Starting your own construction business can be exciting—but also a little overwhelming. One of the most common questions we get from new contractors is: How do I get that first GC or architect to take a chance on me? We recently tackled this question on an episode of...
How to Get Experience in Construction or Engineering When You Don’t Have Any Trying to break into construction or engineering without any experience can feel like a Catch-22. You need experience to get hired—but how do you get experience without being hired first? In...
Getting Your First Construction Job as a Sub: Real Tips That Actually Work If you’re just starting out as a subcontractor, one of the biggest challenges is landing that first gig. You don’t have a long list of references, you’re still building your crew, and...
How to Lead a Construction Crew When You’re the Youngest on the Site You’ve been promoted to foreman. You’re pumped—until you realize every single guy on your crew has more years in the field than you have on Earth. Now what? That’s the exact spot ProfitDig’s Jeff...
Scope creep can kill your profits and drive you crazy. Learn how to spot it, stop it, and keep your construction projects on track with these contractor-tested tips. You’ve been there. You bid the job, signed the contract, showed up with your crew—and then the...
Want to win more construction jobs without losing your shirt? Here’s how smart contractors build accurate, competitive bids by doing the right prep before they ever send a number. Let’s be honest—bidding can feel like a crapshoot. You stare at the plans, make your...
