to time. > > I have been using the system since 2018, We have enjoyed using the program, made many employees lives much more efficient and easier to perform tasks. we are able to use system from all around the world. ----- ### "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 ----- ### "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 ----- ### "BUILDSMART IS MY GO-TO TOOL" — 5.0/5 > **AJEETH** | *15 September 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: BUILD SMART IS VERY USER FRIENDLY. ANY QUERY I HAVE, BUILDSMART IS MY GO-TO TOOL. I US EIT TO HOLD STOCK ON HAND, USE IT FOR PURCHASE ORDER FOR CONTACTS /SURVEYS ALMOST ANYTHING. REPORTS ARE EASY TO RUN AND QUICK TO DOWNLOAD. SAVES ALOT OF TIME. I LIKE ALL THE NEW SHORTCUTS . THE NEW BUILDSMART IS EVEN MORE EASIER TO USE . IT ELIMINATES ALL THE EXTRA PROCESS TO CETAIN ITEMS WHCIH I USE EXAMPLE FINDING A GRN THAT I DID NOT PRINT . IN THE PAST WE HAD TO RUN A REPORT TO GET THE GRN BUT NOW TOU CLICK ON THE PO , EXPAND AND PRINT > > **Cons**: THE NEW LOOK - IT IS HARD ON THE EYES (PO LIST NEED TO BE CLEARLY SEPARATED BETWEEN THE LINES LIKE THE OLD BUILDSMART). PLEASE CREATE A MOBILE VERSION 🙏 > > I ENJOY WORKING ON BUILDSMART. VERY EASY AND USER FRIENDLY. EASY REPORT RUNNING. NEW BUILDSMART A BLEESING. MORE FEATURES / MAKES LIFE EVEN MORE EASIER ----- ### "RIB Buildsmart .... God Sent \!" — 5.0/5 > **Shikaar** | *29 September 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is an overall efficient convenience that takes alot of pressure away from this ever so demanding industry. > > **Cons**: Apart from the undo button when pricing works, comparing this to the competitors, not much to be said. > > God sent \! Makes overall experience good. Gives contractors the confidence and accuracy that we need. ----- 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