The ProfitDig Blog

  Every contractor has two kinds of jobs.The ones that made money.And the ones that felt busy but somehow left nothing behind. The dangerous part is when you can’t tell the difference. Profitable jobs share patterns Jobs that make money usually have a few things in common: Clear scope Predictable labor Minimal surprises Good communication […]

If you are like most contractors, you have been told to bid on everything. The idea is that the more jobs you chase, the more jobs you will win. But the truth is different. Not every job is worth bidding on. In fact, some jobs will waste your time and cost you money. The first […]

Every contractor wants to win jobs. The competition is tough, and it is tempting to come in with the lowest number just to land the work. On the surface, this looks like a smart move. The client picks you, you get the job, and your crew stays busy. But here is the truth. Cheap bids […]

A bid is not just a price. It is a message about your business. When a client looks at your bid, they are asking themselves a simple question. Can I trust this contractor? Many small contractors put together bids in a rush. Maybe it is a few numbers on a sheet of paper. Maybe it […]

Ever bid a job in a hurry? You grab your calculator, punch in some numbers, scribble a few totals, and boom – you’ve got a price. Five minutes later, you’re on to the next thing. The problem is, one tiny math mistake in that quick calculation can cost you thousands of dollars. Contractors lose money […]

Ever finish a bid on the back of a napkin at lunch? A couple of quick numbers, add a little padding, and boom – you’ve got a “bid.” It feels fast. It feels easy. It also feels like you’re working for free half the time. Here’s why those back-of-the-napkin bids are costing you money: 1. […]

If you’ve been in construction for more than five minutes, you’ve probably had some fancy acronym tossed your way. Someone sends you paperwork labeled “RFI,” or an owner asks for an “RFP,” and you’re left scratching your head wondering what alphabet soup has to do with pouring concrete. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. A lot […]

When the long days of summer start to fade and the leaves begin to change, most contractors finally get a chance to catch their breath. The summer rush is often the busiest stretch of the year, with crews running wide open and bids flying out the door. But when fall arrives, things usually slow down […]

Bidding jobs is one of the most important parts of running a construction business. You can be the best builder in the world, but if your bids are wrong, you are going to lose money before you even set foot on the job site. The tricky part is that many contractors screw up bids without […]