by Paul Devereux | Sep 10, 2024 | Exterior
Tenders are a dime a dozen. You hear that ping of a notification as another one lands in your inbox, and you think you’ll look at it later because you’ve got clients and paperwork to deal with right now. But later comes and goes, and before you know it, you’re...
by Paul Devereux | Sep 3, 2024 | Building
Being a contractor is a constant juggling act. Between new tenders coming in, costings to be done, and final accounts to be produced, it’s easy to let something drop. We’re all guilty of taking on too much or not managing our time right every now and then. But...
by Paul Devereux | Aug 27, 2024 | Building
When you’re pricing a job it can be easy to use market rates to come up with your numbers. It’s the quickest solution and makes sense if you think clients are accepting bids from different contractors. You might think it keeps you competitive. But you might be doing...
by Carroll_Estimating | Aug 6, 2024 | Exterior
It’s every contractor’s dream. That architect you know recommended you to their client. The notification for the tender just came in. You read over it and realise the job is a step above what you’re used to. You’ve been working hard for a chance like this....
by Paul Devereux | Jul 30, 2024 | Exterior
It’s no secret that accurate project estimation is crucial for profitability. One of the most effective methods for achieving accurate estimates every time is by applying first principles. This approach involves breaking down tasks into their base components and...
