Need a hand tracking the latest prices of materials?

Quick question: How do you know you’re charging the right amount for materials? You might think you’ve got a good idea… And maybe you think you’re pretty good at keeping tabs of any shifts in prices, on a general level…? But do you know for definite, the current price of timber? How about sand? I’m…

Boost your building business: The power of professional estimators

Professional estimators can have a huge impact on a building business. As a small building firm in the UK, the key to your success lies in winning more valuable work. However, tackling complex projects can often feel daunting, and putting together accurate estimates can be a time-consuming and stressful process. This is where professional estimators…

When to Outsource Your Estimating: Why HBXL Estimating Service is Your Best Choice

To outsource your estimating can be a massive weight off your mind. In the construction industry, accurate and timely project estimates are crucial for securing jobs, managing budgets, and ensuring project success. However, estimating can be complex and resource-intensive. When you outsource your estimating tasks to the HBXL Estimating Service, you free up time and…

Staying in the black: Small building firms that outsource their estimating

Without wishing to sound dramatic, for some building firms pricing their building projects accurately isn’t only about profitability; it’s often the thin line between solvency and a financial nightmare. Insolvency is a concern that casts a shadow over many building firm owners, given the complex mix of costs, risks, and market fluctuations. That’s why many…

2024 business goals for your building firm

What are your business goals for 2024? Do you want to… Be more appealing than your competitors? Have a point of difference? Give customers more pricing choice? Work with customers to reach the right price? Use accurate estimates to make maximum profit? Want to win more high-quality jobs in 2024? We’ve got a few tricks…

Five tips: Secrets to small business success in construction

To help your building firm succeed, there are a lot of different things you need to be good at. Other than the obvious – producing high quality work! – you also need to have good planning and organisational skills. Also, if you want to achieve small business success, you must keep good records, use successful…