
Why builders lose money on residential projects (and how to stop It)
Construction estimating mistakes can be a nightmare. If you’ve ever finished a job and thought, “Where’s the profit gone?”, you’re not alone. Many builders lose money not because they can’t build, but because the numbers weren’t right from the start. At HBXL we say: you make your money on the laptop, you spend it on…

AI construction software: Why builders still need trusted tools
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. Whether it’s writing emails, generating images, or crunching data, AI is the big thing across every industry – including construction. For busy builders, the thought of getting a quick estimate or contract at the click of a button sounds tempting. But when it comes to running a professional,…

Get Real: Why building firm success doesn’t happen by chance
Discounted software? Why now? Big wins don’t just ‘happen’ in construction. They come from smart thinking, and fewer costly mistakes. If you’re still estimating by hand, chasing down jobs without professional-looking quotations and 3D models, or juggling projects without proper oversight… then you already know how much time, money and opportunity is slipping through your…

Free Skills Bootcamps – Estimating skills for a thriving construction firm
“Estimating Skills for a thriving construction firm” – Online Skills Bootcamp ** Tuesdays and Thursdays – 3.30pm-5.30pm – Starting 14th October 2025 ** Want to improve the accuracy of your estimating? Want the professional advice of experts in their field? As well as learning to use industry-leading software to produce high quality customer quotations, you’ll…

Free Skills Bootcamps – Business skills for a successful construction firm
“Business skills for a successful construction firm” – Online Skills Bootcamp ** Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30pm-5.30pm – Starting 14th October 2025 ** Want consistent, sustainable profit? Does it feel like 2 steps forward, 3 steps back? This course comes at just the right time. The construction industry is in a challenging economic period. The 9…

Free Skills Bootcamps – CAD for Construction
“CAD for Construction” – Online Skills Bootcamp ** Wednesdays and Fridays – 3.30pm – 5.30pm – Starting 15th October 2025 ** Want to gain skills in CAD drawing specifically for construction? Want to be able to produce building regulation quality building plans and elevations? You’ll be taught by experts in their field and complete the…