Projects & Task Management
Family Businesses in Construction: Supported by HBXL
You could say family businesses are the beating heart of the UK construction industry. And I say that, not just as the MD of a construction-focussed business, but as the daughter of the founder of HBXL. From start-up building firms to long-established contractors, family-run companies make a significant impact – employing people, creating opportunities, and helping shape local communities. At HBXL, with various family members in the business in one…
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Customer story: Surrey construction company talks EstimatorXpress
Lee Jones, Editor of Professional Builder magazine, recently took a trip to Grayshott in Surrey to meet with Olly Rooks, owner of Rooks Construction. Olly has been a user of HBXL’s EstimatorXpress software for some years and recognises how construction and digital tools can come together to do great things. There was no HBXL PR team on hand on the day, and we had no input in the article at…
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Construction company owner – what steps to take to help avoid bankruptcy
Across the UK, a number of small to medium-sized building firms are, at best, feeling the squeeze or, at worst, facing bankruptcy. News stories of contractors winding up or going bankrupt are becoming worryingly familiar. The government’s Insolvency Service published figures in April 2025, reporting 367 construction insolvencies in February 2025. This is the highest they have been since June 2024. This also represents a 20% increase from January 2025 (306)…
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Summer Deals – save money on construction software in June
Summer Deals are here – the sun’s shining, the BBQs are firing up, and we’ve got a sizzling deal to match the season. For a limited time only, you can save 15% on HBXL’s award-winning range of software tools designed to make running your building business easier, faster, and more profitable. And we’ve just added another offer to our Summer Deals! 15% off a perpetual (outright) licence and now Support…
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HBXL Building Software 2025 – new releases!
The HBXL Building Software 2025 releases are here! We’ve gone big with updates to five of our digital tools – EstimatorXpress, PlansXpress, BuildProjex, Health & Safety Xpert and ContractsXpert. You now have powerful and useful new features and time-saving updates that will help you design smarter, estimate faster, and work safer. Skip to Section: PlansXpress Update EstimatorXpress Update BuildProjex Update Health & Safety Xpert Update ContractsXpert Update PlansXpress 2025: NEW…
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Your free ‘Risk Mitigation Guide’ for your construction company
Risk mitigation for construction. Sounds scary! Running a building company is no small feat. Whether you’re working on renovations, retrofits, extensions, conversions, new builds, or property developments, you’re constantly balancing multiple priorities. Your reputation, finances, and even your team’s safety can be on the line. That’s why being prepared for the unexpected is crucial. Introducing our Risk Mitigation Guide – designed specifically for UK builders who want to protect their…
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Why every small Building Company needs a Business Plan – and how to get started
Running a successful building firm isn’t just about having the right tools and skills—it’s about having a clear plan for growth. A business plan isn’t just a document; it’s a roadmap that helps you navigate challenges, secure funding, and build a thriving company. If you’ve never created one before, don’t worry – we’ve put together a pack specifically for builders to make the process simple and effective. What’s in your…
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Timesheets in BuildProjex Job Management software
Timesheets in award-winning BuildProjex are here! Keeping projects on track is no small task. With crew spread across multiple sites, subcontractors working different hours, and the constant need to keep clients happy, it’s easy to lose track. That’s where BuildProjex, HBXL’s innovative new cloud-based job and task management software, steps in. And with its new digital timesheet feature, things just got a whole lot easier. If you’re looking for a…
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New in EstimatorXpress: Quick estimating prompts
Our new quick estimating prompts will help you produce construction estimates easily and accurately. At HBXL we want to make producing a construction estimate as straightforward as possible – while giving you everything you need to do the job properly. We call it ‘clever-easy’. And our brand-new version of EstimatorXpress Plus and Premium 2024 makes compiling an estimate for a renovation, extension, loft conversion, garage conversion, and new build, even…
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The best construction software company
Only the best for the best when it comes to construction software. ‘Only the best for the best’ is our new strapline. It says it all. As Joanna Mulgrew, HBXL Group Managing Director, explains, “The best software can make you money. It can win you quality work. It can help keep everyone safe. It can give you legal support and so much more. Hard-working, enterprising builder-owners in the UK deserve…
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Another brilliant HBXL software update for our digital tools in 2024
Announcing an HBXL software update for EstimatorXpress, PlansXpress and Health & Safety Xpert. EstimatorXpress 2024 The software developers and construction engineers have been busy again! And the update is OUT NOW! See our latest webinar for the new features in the EstimatorXpress update: Brand new EstimatorXpress door estimating and more… EstimatorXpress 2024 has been given another features update! There’s no stopping the software developers and our construction engineers – or us…
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How HBXL Skills Bootcamps can help solve the skills shortage in construction
There is a real skills shortage in the UK construction and building industry. It’s more difficult than ever to find the right staff, subbies, and specialists you need. That’s where Skills Bootcamps come in, particularly some of the ones we run which are designed to make you more PROFITABLE, building on the years of experience you have, or giving you the knowledge to get started. Whether you’re looking to sharpen…
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