How Not to Be The ‘Gone Quiet’ Builder
Gone quiet? Maybe you’re in the middle of a lean patch or you can see it coming? Maybe you want to avoid the situation ever arising? So, what causes a dry spell? There are lots of reasons, and I can’t begin to presume to know your own situation. However, on this page, as part of…
How Not to Be The ‘Stressed’ Builder
A builder who isn’t stressed is so unlikely you could be forgiven for thinking there’s no such person. There’s nothing good about the heart-racing reaction to excessive pressure and all the demands that come with running a small residential building firm. It’s tough. And most builders experience it – every now and then – if…
How Not to Be The ‘Over-Worked’ Builder
Feeling like you’re a builder who’s permanently over-worked, stretched, under pressure and may be even a little out of control? Maybe you’re struggling to stay on top of your jobs, staff, documentation, scheduling? Builders like you, face huge pressures to be marketer, accountant, recruiter, manager and labourer rolled into one. So, it’s not surprising that…
How builders can make more profit through better estimating
Making a profit in building and construction is something many builders around the UK struggle to achieve. For some, turning a profit isn’t even a primary goal. It’s not uncommon for building firms to operate on a “just getting by” basis. At HBXL, we believe this approach is madness! Can you imagine any other business…
The Story Behind BuildProjex
Progress in the constantly changing fields of construction and project management is fuelled by innovation. And the senior management team combined with the software developers are firmly focused on supporting the UK builder with the best possible software tools. BuildProjex started its development journey back in 2020. The aim was to develop a tool that…
What are the risks of not investing in Building Software?
Are you contemplating whether to invest in estimating software? While any expenditure needs careful consideration, especially in the current financial climate, delaying this decision could actually cost your business money and add significant risk. Let’s explore why it’s crucial for builders and building businesses to invest in HBXL’s range of building software, and why not…
