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What is WeBuild?

WeBuild is a cloud-based construction management platform built specifically for construction workflow to help clients manage all their projects from the one place, cut admin times and make better business decisions.

WeBuild helps you to improve every aspect of running a construction business, from preparing bids with sub-contractors to managing documents, on-site field activities, project quality and safety.

We have a plan suitable for your business needs whether you’re part of a development company, construction company, specialty sub-contractor, supplier, architectural firm or engineering firm.

Our competitive plans include no upfront set-up cost, unlimited file storage, free system upgrades and free technical support for our clients and their collaborators. Clients pay only the subscription fee for the number of their internal users of the system, providing maximum flexibility to scale system usage and cost up or down to suite their changing business needs.

Who can use WeBuild?

WeBuild can be used by any team of construction professionals who are involved in overseeing all or part of a project in any capacity.

WeBuild’s functionality caters to many project roles, including:

• Owners/developers

• Architects

• Designers

• Engineers

• Estimators

• Construction managers

• Project managers

• Contract administrators

• Site managers

• Sub-contractors/suppliers

Does WeBuild require any training?

Our intuitive, simple interface enables new users to learn as they click through their account. Should new users need more guidance, we provide a detailed walk-through of all our functions in our User Guide and our friendly support team is also on hand to assist you.

You can try the WeBuild Management Account functionality free of charge for 14 days by creating a new project and then starting your trial.

If you need any more information, shoot us an email to support@webuildcs.com.

The difference between Collaboration account and a Management account

The answer is project control.

If your company manages project documentation, engages other companies (e.g. sub-contractors) for sub-contract work, procurement or consultancy services and oversees day to day site operations, your team will require a Management Account.

A holder of a Management Account is usually a head contractor or a developer who can upload unlimited number of projects on the system, have unlimited access to all the features we offer, and have complete control over other companies working on the project.

On the other hand, if your company is engaged to price work or provide consultancy services for a certain aspect of a project, you can connect with the project by creating a free Collaboration Account.

Create an account for your company

Which branch category should I choose?

Selecting a branch type helps us tailor your account to your needs. There are three branch types to choose from:

• Owners & Consultants – Your company primarily manages and consults with general contractors on a project.

• General Contractors & Developers – Your company is regularly engaged by owners to manage or oversee the management of an entire project. This includes working with consultants and managing sub-contractors and suppliers.

• Sub-contractors & Suppliers – Your company bids for work/supply associated with your specialty trade.

Create a new (separate) account for another business or branch of your company

This article will teach you how to create a new (separate) branch for another business or branch of your company.

If your company has a separate business or branch and you need to create a separate account for this business or branch, you will need to go through the same steps of registering a new account the same way as if you are registering a new company.

Step 1:  Register your email address

To register your email address click this link, type in your email address and password and click the “CREATE ACCOUNT” button.

You will need to use a new email address in order to create an account for the new business or branch of your company, in order for the system to log you into the correct account.

Step 2:  Verify your email address

Check your inbox for an email titled “Thanks for your registration!”, open the email and click the “Verify Your Email” button. You will then be directed to the registration wizard (see Step 3).

Step 3:  Complete the registration wizard

a) Start by completing your user profile, then click the “CONTINUE” button:

b) You can then click the “SELECT” button to the right of “Create your Company account”:

c) After typing in your Company name and Company registration number, click the “CONTINUE” button:

d) The final step is to complete the new business or branch information. It is important to include a different Office Name (e.g. New York office) for this business or branch as well as address and other information to distinguish the account of this business or branch from the other accounts of your company.

Click the “CREATE NEW BRANCH” button to finish creating your account.

Add team members to your company account

Join your (existing) company account

Assign admin rights to team members

Remove a team member from your company account

Create a project

Now that you have created your Webuild account, added your team members and imported contacts into your organisation’s address book, you are ready to create your first project.

This article will teach you how to create a project with your Webuild account.

Step 1:  Log in to your account and click CREATE PROJECT

After logging in to your account, your “Projects” area will be displayed. Click the “NEW” button to start the create project wizard.

Step 2:  Select your project type

In the first step of the create project wizard, you have the option to select either the “Design”, “Pre-construction” or “Construction” phase project type.

To learn about the differences between project types and the handover process, go to Project Admin section.

After selecting your project type, click the “NEXT” button.

Step 3:  Add your project information

Complete your project information, then click the “NEXT” button.

Step 4:  Add your project team and manage permissions

To add team members to your project, click the search field and select the team members you wish to add.

You can also invite new team members to join your organisation (and project) by clicking the search field and selecting the “ADD TEAM MEMBER” button.

After adding colleagues to your project team list, select their related permissions by clicking the menu to the right of their name and selecting either “Office staff” or “Site staff”.

Step 5:  Create a project and send notifications

After adding your team members, click the “CREATE” button to finish creating your project.

Any added team members will receive an email notification like the one below, with a button directing them to your project.

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