Founders
Founders
Founders
Founders
Introducing the founding team behind Costblok's vision.
Introducing the founding team behind Costblok's vision.
DIETER DU PLESSIS
DIETER DU PLESSIS
DIETER DU PLESSIS
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Dieter is a professionally registered quantity surveyor with SACQSP and has extensive experience in cost management and construction industry standards.
He leads Costblok as CEO, ensuring the platform adds value to the construction and property industry.
Dieter is a professionally registered quantity surveyor with SACQSP and has extensive experience in cost management and construction industry standards. He leads Costblok as CEO, ensuring the platform adds value to the construction and property industry.
Dieter is a professionally registered quantity surveyor with SACQSP and has extensive experience as a Professional Quantity Surveyor. He leads Costblok as CEO, ensuring the platform meets the standards of the construction industry.
Professional Quantity Surveyor
BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying (UFS)
Professional Quantity Surveyor
BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying (UFS)
Professional Quantity Surveyor
BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying (UFS)
ROSS NELSON
ROSS NELSON
ROSS NELSON
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
CO-FOUNDER & CTO
With a background in Mechatronic Engineering and a passion for development, Ross serves as Costblok's CTO, leveraging his technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence in the platform's functionality.
With a background in Mechatronic Engineering and a passion for development, Ross serves as Costblok's CTO, leveraging his technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence in the platform's functionality.
With a background in Mechatronic Engineering and a passion for development, Ross serves as Costblok's CTO, leveraging his technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence in the platform's functionality.
Web Developer
BEng in Mechatronic Engineering (SU)
Web Developer
BEng in Mechatronic Engineering (SU)
Web Developer
BEng in Mechatronic Engineering (SU)
Awards, Recognitions & Achievements
Awards & Achievements
Awards, Recognitions & Achievements
Awards, Recognitions & Achievements
Showcasing some of Costblok's proud achievements.
Showcasing some of Costblok's proud achievements.
PATENTED & TRADEMARKED
PATENTED & TRADEMARKED
After a process of nearly 2 years, Costblok has successfully secured a patent approved by the South African Patent Office, ensuring protection of our valuable intellectual property.
In addition, Costblok’s logos have been trademarked to safeguard and reinforce our brand identity.
R.S.A. Patent No. 2023/05982
After a process of nearly 2 years, Costblok has successfully secured a patent approved by the South African Patent Office, ensuring protection of our valuable intellectual property. In addition, Costblok’s logos have been trademarked to safeguard and reinforce our brand identity. [R.S.A. Patent No. 2023/05982]
After a process of nearly 2 years, Costblok has successfully secured a patent approved by the South African Patent Office, ensuring protection of our valuable intellectual property.
In addition, Costblok’s logos have been trademarked to safeguard and reinforce our brand identity.
R.S.A. Patent No. 2023/05982
GLOBAL PROPTECH FINALIST
Costblok was honored as a finalist in the 2024 Project Proptech Competition, presented by NEOM and Tonomus.
While Costblok did not proceed to the final pitch in Saudi Arabia due to relocation requirements that did not align with our mission, we remain proud of this recognition.
"Costblok was selected among 1,250 applications…and we believe it has potential for impact in the global proptech sector." - Tonomus Competions Team
GLOBAL PROPTECH FINALIST
Costblok was honored as a finalist in the 2024 Project Proptech Competition, presented by NEOM and Tonomus. While Costblok did not proceed to the final pitch in Saudi Arabia due to relocation requirements that did not align with our mission, we remain proud of this recognition.
"Costblok was selected among 1,250 applications…and we believe it has potential for impact in the global proptech sector." - Tonomus Competions Team
GLOBAL PROPTECH FINALIST
Costblok was honored as a finalist in the 2024 Project Proptech Competition, presented by NEOM and Tonomus.While Costblok did not proceed to the final pitch in Saudi Arabia due to relocation requirements that did not align with our mission, we remain proud of this recognition.
"Costblok was selected among 1,250 applications…and we believe it has potential for impact in the global proptech sector."
- Tonomus Competions Team
"I think it's a great product and I believe
it's going to make a big difference in a lot of QS' lives…"
"I think it's a great product and I believe
it's going to make a big difference in a lot of QS' lives…"
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
"I like it. It's easy, it's clean, it's neat. It has everything,
so a lot of potential. It gives me what I wanted…"
"I like it. It's easy, it's clean, it's neat. It has everything,
so a lot of potential. It gives me what I wanted…"
Property Developer
Property Developer
"I can't wait for the final product!
The industry yearns for something like this."
"I can't wait for the final product!
The industry yearns for something like this."
University Lecturer
University Lecturer
Industry Partners
Industry Partners
Industry Partners
Industry Partners
Our Industry Partners include companies actively shaping the construction and property industries.
These partnerships ensure Costblok’s solutions remain trusted, accurate, and reliable.
Our Industry Partners include companies actively shaping the construction and property industries. These partnerships ensure Costblok’s solutions remain trusted, accurate, and reliable.
Our Industry Partners include companies actively shaping the construction and property industries. These partnerships ensure Costblok’s solutions remain trusted, accurate, and reliable.
