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Dahlsens grows business as it helps custom builders strengthen business practices
Dahlsens are reducing the time it takes to serve their customers, and helping builders quote 5x faster with Buildxact.
Mitre 10 integrates online pricing with builders to increase efficiency
Mitre 10 is connecting with builders using Buildxact’s supplier integration.
L O’Grady Constructions delivers a quality work-life balance with Buildxact
L O’ Grady Constructions’ clients praise them for their ability to make quick decisions, as well as communicate and resolve hitches.
Zounis Constructions cuts takeoff time in half with the right technology tools
Zounis Constructions set up their business for success, using tools that make them more efficient and more profitable.
Shawco Building keeps customer communications clear with the Client Portal
Using Buildxact has made Hagen Shaw’s life much easier as quoting is far more efficient and pricing a lot more accurate.
Bryce Parker Homes uses a seamless system to simplify job management
Streamlining the ordering process and managing projects in Buildxact has made life a lot easier for Bryce and his team.
Jetcon Builders generates professional quotes more quickly to win more work
Buildxact is an end-to-end system, it provides Jetcon efficiencies from first takeoff to the final invoice, saving countless admin hours
Featured blogs
What to expect from building material prices
Building material prices will see continued increases in prices. Find out what this means for your construction costs and what to expect.
Focus on new technology in construction to improve home building
New technology in construction is advancing and with supply shortages and prices uncertain, adapting these technological trends is vital.
Break through customer renovation fears
Listen as award-winning architect and builder David Pollard offers ways to reframe the negative thoughts customers can have about renovation Listen as award-winning architect and builder David Pollard offers ways to reframe the negative thoughts customers can have about remodeling..
Learn how new construction materials impact today’s custom home projects
Custom builders better manage new material purchases using online tools. Today, many homeowners look to sustainable materials in their custom home projects.
Custom home builders earn homeowner trust with estimating templates
Builders can grow homeowner trust using estimating templates and multifunctional custom home building software.
Understanding construction risk management
With greater focus on risk management, successful builders are navigating today’s volatile business climate.
What is lean construction?
In a tough economy, it’s important to learn new ways of planning custom home projects. Learn how lean construction can grow your business.
Subcontractor Management critical to profitable projects
Learn what Subcontractor Management is and why its critical for construction company success.
For long-term success, invest in the preconstruction meeting
By bringing stakeholders together to review project scope, schedule and budget, you avoid potential issues and delays down the road.
Rising prices demand accurate construction cost forecasting
No matter rising costs, for many home builders construction cost forecasting proves too time consuming. Others find forecasting difficult and don’t know where to begin. This doesn’t have to be you. Today, tools exist that make forecasting a simpler, more predictable process.
The building quote template offers builders a better way to serve homeowners
The importance of a building quote
The foundation of a successful home construction project lies with a detailed construction quote and resulting contract. Clarifying, via a quote to the homeowner, the project scope, specifications, costs and timeline reduces payment delays and unfortunate disagreements. The use of a building quote template leads to a higher level of customer se
Procurement in construction: proper planning improves your business
For the best customer experience, custom home builders know that good planning, coupled with proper management of homeowner expectations, is critical–especially in a tough construction industry experiencing potential cost fluctuations that make every dollar count.
By the time a home construction project is ready to break ground, months and tens of thousands of dollars have bee
Branding for home builders and why it is important
Home builders must pay attention to their branding in order to be successful. Branding helps to set them apart from their competition.
Calculating preconstruction costs: why it’s essential to the construction process
Paying attention to the preconstruction process helps set a project schedule and budget that can be maintained and lowers the risk of hold-ups.
7 essential upgrades to your construction document management system
Custom home builders have a strong need for a complete, modern document management system.
How bid leveling helps nail the best builder for the project
The process of bid leveling manages a variety of project information from bids in a way that the client can easily understand.
