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# RIB BuildSmart

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> BuildSmart is a fully integrated Costing, Project and Enterprise Accounting solution, providing real-time analysis for effective project management. Comprising of Procurement, Accounting, Payroll, Plant, Yard \& Store Management, Subcontract Management, Business Intelligence, HR and Time \& Attendance
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> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 83 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of RIB BuildSmart

•	Fully integrated software solution eliminating departmental silos
•	Web based / Cloud solution allowing real time global access to a central system providing immediate accurate and powerful decision making information
•	Multi-location, multi-currency and multi-organisational enabled
•	Control of budget at both quantity and value level
•	Excellent reporting and analytics
•	Bi-directional integration with Candy to allow accurate and easy Actual vs. Allowable reporting
•	Mobile functionality
•	Electronic Approval System (EAS)
•	Unlimited workflows for all business processes
•	Unlimited approval trees and hierarchies
•	IFRS Compliant

## 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

- API
- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Aging Tracking
- Approval Process Control
- Bank Reconciliation
- Billing & Invoicing
- Budget Control
- Budget Tracking
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Business Intelligence
- Cash Management
- Change Order Management
- Check Processing
- Commercial
- Compliance Tracking
- Contract/License Management
- Contractor Management

## Integrations (1 total)

- RIB Candy

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/25/construction-accounting/software)

## Related Categories

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- [ERP Systems](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/322/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Contractor Foreman](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/109491/contractor-foreman) — 4.5/5 (823 reviews)
2. [Trimble e-Builder](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/8291/e-builder-enterprise) — 4.3/5 (418 reviews)
3. [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/115227/quickbooks-enterprise) — 4.5/5 (20639 reviews)
4. [Procore](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/9704/procore) — 4.5/5 (2658 reviews)
5. [JobTread](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2051765/jobtread) — 4.9/5 (143 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Buildsmart Review" — 5.0/5

> **Lisa** | *17 April 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This software is very easy to use and the support is excellent.
> 
> **Cons**: The Procurement Module does not have a Supplier Management module that can integrate with it.
> 
> I have been using Buildsmart for over 10 years and have always found it a very easy to use system.  Also, over the years they have made many great improvements which reflects the fact that they are constantly listening to clients and trying to improve which is encouraging.

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### "RIB review" — 5.0/5

> **Louis** | *5 January 2026* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Usable and reliable software with constant results. Consistency is experienced in every interactuon.
> 
> **Cons**: Outdated compared to newer software. Limited users allowed based on subscription. Expensive to implement full suite.
> 
> Great full suite for  project management. Can be specific and hard to implement but reliability outweighs this.

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### "Buildsmart needs to be more user friendly." — 2.0/5

> **Mark** | *25 March 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Compared to other accounting and payroll software that I used, such as Xero, SAGE, QuickBooks, Pastel, Simple Pay, VIP, not much.
> 
> **Cons**: There is way, way, way too many options that has to be chosen for users, roles, settings, processing, etc.
It is not very user friendly because of the above.
Financial and user defined reports leave much to be desired.
> 
> I would choose any of the above accounting software before Buildsmart.
Have your developer work with a qualified accountant who has been using other accounting and payroll software.
Use other accounting software and compare it to Buildsmart.

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### "A review of RIB Buildsmart in South Africa" — 5.0/5

> **Harvey** | *8 October 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: RIB Buildsmart is a must have in the South African construction industry, it ensures accuracy and uniformity, which increases control over the construction project and period.
> 
> **Cons**: RIB Buildsmart can be an overwhelming system to implement if you are unfamiliar with it. Time needs to be spent on training individuals, especially if nobody in the company is familiar with the software.
> 
> I am happy with RIB Buildsmart, we use it everyday and when you understand the capabilities, it can be a very useful software.

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### "GREAT WORK RIB" — 5.0/5

> **Sinethemba** | *22 September 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It has shorts cuts , and it allows you to choose the ones which best prefered for you so its easy to navigate through the channels.
> 
> **Cons**: i don't like the grey background would be nice if it had the dark background for people who struggle with sight.
> 
> the new RIB Is nice got easy to use and had new features which the previous version didnt have so am happy with it.

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