Xero construction software

Stop Fighting Xero for Project Detail. Get Live Job Costing & CVR for Construction.

Planyard connects with Xero to provide a simple, dedicated system for construction job costing, managing project budgets, commitments, and CVRs with an accurate, live financial forecast.

Built for Commercial Managers and growing contractors to fill the gap left by general accounting software.

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"We had to get our accountant on board and interface it with Xero, so invoices hit the right job number. Now an invoice gets uploaded in Planyard, I sign it off, and it drops into my Xero payment schedule in three or four weeks - it’s perfect."

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Lee Covington, Owner
Lee Covington Owner  ·  E&N Group Ltd  ·  London, United Kingdom

"All of the financial data and invoices are sent automatically to Xero and emailed to my bookkeeper, who then has all the information she needs to record it correctly in our accounts. It’s sort of job done, as simple as that."

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Ian Holford, Managing Director
Ian Holford Managing Director  ·  Higgihaus Developments  ·  Bristol, United Kingdom

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Who this is for

Built for commercial managers and growing contractors who need detailed project finance without replacing Xero. This solution is for you if you fit one of these profiles or situations:

  • Financial Controllers whose general accounting system (like Xero) lacks the project-specific detail for accurate CVRs.
  • Growing Contractors struggling to get a real-time, consolidated view of project costs when teams use disconnected spreadsheets.
  • Project Managers who need a simple system to approve costs and track commitments before invoices hit the finance system.
  • Quantity Surveyors (QS) who are burdened by manual, error-prone CVRs in Excel instead of a live cloud workflow.

Real-Time Project Detail to Complete Xero’s Picture

Planyard provides the project-level detail Xero is missing for proactive, confident decisions.

  • Live Financial Dashboard: Instant updates on budget, commitments, and actuals for an accurate end-of-job forecast.
  • Proactive Cost Control: Track committed costs before invoicing for earlier forecast margin visibility.
  • Automated Xero Integration: Approved costs transfer automatically, eliminating double-entry.
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Eliminate Disconnected Spreadsheets & Standardise Cost Tracking

Unify budget, contract, and costs into one simple system built specifically for construction workflows.

  • Single Source of Truth: Centralise project finance data, replacing scattered spreadsheets.
  • Flexible Budgeting: Structure your budget to follow the real-world project breakdown for accurate CVRs.
  • Streamlined Approval: Project managers approve costs first, ensuring all necessary info is available for Xero transfer.
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Seamless, Automatic Xero Integration

Planyard manages detailed project costs first, ensuring a smooth, error-free transfer to your Xero accounting system.

  • Integrated Cost Management: All project commitments and costs are pre-approved in Planyard before Xero transfer.
  • Automated Data Transfer: Approved costs and original documents are automatically forwarded to Xero.
  • Pre-Populated Accounting Entries: Budget codes map to your Xero Chart of Accounts for fast, accurate entries.
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Live Budget Tracking & Margin Control at the Project Level

Get live financial figures and immediate budget impact for day-to-day tasks.

  • Real-time Budget Updates: POs instantly update commitments; invoices update cost-to-date in one live view.
  • Clear Financial Visualisation (CVR): CVR shows Target Budget, Latest Forecast, Committed Costs, and Approved Costs in a QS-friendly format.
  • Variance Monitoring: Track estimate vs. current forecast to show project performance and identify issues quickly.
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Planyard integrates with the most popular accounting tools.

"Planyard's integration with Xero has streamlined our project financials, providing clear insights and saving us valuable time. It's easy to use and keeps all commitments organized for seamless financial tracking."
Sharon Brown
Sharon Brown
Financial Controller Empower Renewables
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Live Management Accounts
"When I have been working on cloud accounting like Xero and Quickbooks they don’t have a specific construction-based costing tool. You have project management costing tools but they are not aimed at the level of what construction companies need so I came across Planyard and I was like finally there is something that solves the problem."
Paul Howarth
Paul Howarth
Experienced FD/Consultant Live Management Accounts
"Planyard is exactly what I’m after as a business owner: a good-value system that keeps everything in one place, saves me money and makes sure I’m not losing any money on projects. As a businessman, that’s a no-brainer."
Lee Covington
Lee Covington
Owner E&N Group Ltd
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"The implementation process is remarkably quick, allowing you to gain a firm handle on your project budgeting and financial management almost immediately. Having that level of control is absolutely critical for any project; that’s what I’d say."
Graham Eastwood
Graham Eastwood
Office Manager Karringtons Ltd
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