Buildxact Empowers Australian Builders to Tackle Housing Crisis by Leveraging National Construction Code Pause

MELBOURNE – 4 September 2025 – As the Australian government announces a pause on further changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until 2029, a move aimed at accelerating home building and addressing the nation’s pressing housing crisis, Buildxact, a leading provider of construction management software, is uniquely positioned to empower builders to maximize this window of stability. By leveraging Buildxact’s comprehensive platform, builders can significantly enhance efficiency and productivity, directly contributing to the increased supply of much needed housing across the country.

The National Construction Code Pause: A Strategic Opportunity

The Australian government’s decision to pause further residential changes to the NCC until mid-2029 provides a crucial period of regulatory certainty for the construction industry. This initiative aims to reduce red tape, streamline approvals, and ultimately speed up home building to alleviate the severe housing shortage. While the pause is intended to provide ‘breathing room’ for builders, it also presents a strategic opportunity for those who can optimize their operations to capitalize on the stable regulatory environment.

Buildxact: Driving Efficiency and Productivity in a Stable Regulatory Landscape

Buildxact offers a robust, cloud-based construction management platform designed to streamline every stage of the building process, from initial takeoff and estimating to project management and invoicing. In the context of the NCC pause, Buildxact’s features become even more critical for builders looking to maximize output and profitability:

• Faster Takeoffs and Accurate Estimating: Buildxact’s intuitive tools enable builders to complete takeoffs and generate accurate estimates significantly faster, cutting time spent on these crucial tasks by up to 66%. This speed is vital for responding quickly to demand and securing more projects.
• AI-driven Features: Buildxact also leverages AI to further improve the speed of these solutions and include an AI-powered estimate review tool that will be able to capture any common mistakes or overlooked items.
• Streamlined Project Management: The platform provides comprehensive job management capabilities, allowing builders to efficiently track leads, manage projects, and schedule tasks. This end-to-end visibility minimizes delays and keeps projects on track.
• Improved Workflow and Reduced Errors: By integrating key functions, Buildxact helps eliminate manual processes and reduce errors, leading to smoother workflows and fewer costly mistakes. This increased efficiency directly translates to faster project completion times—Buildxact builders complete 56% more jobs on time each year.
• Enhanced Profitability: With features like accounting integration, customizable templates, and lead management, Buildxact helps builders manage their finances more effectively, leading to improved profitability by earning 1.2 times more per job on average, which they can invest in future growth. Buildxact customers grow revenue by 94% in the first 18 months.

“The pause in the National Construction Code changes offers a unique moment for Australian builders to use the enhanced visibility they now have into construction means and methods and focus on operational excellence,” says Steve Yates, CEO at Buildxact. “Buildxact is committed to providing the tools that empower them to do just that. By simplifying complex processes and boosting efficiency, we can help builders construct more homes, more quickly, and more profitably, directly contributing to solving Australia’s housing crisis.”

Addressing Australia’s Housing Crisis

Australia is currently grappling with a severe housing crisis, characterized by staggering property prices, rental growth, and a significant shortage of affordable housing. Factors contributing to this crisis include rapid population growth, supply constraints due to land availability and planning laws, and high demand. The government’s decision to pause NCC changes is a direct response to the urgent need to accelerate housing supply and improve affordability.

By enabling builders to operate with greater efficiency and predictability, Buildxact plays a crucial role in alleviating these pressures. The platform helps reduce the time and cost associated with construction, allowing builders to complete 56% more jobs on time each year, and delivering more housing solutions.

About Buildxact

Buildxact gives custom home builders, contractors and dealers control of their business to get the job done. Using simple features, job estimates take less time and ordering materials is possible 24/7 using integrated dealer price lists. Founded in 2011 in Australia with North American headquarters in Austin, Texas, Buildxact continues to expand its global presence with customers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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