The ProfitDig Blog

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 […]

Equipment is one of the biggest costs in construction. But many small contractors forget to count all the hidden numbers. When that happens, the job that looked profitable ends up losing money. The first hidden cost is fuel. Machines do not run for free. If you are running a dozer, an excavator, or even a […]

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 […]

Hiring your first employee is a big step. It feels like proof that your business is growing. But it also comes with risks. If you are not careful, you can lose money fast. Let’s go through the key things you need to think about before you bring someone onto the payroll. First, know the real […]

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 […]

Summer can be a wild ride for contractors. Crews are stretched thin, days are long, and jobs pile up faster than you can keep track of them. By the time fall rolls around, you might be too exhausted to think about anything other than catching your breath. But before you put summer in the rearview […]

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 […]

On modern construction sites, aerial lifts have become essential tools. They help crews reach high places quickly, making projects more efficient and reducing the physical strain on workers. But while these machines are designed to improve productivity, they also come with risks that can derail a project in an instant. When an accident happens, the […]