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7 Tips On How To Reduce Construction Costs
Are you looking for practical ways on how to reduce construction costs without compromising quality or extending your project timeline? This article offers seven actionable tips that help manage expenses in construction efficiently. The strategies below are things every company can do to ensure the quality of your projects is not sacrificed during the building process, but rather profits are increased, and more money is put back into your pocket!How to reduce construction costs? Plan ahead and create a detailed budget Choose cost-effective building materials Optimize labor costs Utilize technology for efficiency Reduce waste and improve resource management Negotiate with suppliers and...
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6 Important Steps when Terminating a Subcontractor
6 Important Steps when Terminating a Subcontractor - Like most general contractors we place a great deal of effort searching and vetting subcontractors. Unlike many other professions, the process of finding great contractors is far from straight-forward and difficult to gauge if they will be a...
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Ongoing Release Notes
Build Notes 2.1.80 Posted on Monday, July 15th, 2024 Remodeled - Updates to estimate selections...
Ongoing Release Notes (1/1/20-12/5/22)
Build Notes 1.4.4924 Posted on Monday Nov 28th, 2022 Additions: We are excited to announce the...
Construction Management
Work in Progress – Understanding WIP
For most construction companies, the name of the game in construction is...
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Contractor Estimate vs. Quote vs. Proposal: What’s the difference?
In the construction industry, clear communication and precise cost management are essential for the success of any project. Understanding the differences between a contractor estimate vs. quote vs proposal can help ensure that projects run smoothly and stay within budget. These terms are often...
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Best way to get construction leads
What is the best way to get construction leads? Many construction companies do amazing work and can grow their business to a certain level with word-of-mouth referrals and minimal outbound sales or marketing efforts. Without these efforts, most companies hit a wall and need to ask, “How can I get...
4 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in Construction
Cash flow in construction is… well, probably the most important aspect of a construction company. It is also one of the most challenging things to handle in the day-to-day operations of a business. In this article, we will explore the challenges construction companies face, as well as provide 4...
Should I Use QuickBooks For Construction?
It's no secret that QuickBooks is the main player in accounting software, but should you use QuickBooks for construction? Can you reasonably run your business operations out of a system that is set up for bookkeeping and accounting purposes? This article will explore the features QuickBooks...
Itemized Estimates: Pros & Cons
Have you ever had a customer insist, “I need an itemized estimate” or ask “Can I get a breakdown of these costs?” To Itemize or not to itemize... The contractor's opinions on writing itemized estimates vary, and there are pros and cons to an itemized approach to estimating. If you are asking the...