TOP TIPS FOR BUILDERS TO SAVE TIME AND AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES

Are you one of the many UK builders worried about making costly mistakes because you’re so time poor? Well it’s definitely worth treating your time with as much care as your finances. It’s just as valuable. In fact your time literally is ‘currency’ so think hard about what you spend it on. Where can you…

HEALTH AND SAFETY FINES FROM THE HSE – THEY’RE FOR OTHER BUILDING FIRMS

Health and safety fines – never had one? Don’t imagine you’ll ever get one? Geoff hasn’t got time for health and safety. Actually he’s never really given it much attention – even when work was quieter than it is now. He reckons it’s highly unlikely that the HSE will come knocking. It’s all scare tactics….

BUILDING FIRM OWNER? HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY DOING FEWER CONSTRUCTION JOBS.

You’re running a building firm and you want to make money (not many are in it for the back ache and sore knees…). If you think success is measured by doing lots of work – always being busy – then think again. It’s not about how many construction jobs you estimate and win – it’s…

Are you keeping on top of the construction materials price increases?

You’ll be well aware that there have been considerable price increases in a wide range of construction materials. There has been an unprecedented demand on materials in the last 12 months. Homes are being extended like never before. It has resulted in shortages, problems across the supply chain and in turn, cost inflation. The worldwide…

No matter how competitive it gets out there – don’t drop your prices – look up!

I am very pleased to introduce this guest post by Simon Lazarus, Managing Director of The Better Business Group. BBG is a network partner of HBXL Building Software, our sister company. Simon is an experienced mentor of building firm owners and has some wise words for the building community. The accurate quotes we produce for you hopefully…

Law to be reviewed to make it easier for people to build their own homes

A review to make it easier for people to build their own homes has been announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. And it’s welcome news here at HBXL HQ. This is positive news for building firms so here’s hoping the examination brings a positive outcome. According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government…