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The Site Book vs Velappity

Velappity is a configurable field-service and risk-assessment platform - inspections, assets, client portals and reporting - with RAMS and COSHH on its Gold plan at GBP50 per user per month billed annually. The Site Book is CDM-first: brief the job once and generate RAMS, CPPs, COSHH and inductions with worker sign-off, at GBP39/mo or GBP360/yr flat. Choose Velappity if someone can design custom forms; choose The Site Book if you need construction documents today.

The Site Book is the better fit for small UK builders who need RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, and sign-off quickly; Velappity suits teams that want configurable field-service forms and can invest in setup.

Reviewed

Nicola Dobbie, Founder of The Site Book
Nicola Dobbie·Founder, The Site Book

Based on Velappity RAMS, risk-assessment, and pricing pages reviewed on 2026-04-21.

At-a-glance comparison

Pricing, fit, and feature coverage side by side.

FeatureThe Site BookVelappity
PricingStarter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/moRAMS/COSHH on Gold from GBP50/user/mo (annual; GBP55 monthly)
Team size1 internal user on Pro; 5 management logins and 25 active site portal users on Business. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned5+
Best forUK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.Operations and H&S teams that want configurable inspection, RAMS, COSHH, reporting, assets, and client portal workflows in one broader field-service platform.
Not ideal forNew product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.RAMS and COSHH sit on the Gold plan, which is GBP50 per user per month billed annually (GBP55 on monthly billing) - expensive for small builders.
RAMSAI-generated, site-specific, edit in-browser.Custom form workflow; RAMS listed on Gold.
CPPFull Construction Phase Plans - not just RAMS.
COSHHStandalone COSHH document + site-specific register, SDS upload with extraction, and construction-focused library entries that appear in search only after review.COSHH listed on Gold and risk-assessment pages.
Method statementsRAMS-oriented form/report workflow.
Site inductionsWorkers sign from their phone - key H&S details readable in 9 languages.Training documents and toolbox talks; not a dedicated induction flow.
Multilingual inductions (9 languages)Workers read and acknowledge key H&S details in 9 languages; the language used is recorded in the audit trail and translations are site-team reviewable.
Worker cert trackingCert plus right-to-work evidence records, with expiry reminders.Training documents, not construction worker cert tracking.
Incident logIncident reports listed on Gold.
Permits to work
Site diary
Subcontractor tracking
Toolbox talksListed on Gold.
Site attendanceBusiness includes check-in/check-out and live H&S attendance.Configurable forms can model attendance.
Site portalBusiness includes up to 25 active site portal users.Client portal workflows are listed.
Site filesDrawings, plans, H&S docs, procedures, RAMS, CPP and emergency information.Files can support configured forms/portals.
Document reviewBusiness review status and history, plus optional named-approver routing (accept/reject each version with recorded reasons before issue) and client review via share links.Can be built as custom workflows.
Subcontractor evidenceBusiness evidence record, review and archive workflow.Could be configured; not a CDM evidence module by default.
Site inspectionsBusiness inspections with checklist items.Strong configurable inspection forms.
Corrective actionsBusiness corrective actions with owner, due date and completion state.Reporting/action workflows in field forms.
PCPP importUpload an existing PCPP and reuse the structure.
Document checking
Data exportIncludes the Audit Pack: one merged, audit-ready compliance-evidence PDF.
AI chat
RAMS / CPP / COSHH generationThe flagship: generates site-specific UK RAMS, CPP and COSHH from a plain-English brief.
Right to workRight-to-work evidence records with expiry reminders, alongside cert tracking.
Mobile appWorkers sign and get inducted from their phone browser with nothing to install; a native builder app is in development, not yet in the public app stores.
QR / mobile sign-inSite Control (per-site tier) adds a permanent entrance QR for sign-in/out from the worker's phone.
Contractor self-onboardingSite Control (per-site tier) adds contractor self-join via the entrance QR with CSCS upload and approval.
RFIsSite Control (per-site tier) adds RFIs - create, attach, comment, answer and close.

Why this matters

Velappity is not a bad tool; it solves a broader field-service problem. The question is whether you want to configure a platform around your safety processes, or generate construction documents from a project brief. Small builders usually need the second thing first.

Who each tool is for

At-a-glance fit per product - pulled from the same data that drives the snapshot table.

The Site Book

Best for
UK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Not ideal for
New product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; 5 management logins and 25 active site portal users on Business. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned

Velappity

Best for
Operations and H&S teams that want configurable inspection, RAMS, COSHH, reporting, assets, and client portal workflows in one broader field-service platform.
Not ideal for
RAMS and COSHH sit on the Gold plan, which is GBP50 per user per month billed annually (GBP55 on monthly billing) - expensive for small builders.
Team size
5+

The bottom line

Pick the option that matches how your team actually works.

