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Insights, strategies, and news for the modern contractor.
Streamlining Job Costing: The Importance of Equipment Tracking
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 […]
More Power, Same Price: Why ProfitDig 3.0 is the Best Value in Construction Bidding Software
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 […]
How to Say No to a Job That’s Not Worth It
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 […]
Don’t Let Scope Creep Eat Your Profits
If you’ve been in the construction game for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably run into the dreaded beast known as scope creep. It starts out innocent enough — “Hey, while you’re here, can you just…” — and before you know it, you’ve sunk another day or two into work you never bid for. […]
Keep the Checks Coming: How to Avoid Cash Flow Crashes This Summer
Keep the Checks Coming: How to Avoid Cash Flow Crashes This Summer
Why Steel is the Best Choice for Building Cost-Effective Sports Facilities
Constructing a sports facility involves making several important decisions, one of the most crucial being the choice of material. A sports complex must be durable, spacious, and withstand heavy usage. Among the various options available, steel has emerged as the ideal choice for building these structures, offering numerous benefits that are hard to overlook. From […]
Why Small Contractors Might Actually Have the Upper Hand in a Down Economy
Navigating Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials
How to Get Your First Construction Jobs (Without Getting in Over Your Head)
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