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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 small, but the result will always be the same: you’ve got more work than originally agreed upon.

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What Is construction factoring?

As a construction business owner, you know precisely how vital cash flow is. Keeping your...

What is the best construction measuring tool for your business?

Before you can estimate and quote any project, you first need to do a proper take-off, and that...

Why you need residential construction estimating software that gives clients options

Whether you’ve been in the residential construction and remodeling world for one year or a decade,...

Subcontractor management techniques Dallas

Hey there, fellow Dallas contractors! If you're like me, you've learned a thing or two about...

How to choose the perfect estimating software for your construction firm - choosing construction estimating software

Hey there, fellow contractor! If you're in the business of building dreams brick by brick, you're...

How to Build Health and Safety Costs Into Your Residential Construction Estimating Software

If you work in the construction industry, you already know that health and safety regulations are...

Transitioning to a new estimating software? here's how! - switching to new construction estimating software

You know, there comes a time in every residential contractor's life when the old ways just aren't...

Revolutionizing Dallas: How modular homes are changing the game

As a seasoned residential contractor based in Canada, specializing in estimating, I've watched with...

Remodeling? Don’t guess, impress! Discover the magic of remodeling estimate software

What do you do when a prospective client requests a remodeling estimate?

The builder's guide to managing residential construction contingency

Navigating the uncertain waters of residential construction can be a daunting task for builders,...

How to find the best remodelling estimating software

We speak to a lot of people who are looking for remodeling estimating software and residential...

Most common call-back issues for Dallas contractors: an insider's take

Hey there, fellow contractor! If you're anything like me, then call-backs are the bane of your...

Case study: The evolution of estimating software in big construction firms

Hello there! As a seasoned residential contractor specialized in estimating, I've witnessed...

Your guide to the latest construction technology trends

Over the course of 2022, the global construction industry is likely to grow to about $10.5...

Tales of a Dallas contractor: Why I only recommend hail standard roofs in Dallas

Well, sunny sometimes, and hail-stricken at others. For those familiar with Dallas's unpredictable...

The role of augmented reality in construction estimating tools - Augmented reality in construction estimating

When I first started out as a contractor, the idea of using Augmented Reality (AR) in construction...

7 Ways to increase construction business profits

Starting a construction business is no joke. It takes hard work, long hours, and a whole lot of...

How to hire a construction estimator in a difficult job market

Give Yourself Longer Than You Think You Will Need Most of us have a timeline after which we hope to...

Stop wasting resources: Efficient material management in construction

As a seasoned residential contractor specializing in estimating, I've seen firsthand the impact of...

How to get more out of your fencing estimating software

If you’ve got fencing estimating software, or you’re considering investing in some, you might think...

Why Bathroom Remodelling Software Is a Good Investment

If you’re like many construction company owners, you don’t mind spending money on equipment and...

9 must have features your roof estimating software needs to have

People who aren’t in the roof industry don’t understand just how complex nearly every roof is....

5 ways to increase construction profit

If you’re running a construction business, the bottom line is that you want it to be as profitable...

8 ways to get more jobs for your construction company

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a few years, you know that a steady...

7 types of software every contractor should be using

Most contractors are creatures of habit. You probably have at least a few tools in your toolbox...

Construction average profit margin: A guide for residential contractor

Hey there! If you've ever wondered about the profit margins in the residential construction sector,...

Financial stability for Dallas builders: the role of escalation clauses

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

How supply chains are affecting construction material prices and how to protect your bottom line

To say that the past couple of years have been tumultuous would be quite an understatement. It...

10 reasons contractors benefit from Bolster

Taking the leap and adopting residential construction estimating software is a big step for any...

The magic of assemblies

No matter what kind of construction or contracting business you have, giving your customer quotes...

Change Orders 101

In a perfect world, the job we do would match the one we quoted exactly. Every dimension would line...

Bolster vs Buildertrend vs CoConstruct

Most construction company owners and managers these days realize that there is technology out there...

Bolster gives contractors a new way to do finance growth

Bolster, a Calgary-based start-up that is revolutionizing not only how construction cost estimating...

Flexible funding with Bolster capital

The construction business is fast-paced and ever-changing. One day, you’re just starting out with a...

The Dallas housing shortage and its ripple effects on construction

Hey there, buddies! You might've heard some chatter about the Dallas housing shortage. But what's...

Securing your project: A complete guide to builders risk insurance in Calgary

Hello, fellow builders! If you're anything like me, you know that protecting your projects is...

Best construction estimating software - Bolster vs Clear Estimates

Ahoy there! It's Jack, your friendly neighborhood contractor. When I first started out in this...

The preconstruction checklist every Dallas contractor must have!

Hey there, Dallas builders and handymen! If you're like me, you know that every successful...