
Health and safety fines from the HSE – they’re for other building firms
Health and safety fines – never had one? Don’t imagine you’ll ever get one? Geoff hasn’t got time for health and safety. Actually he’s never really given it much attention – even when work was quieter than it is now. He reckons it’s highly unlikely that the HSE will come knocking. It’s all scare tactics….

Your construction health and safety documents
The nine key construction health and safety documents in Health & Safety Xpert that will help you meet your legal obligations and give you peace of mind. Now is not the time to take any risks with your employees, sub-contractors, visitors on site or customers. Where Covid-19 requirements are relevant they are automatically incorporated into…

PlansXpress: 3D models and plans that will impress customers and worry rivals
Check out the 9 PlansXpress 3D models below PlansXpress gives you 3D models at the click of a button. The user-friendly software is aimed at those with building knowledge rather than CAD skills. It’s a breakthrough for building companies wanting to offer design as well as build. Or companies that want to present 3D models…

Building firm owner? How to make more money doing fewer construction jobs.
You’re running a building firm and you want to make money (not many are in it for the back ache and sore knees…). If you think success is measured by doing lots of work – always being busy – then think again. It’s not about how many construction jobs you estimate and win – it’s…

PlansXpress 2021: Introducing more new 3D symbols
PlansXpress 2021: 3D symbols – they keep on coming! Feast your eyes on the amazing new symbols that have been added to PlansXpress. Balconies with railings and glazed balustrades Triangular gable windows Fencing Freestanding porches Baths Parametric radiators Brick detailing Underground Foundations Concrete beams and columns Electrical fittings Wall and ceiling lights and shades Air…

Smart Scheduler: Here’s your new personal assistant in EstimatorXpress
BIG NEWS! Smart Scheduler (worth £299+VAT outright purchase) will be added free of charge to EstimatorXpress 2022 Plus, Premium & Enterprise – out in March. Make sure your Support & Updates is in-date to benefit from this valuable feature. The Smart Scheduler, for EstimatorXpress HBXL’s estimating software, takes your estimated (and rounded quantities) and helps…