The ContractGuard NZ Journey
What if subcontractors had a legal expert in their pocket? From a single idea to a launched contract-and-payment-claims platform — now live at ccanz.com with automated CCA Form 1 generation. Deep NZ knowledge: CCA 2002, NZS3910/3915/3916, SA2017/2023/2025.
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Pricing tiers live
From contract review to getting paid.
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Phases 0–2 · Q4 2023 – Q1 2024
The Foundation
A real problem — contracts worth hundreds of thousands, no affordable legal review. The answer: AI contract analysis built for NZ construction.
Phases 3–5 · Q2–Q3 2024
Intelligence & UX
Active coaching, scenario modelling, lawyer sign-off — then a complete UX overhaul so a 55-year-old plumber gets it in 30 seconds.
Phases 6–9 · Q4 2024 – Q2 2025
Payment Claims Engine
Protecting cashflow, not just contracts — claims, retentions, payment schedules, and fighting short payments with the CCA behind you.
Phases 10–12 · Q3 2025 – Today
Launch & Beyond
From internal tool to a launched platform — Form 1 automation, layered reports, transparent pricing, dispute resolution, and a legal partnership.
What's Next
Carefully built by people who understand NZ construction contracts — and the roadmap keeps going.
Voice Mode
Talk to ContractGuard like you’d talk to a mate — hands-free contract questions on site.
Stripe Integration
Seamless payments for subscription tiers and lawyer review charges.
Principal Portal
Invite the head contractor to view and respond to claims inside the platform.
Mobile Optimisation
Full responsive experience for tradies on site.
Contract Health Score
A living score that updates as you resolve issues and progress through the project.
Industry Benchmarking
How does your contract compare to others in your trade?