AI-generated compliance docs. Digital contracts. Asset management. Smart scheduling. Procurement tracking. And escrow payment protection built in. BuildShield is the complete construction business platform.
Compliant
AI-generated docs & certs
Contracted
Digital contracts & invoicing
Protected
Escrow & assessor sign-off
Managed
Assets, scheduling & procurement
BuildShield isn't just payment protection. It's the complete operating system for a construction business.
Every tradesman on BuildShield is assessed, graded, and reviewed by real customers and independent assessors. Search 27 trades by location, specialisation, and quality rating — no cowboys, no fake reviews.
James Wilson
Kitchen & Bathroom Specialist · Cambridge
4.9
Customer Rating
A+
Assessor Grade
47
Verified Jobs
Latest assessor report
"Excellent standard of finish on the kitchen refit. Plumbing connections properly tested, tiling work precise and level. No snagging items identified. Grade: A+"
Assessed by M. Taylor · 14 Feb 2026
✓ Verified & Assessed
From finding a tradesman to final sign-off — fully protected at every step
Describe your project and get quotes from verified, reviewed tradesmen who specialise in what you need.
Accept a quote, sign the digital contract, and deposit funds into Stripe escrow. Secure and transparent.
Track milestones, message your tradesman, and view all documents live on your dashboard in real-time.
Independent assessor inspects each milestone. Only after sign-off do funds release. Reports go on the tradesman's profile.
Most tradesmen spend 3–4 hours per job on RAMS alone. BuildShield generates every document you need — signed, stored, and audit-ready — before you leave the office.
All documents are digitally signed on-platform, stored with your project, and presented to customers in plain English and to assessors in full technical format.
Try the compliance suiteRAMS
Risk Assessment & Method Statement
COSHH
Hazardous Substances Assessment
Toolbox Talk
Site Safety Briefing Records
Site Induction
Worker On-Boarding Documentation
Scaffold Inspection
Regular Safety Inspection Records
Incident Log
Accident & Near-Miss Recording
Waste Transfer
Legal Waste Disposal Documentation
Construction Phase Plan
CDM 2015 Compliance
MEIWC
Minor Electrical Works Certificate
CP12
Gas Safety Certificate
Smart Scheduling
All jobs · All workers · No clashes
Asset Registry
Transit Custom
Van
Hilti TE 30
SDS Drill
Belle Mixer 150
Mixer
Procurement
Plasterboard 12.5mm
24 sheets
CLS Timber 89×38
32 lengths
100mm Insulation
8 rolls — ⚠️
The tools commercial contractors pay for separately — built into BuildShield and connected to your live jobs.
Describe your job and AI builds a complete Risk Assessment & Method Statement in 60 seconds. Signed on-platform, stored permanently.
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AI-generated hazardous substances risk assessment with product substitution suggestions and regulatory guidance built in.
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Site safety briefing records generated and logged per session. Signed by all attendees on-platform with full timestamp.
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Worker on-boarding documentation with digital signature capture. Tracks who has been inducted on each site and when.
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Regular safety inspection records with mandatory checkpoints, signature capture, and automatic scheduling of follow-up inspections.
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Accident and near-miss recording with timestamp, location, witness details, and automatic reporting format. Legally compliant.
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Legal waste disposal documentation under the Environmental Protection Act. Auto-generated, signed, and stored with your project records.
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Full CDM 2015 Construction Phase Plans generated from your project data. Keeps you compliant on notifiable projects without the overhead.
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Minor Electrical Works Certificates (BS 7671:2018) and CP12 Gas Safety Certificates. Pre-populated from job data, signed digitally, emailed automatically.
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Legally binding contracts auto-generated from accepted quotes. Signed on-platform with embedded e-signatures, full audit trails, and timestamps.
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Every quote, invoice, contract, and receipt lives on-platform. Download branded PDFs with your logo or track everything in real-time.
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Upload plans or describe your project and our AI generates material quantities, labour estimates, and cost breakdowns in seconds. Auto-generate quotes from the data.