Atlantic Capital
Costblok has partnered with Atlantic Capital to offer users access to trusted alternative financing solutions. As a reputable financial partner, Atlantic Capital validates Costblok’s accuracy through pre-approved preset calculations and reporting formats, ensuring reliability and confidence in Costblok’s outputs.
This collaboration reinforces Costblok’s commitment to delivering accurate and trusted solutions.
Costblok has partnered with Atlantic Capital to offer users access to trusted alternative financing solutions. As a reputable financial partner, Atlantic Capital validates Costblok’s accuracy through pre-approved preset calculations and reporting formats, ensuring reliability and confidence in Costblok’s outputs.
This collaboration reinforces Costblok’s commitment to delivering accurate and trusted solutions.
Costblok has partnered with Atlantic Capital to offer users access to trusted alternative financing solutions. As a reputable financial partner, Atlantic Capital validates Costblok’s accuracy through pre-approved preset calculations and reporting formats, ensuring reliability and confidence in Costblok’s outputs.
This collaboration reinforces Costblok’s commitment to delivering accurate and trusted solutions.
Partnering with Costblok allows you to collaborate on innovative solutions, gain visibility among property & construction professionals, and build trust & credibility through Costblok's platform.
Interested in becoming an Industry Partner?
Partnering with Costblok allows you to collaborate on innovative solutions, gain visibility among property & construction professionals, and build trust & credibility through Costblok's platform.
Interested in becoming an Industry Partner?
Partnering with Costblok allows you to collaborate on innovative solutions, gain visibility among property & construction professionals, and build trust & credibility through Costblok's platform.
Interested in becoming an Industry Partner?
Contact us
Contact us
Contact us
Marketing Collaborations
Marketing Collaborations
Marketing Collaborations
Our Marketing Collaborators are brands and individuals from all industries looking to create mutually beneficial marketing opportunities. Whether through shared campaigns, co-branded promotions, or audience crossovers, we work together to amplify awareness and reach.
Our Marketing Collaborators are brands and individuals from all industries looking to create mutually beneficial marketing opportunities. Whether through shared campaigns, co-branded promotions, or audience crossovers, we work together to amplify awareness and reach.
Our Marketing Collaborators are brands and individuals from all industries looking to create mutually beneficial marketing opportunities. Whether through shared campaigns, co-branded promotions, or audience crossovers, we work together to amplify awareness and reach.
Ruan Combrinck (former Springbok rugby player)
Ruan Combrinck
Ruan Combrinck’s ability to make the extraordinary look effortless—whether through blistering runs, precise kicks, or cutting through defenses—mirrors Costblok’s core values: fast, easy, and accurate. Just as Ruan delivered under pressure with exceptional execution, Costblok simplifies construction cost management through precision and speed.
This shared ethos makes Ruan Combrinck the perfect partner for Costblok in this limited brand campaign, amplifying our commitment to efficiency and excellence.
Ruan Combrinck’s ability to make the extraordinary look effortless—whether through blistering runs, precise kicks, or cutting through defenses—mirrors Costblok’s core values: fast, easy, and accurate. Just as Ruan delivered under pressure with exceptional execution, Costblok simplifies construction cost management through precision and speed.
This shared ethos makes Ruan Combrinck the perfect partner for Costblok in this limited brand campaign, amplifying our commitment to efficiency and excellence.
Ruan Combrinck’s ability to make the extraordinary look effortless—whether through blistering runs, precise kicks, or cutting through defenses—mirrors Costblok’s core values: fast, easy, and accurate. Just as Ruan delivered under pressure with exceptional execution, Costblok simplifies construction cost management through precision and speed.
This shared ethos makes Ruan Combrinck the perfect partner for Costblok in this limited brand campaign, amplifying our commitment to efficiency and excellence.
By collaborating with us, you can amplify your brand through shared campaigns, align with a trusted leader in the property & construction industry and reach a professional audience that values innovation and excellence.
Interested in collaborating with us?
By collaborating with us, you can amplify your brand through shared campaigns, align with a trusted leader in the property & construction industry and reach a professional audience that values innovation and excellence.
Interested in collaborating with us?
By collaborating with us, you can amplify your brand through shared campaigns, align with a trusted leader in the property & construction industry and reach a professional audience that values innovation and excellence.
Interested in collaborating with us?
Contact us
Contact us
Contact us
Marketing Collaborations
Our Marketing Collaborators are brands and individuals from all industries looking to create mutually beneficial marketing opportunities. Whether through shared campaigns, co-branded promotions, or audience crossovers, we work together to amplify awareness and reach.
Ruan Combrinck (former Springbok rugby player)
Ruan Combrinck’s ability to make the extraordinary look effortless—whether through blistering runs, precise kicks, or cutting through defenses—mirrors Costblok’s core values: fast, easy, and accurate. Just as Ruan delivered under pressure with exceptional execution, Costblok simplifies construction cost management through precision and speed.
This shared ethos makes Ruan Combrinck the perfect partner for Costblok in this limited brand campaign, amplifying our commitment to efficiency and excellence.
By collaborating with us, you can amplify your brand through shared campaigns, align with a trusted leader in the property & construction industry and reach a professional audience that values innovation and excellence.
Interested in collaborating with us?
Contact us
