Footing Tools

Use this when a builder or tradie in Australia needs a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high-risk construction work. Checks that each step has hazards and controls, sorts controls by the hierarchy of controls, checks the high-risk categories and the content the WHS regulations require, and returns a PDF with a worker sign-on sheet. Do not use for general safety questions or to interpret Australian Standards.

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Use this when an Australian builder or tradie wants a quote made from job details or site notes. Adds GST per line, keeps optional extras out of the total, and returns a PDF the client can accept. Do not use to suggest prices or rates.

footing_quote_draft

Use this when an Australian builder or tradie wants a tax invoice made from job details or site notes. Adds GST per line, includes the ABN and the details a tax invoice needs, and returns a PDF. Do not use to suggest prices or rates, or for accounting advice.

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Use this when a builder or subcontractor in Australia needs to prepare a progress claim (payment claim) under a building contract. Works out the amount from the contract sum, approved variations, percentage complete or line items, previous claims and retention, adds GST and the state's Security of Payment Act statement, and returns a PDF with the payment schedule due date. Do not use to respond to a claim someone else served, or for advice on disputes.

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Use this when a builder, tradie or renovator needs quantities of building materials: concrete (m³ and 20 kg bags), plasterboard sheets, wall framing, tiles, paint, decking, pavers or landscape supplies. Uses Australian product sizes and waste allowances and shows the working. Do not use for structural design, engineering, or electrical calculations such as voltage drop.

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Use this when someone in Australia needs the deadlines for a payment claim under the Security of Payment Act: when a payment schedule is due, or when payment is due. Needs the state or territory and the date the claim was served. Counts business days, public holidays and the Christmas shutdown. Do not use for contracts outside Australia, or to judge whether a claim is valid.

footing_sopa_dates

Use this when an Australian builder wants today's site diary written up from notes or a voice memo: who was on site, work done, deliveries, delays, visitors, incidents and instructions received. Returns a dated PDF and flags instructions that may be variations. Do not use for incident reports to a regulator.

footing_site_diary

Use this when an Australian builder or tradie needs to write up a variation: a change to the agreed scope, price or time on a building contract. Returns totals with GST, the new contract sum, and a PDF the client can sign. Do not use for explaining contract clauses, for legal advice, or to decide what the work should cost.

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