Buildern in Action: How Aligned Building Streamlines Projects
Company Name: Aligned Building
Specialization: Sustainable high-performance homes
Years of Operation: 12 years
Location: Melbourne (Inner West)
The Key Challenge: Managing disconnected systems with no reliable cost tracking, resulting in duplicated work, poor visibility into project financials, and ongoing frustration with daily operations.
The Result: By switching to Buildern, Aligned Building consolidated its entire project management workflow into one platform. This brought clarity, accuracy, and speed to day-to-day operations, from budgeting and timesheets to task tracking, allowing the team to work more efficiently and confidently.
Aligned Building is a Melbourne-based residential construction company with over 12 years of experience in delivering sustainable, high-performance homes. With a focus on design integrity, environmental performance, and long-term livability, the company works closely with homeowners and architects to build homes that reflect both aesthetic vision and construction excellence. Operating primarily in Melbourne’s inner west, Aligned Building is known for its attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to building smarter, more energy-efficient homes.
The Challenge: A Fragmented Tech Stack That Slowed Everything Down
Before implementing Buildern, Aligned Building faced persistent inefficiencies caused by a fragmented tech stack. Multiple software platforms were in use, but they didn’t integrate or meet the operational needs of the business. Cost tracking, which is a critical part of managing high-performance residential builds, was particularly lacking in accuracy and reliability.
“I had major issues with multiple software platforms not integrating or doing what I needed them to do. Aside from clunky problems, there was also a lack of accurate cost tracking capability, which is very important for us,” says the company’s director, Michael Murphy.
As a result, project planning and visibility suffered. The team often had to repeat tasks, chase across different tools, and work without a clear understanding of running costs. The inefficiencies were constant and frustrating.
“We had a lack of clarity, planning, organization, doubling up of work, lack of insight into running and project costs, and I was generally frustrated with all our software.”
The Solution: Why Buildern Was the Clear Choice
When searching for a better solution, Buildern stood out due to its usability and intentional feature set. Unlike the software Aligned Building had previously used, Buildern provided an all-in-one system that was both powerful and easy to navigate.
“The usability of the software quite simply blows everything else out of the water. Every feature is well thought out, usable, and functional without being difficult to learn.”
The rate of improvement and development within Buildern was also a key factor. The platform continues to evolve quickly based on user feedback, something the team noticed early on. The rapid expansion and improvement of features is also impressive and faster than any software they have ever used.
Getting Started: A Straightforward, Supported Onboarding
Aligned Building faced a lack of clarity, planning, and organization in its operations. Project data was scattered, tasks were often duplicated, and there was little visibility into running or projected costs. The team relied on multiple disconnected tools, which led to inefficiencies and ongoing frustration with day-to-day workflows.
The transition to Buildern was straightforward. Most of the setup was completed internally, and when support was required, Buildern’s team responded quickly with practical guidance. The system proved easy to learn, allowing the team to get up and running without disruption.
The Results: Complete Visibility and Better Project Control
Buildern helped address the issues Aligned Building had been facing by offering a centralized, responsive system. The team now has access to tools that function well together, with cost tracking and project management features working as intended. Buildern also actively takes in user feedback, which contributes to ongoing improvements that align with the needs of construction professionals.
“Assistance when needed, and listening to my feedback and ideas for improvements“, Michael Murphy.
Key Features Aligned Relies On:
Buildern’s estimating and budgeting tools delivered immediate value for Aligned Building. The integration of cost codes and timesheets created a clear, detailed view of project finances, making cost management and reporting far more precise and efficient. The ability to customize these components added further flexibility to suit the company’s workflow.
Beyond financial management, Buildern’s day-to-day project tools, such as file handling, To-Do lists, and timesheets, offered a noticeable upgrade. The intuitive layout and smooth navigation significantly improved how the team handled ongoing project tasks compared to their previous software.
Future Outlook: Building Smarter, Together
Aligned Building now relies on Buildern as a central part of its day-to-day operations. From tracking detailed estimates to logging timesheets and managing selection deadlines, the software supports the entire workflow of the team.
“It has everyone being able to access the information they need easily, whether it’s logging a timesheet, tracking that cost to a detailed estimate we have created, handling a selection deadline with a client, or even simply making a to-do list or meeting agenda.”
Buildern continues to play a role in making the team’s work more efficient and more enjoyable.
