construction cost management software

Automate 80% of your project costs in one clever platform

When costs live across spreadsheets, email and disconnected systems, margin leaks before anyone sees it. Lentune connects every cost from site-to-CFO, so you can protect margin, boost productivity, and make better decisions while the job is still live.

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Lentune construction financial software dashboard

Join hundreds of construction companies across Australia & New Zealand nailing budgets with Lentune!

Lentune Project Financials Connected Ecosystem — integrations with Xero, MYOB, Procore, Simpro and more

Track live costs across every project — so nothing surprises you at month-end

Lentune is a project financial software that sits between your email inbox and your accounting system.

It automates invoices, purchase orders, timesheets, progress claims and reporting — has a handy mobile app, and features that help you stay compliant with the Security of Payments act.

It's best suited to general contractors and commercial subcontractors using Xero, who need project-level management of budget to ensure the financial viability of the business.

Every finance workflow, from the first invoice to the final progress claim — connected and automated

It's easy to use Lentune. You upload your budget and as costs flow in — invoices, timesheets, subcontractor claims — Lentune tracks every dollar against it. You see committed, actual and forecast cost-to-complete live. When it's time to claim, it's already built from real project data — accurate, defensible, and out the door faster.

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Lentune plays nicely with your existing systems
to remove data entry and headaches

Lentune connects with the most popular accounting and construction management systems, helping you eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and get more out of the tools you already use.

Making construction finance easier since 2013

Making construction finance easier since 2013

7.8M

Invoices automated

$14B

Value of costs tracked

8,500+

Active users

5/5

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Gain hawk-eye visibility over every dollar (and cent) on site

Gain hawk eye visibility over every
dollar (and cent) on site.

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Project cost management
Project Cost Management
See cost overruns early and protect your margin
Track committed costs, actuals and forecasts in real time so you can spot issues early and make better decisions while the job's live.
Live budget vs actual job costs
Early warning notifications on cost risk
Drill into cost codes, invoices, and commitments
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Invoice automation
Invoice Automation
Say goodbye to supplier invoice headaches
Automated accounts payable from received to processed in a few clicks. Month-end just got a lot less stressful.
AI-powered invoice capture and data extraction
Customisable approval workflows and audit trails
Three-way match with PO and delivery docket
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Purchase orders
Purchase Order Automation
Improve committed cost discipline and forecasting
Create POs anytime from the mobile app, linked directly to project expenses. Clear commitments keep projects on track.
Real-time committed cost tracking
Approval-based spend control
Auto-match with invoice and overspend warnings
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Progress claims
Progress Claims & Variations
Create durable claims with variations and retentions
From head contracts to subbie claims, Lentune makes it easy to stay on top of your projects and get paid faster.
Build head contract claims from live project costs
Automatic retention and variation calculations
Generate claim docs and push invoices to Xero
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Timesheets
Timesheets Automation
Capture labour hours from site, straight onto projects
Employees log hours on the go, managers approve with a click. Streamlined, accurate, hassle-free.
Auto-code labour costs to projects and cost codes
Set up project-specific rates and allowances
One-click sync of approved hours to Xero Payroll
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Financial reporting
Financial Reporting
Complete financial visibility from site to boardroom
All your key project data in real time — forecasts, claims, retentions and actuals in one place.
Portfolio-wide visibility across projects, branches, entities
Live cost-to-complete, margin, and cash flow forecasting
Lockable reporting periods for accurate month-end and WIP
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Customer Story

How Fitout Glass & Aluminum got ahead of cost creep on every project

+20%
Net profit in 12 months
+$100k
Monthly claims cashflow
-95%
Less data entry
0%
Budget guesswork

Why more Kiwi businesses choose Lentune

Locally built and supported

Locally built and supported

With on-shore customer support, we're always just a phone call away.

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New feature releases

And we make sure that our customers have their say!

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Easy to use

No tech whizzes. Lentune is easy to learn for the whole team.

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Only pay for what you use

No user license fees, 12-month terms, and monthly payments.

Helping you run a more profitable, scalable business

Exclusive Linings

"We've pretty much freed up a whole person to focus on other things rather than being bogged down with routine, monotonous tasks."

Luke Long
General Manager — Exclusive Linings

Fitout Glass & Aluminum

"We now have absolute clarity and confidence in the financial data we're being fed—which enables us to make better decisions within the business."

Joel Diss
Director — Fitout Glass and Aluminum

Downer HEB

"The cost-benefit ratio of Lentune is extraordinary. I could have saved at least $100,000 a year, in either a salary or regaining my lost time."

