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Construction Management software for hvac & refrigeration in Australia

4 apps for hvac & refrigeration. Prices in AUD, with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks sync shown.

For hvac & refrigeration

HVAC and refrigeration work mixes installs with scheduled servicing. Asset history and service contracts matter as much as quoting.

What to look for

  • ✓Asset and equipment service history
  • ✓Maintenance contracts and recurring jobs
  • ✓Parts and stock tracking
More to check
  • ✓Technician scheduling across sites

In Australia

In Australia MYOB is still widely used alongside Xero. GST is 10%, and payroll needs Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO.

  • ✓Confirm MYOB support if your books are in MYOB
  • ✓If you pay staff, check payroll is STP-compliant
  • ✓Check supplier integrations with the wholesalers you buy from
Must sync with:4 of 4 apps
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Beam (trybeam.com)

Construction financial management / job costing (specialty trade contractors)

HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ AUD 364/mo(listed as USD 250/mo)

USD, per company with user cap. Core $0/mo (up to 2 users, first 5 AI estimates)…

Full pricing

USD, per company with user cap. Core $0/mo (up to 2 users, first 5 AI estimates). Plus $250/mo monthly or $200/mo annual (5 users). Scale $500/mo or $400/mo annual (10 users). Enterprise custom, unlimited users. Annual saves 20%. Payment fees: $5 ACH, 3% card

What it does

All-in-one construction finance and PM: AI estimating/proposals, e-signatures, client portal, PM, schedules…

Everything it does

All-in-one construction finance and PM: AI estimating/proposals, e-signatures, client portal, PM, schedules, change orders, job costing (estimate vs actual & WIP), AIA billing (G702/G703), online bill pay, expense management, compliance (lien waivers, W9s, licences, insurance), cost-plus invoicing, embedded fintech…

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
BBC

BuildCrew.AI / Build Crew

AI preconstruction platform for general contractors (broader than trade subcontractor ops)

HQ: San Francisco, CA, United States

No field notes yet

Price

Quote only

Quote only - no public price list (get-a-demo form). Free self-serve start advertised…

Full pricing

Quote only - no public price list (get-a-demo form). Free self-serve start advertised, no card required

What it does

Precon 'Digital Coworker' for GCs: trade scoping from drawings/specs, bid leveling…

Everything it does

Precon 'Digital Coworker' for GCs: trade scoping from drawings/specs, bid leveling, ROM and line-by-line estimates, precon RFI drafting with sheet/grid references, document-gap detection. Sits upstream of subcontractor management (GC-side buying)

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
CUT

ConstructionOnline (UDA Technologies)

Construction management / job costing (specialty & subcontractor)

HQ: Auburn, AL, United States

Price

Quote only

Quote-based for full platform. Published for Basics tier…

Full pricing

Quote-based for full platform. Published for Basics tier: $199/mo for 1 user (shown as $239 list) + $30/mo per additional user, monthly (yearly discounted). 2024 Basics sheet also lists OnCost Estimating $99/mo single ($83/yr), OnCost Estimating Plus $199/mo…

What it does

End-to-end construction management for specialty contractors and trade subs: estimating (OnCost), costbooks…

Everything it does

End-to-end construction management for specialty contractors and trade subs: estimating (OnCost), costbooks, change orders, proposals, PM, scheduling (OnPlan/GamePlan), daily logging, RFIs/submittals, client portals, TrueVision BI, 10-day trial

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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JobTread

Construction management / job costing for contractors and subcontractors

HQ: Dallas, TX, United States

No field notes yet

Price

From ≈ AUD 290/mo(listed as USD 199/mo)

USD, per company + per internal user, monthly: $199/mo base + $20/mo per internal user…

Full pricing

USD, per company + per internal user, monthly: $199/mo base + $20/mo per internal user (annual $159/mo base). Per-user tiers: 2-10 users $20/mo ($16 annual), 11-20 $15 ($12), 21-30 $10 ($8), 31+ $5 ($4). Vendor/sub/customer portal users free. No contract, no…

What it does

All-in-one construction management: AI tools (budgets/formulas/forms), estimating and bid management…

Everything it does

All-in-one construction management: AI tools (budgets/formulas/forms), estimating and bid management, job costing, budgeting, change orders, POs/work orders, AIA pay applications, sub and vendor billing, customer portals, schedules, time tracking, reporting/dashboards, warranty, selections/allowances, financing and…

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks

Prices are converted as a guide (≈, rates from 2026-11-06). GST/VAT may be extra. Confirm on the vendor's site. Order is never paid for.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the cheapest construction management for hvac & refrigeration app in Australia?

Going by published starting prices, the lowest-cost options we list are JobTread (from about AUD 290/mo), Beam (trybeam.com) (from about AUD 364/mo). Prices are converted to AUD as a guide and often go up per user, so check what you'd actually pay for your crew.

Which construction management for hvac & refrigeration apps sync with both Xero and MYOB?

None of the apps on this list publish integrations with both Xero and MYOB.