Everything we get asked — what ForeBuild is, what it isn't, how it works, and what you'll pay. If your question isn't here, email [email protected].
ForeBuild is a construction data intelligence platform. We monitor NSW Government Development Applications (DA), Construction Certificates (CC), and Complying Development Certificates (CDC) from the official NSW ePlanning Open Data API and deliver that data to tradespeople — so you can reach builders first, before jobs go to open tender.
No. We don't list your business, collect homeowner enquiries, or match you with customers. There's no marketplace here.
No. We don't sell you leads. HiPages sells enquiries from homeowners who've already decided to hire someone. ForeBuild shows you government planning data weeks earlier than that — before the tender even opens.
No. We don't place tradies with builders. We don't offer apprenticeships, qualifications, or employment. You find the job and reach out yourself — we just show you what's coming up.
No. We don't handle invoicing, quoting, scheduling, or job management. That's ServiceM8, Tradify, and similar tools. ForeBuild only helps you find work before it's tendered.
No. We provide intelligence, not guarantees. ForeBuild shows you what's coming up — it's up to you to reach out, quote, and win the job.
No. We don't hire subcontractors. ForeBuild Pty Ltd is a software company — we build data tools for the construction industry, we don't build buildings.
A construction data intelligence platform. We monitor NSW Government Development Applications (DA), Construction Certificates (CC), and Complying Development Certificates (CDC) from the official NSW ePlanning Open Data API and deliver that data to tradespeople — so you can reach builders first, before jobs go to open tender.
Three steps:
1. We scan every DA. Every day, ForeBuild reads every development application lodged across NSW councils. Every project, every suburb, every trade type — updated daily.
2. We match to your trade. Jobs needing your trade in your area get flagged. Set your trade, your suburbs, and your project size range — we do the rest.
3. You get in early. See the project before it goes to tender. Reach out to the builder first.
Typically 4 to 8 weeks before open tender. Most tradies hear about jobs at tender or by word of mouth. ForeBuild puts you in front of the builder while they're still planning — when relationships are still being formed.
Direct from the NSW ePlanning Open Data API — the official NSW Government source for Development Applications, Construction Certificates, and Complying Development Certificates across all 128 NSW councils. No middlemen, no aggregators. Just raw planning data filtered for your trade and your area.
All 128 NSW councils. You set the suburbs you work in (5 on Starter, 20 on Pro, unlimited on Business) and only see jobs lodged in those areas.
Three plans, all monthly with no contract:
Starter — $49/mo + GST. 5 suburbs, DA/CC/CDC data, weekly smart bulletin, email alerts.
Pro — $99/mo + GST. Everything in Starter, plus 20 suburbs, Council Intelligence, Builder Intelligence, and Contact Builder.
Business — $199/mo + GST. Unlimited suburbs, unawarded jobs data, DA documents, AI agent in dashboard, plus everything in Pro.
See full plan details on the pricing section.
Yes — 7 days free on every plan. Card required at signup, but you can cancel anytime during the trial and won't be charged.
No. All plans are billed monthly. Cancel anytime — no exit fees, no minimum term.
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime from your account settings. Changes apply on your next billing date.