General Contractor

The Ontario General Contractor Software That Actually Works for Your Size

Better than Procore for small and mid size Ontario GCs. Subcontractor portals, lien holdback tracking, WSIB documentation, and client reporting, built for Canadian compliance.

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Why General Contractor Companies in Ontario Need Better Software

Procore Costs Too Much for What You Use

You're paying roughly $1,500 to $2,500 a month for enterprise software built for $100M firms. Half the features don't apply. The ROI math doesn't work at your size.

Subcontractor Coordination Is Still Phone and Email

You're managing 10 to 15 trades on a commercial site through texts and phone calls. One missed update costs a day of delays and $5,000.

Lien Holdback Tracking Is a Spreadsheet

Ontario's Construction Act requires precise holdback management. You're doing it manually, and one mistake means a $200K problem.

Your Clients Want Digital Reports You Can't Produce

Commercial developers and property managers expect weekly progress reports, photo logs, and document portals. You're compiling them manually.

What We Build for Ontario General Contractor Companies

Subcontractor Portals

Every sub trade has their own portal: schedules, documents, change orders, and approvals. No more phone tag.

Lien Holdback Management

Ontario Construction Act compliant. Automatic holdback calculations, release schedules, and documentation.

Client Reporting Dashboard

Give institutional clients a branded portal with progress photos, schedules, change orders, and billing, updated in real time.

WSIB Documentation Per Project

Track WSIB clearance for every sub, every project. Auto flag expirations. Always audit ready.

Multi Site Job Tracking

Manage 10+ active sites from one dashboard. Every crew, every sub, every milestone, all visible.

Progress Billing & Holdbacks

Progress billing aligned to milestones. Automatic holdback calculation. Paid faster, compliant always.

Ontario

Lien & WSIB aware builds

Phased

Sub portals when you are ready

Custom

GC process, not a template

One lead

Principal-led delivery

KiwiCode vs Procore vs Buildertrend

Cost

Procore$10K – $80K+ per year (based on construction volume)
Buildertrend$499 – $1,099 per month (per plan tier)
KiwiCodeFixed-phase pricing quoted after fit call

Built for Ontario

ProcoreNo, US focused
BuildertrendNo, US focused
KiwiCodeYes, Ontario

WSIB Compliance

ProcoreNot included
BuildertrendNot included
KiwiCodeBuilt in per project

Lien Holdback Tracking

ProcoreManual
BuildertrendNot available
KiwiCodeAutomated per Construction Act

Setup Time

Procore3 to 6 months
Buildertrend2 to 4 months
KiwiCodePhased; depends on pilot scope

Canadian Tax Compliance

ProcoreLimited
BuildertrendLimited
KiwiCodeFull HST/GST handling

Local Support

ProcoreUS call center
BuildertrendUS call center
KiwiCodeCall a real person in Ontario

Customization

ProcoreLimited
BuildertrendLimited
KiwiCodeBuilt around your workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to Procore for Ontario GCs?

KiwiCode is a strong Procore alternative for small and mid size Ontario general contractors. You get subcontractor portals, lien holdback tracking, and WSIB documentation at a fraction of Procore's cost, built custom for Canadian compliance.

Does KiwiCode handle Ontario lien holdback tracking?

Yes. KiwiCode automates holdback calculations, release schedules, and documentation in full compliance with the Ontario Construction Act. No more tracking holdbacks on spreadsheets and risking a $200K mistake.

How does KiwiCode compare to Procore and Buildertrend?

KiwiCode is built specifically for Ontario GCs, with native lien holdback management, WSIB tracking, and Canadian tax compliance that Procore and Buildertrend don't offer out of the box. Many mid size GCs target lower total cost than enterprise seat pricing, but every quote depends on scope. On a fit call we line that up against your actual stack.

Does the software include WSIB compliance per project?

Yes. KiwiCode tracks WSIB clearance certificates for every subcontractor on every Ontario project, auto flags expirations, and keeps you audit ready at all times. No more chasing subs for paperwork before an inspection.

Can subcontractors access their own portal?

Absolutely. KiwiCode gives every sub trade on your Ontario projects their own portal to view schedules, upload documents, submit change orders, and track approvals, which cuts the phone tag and email chains that cause costly delays.

Ready to Upgrade Your General Contractor Business?

Book a fit call. We'll map your payment workflow, see if a pilot fits, and show where software can save time, money, and headaches.