
Builder testimonial: How James changed his way of estimating
Hi James, tell us a bit more about who you are and what it is that you do? Mainly from a commercial QS background, I consider myself quite set in my ways using my Excel spreadsheet, spending 4 to 5 days on every job which gave me a sense of confidence that the price was…

Why your construction company shouldn’t overlook the Building Safety Act
If you’re a residential construction company in England, the Building Safety Act 2022 is something you need to be aware of. And that’s regardless of whether you’re working on an extension or a five-storey apartment block. Download your free guide >> While much of the public conversation around the Act has centred on high-rise buildings,…

Special Report: Finding Finance for New Developments
Harry Midgley from Funding For Business Network explores the options open to housebuilders seeking finance for new developments. The recent recession was a watershed for sourcing finance as High Street banks abdicated from their role as main funders of business. Subsequently a multitude of secondary lenders filled the vacuum. For property developers this presented both…

HBXL Building Software wins Construction Software Provider award
The Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2018 recognises businesses transforming their respective industries and the standard-bearers of excellence by continually setting industry trends as well as showing significant advances in terms of innovation and improvement. The judges at Corporate LiveWire have chosen winners for “Construction Service Provider” Award. Based on who have had a…

EstimatorXpress 2018 Spring update – new features
EstimatorXpress 2018 Spring update is here! The award-winning estimating software being used by builders across the UK, has had its latest update. Users know that every few months there will be an update, from fixes to feature additions. And for the start of May 2018 the software has undergone some clever changes that improve the…

New Toolbox Talks in Health & Safety Xpert 2018
Health & Safety Xpert users! We’ve added new Toolbox Talks in Health & Safety Xpert 2018. Helping users with upholding their health and safety obligations is an ongoing process so as well checking for any changes in legislation, fixing minor bugs, we regularly update the software and add new documents. If you don’t already have…