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blog | 7 min read

Dec 20, 2024

How to allocate overhead costs to maximize profit

This practical guide for construction companies explains how you can accurately allocate overhead costs to maximize profit, including finding overhead rates.

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Nov 1, 2024

Top contractor tips: How to build faster and increase profits by 43%

Learn to manage construction projects effectively. Here are top tips from Buildertrend’s webinar to finish jobs on time and on budget.

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Oct 24, 2024

Ballots and building: NAHB CEO shares how the election could affect the industry

Listen to the full episode to get Jim Tobin’s insights on how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could affect the construction industry.

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blog | 6 min read

Aug 14, 2024

10 common profit mistakes you’re probably making – and how to avoid them with software

Discover the 10 profit mistakes home builders often make and how to avoid them. Get ready to build a solid foundation for your business’s financial success.

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podcast

Aug 8, 2024

The five-star advantage: Harnessing the power of reviews to grow your business

Listen to the full episode to hear Chris Meeken talk about how requesting client reviews and showcasing them on your website can help you win more jobs.

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blog | 7 min read

Jul 30, 2024

Don’t be the bank: Why you should bill early and bill often

Don’t act as the bank for your homeowners. Here are six tips on how to bill early and often to improve cash flow and the financial health of your business.

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webinar

Jul 9, 2024

How the transparency of cost plus contracts builds client trust and ensures project success

What you can expect from this webinar: Cost plus discussion On large, complex projects where changes are common and profits can slip, cost plus contracts provide transparency and simplicity for … Continue reading “How the transparency of cost plus contracts builds client trust and ensures project success”

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Jun 20, 2024

The top 3 profit killers for builders (And how to avoid them)

Listen to the full episode to hear Benji talk about the top three profit killers that are setting builders back and keeping them from reaching their financial goals.

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