
Latest material price rises highlight need to stay on top of prices
The latest research from the FMB has reported soaring material prices with 32% of builders reporting their margin being squeezed. Small building firms were asked which materials have increased the most and the results were as follows: Timber Insulation Bricks Blocks Windows Plasterboard / Slate (joint sixth) Boilers and radiators Porcelain products As you can…

How building firms can win at estimating
Are you the fastest out of the blocks with your building estimates? They say ‘snooze you lose’. But if you’re really busy how can you possibly act quickly to all those requests for quotes? How can you get there first, a good stride ahead of the competition? Well we can help you win at estimating….

Your EstimatorXpress Summer Update
The sensational EstimatorXpress 2017 summer software update If there was ever a time to make sure your Support & Updates is active it’s now! EstimatorXpress, which earlier this year became the 2017 version, has undergone a very valuable update, although ‘update’ doesn’t really do it justice really. The really big news is the new ‘Estimate…

What’s stopping you buying estimating software for your business?
You may say you’re not in the right frame of mind for thinking about buying estimating software. But if we overlook the personal misgivings for a moment and concentrate on the business argument and the hard facts, you might have to think differently – your staff (and family) will thank you for it! The bottom…

The Zen business approach
Peace of mind you’ve got it covered with the Zen business approach to construction Are you someone who needs to know you have everything under control? If you’re worth your salt as a builder/ developer you better be! Either way, your best bet for staying on top of everything without being overwhelmed with stress is…

5 construction trends in 2017
The SME construction sector is doing well and remains resilient so far to the impact of Brexit. None the less the run up to the snap General Election certainly put a number of planned projects on hold. According to the FMB, in Q1 2017 workloads increased more significantly than any time since Q2 2016 ie…