Nailing it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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