Category: Contractors
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How to Lose Money in the Construction Industry
They say that failing to plan is planning to fail, and nowhere is this any more true than in the construction industry. With so much invested in the success of any given project, every last detail must be meticulously accounted for, from the initial blueprints of the development itself right down to the size and…
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Do I Really Need a Construction Contract?
So, you’re approaching a brand new construction project and you’re tempted to save just a few pounds by going into business with your clients, suppliers, or builders without a contract… Before you go any further: Stop. Sure, it may be tempting to cut costs in the short term. In the long term, however, damage caused…
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Are My Prices Preventing Me From Winning More Work?
As a building contractor, you have every confidence in your ability to deliver exceptional quality work for your clients. Your portfolio of past projects is a testament to your skills and experience, and as far as you can tell, there’s no logical reason why a client wouldn’t want to work with you… …Which makes the…
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Why Pay a Professional Cost Estimator When I Can Create Estimates Myself?
Why paying a professional cost estimator may save you more money than doing your cost estimates yourself… As a professional contractor, you know all too well what a difference an accurate cost estimate can make to the success of every project you work on. Yet what you may not be so sure of is why…