Budget 2022 – Key points for the building sector
The Federal Budget for the 2022 financial year has been announced, and there are some big changes in store. Here’s what you need to know.
Types of construction estimates you need to know
How you estimate and conduct your project management can affect the accuracy of the budget for construction costs and that budget can reveal as early as possible if the job will deliver a satisfactory result for the homeowner and turn a profit for you, the builder.
How to consider labor estimate costs for construction
It’s critical that you always submit competitive, complete quotes if you are to win the amount of work required to grow your business. To do this, you must have accurate estimates of labor costs and material costs‑especially during the current economy.
June product news: Supplier features to transform the way you work
Welcome to our June edition of Product News! The Buildxact team are excited to share the work we’ve been doing to help suppliers and sales reps deliver value add services to their builders. Through simplifying the sales process, suppliers can continue to grow a loyal customer base.
Let’s jump straight in!
Respond to quote requests in Buildxact
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What is tendering in construction
Tendering in the construction industry is the process of requesting and receiving a price for a specific scope of work.
Transform the way suppliers work with builders
Buildxact’s latest features deliver an end-to-end platform for suppliers to work collaboratively with builders throughout a job
April product news: New features to streamline admin
Welcome to our first product update for the year!
We’re super excited to collaborate with you and share our exciting new features, helping you save time and win more jobs. Let’s kick it off with the latest releases that will help give you more time to do the things you love most!
Organize your week in a dash
Seeing what tasks are coming up for th
3 key benefits of job management software
This blog explains how to maximize the benefits of job management software and how an integrated accounting system improves your business.
How to drastically reduce construction costs for builders
Learn how to reduce construction costs effectively to boost revenue and optimize business costs with Buildxact.
What is conceptual estimating?
Conceptual estimating is an estimate of the construction costs based on the designer’s preliminary sketches and specifications.
What’s involved in estimating in construction projects?
A construction estimate is the most crucial part of winning building jobs and is key to any successful project completion.
How to start and successfully grow a construction business
The construction industry is one of the top start-up business sectors, but it is an industry where well over half of new businesses don’t make it through the first five years. However, if you can successfully manage your construction company, you can avoid this pitfall and be set up for long-term success. Keep in mind that despite cyclical industry downturns, often sparked by ex
The construction estimating process, steps and strategies
When you are part of the construction industry, winning bids and tenders is vital to the success of your business. This makes the construction estimate a crucial step in creating a building company that earns profits, has high customer satisfaction and continues to grow.
How to keep your residential construction business profitable despite material shortages and price increases
The effects of COVID have been felt across all industries including the construction industry, and it has never been more critical for builders like you to focus on your long-term financial viability.
How to estimate construction materials
To make cash in the construction industry you must ensure that your outlay is covered and profit margins maintained. The trick is knowing how to set the project price. To set a price you need to know what the entire project costs are, including the material cost, direct labor pricing, equipment and the indirect cost of the complete job. Big construction companies often have expert c
The key benefits of construction management software
It’s easy to imagine the effect construction management software will have on you and your construction firm. Imagine having more time, wasting less money, and having happier customers, all while growing your construction industry business. You don’t have to just imagine it though. Let’s have a look at how construction software benefits construction businesses of all sizes.
How to do a construction proposal: examples and template
Many large construction companies understand the importance of a construction proposal, but it is often overlooked by smaller builders and remodelers. That is usually because they don’t understand what a construction proposal actually is.
How to do construction takeoff estimating
A material takeoff involves estimated counts of material supplies, material costs, labor costs and equipment by itemised prices and also can include a project completion date estimate by computing delivery times and building hours.
Carpenter quote templates
Managing a carpentry business is no easy feat. There are plenty of details to consider. How will you communicate with clients? What will your customer onboarding and administrative processes look like? How will you keep track of important records and information?
What is estimating in civil engineering?
