by Carroll_Estimating | Feb 18, 2025 | Exterior
We all know getting paid on time is a big deal and not always so straightforward in construction. Your Application for Payment (AFP) is the key to keeping cash flowing. If you don’t know the exact steps involved, here’s a breakdown of what happens during an AFP...
by Carroll_Estimating | Feb 11, 2025 | Exterior
Winning a tender feels like hitting the jackpot. But, as you know, landing the job is just the beginning. There’s lots to do before you can get started on the project. So what happens next? Let’s break down the first 7 things a contractor’s quantity surveyor...
by Carroll_Estimating | Dec 31, 2024 | Exterior
A new year always brings changes in some way and if you want to stay ahead of the game, you have to be prepared. That means paying attention to any emerging trends so you know what’s coming down the line and can get your business ready. If you want to make...
by Carroll_Estimating | Dec 17, 2024 | Exterior
As a contractor, you know payment claims are part of the job. They can be a pain in the arse part of the job, but they have to be done all the same. Luckily, that’s where your QS steps in to make sure everything’s paid in time. But do you know what happens behind the...
by Paul Devereux | Nov 12, 2024 | Architecture
We’re constantly saying, “Don’t undervalue yourself,” and “Don’t submit a cheap tender bid for the sake of it.” It’s a race to the bottom that even if you win, you end up losing out on hard-earned cash. But what do you do when you submit a tender bid that’s over the...
