In the world of construction, selecting the ideal estimating software can be a daunting task. In this article, we guide you through the labyrinth of choices and help you identify the estimating software that best suits your building firm's needs.

Worried that you might be making mistakes because you’re rushing from one task to another? You’re not alone. Many small to medium sized builders report feeling the same way. We’ve got 3 top tips that might just help…

All builders want to produce building project quotes faster but there’s no point in going for speed over accuracy. See how you can estimate faster AND improve your profitability.

Are you weighing-up whether or not to invest in estimating software? Have you considered that any delays to the decision could be costing the business money and adding more risk?

Struggling to decide which is the right estimating software for your building firm? Here are some important factors to consider…

Your time is your most valuable asset . If you want your building firm to become more profitable, getting to grips with construction estimating software is one of the best ways you can spend it. Here’s why.

As a small building firm owner, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that being busy is equivalent to achieving success. However, this is not necessarily the case. In fact, being constantly busy quoting, dealing with paperwork, admin and emails, can actually have a negative impact on the success of your business.

We understand that every building firm is different and has different needs and priorities. So we’ve put together a list of reasons why estimating software might not be right for you…

Anyone who runs a building firm will know that cash flow is key to the success of the business. But you might not realise that building estimation software can help you avoid issues and manage your cashflow better.

Rising material prices is one of the biggest challenges facing builders in 2023. Quoting with accurate material prices is crucial to ensuring you earn a profit. We explain why estimating software will enable accurate pricing every time.

Are you hoping to move your building firm upwards and win more of the premium building projects? Here’s our 10-step plan to improving your odds of bagging the bigger, more profitable contracts.

We share the headlines of the FMB’s State of Trade Survey Q3 2022 and what you can do to protect your building firm during worrying economic times.

Think the biggest reason you’ve lost out on building contracts is that you’re too expensive? Wrong! These are the most common reasons why a builder may fail to win a building contract.

If you’re reading this article, you’re a forward-thinking building firm owner, looking for ways to improve your business. No doubt you’ve already found some ways to market your building firm in your area. But is your current strategy bringing the quality enquiries you need to allow your firm to thrive?

Building firms have been hard-hit by the economic crisis. With consumers cutting back on spending, this is a worrying time for building firms whose margins can be tight at the best of times. How can building firms create a more secure future? How can they ensure a profitable future rather than just “get by”?

Estimating building work can be a time-consuming and tedious task. However, there are many estimating software tools – and services – on the market to take the pain out of the process. In this post, we discuss four different estimating solutions which are used by UK-based small to medium sized building firms.

More and more SME firms in construction are embracing estimating software and reaping the rewards, making the move from archaic manual estimating by hand and the use of spreadsheets, to digitalising these activities. But what is making them change, and what are the benefits?

Running a building business is a high-pressure occupation, whether you specialise in extensions, renovations or new builds. But are you making the most productive use of your working day? Here are 3 simple steps you can take to reduce the time you spend at your desk.

Suppose we told you that you could be making more money on your building projects? Our seven tips will help you hold on to every pound of every job you undertake. And the best part? It requires next-to-no effort on your part.

Changes to the UK’s Building Regulations came into force on 15th June 2022. The new regulations apply to both domestic and non-domestic renovations, extensions and new builds. What does this mean for builders in the UK estimating building projects going forward?