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Pricing Disputes: How Transparency and Clear Communication Saves Your Reputation

In any service-based sector, even one negative online review can tank sales numbers and end up sinking the ship. In the construction industry, one of the most common causes of complaint or negative review is the feeling of being overcharged. Whether it comes from unspoken costs, surprises on the invoice, or poor expectation setting, the result is always going to be the same: a frustrated client who feels like they didn’t get what they paid for.

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Why Modern Contractors Need Software for Every Phase of Construction

30 years ago, contractors didn’t need software. In fact, they didn’t even have software. Many...

Construction Quotes: How to Handle Change Orders Without Losing Money

As a contractor or homebuilder, you will constantly deal with scope changes. They can be big or...

Unlock Massive Growth: Bolster’s All-in-One Solution Revolutionizes Fence Contracting Businesses!

Anyone who's been in the exterior contracting game long enough knows the drill—fast, on-the-spot...

How to use Bolster to build a construction budget

Budgets in construction jobs need to be accurate from the beginning, whether you're quoting small...

Is Excel Still Relevant for Construction Estimating in 2024?

Nearly 40 years ago, Microsoft created the first version of excel. This was a landmark moment for...

Why Your Fence Contracting Business Needs a Specialized Software

Fence estimates don’t take long to complete—unless you’re dealing with large blueprints and deck...

The Best Billing Software for Contractors: Discover the Features You Need

The construction industry isn’t exactly known for timely payments. Whether it’s subcontractors or...

Win More Construction Jobs with Interactive Quotes

Choosing the right way to present your quotes is key. With the industry growing every day, you can...

Remodeling Estimate Software: How Bolster can simplify your processes

As builders, you stay in business by winning new projects. To keep your teams busy, and your...

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Construction Estimating Software

These days in construction, timelines are tight, markets are saturated, and margins are paper thin....

How to calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in the construction industry

Most people who choose to get involved in the construction industry aren’t that fond of things like...

Why home remodeling visualization is the key to “one-call closes”

87% of homeowners find imagining what their home renovations will look like before the project...

How to calculate work in progress in construction

When you first started your construction business, most of your projects were probably relatively...

Optimize renovation projects with kitchen and bathroom estimating software

Renovation projects can be as hard to complete as new construction projects. Some contractors may...

What is a cost-plus contract?

If you’re like most remodelers, renovators, trade contractors, or residential construction...

How to calculate concrete volume

Concrete is an instrumental component of the construction industry. Used widely to form the slabs...

92 construction terms everyone should understand

Here at Bolster, we deal with all kinds of construction professionals, contractors, tradespeople,...

How to do a metal roofing take-off

Metal roofing has been around for a while, but it’s still relatively new in North America compared...

Why should I update from Excel to a construction estimating software?

There are many construction companies out there using Excel to calculate quotes, and many have been...

The benefits of project scheduling in construction

If you run a construction business, you know time is money. Ensuring that your crews are in the...

Mastering the Art of Construction Estimating: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How Software Works

So, you’ve heard of construction estimating software. Top contractors are using it to create...

The Safety Mistakes Costing Dallas Contractors Thousands - Common Contractor Safety Mistakes in Dallas

Ah, Dallas! The land of opportunity, especially for us residential contractors. Yet, as lucrative...

Dallas lumber price surge: Top 10 contractor tips

With the unprecedented surge in Dallas lumber prices, contractors are facing the uphill task of...

Maximizing Efficiency in Small-Scale Residential Construction

\r As a seasoned residential contractor specializing in estimating, I've learned\r a thing or two...

What Is a construction lien and how do you get one?

Cash flow is critical to a construction company's success, so when a customer doesn’t pay their...

Green revolution: Calgary's push for sustainable construction in 2024

Hey there! Back in the day, when I first got my hands dirty in the construction business,...

How to handle unforeseen issues and costs in construction projects

Anyone who’s worked in the construction industry has learned to expect the unexpected during a...

8 of the best cement products to use for home construction

Being a homeowner is highly beneficial because you don't need to worry about many things regarding...

Evade environmental fines: Sustainable building practices you need to know

As a seasoned residential contractor with expertise in estimating, I've seen firsthand the...

Bolster: The ultimate construction estimating software

Hello there! If you're reading this, chances are you're knee-deep in the world of construction and...

The game-changing software tools every modern contractor is using in Dallas

Dallas has always been a hub for innovation, especially in the construction industry. As a...

5 Essential tips for contractors: Navigating the rise of prefabricated homes - A comprehensive guide

As a seasoned residential contractor in the U.S. specializing in estimating, I've witnessed a...

7 construction estimating best practices you should follow

Construction estimating is basically the process of predicting the cost of a building project....

How to take your house painting estimates to the next level in 2023

If you’ve been doing your house painting estimates the hard way, consider this your sign to make a...

6 Things to consider when estimating construction costs

When it comes to construction costs, many different factors can affect the final price tag. From...

Calgary's top 5 construction trends to watch in 2023

Hey there, fellow contractor! 2023 is promising to be a huge year for Calgary's construction scene....

All signs point to a home renovation boom in 2023

If you’ve been watching economic news lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of doom and gloom. If...

Variable versus fixed costs in construction estimating

When you first start most construction companies or contracting businesses, calculating...

What to do when your construction clients always make late payments

When clients hire contractors to handle construction projects, late payments have always been the...