Estimating is an important factor in many industries. The local grocer wants to order enough stock to satisfy their customers yet have the goods on the shelf for as little time as possible. For the construction industry, it is no different. Without a detailed estimate, profit margins can suffer. However, estimation is not a process of guesses. An estimate is calculated through knowl
What does a construction estimator do?
Possibly the most crucial part to a construction project is construction estimating. It is the process of calculating the material, labor, equipment and overhead costs associated with a building project and then creating a quote, bid or project budget with the information.
What is construction estimating? How automating software can transform estimating efficiencies
Construction estimating is a major element of construction management. The construction industry relies on accurate cost estimates for both simple and complex projects.
How to master building cost estimating – best tricks for fast and accurate estimates
Money runs the building and construction industry. To be successful you have to have a lot of money coming in and not as much going out. This is where building cost estimating is invaluable, but there are tricks to getting fast and accurate estimates.
How to estimate construction costs – The complete guide
The most important part of profitable construction projects is getting the costs right. If you undervalue the price, then you are going to lose money. If you are overvaluing your estimates, then you will most likely lose bids. Either way, incorrect cost estimates can destroy a builder or construction company. It can eat away at your profit margin or damage your reputation.
How suppliers can foster a healthy relationship with their builders and manufacturers
The relationship between suppliers and builders needs to be mutually beneficial and how it can generate loyal customers for suppliers.
3 ways suppliers can build strong relationships with builders
The key to a healthy relationship is communication and setting realistic expectations. Both sound very simple, but in most cases where relationships sour, these two factors have crumbled.
How suppliers can embrace technology to connect with builders
Custom home builders and suppliers need to have a synergistic relationship to be successful in the construction industry. Suppliers want to offer custom home builders the materials they need to complete high-quality projects quickly and efficiently. Builders rely on suppliers to provide those materials at prices that allow them to make a profit. Price volatility in the construction
What is a quantity takeoff and how are they done?
It doesn’t matter whether you prefer to call it material takeoff, construction takeoff or estimation takeoff, a quantity takeoff is an essential part of any building project. Whether it is a large or a small job, accurate quantity takeoffs can mean the difference between a financial disaster and a completed project that keeps everyone happy.
Top 10 qualities of a productive construction manager
Construction managers are responsible for the everyday running of a construction project. They ensure that scheduled tasks are completed, and that the contractor has all the information they need to perform the work. They use technology, like construction management software, to successfully implement the work called for on the project documents. A good and productive construc
How to estimate construction project costs
Estimating construction costs starts with a careful review of the project documents to determine the amount of work in a project.
The importance of construction cost estimation
Estimating construction costs accurately relies on many elements. It’s a necessary process and is what underscores the pricing of construction projects. The accuracy or inaccuracy of an estimate can make or break a business’ profitability. However, the elements involved can complicate the process and result in a lot of risk, whether from material price fluctuations to uncertai
How to choose the best construction quoting software
As a business owner in residential construction, you know that you need a competitive edge to win more business. While your project portfolio is impressive in attracting business, you’re only as good as your first impression, and generally, you only have one chance to get it right.
Construction takeoff software generates accurate estimates faster
The construction takeoff process when done manually with paper plans and a scale ruler is time-consuming and frustrating. It’s a process that often requires repetitive work while still resulting in inaccuracies. Because construction takeoffs are a necessary part of the construction industry, having a takeoff process that is efficient and accurate, is essential.
The easiest way to get started with construction scheduling software
Residential construction projects rarely seem to go precisely as planned. Each new build or home renovation has a wide range of moving parts – and people – each with dependencies upon another.
7 common construction estimating mistakes – and how to avoid them
Creating quick and accurate estimates is one of the necessary essential functions to winning jobs and running a successful residential construction business. It takes a lot of time, and if you’re still creating them by hand or Excel, there’s more potential for costly errors.
How to estimate construction time for your project
After the rollercoaster of 2020, predicting anything in 2021 can often feel impossible. At a time of flux, the ability to accurately estimate construction time for building projects is never more vital.