Bottom line

The Site Book is the better fit for small UK builders who need RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, and sign-off quickly; Velappity suits teams that want configurable field-service forms and can invest in setup.

Why switch to The Site Book

  • Generate RAMS, CPPs, COSHH assessments, and inductions from the project record instead of designing custom forms first.
  • Flat pricing from GBP39 per month or GBP360 per year is simpler for small teams than per-user Gold-tier access.
  • PCPP import, document checking, worker sign-off, permits, site diary, and subcontractor tracking are construction-specific rather than generic workflow add-ons.

Full breakdown per product

Strengths, weaknesses, fit, and the sources every claim came from.

The Site Book

The Site Book Ltd

Starter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/mo

Best for
UK builders and principal contractors - from sole traders to builder-run firms of around 50 staff - who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; 5 management logins and 25 active site portal users on Business. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned
Sweet spot
A builder-run principal contractor on a domestic or commercial project who needs ready-to-sign CDM documents, worker sign-off, a live people-on-site view, practical site files, subcontractor evidence records and lightweight inspections/actions - without a dedicated H&S department to run them.

Strengths

  • UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions (readable and acknowledgeable in 9 worker languages, with the language audit-recorded) + worker sign-off plus Business site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
  • AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill - cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
  • Controlled document workflow without an enterprise contract: version history and a recorded issue confirmation before a document is shared with a client or downloaded in the app on every plan, re-sign on revision with superseded signatures preserved plus PCPP import, cert tracking and document checking from the £39/month Pro plan - and on Business, optional named-approver routing (a designated approver accepts or rejects each version, with recorded reasons, before it can be issued) plus client approve/reject/request-changes via share links.
  • Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 5 management logins and 25 active site portal users. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned.
  • Build RAMS for any trade - add your own work types and method statements alongside the built-in library, reusable across projects, including a ready-made Commercial Solar PV group.
  • COSHH goes deep: a standalone COSHH assessment document, upload-a-Safety-Data-Sheet extraction, a site-specific substance register and an expert-reviewed library - plus per-worker RAMS sign-off and a one-click Audit Pack that merges every compliance record into one PDF.

Weaknesses

  • New product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.
  • Procore integration is in final testing rather than publicly launched -until it ships, compliance docs export as PDFs rather than syncing into Procore. A public REST API and signed webhooks are live on the Site Control tier; Autodesk Construction Cloud is not integrated.
  • Site files are a practical portal for drawings, plans and procedures, not formal drawing revision control.
  • UK-focused content (CDM 2015, HSE guidance) -international contractors on non-UK projects would need to adapt the output.

Source basis

  • pricing - https://thesitebook.co.uk/pricing (fetched 2026-07-01) · Starter £0; Pro £39/month or £360/year; Business £199/month with 5 internal logins and 25 active portal users; setup £249 one-off for one job.
  • features - https://thesitebook.co.uk/features (fetched 2026-07-01) · RAMS, CPP, COSHH (SDS upload), inductions in 9 worker languages, per-worker RAMS sign-off, right-to-work, PCPP import, site attendance, portal, files, muster and Audit Pack.
  • overview - https://thesitebook.co.uk (fetched 2026-07-01) · Homepage positioning - CDM compliance for UK builders.
  • mobile-app - https://thesitebook.co.uk/privacy/mobile (fetched 2026-07-02) · Mobile privacy addendum documents the forthcoming iOS + Android app (same backend and account as the web app); not yet in the public app stores.
  • site-control-features - https://thesitebook.co.uk/site-control (fetched 2026-07-02) · Site Control per-site tier: permanent entrance QR sign-in/out, contractor self-join with CSCS upload and approval, and contractor RFIs.

Velappity

Fieldimp Ltd

RAMS/COSHH on Gold from GBP50/user/mo (annual; GBP55 monthly)

Best for
Operations and H&S teams that want configurable inspection, RAMS, COSHH, reporting, assets, and client portal workflows in one broader field-service platform.
Team size
5+
Sweet spot
A multi-site contractor or compliance service provider with time to build custom forms and a budget for per-user Gold-tier access.

Strengths

  • Flexible form builder can support RAMS, inspections, COSHH, assets, reporting, and client portals in one configurable platform.
  • Mobile app and offline sync fit field teams that need to complete risk forms on site and report back later.
  • Public pricing and a free tier make the entry path clearer than demo-only enterprise EHS tools.

