One in four construction workers identify as neurodiverse
Research associated with the National Federation of Builders (NFB) and partners has highlighted that around one in four people in construction identify as neurodiverse. Yet search for dyslexia-friendly invoicing or an ADHD tradesman admin tool and you mostly find kids’ apps or generic productivity advice.
Tradeways is job management software for UK builders and sole traders that treats accessibility as a core product choice, not a footnote. Quotes, invoices, scheduling and paperwork stay in one calm workspace — with tools that make reading and writing less exhausting after a day on site.
Speech to text for notes, search and admin
When spelling is slow or your hands are dusty, typing a client note is the chore that gets skipped. Tradeways includes speech to text so you can dictate into the workflow instead of staring at a blank field.
Plans include a monthly speech-to-text allowance. Use it for site notes, quick updates and getting words down before the detail leaves your head. Pair it with proposals and invoices so the voice note becomes real paperwork, not a voice memo you never replay.
- Speech to text inside the product workflow
- Monthly allowance by plan
- Built for site and van use, not only desk work
Screen tints and reading comfort
Screen tints help many dyslexic readers reduce glare and visual stress. Tradeways includes a screen tint control so you can choose a wash that makes long admin sessions more tolerable — without installing a separate browser extension that forgets your login.
Tint sits alongside other accessibility settings so you can combine what works for you rather than hunting through three menus.
Dyslexia font, text size and contrast
Turn on a dyslexia-friendly font option, adjust text size, and use high contrast when you need stronger separation between text and background. These are real account settings, not a marketing claim on a landing page.
Enhanced focus and simplified mode cut visual noise when a dense screen is the problem. The goal is the same job done with less friction — sending the invoice, checking the calendar, updating the client.
- Dyslexia font option
- Text size control
- High contrast mode
- Enhanced focus
- Simplified mode for less clutter
Accessible job management, not a separate “special” product
You still get the commercial tools UK tradespeople search for: quoting with e-signature, invoicing with Stripe card pay, scheduling, job costs, and RAMS. Accessibility settings sit on top of that full product so you are not stuck in a cut-down mode.
Pricing is simple: Tier 1 from £24 a month, £19.20 for your first three months with the introductory offer, cancel anytime. There is no free trial — book a demo if you want a walkthrough with accessibility features switched on.
Read more and next steps
For practical context on neuro-inclusive admin, see our blog post on neuro-inclusive trade admin tools. For feature depth, explore invoicing, quotes and scheduling. If you advise trade clients as an accountant, every plan includes an accountant seat for finance and invoices.
Tradeways will not claim invented tester quotes or miracle cures. It is software that tries harder to stay readable, speakable and calm — because that is how more builders actually finish their admin.