In short: SiteLog is a UK-native construction management platform that brings health & safety compliance (RAMS, permits to dig, toolbox talks, vehicle checks), timesheets, CIS, VAT under Making Tax Digital, invoicing, plant and crew management into one app used by both office staff and site workers. It's built for UK main contractors, subcontractors, groundworks, civils and telecoms firms that want to replace paper, spreadsheets and WhatsApp with a single system.
Why "UK-native" matters
Most well-known construction platforms are built in and for the United States. They're capable, but the parts UK firms actually get audited on — CIS deductions, VAT under Making Tax Digital, and RAMS-style health & safety paperwork — are either bolted on or missing entirely. SiteLog treats those as first-class features, so your compliance and your books line up with how HMRC and UK site rules actually work.
What SiteLog does
Health & safety compliance
RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, site inductions, permits to dig, and vehicle & plant checks — assigned to a worker or a whole crew, with signatures, GPS and timestamps captured automatically. Build your own custom forms too.
Workforce & timesheets
Crews, projects and shifts; workers submit timesheets from their phone; the office approves and runs pay (PAYE or CIS) with payslips and staff-cost reporting.
CIS & VAT
CIS deductions (0/20/30%), CIS300 returns, subcontractor statements and the domestic reverse charge; VAT returns in the 9-box Making Tax Digital format, cash or accrual.
Invoicing & finance
Invoices with retention and CIS handling, purchase orders, supplier bills, a full ledger, live P&L per project and contract, and a 90-day cash forecast.
Plant & equipment
Asset register with current assignee, inspection schedules, depreciation and off-hire; workers log defects from the same flow they use for checks.
Training & certification
CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, IPAF, First Aid, SSSTS/SMSTS — upload evidence, approve and lock, with expiry alerts 30 days out so nothing lapses.
It also includes site photos with GPS and timestamps, a live map, a calendar that fills itself from contracts and services, team chat, 21+ Excel and PDF reports, custom roles and permissions, and multi-company support for groups running several businesses under one login.
How SiteLog compares
Contractors usually weigh SiteLog against two other options: large enterprise/US-built platforms (for example Procore or Buildertrend) and generic project tools (for example Trello or monday.com). The right choice depends on your size and where you operate — here's how they typically differ for a UK firm. Competitor capabilities change, so confirm current specifics with each vendor.
| What UK contractors need | SiteLog | Enterprise / US-built platforms | Generic project tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS deductions & CIS300 | Built in | Rare / add-on | No |
| VAT (Making Tax Digital) | Built in | Rare | No |
| RAMS, permits & toolbox talks | Built in, UK-style | Varies | No |
| Worker mobile app included | Yes (iOS & Android) | Usually | Generic |
| Invoicing, POs & live P&L | Yes | Varies | No |
| Priced for UK SME contractors | From £49/mo | Enterprise pricing | Low, but limited |
| Single system for site + office + books | Yes | Partial | No |
Enterprise platforms remain a strong choice for very large or US-based firms with heavy BIM and pre-construction needs.
Pricing
SiteLog is billed monthly in GBP, no setup fee, and every plan includes the full feature set:
- Starter — £49/month: up to 3 admins, 10 workers, 10 active projects, 5 GB storage.
- Professional — £149/month: up to 10 admins, 50 workers, unlimited projects, 25 GB storage.
- Enterprise — from £449/month: unlimited admins, workers and projects; 100 GB included, then per-TB.
See the full pricing breakdown or start a 30-day free trial (no card required until it ends).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best construction management software for UK contractors?
The best fit for most UK contractors is a platform built around UK rules rather than adapted from a US product. SiteLog handles CIS, VAT under Making Tax Digital and UK health & safety paperwork (RAMS, permits, toolbox talks) alongside timesheets, invoicing, plant and crews — in one app for both the office and site workers. Enterprise tools like Procore are powerful but US-focused and priced for big firms; generic tools like Trello or monday.com lack construction compliance and finance.
Does SiteLog handle CIS and VAT for construction?
Yes. It calculates CIS deductions on subcontractor payments (0/20/30%), produces CIS300 returns and subcontractor statements, and handles the domestic reverse charge. It also prepares VAT returns in the 9-box format for Making Tax Digital, on a cash or accrual basis.
Is there a mobile app for site workers?
Yes — an iOS and Android app where workers see the tasks required today, complete RAMS and vehicle checks, sign toolbox talks, log timesheets, submit expenses with a receipt photo, and upload GPS- and time-stamped site photos. Office and workers share one account, scoped to each person's role.
How much does SiteLog cost?
Billed monthly in GBP with no setup fee: Starter £49/month, Professional £149/month, Enterprise from £449/month. Every plan includes the full feature set — compliance, timesheets, finance and reports.
Can SiteLog replace Procore or Buildertrend for a UK company?
For most UK small and mid-sized contractors, yes. Those products are strong but built around US workflows and pricing and don't natively handle CIS, UK VAT (MTD) or UK RAMS templates. SiteLog covers UK operations — compliance, workforce, plant and finance — in one platform at UK-SME pricing. Very large or US-based enterprises with heavy BIM needs may still prefer an enterprise platform.
Does SiteLog do RAMS, toolbox talks and permits?
Yes — risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), toolbox talks, site inductions, permits to dig, and vehicle and plant checks. Forms assign to one worker or a whole crew, and signatures, GPS and timestamps are captured automatically. You can also build custom compliance forms.
Does SiteLog handle timesheets and payroll?
Workers submit timesheets from the app (a day or a full week); the office approves them in a queue. Approved time flows into a pay run recording gross pay, PAYE or CIS treatment and a payslip, plus staff-cost figures in project and contract P&L.