Weaknesses

  • RAMS and COSHH sit on the Gold plan, which is GBP50 per user per month billed annually (GBP55 on monthly billing) - expensive for small builders.
  • Requires custom form setup before it feels tailored; The Site Book generates construction documents from the project brief immediately.
  • No dedicated CPP, PCPP import, permits, site diary, or subcontractor tracking for a full CDM 2015 project pack.

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Best COSHH Assessment Tools UK (2026)

The Site Book ranks first for builders: a standalone COSHH assessment document with its own branded PDF, a project COSHH register with site-specific per-substance detail, SDS upload and extraction, and construction-focused search entries that stay hidden until reviewed, all connected to RAMS and the CDM pack; Velappity and Evalu-8 suit broader EHS teams, while SafetyCulture is strongest for configurable inspections.

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Best Site Induction Apps UK (2026)

The Site Book ranks first for small UK builders because induction sign-off is tied to the live project, RAMS, CPP, emergency plan, and audit pack; Evalu-8 and SafetyCulture suit larger EHS teams.

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10 Best Construction Compliance Software Tools UK (2026)

For builder-run UK firms from sole traders to teams of around 50, The Site Book is the best construction compliance software when the job is CDM paperwork plus practical site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, worker sign-off, site attendance, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions. Evalu-8 fits broad enterprise EHS, Procore fits project management and financials, and Velappity fits configurable field forms.

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The Site Book vs Evalu-8 — UK Construction Compliance

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Frequently asked questions

Short, straight answers - the same questions real builders ask.

Who should choose The Site Book instead of Velappity?

Choose The Site Book if you are a UK builder who needs RAMS, CPPs, COSHH assessments, inductions, and worker sign-off without building custom forms first. It is designed around CDM 2015 projects, so you brief the job once and generate the paperwork. Velappity is stronger when a team wants a flexible form platform across inspections, assets, client portals, and reporting.

When is Velappity the better choice?

Velappity makes sense for multi-site operations or compliance service providers that want configurable inspection forms, asset records, client portals, and reporting in the same system. If your business already has a health and safety manager who can design forms and maintain templates, that flexibility is useful. For small builders who simply need construction documents today, the setup step can slow the job down.

How does pricing compare?

The Site Book starts from GBP39 per month or GBP360 per year for the full construction compliance workflow. Velappity publishes per-user pricing, with RAMS, COSHH, toolbox talks, incident reports, and training documents listed on the Gold plan at GBP50 per user per month billed annually (GBP55 on monthly billing). That can be fine for a structured operations team, but expensive for a two-person builder.

Does Velappity include CPPs and PCPP import?

Velappity publicly describes RAMS, COSHH, inspections, reporting, assets, incident reports, toolbox talks, and training documents, but not a dedicated Construction Phase Plan generator or PCPP import. The Site Book includes CPP generation and a PCPP import workflow, so principal contractors can turn existing pre-construction information into the working project record and documents without rebuilding the pack manually.

How quickly can I produce documents with each tool?

The Site Book generates documents from a plain-English project brief, so a small builder can produce RAMS, a CPP and COSHH assessments on the first day without designing anything. Velappity is a configurable platform: its value comes from setting up forms, templates and workflows around your own processes, which suits teams with a health and safety manager but adds a real setup step before the first document goes out.

How we built this comparison

Based on Velappity RAMS, risk-assessment, and pricing pages reviewed on 2026-04-21.

Every pricing, feature, and fit claim in this comparison is pulled from public vendor documentation and cross-checked against independent sources. The “source basis” footer on each product card lists the exact URLs and the date we fetched them. We revisit this page at least every 90 days - last reviewed on .

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Why The Site Book

  • UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions (readable and acknowledgeable in 9 worker languages, with the language audit-recorded) + worker sign-off plus Business site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
  • AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill - cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
  • Controlled document workflow without an enterprise contract: version history and a recorded issue confirmation before a document is shared with a client or downloaded in the app on every plan, re-sign on revision with superseded signatures preserved plus PCPP import, cert tracking and document checking from the £39/month Pro plan - and on Business, optional named-approver routing (a designated approver accepts or rejects each version, with recorded reasons, before it can be issued) plus client approve/reject/request-changes via share links.
  • Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 5 management logins and 25 active site portal users. Worker document signing has no per-signature charge; project workers count as active portal users while assigned.
  • Build RAMS for any trade - add your own work types and method statements alongside the built-in library, reusable across projects, including a ready-made Commercial Solar PV group.
  • COSHH goes deep: a standalone COSHH assessment document, upload-a-Safety-Data-Sheet extraction, a site-specific substance register and an expert-reviewed library - plus per-worker RAMS sign-off and a one-click Audit Pack that merges every compliance record into one PDF.