Plancraft for metal workers — digital efficiency for your craft
From preparation of offers to billing — plancraft makes office work easier for you so that you can concentrate on the essentials: clean metalwork with precision.
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"With plancraft, I can go from offer to final invoice in just 10 minutes, saving a ton of time and stress in the office."
Managing Director BauProTherm
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Tradesman software for metal workers
Everything made of metal, nothing made of paper — with the right metal construction software
Whether it's a steel structure or a custom-made product: plancraft is the metal construction software that does the office work for you. Write offers, record times, create invoices — all digitally, simply and legally compliant. This gives you more time for the essentials: clean work in the workshop and on the construction site.
The most important functions for metal workers
Get the job done faster — with smart calculation for metal workers
With plancraft, metal workers create offers in the blink of an eye: Materials, wages and surcharges are neatly calculated — clearly structured and ready for immediate dispatch. Ideal for complex designs and individual positions. This is how you are professionally convincing right from the start.
For metal workers who want to keep track of everything
Whether it's a workshop, hall or construction site — with plancraft, metal workers have all the information they need on the go. Record times, call up plans or document photos: directly on site, even offline. This makes everyday life run smoothly — even without an office behind you.
Payment status & reminders so that you know what is pending
As a metal worker, keep track of your finances at all times. With plancraft, you can see which invoices have been paid — and which have not. Payment reminders and reminders can be sent automatically. Less effort, more liquidity.
Everything at a glance — for structured metal construction projects
With plancraft, metal workers organize their orders clearly and efficiently. Whether it's an enquiry, an offer, a construction phase or an invoice — every project is fully documented. All information, times and documents in one place. No more paperwork.
The trial is completely free and without obligation. Alternatively, you can book a demo session and have a Plancraft team member guide you through the software.
The most important features
for tradespeople
From creating offers to completing a project—these features help you make your office work even more efficient in the future. Discover all the features now!
Project folder
The central collection point for all order-related items. Thanks to the project folder, you always have an overview.
Quote & invoicing
Create precise offers and invoices quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, you can generate documents and send them to the customer directly from plancraft.
Flat rate & cumulative deductions
Stay in full control of your payments. Thanks to flat and cumulative discounts, you and your customers are always on the safe side.
Depth calculation
With the in-depth calculation, you create detailed and accurate offers & invoices. This gives you the security of financially covering all aspects of your project, from material costs to working hours.
Measurement
Simplify the recording and calculation of measurements directly on site. Thanks to plancraft, you can enter all figures digitally directly and thus automatically integrate them into your calculations and documents.
Master data
From customer data to services to article master data - manage all your important data centrally in a secure system. This makes it easy to access and maintain all necessary information. Simply import your material catalogs via Datanorm or GAEB.
Automated work instructions
Optimize processes and improve communication within your team. With automated work instructions & material lists, you ensure that all team members always receive up-to-date and clear instructions.
Project administration
Keep track of all your projects in the planning board. Plan the time assignments on your construction sites and track progress in real time. In this way, you always ensure that your projects are completed on time.
Employee planning
Make sure you always have the right people in the right place at the right time. Thanks to the planning board, you can always see the availability of your employees and plan them for the respective construction sites by clicking on them.
Convoy management
Organize your employees into teams and assign them collectively to individual projects. This saves you time when planning construction sites and optimizes work processes.
Acceptance report
Create detailed acceptance reports directly on the construction site, which contain all relevant information. Get them approved by the customer to avoid trouble later on.
Director's reports
Keep track of additional work and its costs with our director's reports. Record changes and additional requirements efficiently to ensure that all services are documented and billed.
Construction day report
Let your employees record the daily progress on the construction site with our construction day reports. These reports help you keep track of construction progress, materials used and employee attendance.
Report templates
Speed up your documentation with plancraft report templates. Create professional reports effortlessly and increase the efficiency of your construction projects. More time for crafts, less time for paperwork.
Digital signatures
Speed up the document verification process with digital signatures This feature allows you and your customers to digitally sign documents quickly and securely, which significantly simplifies work processes.
Material capture
Manage the materials you use efficiently with our integrated material capture. Record incoming and used materials directly on site so you can always see what's been used.
