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Deal puts HBXL in the frame
CDM 2015 Honeymoon over
Builders are being warned that the six-month ‘grace’ period has expired following the introduction of the revised Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 regulations. The new rules came into force on 6 April 2015 and brought a raft of new measures designed to improve health and safety on site. Including a host of changes, those hoping that…
Construction bounce back: the latest stats
UK construction did better than predicted, getting off to a healthier start in 2015 than originally expected. Brick production has been stepped up by 7% this year in the face of rising demands – but set-backs, such as skills shortages, still remain. With construction workloads rising, it’s important to keep on top of things. The…
Rise in planning applications creates bumper pay day
The relaxation of rules towards affordable housing and tariff style contributions under the National Planning Practice Guidance has resulted in a glut of revised planning applications being submitted by landowners, home owners and small scale property developers. The new rules came into force towards the end of 2014 and means the thresholds have been lowered…
Software helps decorators and plasterers roll in the profits
New software for Painters and Decorators saves time, money and wins business. Painters and decorators wanting to improve profitability and the speed at which they produce estimates can make use of a new software package that has been specifically designed for their trade. Called EstimatorXpress Plastering & Decorating Trade edition, the software has been developed…
Deal puts HBXL in the frame
PVC-U company Crystal Direct team up with HBXL The UK’s leading developer of estimating software has teamed up with one of the country’s best known manufacturers and suppliers of PVC-U windows, doors, conservatories and roof lights. It means builders and tradesmen who use HBXL’s EstimatorXpress estimating software will be able to access live material prices…
EstimatorXpress: getting down to the facts
Here are nine impressive facts about our award-winning software, EstimatorXpress. With figures like these you can see why we’re number one!