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When additional works are needed mid-project, variation orders are auto-generated with full cost breakdowns, customer approval flow, and escrow integration for the uplift.
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Connect Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or FreeAgent. Invoices, payments, and receipts sync automatically — no double entry, no reconciliation headaches.
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AI-powered chase sequences nurture unconverted quotes automatically. Email and SMS follow-ups, sentiment analysis on replies, and automatic tradesman alerts.
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Full scheduling calendar across all projects. Worker assignment, conflict detection, compliance due date alerts, and live progress updates for customers.
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Auto-seeded from your QS estimate. Tracks every item ordered vs delivered across all active jobs. Urgency alerts before stages are due to start.
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Vehicles, plant, tools, and welfare units — all in one place. MOT and service due date alerts, LOLER inspection scheduling, and a booking system to prevent double-use.
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Tradesmen access a curated directory of waste, aggregates, plant hire, tools, and builders merchants. Send enquiries, track calls, and compare by region.
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Order all materials from your QS estimates in one click. Auto-splits by supplier, calculates delivery dates per stage, and tracks orders through to delivery.
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Book building control inspections directly from your dashboard. Smart suggestions based on project type, branded email to council, and progress tracking.
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Tradesmen manage their full schedule from one dashboard. Book jobs, set reminders, track milestone dates, and never double-book again. Customers see live progress.
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Funds held by Stripe until milestones are assessed. 1.5% transaction fee. No more chasing invoices or paying for unfinished work.
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Independent assessors inspect and grade milestones before funds release. Quality reports published on tradesman profiles for full accountability.
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Search by location, trade, and specialisation. View dual customer & assessor ratings, accreditation, licences, and assessor quality reports — all before you hire.
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Every review comes from a real completed project. Tradesmen are rated by both customers and independent assessors. No fake reviews, no gaming the system.
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Upload trade certificates and our AI verifies authenticity, extracts qualifications, and builds a trusted, verified tradesman profile automatically.
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Real-time messaging between customers and tradesmen. No off-platform calls or lost WhatsApp threads. Full message history stored with your project.
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Clear, structured dispute process with full audit trail evidence. Every message, document, and assessment on record. Fair outcomes backed by data.
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Visualise your dream project before work starts. AI generates photorealistic renders from your project details — choose from 6 styles including modern, traditional, and Scandi.
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Architects recommend BuildShield tradesmen to their clients and earn commission via Stripe Connect. Track referrals, monitor payouts, and build passive income.
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Platform-wide promotional campaigns and tradesman deal discounts on quotes. Seasonal offers, bundle savings, and loyalty rewards to drive conversions.
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Tradesmen find and hire specialist subcontractors for tasks outside their core trade. Verified subs with direct contact and graded profiles.
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Full iOS and Android app. Manage projects, approve milestones, message tradesmen, and track payments from anywhere — on site or at home.
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Free to sign up and search our verified directory. When you're ready to start a project, your money is protected by Stripe escrow and only releases after independent assessor sign-off.
Kitchen Renovation
3 milestones · £12,400 in escrow
Your Dashboard
3 active · £36,100 pipeline
£8,400
Ready to release
Loft conversion — Smith
Assessed ✓ — releasing
Bathroom refit — Jones
Awaiting assessment
Extension — Williams
Quote sent
AI Quantity Surveyor
Auto-generated estimate
BuildShield isn't just escrow — it's your complete business platform. Compliance, contracts, invoicing, scheduling, assets, procurement, and payment protection all in one place.
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just clear costs so you can plan with confidence.
Free
to sign up & search
Project setup fee
£299 per project
Assessor fee
£99 per milestone
Escrow fee
1.5% of payment value
£49 /mo
Everything you need to grow
£150 re-assessment fee if a milestone fails inspection
Start Free Trial£99 /mo
Full AI-powered toolkit
Lead fees and re-assessment fees same as Standard
Start Free TrialCompliance docs. Contracts. Assets. Scheduling. Procurement. Escrow payments. Independent assessment. Verified reviews. Whether you're hiring or building — BuildShield is the only platform you need.