The ultimate guide to construction management software
Searching for the right construction management software or assessing your current software? Here’s our in depth guide to help you.
9 ways to maximise your residential construction business’ profit
It is undeniable that the global pandemic has taken a toll on businesses and our economy. And that includes the construction industry.
5 ways to estimate faster and more accurately
Estimating software streamlines your entire estimating process, from takeoffs, to estimates & sending quotes, set your construction business up for success.
Construction Marketing: 10 strategies you should be using
We live in a rapidly changing world where technology is advancing at a groundbreaking speed. And with the rise of social media, remote work and online communication tools, everyone is migrating to researching and purchasing online. It is essential that if you own a small construction company or are involved in the construction industry in any way, that you take construction marketin
Estimating software: our guide to estimating software for builders & trades
Learn how to be successful as a builder or renovator, highly accurate and delivered to the customer in a short timeframe with our guide.
Takeoff software: our guide to construction takeoffs
Construction takeoffs sometimes referred to as material takeoffs, are an essential piece for almost any construction project. No matter the size of the job, takeoffs play a critically vital role in providing an accurate estimate for the builder or trader and their customer. It is even helpful for those in the electrical field since it will help them determine the quantities requ
How job management software accelerates growth for small builders & trades
Job management software is quickly becoming essential for small builders and trades who want to accelerate growth and reach their business goals. This is true for those that work on one job at a time, as well as builders that manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
6 Top tips to help you start growing your business now!
If you are looking to grow your construction business, the best time to start is right now. It can feel like a daunting task and you may not know where or how to begin, so we thought we would give you hand, and list some basic strategies that you can start putting in place. These are some take-outs from our webinar ‘The Biggest Future Growth Opportunity in the B
Top 7 takeaways – how to win more work in a competitive marketplace
Strategy, leadership, goal-setting and game-changers – these were just some of the topics covered in our webinar How to Win More Work in a Competitive Marketplace.
Top 9 takeaways from our webinar about expert financial tips to protect your business
Buildxact partnered with Xact Accounting to deliver a very informative webinar centred around Expert Financial Tips to Protect your Business.
The ”must haves” of construction estimating and job management Software
Discover some of the key features of Buildxact’s construction estimating and job management software. learn how to save time & reduce costs.
Why small builders should invest in cloud-based construction software
In the era of digital tools, you have more options now than ever before; especially when it comes to managing your work in the construction industry. Cloud-based construction software can help you control scheduling, provide accurate estimations, generate job costings, invoices, quotes and much more.
3 reasons why small builders use estimating software
The adoption of estimating software for small builders in Australia has soared in recent years. As the construction industry continues to evolve its digital capabilities, builders are embracing estimating software as a backbone of their business.
8 top apps for builders & trades in Australia
Level up your construction business and streamline your operations with these nifty apps and top platforms to make your job more efficient.
Buildxact training – your key to success
You need easy to use software, and that’s what we’re famous for, but we also know that you may need a hand getting set up and comfortable with the Buildxact. So every subscription includes 3 hours of training, just for you, one on one.
Email integration – all your customer and supplier communications in one place
Managing communications with your clients is critical… one missed email can be the difference between a happy client and a headache. Keeping on top of emails is difficult enough when using a single email account. As soon as you have more than one person in your business, it’s almost impossible to know exactly who has emailed whom and when.
Become a paperless builder with TradiePad
Buildxact is TradiePad’s preferred partner for estimating and job management, free builders and trades from traditional paper-based systems.
Power building tip: top-notch quotes help you win more jobs
Estimating software designed for builders and trades specifically allows you to cost up your jobs and feed those costs into a pre-templated, professional looking quote, ready to send out to your prospective clients.
8 ways to build efficiency into your construction business
Need to improve the construction efficiency of your business? Here are best tips and tricks to get your business running more efficiently.
