Escrow-protected · BOQ-reviewed · Specialist-approved

Build Smarter.
Pay Securely.

Secure construction procurement with verified contractors, BOQ management, escrow protection, and milestone-controlled payments — purpose-built for the South African built environment.

TradeSafe
Escrow Agent
Standard Bank
Trust Account
ECSA
Engineer Sign-off
SANS 10400
Compliance
Why Lum Tech Pro SA

Six layers of protection on every project.

Each layer is independently enforced before a single rand moves.

Escrow Protected

Funds held in TradeSafe trust until milestones clear.

Verified Contractors

CIPC, tax & trade-checked. Continuous reputation.

BOQ Reviewed

Independent QS verifies every Bill of Quantities.

Specialist Approved

ECSA-registered engineers sign each phase.

Voucher-Controlled Supply

Material spend ring-fenced via redeemable vouchers.

Milestone Secured

No release without proof, sign-off and audit trail.

The Lum Tech Pro SA workflow

Ten governed steps from brief to handover.

A single auditable trail — every approval, every payment, every certificate.

  1. Client Posts Project

    Scope, drawings, budget and timeline captured in one structured brief.

  2. BOQ Verification

    Independent QS validates the Bill of Quantities and market rates.

  3. Up to 3 Contractors Bid

    Curated, verified contractors submit sealed milestone bids.

  4. Client Selects Contractor

    Side-by-side comparison of price, programme and reputation.

  5. Funds Secured in Escrow

    TradeSafe holds the full project value in a Standard Bank trust.

  6. Milestone-Based Construction

    Work executes against pre-agreed phases with structured evidence.

  7. Supplier Voucher Issued

    Material allocations released as redeemable vouchers, locked to scope.

  8. Specialist Inspection & Approval

    ECSA-registered engineers and QS certify each milestone.

  9. Progressive Fund Release

    Only certified milestones unlock escrow drawdowns.

  10. Project Completion

    Final sign-off, compliance pack, occupation-ready handover.

For Clients & Developers

Procurement governance, built in.

Transparent Bidding

Sealed bids, structured comparison, zero quote-game.

Escrow Protection

Funds protected end-to-end by TradeSafe.

Verified BOQ System

Independent measurement before money moves.

Specialist Oversight

Phase inspections by registered professionals.

Fraud Prevention

Identity, compliance and continuous reputation checks.

Controlled Procurement

Voucher-locked material spend with audit trail.

For Contractors

Win work. Get paid. Build a track record.

Membership details, compliance requirements and tier benefits are shared inside the contractor portal after verification.

Apply to join

Access Verified Projects

Bid only on real, funded, BOQ-reviewed jobs.

Secure Milestone Payments

Guaranteed payout the moment specialists certify your work.

Supplier Voucher Support

Redeem materials at partner suppliers via QR scan.

Build Reputation

Every certified milestone strengthens your rating.

Bid on Real Construction Jobs

Curated pipeline of compliant, scoped projects.

Growth Opportunities

Unlock larger projects as your track record grows.

Membership tiers and pricing are private. They become visible after contractor registration, compliance submission and admin approval.

Every rand. Every milestone. Audited.

Build Smarter. Pay Securely.

Join the construction fintech ecosystem protecting projects across South Africa.