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If you’ve worked in construction for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard someone say “MEP” — as in, “We’re still waiting on the MEP drawings,” or “That’s not in the MEP scope.” So let’s break it down in plain language: What the heck is MEP, and why should small contractors care? What Does MEP […]

It’s July. The year’s halfway over. You’ve been busy. Maybe real busy. That’s good. But now’s the time to stop for a minute and ask yourself a tough question: Is all that work turning into real money? For a lot of small contractors, summer is when you finally get ahead – or fall behind without […]

When you’re a small contractor in the middle of summer, it’s tempting to chase every job that comes your way. The phone rings. You say yes. Someone texts you a sketch on a napkin. You say yes. A guy at the supply house says, “Hey, I know someone looking for a crew,” and you say […]

Summer’s here, and the work is hot. The jobs are out there. Folks are building decks, garages, additions, full houses – you name it. But here’s the deal: the contractor who gets their bid in first is usually the one who gets the job. Especially when that bid looks clean and professional. And most of […]

On this episode of ProfitDig Live, we shine a spotlight on a different kind of hardhat hero—lighting tech and touring pro, Seth O. Williams. Seth has spent years behind the scenes of major concert tours, working with artists like the Goo Goo Dolls and building complex lighting rigs for arena shows and iconic venues like […]

Summer can be a beautiful thing. Long days, big jobs, checks coming in… life should be good. But here’s the dirty little secret:☀️ Summer jobs can also wreck your profits if you’re not on top of your costs. Between brutal heat, crew fatigue, schedule delays, and price hikes on materials, it’s way too easy to […]

If you’re a small contractor, you already know what summer means: the phones won’t stop ringing, the jobs are stacking up, and somewhere in the chaos you’re expected to actually bid the work, too. That’s the summer grind. And if you’re not careful, it’ll eat you alive. This is prime time in construction. The jobs […]

Accurate job costing is the cornerstone of a profitable construction or contracting business. Knowing exactly how much each project costs allows you to bid competitively, manage resources effectively, and ultimately, maximize your bottom line. A crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of accurate job costing is diligently tracking the equipment used on each project. This includes […]

In the construction world, every dollar and every minute counts. You’re constantly balancing the cost of materials, the allocation of labor, and the pressure of deadlines. The tools you use to manage your bids shouldn’t add to that pressure—they should relieve it. You need construction bidding software that’s powerful enough to keep up, intuitive enough […]

Every contractor’s been there. The job looks easy enough, the client seems decent, and you think, “What the heck, I’ll take it.” Fast forward two weeks, and now you’re losing money, dealing with headaches, and wondering why you didn’t trust your gut. The truth is, not every job is a good job. Some just aren’t […]