How to manage the cash flow of your construction business
Construction cash flow is something that’s on everyone’s mind at the best of times. Non-payment is maybe the worst case, but it’s not just that, what about late payment? Non-payment and cash payment have the biggest impacts when it comes to causing construction cash flow headaches for a large construction company or a custom home builder. Learning how to manage cash flow will
3 simple tips to make your construction or trade business admin easier in 2019
If you are a builder in the construction industry we have your back – take a fresh approach to your job in 2019 with our three easy tips to make your construction admin simpler and improve construction efficiency. The right software solution can be a great tool to fill in the gap if you do not have access to a project manager, or would even enhance the abilities of an actual proje
Power building tip – ‘Next level’ takeoffs
If you’re an experienced builder you may be able to estimate the cost of a small one-off job in your head, but generally, most builds and renovations start with a takeoff which will form the basis of your quote.
Powerful new estimating and job management features
Your input and comments continue to help us develop new features and improvements and we’re grateful for your feedback. Over the past few months, we’ve launched a number of features that have been high on many of your wish lists. Here’s a quick overview.
Meet Buildxact at Sydney Build 2017!
We’re proud to announce Buildxact will be an exhibitor at Sydney Build this year! Sydney Build is the Leading Construction Show for Sydney and New South Wales. It’s a completely Free Expo and Conference with a huge range of daily workshops. So why not meet us there?
Create a Buildxact shortcut on your phone or tablet!
Here’s how you can get Buildxact on your home screen for easy access on your smart phone or tablet! Follow the instructions below from HowtoGeek.com and you’ll have Buildxact at the tips of your fingers in no time.
The sales funnel every builder needs to follow
The most common problem every builder faces is how to attract customers and effectively win their business. You might have your estimating software like Buildxact all sorted and your accounting is syncing seamlessly but there’s not enough business or quotes been creating. Here’s a proven system to create your sales funnel that any builder can follow
Construction onboarding best practices guide
The onboarding process of new employees in the construction industry can be a little different from how other industries do it. In some cases, construction companies often ignore or overlook new employees after they are hired. It is not intentional, by any means, it is mostly due to how busy construction workers are that there is not a formal onboarding process in place.
4 benefits of becoming a Buildxact Partner
Becoming a Buildxact Partner could be the perfect side business for you if you are a builder, tradie, accountant or financial adviser. Buildxact is the complete software solution for Builders and Tradies that’s being rapidly adopted in Australia which is why we need people like yourself to help us spread the word. Whether you’re an existing customer, builder or accountant we wou
Roofing estimating software – so simple even your kids can do it!
Roofing estimating software makes estimating the roof of a residential or commercial a much simpler task for builders and tradies. There is the pitch, materials, multiple measurements and not to mention the weather, to take into consideration. The number one tool any builder or tradie will need is a simple and easy-to-use estimating software like Buildxact and it is so simple to u
Estimating for builders
Estimating for a builder is now a dream and so simple every builder is getting estimating software. It’s not hard to see why, when estimating a job is faster, cheaper and easier than ever before. If you’ve ever been caught out with inaccurate estimates, budgets that blow out and unhappy customers then an estimating software is for you. So here are the benefits of using an esti
4 myths about estimating software
The most common myth about estimating software is that it’s too complicated and hard to learn. That used to be true before well designed cloud software became available in the last few years.
Ten reasons why every builder needs Xero
Xero is the fastest growing new breed of accounting software in Australia/NZ that’s cloud based, low cost and easy to use. Bookkeepers and accountants seem to be keen for their clients to move to Xero for good reasons.
Why every builder needs estimating software
Quoting by builders and tradies takes a lot of time. It’s the main reason tradies complain about working every night and not having enough time to run their business or get time to finish jobs on schedule. Families miss out. Quality checking of work suffers, so rework is a risk. Errors in estimating can eliminate job profit in a flash. No wonder that software for estimating that c
