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The Site Book vs Procore
Procore is genuinely excellent software — if you're a major contractor with a dedicated IT team and a six-figure software budget. For UK small builders and sole traders, it's like hiring a Boeing 747 to get to the corner shop.
The honest truth
Procore and The Site Book aren't really competing. Procore is a full enterprise construction management platform — financials, contracts, scheduling, BIM. The Site Book does one thing really well: helps UK small builders create compliant RAMS, COSHH assessments, and site safety documents in minutes, not hours. If you're Googling “Procore alternative” because it's too expensive or complex, The Site Book is worth a look.
Feature comparison
| Feature | The Site Book | Procore |
|---|---|---|
| Target audience | UK sole traders and small contractors | Large contractors and developers (£50M+ turnover) |
| Pricing | Free tier, from £30/mo | Custom enterprise pricing — typically £10,000s/year |
| Setup time | Minutes | Months of implementation, dedicated project manager required |
| RAMS | AI-generated in under 10 minutes | Document management module — manual creation |
| CDM 2015 / UK regs | Built in — Construction Phase Plan, PCPP, F10 | General compliance tools — UK regs require customisation |
| COSHH assessments | Yes, substance database built in | Custom forms — no UK-specific substance data |
| Contract management | No | Yes — full suite |
| Financial management | No | Yes — full suite |
| Right for 1–10 person teams | ✅ Designed for it | ❌ Far too complex and expensive |
Procore is right if…
- ✗ You manage £50M+ construction projects
- ✗ You need full contract and financial management
- ✗ You have a dedicated software implementation team
- ✗ Budget is essentially unlimited
The Site Book is right if…
- ✅ You need RAMS and site safety docs sorted quickly
- ✅ You're a sole trader or small team
- ✅ CDM 2015 compliance matters to you
- ✅ You want to start today, not after a 3-month implementation
The right tool for the job
You don't need Procore to run a tight, compliant construction business. The Site Book covers everything UK small builders actually need — for a fraction of the cost.
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