User Guide
Getting Started – General Information
General Information - What is WeBuild?
What is WeBuild?
WeBuild was founded to help small-to-medium commercial construction contractors run their projects and businesses more efficiently.
Using structured processes and intuitive tools, our fully integrated solution was designed around a simple principle: “One Platform. One Source of Truth”. WeBuild brings teams, workflows, and project data together in one unified platform — delivering enterprise-level capability without the complexity or cost of typical enterprise systems.
By connecting project stakeholders across the full construction lifecycle, contractors gain the control, continuity, and visibility needed to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Our competitive plan 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?
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?
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 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.
Which branch category should I choose?
Which branch category should I choose?
When you open a new account with WeBuild, 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
Create a new (separate) account for another business or branch of your company
This article will explain how to create a new (separate) branch for another business or branch of your company.
If your company has an existing separate business or branch, and you need to create a separate account with WeBuild for this business or branch, you will need to go through the same steps of registering a new account as if you are registering a new company.
When you get to the following screen, click the “SELECT” button to the right of “Create your Company account”:
You can then enter your Company name and Company registration number, and click the “CONTINUE” button:
The next step is to complete the new business/branch information. It is important to include a different Office Name (e.g. Head Office or New York office) for this additional business/branch as well as the address and other information to distinguish the account of this business/branch from the other accounts of your company.
Click the “CREATE NEW BRANCH” button to finish creating your account.
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