The ProfitDig Blog

Hiring subcontractors can make or break your job. Pick the wrong one, and you might not just lose money – you could damage your relationship with the GC or owner and slam the door shut on future work. In this edition of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work, Jeff Spencer, and Jerry Work talk through how to […]

New to the construction game and trying to win work? Your bid proposal isn’t just about pricing – it’s your first line of defense against scope creep, lost profit, and future headaches. In this edition of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work, Jeff Spencer, and Jerry Work lay out real-world advice on how to craft solid construction […]

Thinking about buying your first piece of heavy equipment? Welcome to the next level of being a contractor – but also, get ready for some sticker shock. These machines aren’t cheap, and thanks to inflation, even used gear can cost a small fortune. But that doesn’t mean you have to overpay. In this article, we’re […]

Let’s say you just finished a job. You paid your guys. You bought the materials. And now you’re looking at your bank account wondering where the profit went. That’s what happens when you don’t track your job costs. What Is Job Costing? Job costing means keeping track of what you spend on each job – […]

Bidding a job can make or break your business. Get it right, and you profit. Get it wrong, and you’re working for free. Here are three ways contractors mess up bids – without even realizing it. 1. Guessing on Labor Labor is the biggest cost on most jobs. But too many contractors just guess how […]

You’re a contractor and you want to go wide and expand what you‘re offering to your clients. That’s commendable! But obtaining a license as a mechanical contractor can lead to higher-value work, pretty much guaranteeing you a lucrative career. But to get to that point, you need a licence to prove your technical skills and […]

Let’s be real. Getting a crew to show up when and where they’re supposed to is harder than pouring concrete in a rainstorm. If you’re always chasing guys down, trying to figure out who’s on the job and when, you’re not alone. Here’s why it happens – and what you can do about it. 1. […]

When the thermometer hits triple digits, everyone talks about safety. And they should. But let’s talk about something else that gets roasted in that kind of heat: your profits. You may not see it right away, but extreme temperatures chip away at your bottom line every day. Fewer hours worked. More delays. Crew members out […]

When the summer heat kicks into high gear, it does more than make everyone miserable. It slows everything down. Crews move slower. Tempers run hotter. Equipment gets cranky. And before you know it, your tight timeline starts slipping away. If your jobsite feels like it is stuck in slow motion, the weather might be to […]

It is deep summer, and for a lot of us in the construction world, that means one thing: brutal, punishing heat. We are talking 100-degree temperatures with a heat index pushing 110. You can feel the sun frying your skin before lunch. The air is thick. The ground is hot. And your shirt has been […]