Tender Comparison
Live
Hampton Residence · New Build
1
Smith & Co Builders
$1,780,000
-4.2%
2
Precision Homes
$1,825,000
-1.8%
3
Bay Constructions
$1,858,000
Base
Hampton Residence
3 active
Workspace
Architectural plans v3.pdf
Uploaded · Smith & Co · 2.4 MB
2h
Smith & Co replied to RFI #12
Scope clarification · resolved
4h
Site visit · Smith & Co
Thursday · 10:00 AM · Hampton East
1d
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Tender your build.In days.

Upload your plans. We match verified builders. You pick the winner.

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The problem

Tendering shouldn't feel like chasing.

Finding the right builder is the most consequential step of a residential build. We fixed the structure of the conversation, not just the inbox.

Today

Chasing five builders for weeks, inconsistent quotes.

With BuilderHQ

Upload once. Tenders back in days, ranked side-by-side.

Today

Drawings scattered across email, WhatsApp, and Dropbox.

With BuilderHQ

One project page. Versioned docs, audit trail.

Today

Builders bid blind on bad-fit work.

With BuilderHQ

Preview enough to opt in only when there's real fit.

Today

Comparing tenders in a spreadsheet that goes stale.

With BuilderHQ

Structured fields. Diff view. Live numbers.

The platform

Built for the work.

Every feature is sized to the rhythm of an Australian residential build. Not a generic marketplace.

01Pillar
▣Architectural plans v3.pdf2.4 MB
▣Specifications.pdf1.1 MB
▣Scope of works.docx164 KB

Project workspace

Drawings, specs, scope on one shareable page. Versioned, audit-trailed.

02Feature
JSACMRTB+9

Matched builders

Filtered by service area, project type, ABN, and licence. Only fit-for-purpose unlocks reach you.

03Feature
$1.78MSmith
$1.91MChen
$1.88MRoberts

Tender comparison

Side-by-side: price, inclusions, exclusions, timeline. Decide in minutes.

04Feature
OwnerBeam over the kitchen. Laminated or steel?
Smith buildersGoing steel. Will share calc tomorrow.

Project messaging

One thread per project. Threaded, scoped, searchable. RFIs and variations have a home.

05Feature

Verified profiles

ABN, ACN, state licence, insurance, and scoring. All in the open.

06Pillar
50
Founding builders

Founding access

Hand-picked builders unlock projects on the house during launch. Earn the platform.

How it works

Three steps, no chasing.

From raw drawings to a signed builder. Modelled on how Australian residential projects actually tender.

Step 01

Upload your project

Drawings, specs, scope, address. One form. Ten minutes.

  • Smart fields by build type
  • Drag & drop docs, autosaved
  • Preview vs full visibility controls
Step 02

Builders unlock

Matched builders preview, then unlock the full package to tender.

  • Filtered by suburb, type, licence
  • Founding access. First 50 builders free
  • Paid unlocks after launch
Step 03

Compare and decide

Structured tenders, side-by-side. Message in-thread. Decide.

  • Diff view across price, scope, timeline
  • Threaded messaging per project
  • Shortlist · award · reject in one click
See it in motion

The actual interface.

Not stylised mockups. The screens here are the screens you sign in to.

Tenders received
Compare & decide
Live
Tenders
3
Median
$1.86M
Spread
7%
JSSmith Builders$1.78M-4%
ACChen Construction$1.91M+3%
MRRoberts & Co$1.88M+1%
Built with industry experts

Shaped by real feedback.

Built alongside people who understand residential construction. Here's what owners, architects, and builders are saying.

We used BuilderHQ to tender our rear extension. The process was simple, fast and incredibly effective. We received competitive quotes from quality builders who actually wanted the job. Not three PDFs in three different worlds.

JM
James M. · Project owner
Brunswick, VIC

BuilderHQ has streamlined how we help clients find reliable builders. Upload once, let the platform handle the matching. Efficient, transparent, and aligned with how we deliver modern architecture. Without the broker layer.

SL
Sophie L. · Registered architect
Melbourne, VIC

I went in blind on my first build. BuilderHQ gave me a structured way to compare quotes. Same scope, same format, real numbers. I felt informed, not overwhelmed. The verified-builder chips meant I knew exactly who I was talking to.

AK
Aisha K. · Owner-builder
Canberra, ACT

As a small builder, getting access to good projects has always been tough. BuilderHQ levels the playing field. I've already quoted on two jobs since signing up. Both perfect fits for my team. Game-changer for how we grow.

NP
Nathan P. · Boutique builder
Geelong, VIC

We used BuilderHQ to tender our rear extension. The process was simple, fast and incredibly effective. We received competitive quotes from quality builders who actually wanted the job. Not three PDFs in three different worlds.

JM
James M. · Project owner
Brunswick, VIC

BuilderHQ has streamlined how we help clients find reliable builders. Upload once, let the platform handle the matching. Efficient, transparent, and aligned with how we deliver modern architecture. Without the broker layer.

SL
Sophie L. · Registered architect
Melbourne, VIC

I went in blind on my first build. BuilderHQ gave me a structured way to compare quotes. Same scope, same format, real numbers. I felt informed, not overwhelmed. The verified-builder chips meant I knew exactly who I was talking to.

AK
Aisha K. · Owner-builder
Canberra, ACT

As a small builder, getting access to good projects has always been tough. BuilderHQ levels the playing field. I've already quoted on two jobs since signing up. Both perfect fits for my team. Game-changer for how we grow.

NP
Nathan P. · Boutique builder
Geelong, VIC
Common questions

The honest answers.

Real questions from owners, builders, and architects. If something here doesn't answer yours, get in touch. We'll add it.

  • Yes. Owners pay nothing to upload, match with builders, receive tenders, or award a build. No fees, no commission on the awarded contract. The marketplace is funded by builders paying a small amount to unlock private project details (address, owner contact, documents). Never by you.

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