Independent software studioAustralia · Michael Cox

Thoughtful software.
For real work.

Apps, web applications and business tools. Built by an independent Australian developer who cares how they work for you.

From SiteLog and BidShortlist to your next custom build.

Software by CoxyTheBuilder

Built with purpose.
Ready to use.

Two different kinds of work.
The same care in the details.

01 / SiteLogAndroid app
SiteLog daily diary with demonstration dataSiteLog job photo records with demonstration data

SiteLog

Free standard app

Your diary, photos, hours and costs. One organised record of the job, built for the people on site.

Local-first · No account required

02 / BidShortlistWeb application
Actual BidShortlist evidence-check sample using a fictional supplier and tender

BidShortlist

First bid free

Decide what to pursue. Build a strategy, draft against the criteria and review the evidence behind your bid.

AI-assisted · Human judgement throughout

Custom development

For the work that
needs its own software.

A spreadsheet that has outgrown its job. A calculation your customers need. An idea ready to become a product.

Work directly with me to define the useful first version, agree the scope and build it.

Explore custom development

Selected client work

A specialist business.
A considered solution.

Arborea calculator with tree measurement inputs

Built for Arborea Tree Management

A specialist calculation.
A tool that fits.

Tree protection zones, structural root zones and encroachment assessments, in a calculator built into the client’s own website.

The problem
Give visitors a useful, branded assessment tool without sending them to a generic external calculator.
The build
Tailored measurement workflows, progressive results and responsive layouts.
The outcome
A client-facing calculator that belongs to the Arborea website and supports its services.
See the project ↗
“I engaged Michael to build a custom calculator for my website. He exceeded my expectations and delivered a fantastic result with a fast turnaround time. Every adjustment I requested was done promptly and professionally without fuss. I can't recommend Michael highly enough!”
Reubin WilliamsArborea Tree Management · Custom development
Michael Cox, the developer behind CoxyTheBuilder

Independent by choice

The person you talk to
is the person who builds it.

I’m Michael, the developer behind CoxyTheBuilder. I build practical software products and custom applications for businesses. You deal directly with me, from the first conversation through to the details of the build.

Meet the builder ↗

A useful place to start

What could
work better?

A useful first conversation starts with the problem you want to solve.