Digital time recording in app
Your employees record their working time, vacation, bad weather precisely and easily directly via our mobile app. You can always see the working hours used in the project overview to be prepared for any additional work.
Managing absences
Record your employees' vacation days or entire company vacations effectively and clearly. This gives you an overview of the availability of your employees, which makes personnel planning much easier.
Exportation
Simplify collaboration with your tax advisor by seamlessly exporting working hours and other relevant data. This function makes payroll easier and ensures that all necessary information is transmitted error-free and on time.
Project-based chat
Improve team communication thanks to project-based chat. This allows you to communicate between construction site and office in real time. The chat is integrated directly into every project, so that you have all relevant conversations and data in one place and can also keep an eye on this for deductions and invoices.
Notifications
Make sure no important update is missed. Our notification function informs you about changes in the project and reminds your employees to record their working hours.
File storage
Organize all your documents, photos and communication data securely and clearly in the file storage. This makes it easier than ever to access, manage, and share project materials, which improves collaboration and saves time.
Recalculation
Analyze the actual costs of your projects compared to the original cost estimates. In the post-calculation, you can quickly identify financial variances and take appropriate measures.
Dunning
Automate your reminders and reduce the effort required to monitor overdue payments. You can send payment reminders and reminders promptly and effectively directly from plancraft.
DATEV export
Simplify your accounting processes by seamlessly exporting your financial data to DATEV. This feature makes it easier to work with tax advisors and streamlines your tax processes.
Invoice list
Keep track of all invoices issued. Our invoice lists give you a detailed view of all invoices issued, making it easier to manage your finances and complete projects with ease.
dashboards
The dashboard of your respective project gives you a quick and clear overview of your previous costs. This project overview is particularly clearly designed to make post-calculation easier for you.
Professionals share their experience with plancraft
Software for all trades and sizes
Nobody wants to deal with a lot of paperwork and late nights in the office. With plancraft, you can now save time and nerves
Plancraft for new founders
Our software helps you, as a new founder, to get started efficiently. Create offers directly on-site, organize your projects centrally, and save valuable time. This way, you lay the foundation for your successful business.
Plancraft for small craft businesses
With plancraft, you can handle your office work from anywhere. Time tracking, documentation, and communication between the office and construction site run smoothly, so you have more time for your craft.
Plancraft for medium craft businesses
With more employees and projects, efficient working becomes crucial. With plancraft, you have time tracking, documentation, and communication under control. This way, you save valuable office time and keep your business professionally organized.
Plancraft for large craft businesses
Plancraft grows with your business. With project folders and post-calculations, you keep your profits in view. The planning board allows for easy planning of your employees and projects, ensuring that even large undertakings remain well-organized and profitable.
FAQ's
Switching to a craft software can be so simple – we answer your questions!
Yes, you can download the plancraft app for your smartphone from the PlayStore or AppStore. It’s optimized to meet your needs on the go, allowing you to access all the essential functions from anywhere, whether you're on-site or traveling for work.
In plancraft, you’ll find various tools to keep track of material costs, time expenditures, and other expenses. Our budget management tools help you monitor costs and avoid budget overruns.
Since plancraft is a cloud-based software, you can access your data from anywhere. Your data is completely secure and protected, even in cases like computer crashes. With the mobile app, you and your team can log working hours, document job site status, or provide important information, significantly reducing administrative effort.
Yes, you can try plancraft with no obligation to buy. Test all the features and the user interface to see how the software can simplify your daily work. Simply create a free trial account to get started.
Book your personal product presentation now and let one of our plancraft employees guide you through the software in just 15 to 30 minutes. Free of charge and without obligation, of course.
plancraft — the metal construction software for your company
With plancraft, you are choosing modern craftsman software for metal construction, which is specifically tailored to the needs of metal workers. Our software for metal workers helps you to efficiently digitize your work processes — from quotation preparation to time recording and invoicing. This allows you to concentrate entirely on your core business in metal construction, while plancraft makes everyday office life easier for you. Whether you're a small craft business or a medium-sized metal construction company — plancraft is the metal construction software that keeps pace with your growth and optimally accompanies you with your daily challenges.
