Excel and Estimating Do Not Mix
When contractors trust Excel spreadsheets for estimating, they open themselves up too many problems. Mainly because basic Excel spreadsheets and…
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Top Six Reasons to Use Cloud-Based Estimating Software
In the construction industry, today's subcontractors are busier than ever. While many contractors are struggling to stay lean and efficient,…
How to Determine Your Fully Burdened Labor Rate in Construction
If you seek to run a profitable construction business, then you need to know exactly what running that business costs…
5 Tips to Determine Sales Price as a Contractor
One of the most common questions we get here at Esticom from new contractors is: how much they should charge…
Profit Margin versus Markup in Construction
In the world of construction, many estimators and business owners are not as profitable as they might think. While speaking…
Top Five Reasons to Use Cloud-Based HVAC Estimating Software
HVAC contractors are busier than ever and while there’s a shortage of skilled tradesmen in most US regions. Many contractors…