The ProfitDig Blog

Insights, strategies, and news for the modern contractor.

Managing material costs
Blog

Navigating Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials

May 8, 2025
Material weight calculator
Blog

Material Weight Calculator

February 5, 2025
How the dock workers strike affects contractors' ability to get materials
Blog

How the Dock Workers’ Strike Affects Construction Contractors’ Ability to Get Materials (and What to Do About It)

October 3, 2024
Materials and waste management
Blog

Waste and Materials Management on a Construction Jobsite: Insights from Jeff Spencer

September 25, 2024
All about 2x4s
Blog

Everything You Never Knew About 2x4s: The Unsung Heroes of Construction

April 19, 2024
Preventing jobsite theft
Blog

Strategies to Prevent Theft on Construction Sites

The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, but one that persistently undercuts profitability and project timelines is theft. Construction sites are often sprawling, open environments filled with valuable equipment and materials, making them prime targets for opportunistic and organized thieves alike. The implications of theft are far-reaching, affecting not just the immediate financial loss […]

February 23, 2024
"Or Equal" materials
Blog

\”Or Equal\” Materials in Construction: Guidelines and Best Practices

February 21, 2024
Concrete mixing
Blog

The Concrete Basics: Mixing It Right Every Time

September 25, 2023
Construction Takeoff
Blog

Mastering Construction Takeoff: A Simplified Guide for Accuracy

June 19, 2023
12

Get construction tips delivered to your inbox.

Join 5,000+ contractors getting our weekly digest on bidding strategies and industry trends.

Loading form...