Guides for contractors

Everything you need to know to write accurate construction quotes, with real market prices.

Job management

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How to Build the Material Shopping List for a Job

Turn the quote into a shopping list: quantities, waste and prices by store.

7 min read
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Gantt Chart for Jobs: How to Build the Timeline Step by Step

What a job Gantt chart is and how to build a plan vs actual timeline by stage.

7 min read
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Construction Scheduling Methods: Gantt, CPM and More

Gantt, critical path, PERT, Last Planner and line of balance: which fits your job.

7 min read
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Construction Planning and Control: A Practical Guide

Cycle phases, planning vs scheduling and how to control progress.

7 min read
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Construction Cost Control: How Not to Lose Your Margin

Where money leaks, how to track actual vs budget and which indicators to watch.

7 min read
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Financial Progress of a Construction Project: How to Measure It

Physical vs financial progress, the S curve and a simple earned value method.

6 min read
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How to Make a Job Progress Report for Your Client

What to include in a progress report with photos so the client stops calling daily.

6 min read
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How to Bill by Job Milestones Without Chasing Payment

Milestone billing: deposit, progress and delivery, and how to split payments to get paid on time.

7 min read
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Construction Management Glossary for Contractors

Clear definitions: line item, waste, Gantt chart, milestone, progress, takeoff and more.

6 min read
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How to Make a Work Contract with Your Client (What to Include)

What a simple contract should include: scope, milestone payments, deadlines, extras and warranty.

6 min read

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