The ProfitDig Blog

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 […]

Think you’re ready to run a crew?Let’s see if you’ve got the starter pack. We’re not talking about the meme version with a Monster Energy and a Bluetooth headset.We’re talking about the real deal – the stuff that keeps a job running smooth, on budget, and under control. Here’s what belongs in your 2025 Foreman […]

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 […]

Let’s be real – construction is tough enough without shooting yourself in the foot. But if you wanted to lose a job, burn a client bridge, and watch your profits disappear faster than a box of donuts on the job site… here’s the blueprint. Day 1: Bid the job based on “gut feel.” Why waste […]