If you’ve ever worked in the Australian building industry, you’ll know this: being “on the tools” rarely ends at knock-off time. Quoting jobs, chasing suppliers, managing tradies and keeping clients informed—it’s all part of running a small construction business. But while building sites are moving forward, admin processes often remain stuck in the past.
That’s exactly what Daniel Morton, a builder from the South East of South Australia, set out to fix when he created JACK App—a construction management platform designed by a builder, for builders.
JACK isn’t just software. He’s like the digital mate every builder wishes they had—one who’s on the job from estimate to final invoice, helping manage jobs, documents, contractors and clients, all from one easy-to-use platform.
Frustrated by clunky systems, spreadsheets and the endless admin that came with running his own building business, Morton began working on a solution that would give builders their time back—without compromising on professionalism. “I didn’t set out to build tech—I set out to build a solution,” he says. “I was spending more time in front of a spreadsheet than on site. I knew there had to be a better way.”
What began as a simple idea has evolved into a growing digital platform now supporting builders and trades across Australia to work smarter and more efficiently.
One Platform, All the Tools
Unlike generic business software, JACK is tailored specifically to the construction industry. It brings together everything a small building business needs into one place:
Templated estimates and documents: Save time on every job with smart templates for single-storey, double-storey, renovation and extension projects.
Subcontractor and client portals: Automate communication so you’re not constantly chasing updates or clarifications. Everyone stays in the loop.
Job tracking from quote to invoice: Easily manage everything from variations to purchase orders to site diaries and final billing—without jumping between apps. Designed by a builder: JACK is made to fit seamlessly into a tradie’s day-to-day, not add to the chaos.
Built for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Businesses
Large construction companies have entire departments dedicated to project management. But for most small to mid-sized builders, the paperwork and scheduling falls directly on the business owner’s shoulders. That’s where JACK comes in.
“Our goal was to create something that worked for real builders,” says Morton. “Something that didn’t need a week of training or a team of staff to use—just the right tools, all in one place.”
Jack is subscription-based, affordable, and scalable—designed to grow with your business without locking you into lengthy contracts.
Saving Time, Reducing Stress
Builders who use JACK report saving hours each week in admin and improving the way they communicate with clients and subcontractors. For many, the platform has helped them run more jobs with less stress—and more confidence.
“I can send a quote, update a schedule and issue a variation while I’m still on site,” says one Adelaide-based user. “JACK’s made my business look more professional—and helped me get my nights back.”
In a high-pressure industry where time equals money, JACK is proving to be a game-changer for SME builders.
From Builder to Tech Founder
Morton’s journey from carpenter to tech founder might seem unusual—but it’s exactly what makes JACK stand out. The platform is grounded in real experience, not software speculation.
Rather than building features in a vacuum, Morton and the JACK team speak directly with their users, incorporating feedback into regular updates and feature rollouts. Every improvement is tested in the field—often by builders just like Morton himself.
“We don’t over-engineer it. We ask, ‘Would this actually save time on site?’ If the answer’s yes, we build it.”
What’s Next?
JACK is continuing to grow, with users in both metro and regional areas around Australia.
There are also plans to partner with industry associations, local councils and building networks to offer JACK as part of wider digital transformation efforts in the trades sector.
And the growth isn’t stopping at Australia’s borders—JACK will be heading to the USA in 2026, taking its builder-friendly approach to project management to an even broader global audience.