Andrea Compton
Finance Manager — Downer HEB

Luke Long
Exclusive Linings
"We've pretty much freed up a whole person to focus on other things rather than being bogged down with routine, monotonous tasks."
Luke Long
General Manager
Joel Diss
Fitout Glass and Aluminum
"We now have absolute clarity and confidence in the financial data we're being fed—which enables us to make better decisions within the business."
Joel Diss
Director
Andrea Compton
Downer HEB
"The cost-benefit ratio of Lentune is extraordinary. I could have saved at least $100,000 a year, in either a salary or regaining my lost time."
Andrea Compton
Finance Manager
Courtney Holmes
Graham Hill Roofing
"We needed something that everybody across the organisation could use. With Lentune, we felt confident that our entire team — whether site staff, foremen or management — would find it user-friendly."
Courtney Holmes
Financial Controller
Danielle Cole
BLR Provincial Construction
"Lentune not only facilitates accurate financial reporting but also significantly improves time management across the board — helping everyone achieve a better work-life balance."
Danielle Cole
Administration Manager

Serious about enterprise security &
security of payments compliance

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ISO 27001 certified

Independently audited for strong controls and risk management.

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On-shore data storage

Hosted on-shore in Australia so construction financials stay secure.

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Security of payments act

On-time claims with clear evidence, variations and retention.

A smoother workday for every role

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CEOs, CFOs and business leaders

  • Save your business 70%* of the current finance workload.
  • Increase visibility and control across your construction projects.
  • Establish consistent, scalable processes.
  • Reduce admin and manual tasks so you can focus on growth.
For QS & PM

Quantity surveyors & project managers

  • See all your project costs in real-time in one place.
  • Prevent cost overruns.
  • Automatically check the pricing on supplier invoices against what has been agreed and negotiated with suppliers.
  • Communicate to suppliers via Lentune.
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Finance and administration managers

  • Close month-end faster, in just 1-3 days
  • Reduce time and effort spent manually processing supplier invoices and chasing approvers with our invoicing tool.
  • Eliminate double data entry and improve accuracy.

We automated project admin

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Frequently asked questions

What is construction cost management software and how does it streamline process?

The best cost management software for Australian and New Zealand builders is one that improves financial accuracy, forecasting, and process efficiency across construction projects.

Platforms like Lentune are built specifically for builders and subcontractors who need to:

Unlike generic project management tools, Lentune focuses on construction financial workflows, helping builders gain real-time visibility over project costs and eliminate cost creep.

For builders in Australia and New Zealand, the best solution will:

  • Integrate with accounting systems like Xero
  • Support local construction workflows
  • Improve forecast accuracy and cost tracking
  • Reduce manual processes between site teams and finance

This allows builders to move from reactive cost tracking to proactive financial control, improving margins and project predictability.

What type of builders is Lentune designed for?

Lentune is designed for commercial builders and large-project subcontractors in Australia and New Zealand managing projects with complex financial workflows.

It’s typically used by construction companies turning over $5M–$100M+ who need better control over cost codes, subcontractor claims, variations, retentions, and project forecasting.

Lentune works best for teams running budget-driven projects where financial accuracy and visibility are critical to maintaining margins.

For companies using other construction platforms, Lentune also integrates with systems like Procore, Simpro, CostCon and Jobpac to eliminate supplier invoice data entry and streamline approval workflows.

How can builders manage variations and retentions in construction projects?

Lentune helps builders manage construction variations and retentions by tracking them automatically within their project financial workflows.

Builders can record variations at both the head contract and subcontractor level, linking them to specific cost codes or work orders so changes are reflected immediately in project budgets and forecasts.

Lentune also automatically calculates subcontractor retentions and carries them through into claims, giving builders clear visibility of what has been held, released, and still owing. This removes the need for manual spreadsheets and ensures variations and retentions are always accurately reflected in project costs.

What is the easiest construction cost management software for builders to use?

Lentune is designed to be easy for builders to learn and use, even for teams moving from paper or spreadsheets.

The platform simplifies financial workflows like purchase orders, subcontractor claims, variations and approvals, so project managers and finance teams can adopt it quickly without complex training.

Lentune also provides live onboarding sessions with real people and ongoing support, helping construction teams get up to speed fast and confidently manage project costs from day one.

How long does Lentune implementation take?

Lentune implementation typically takes up to eight weeks, with many construction companies going live sooner.

The process starts with a discovery session to understand your projects, cost structures, and financial workflows. From there, the Lentune team works closely with you to configure your site, align approval processes, and train your team.

Most builders begin using Lentune for real project work between weeks five and eight, with hands-on support throughout the process to ensure a smooth and confident rollout.

How can builders improve cost accuracy on construction projects?

Builders improve cost accuracy by tracking committed costs, subcontractor claims, and variations in real time instead of relying on delayed spreadsheet updates.

Construction financial platforms like Lentune provide live visibility into project costs, helping builders forecast final project outcomes earlier and identify cost issues before they impact margins.

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