Let’s get something straight – spreadsheets weren’t made for construction.
Yeah, Excel can do math. And sure, Google Sheets is free. But if you’re out here bidding jobs with nothing but columns, rows, and prayers… you’re setting yourself up to lose money, time, and probably sleep.
Here’s the dirty truth about spreadsheets – and why they’re holding you back.
1. Spreadsheets are full of hidden time bombs.
That one formula you broke without realizing it?
The cell you accidentally deleted while adding materials?
That stuff doesn’t show up until you lose the job – or worse, win it and eat the loss.
2. There’s no version control.
You updated the bid, your partner updated the bid, the client changed the scope… and now there are five different versions floating around.
Which one’s right? Who knows! Good luck out there.
3. They don’t work where you work.
You’re on a job site, your phone’s in your hand, and the customer wants a change.
Are you pulling out your laptop?
Didn’t think so.
Spreadsheets weren’t built for the field. ProfitDig was.
4. They don’t help you after the bid.
You won the job – now what?
Spreadsheets won’t tell you if you’re staying on budget.
They won’t show you crew hours, track your actual costs, or help you catch problems early.
They’re just a piece of paper with math on it. That’s not a system. That’s a trap.
5. You can’t grow like this.
If you’re serious about building a real business – one that runs smoothly, looks professional, and makes money – you’ve got to stop thinking like a spreadsheet warrior and start operating like a pro.
Bidding jobs with spreadsheets is like framing a house with a butter knife.
It might get the job halfway done – but it ain’t built to last.
ProfitDig makes it easy to build accurate bids, submit them fast, and track your costs as you go. No guessing. No busted formulas. Just profit.