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Mission: To stop builders losing money because of expensive building materials
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What would your dream building firm be like?
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Crystal Direct: as recommended by another satisfied HBXL builder
Introducing PlansXpress 2019
The development team at HBXL Building Software have been working on a brand new version of PlansXpress! And it’s not your ‘average’ update either – an amazing amount has happened in development to make it a really, valuable piece of software. As you may or may not know, HBXL invest 25% of turnover into R&D to…
Mission: To stop builders losing money because of expensive building materials
Finding some building materials really expensive? You’re not alone. Last month the FMB reported that 98% of FMB members were experiencing price increases for building materials. And their September’s data represented the second-fastest rate for input cost inflation since recording began. What’s causing the price increases? Supply and demand is one reason. A backlog of…
Builder Testimonial: A Q & A with Paul Knapp, owner of B S Knapp, Bristol
Paul has been in the building trade all his working life. Following his father’s retirement, two co-owners joined Paul’s business in the last few years. One disability adaptation project led to another, then another, and although this has become something of a specialism, Paul’s firm also takes on regular extensions and refurbishments. Here’s the face-to-face…
5 signs your construction firm is ready for some extra business support
Here are the tell-tale signs. You’re busy without seeing big profits at the end of the year Keeping the prices ‘competitive’ seems like a good idea, it wins the work and keeps your team busy with you (and no one else). But despite the full order book and working all hours you’re realizing (and so…
What would your dream building firm be like?
Imagine you could create your dream building firm, the ideal business… Would you charge more for your work? How about a 4 day week? Would you pick and choose your building projects? Would you offer Design & Build? The very best tradesmen? The latest kit? A drone to film your job as you work on…
Crystal Direct: as recommended by another satisfied HBXL builder
“I have been using the HBXL Crystal Direct link for nearly 6 years now” You can’t beat a testimonial from a satisfied customer to make the point that Crystal Direct really do provide a great service manufacturing and delivering PVC-u windows, doors, French doors, roof lanterns and conservatories for building firms across the UK. HBXL…