How to make a profit: Overheads spreadsheet for builders

Complete the form below to get your handy overheads spreadsheet template produced exclusively for builders. Do you factor overheads into every single project quotation? Are you making the profit you should? There’s more to pricing a construction project than materials, plant and labour – the overheads for running your business and the profit margin you…

Solar Power: Explaining energy ratings to your customers

Solar power and energy efficiency are popular topics amongst homeowners right now (along with EV charging but that’s for another time!). Do you have all the answers to their questions?  Below is an article written by Richard Percival from Comera Energy, a member of the HBXL supplier network. They specialise in the design, supply and…

How old is HBXL? We’re 21 years old and we have the key…to success!

‘How old is HBXL’ is a question we love to be asked. HBXL Building Software is celebrating 21 years in 2021. And we’re proud of our long-standing reputation. Big birthday deals end 31.3.21 >> In March 2000 Adrian Wild, then a builder himself, founded the business to help other builders looking for software to take…

Women in residential construction software: who’s leading the way?

I don’t think there are many women in residential construction software in the UK. I don’t know that for sure, but I don’t see too many names cropping up online! International Women’s Day is always a good opportunity to champion the work of women in the building sector. And we should applaud the women working…

Budget 2021 business highlights

Budget 2021 key business highlights 3.3.21 COVID-19 support measures Recovery Loan Scheme: Lenders will be provided with an 80% guarantee on qualifying loans between £25,000 and £10 million. The scheme is open to all businesses including those that have already received COVID-19 guaranteed loans. Coronavirus Job Protection Scheme (Furlough): This has been extended until the…

How to quote with confidence and win profitable building work

When it comes to producing a building quote for a profitable win… Do you quote for building projects in the sure and absolute knowledge that your pricing is fair and accurate? They can take it or leave it. Do you feel comfortable that the profit margin you set is reasonable for the quality and professionalism…