Fully funded online Skills Bootcamp – Business skills for a successful construction firm – starts 28th January 2026
Our next fully funded or 90% funded Business skills for a successful construction firm Skills Bootcamp starts online on 28th January 2026 every Wednesday and Friday 2pm-6pm. Enquire today. Find out what might be holding you back. We’ll give you advice, tips and training on the important practical issues you might face. Feel more confident….
How builders can turn estimating software into a profit-making tool
Here’s the thing about estimating software and profit. You want to make proper money from your building company. It makes business sense. But there’s a good chance that whatever you’re doing right now, isn’t cutting it. It isn’t giving you a good enough return on your time and effort. We’re regularly asked questions on the…
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,…
Customer story: Integrated construction software is a winner
See how integrated construction software has made a huge difference to this building company. Ryan Greenwood started his construction business, Precision Carpentry & Joinery, with business partner James Tonry, in 2007. Today they have an 11-strong workforce, supplemented by sub-contractors as and when. The business, which works out of a substantial workshop in Haverhill, operates…
Why job management tool BuildProjex could save you £60K+ a year
If your building firm is growing – or you’re planning to grow – it’s natural to assume that more jobs will mean more time on the road, more phone calls, more checking in with your team, and probably the need to hire a site manager to help keep everything on track. But before you head…
