Guides for contractors.
Plain advice on quotes, extras, job costing, RFIs, submittals, scheduling and safety, with or without CrewLog.
How to price an extra and get it signed before the work
Cost it, mark it up, write it down, and get the signature before the work starts.
How to write a construction quote that wins the job
A plain scope, exclusions up front, options to pick from, and a price that keeps your margin.
Job costing while the job is still running
Labour with its burden, receipts the same day, and a margin you can still act on.
Progress billing with holdback, explained simply
Bill the contract as the work gets done, and keep track of the holdback until it’s paid.
How to keep homeowners updated so the phone stops ringing
A weekly update on a set day, photos, bad news early, and every decision in writing.
How to write an RFI that gets answered on time
One question, the drawing it’s about, your proposed answer and the date work waits on.
Submittals explained: what to send, the stamps and the log
Number it off the spec, read the stamp before ordering and work back from the site date.
How to run a site meeting and keep minutes that hold up
Carry open items, give each an owner and a date, and send the minutes the same day.
How to schedule crews across several jobs without double-booking
One schedule by job and by person, the week booked on Friday, and short weeks seen early.
Toolbox talks: how to run them and keep a record
A topic from today’s work, ten minutes on site, and a signed record of who was there.
Switching from spreadsheets to construction software, step by step
What to bring over, what to leave behind, and how to stop running two systems.
How to get your crew to use the app
One habit at a time, faster than paper, and a straight answer about location.
Try the advice on your next job.
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