Guides for contractors
Plain-English guides on job costing, pricing, crews, and getting paid, written for contractors who run jobs, not accountants. Free to read, no sign-up.
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Job costing for contractors: a step-by-step guide
What counts as a job cost, and a six-step system to know what every job made before it’s over.
GuideProfit margin vs. markup: the mistake that costs contractors money
The formulas, how to price for the margin you want, and a markup-to-margin chart.
GuideHow to calculate cubic yards of concrete
Formulas for slabs, footings, and piers, a quick chart, and how much extra to order.
GuideGPS time clocks for construction crews: a practical guide
What GPS clocks fix, how they work, and what to watch for: notice, privacy, drive time, overtime.
GuideConstruction change orders: how to track them and get paid
What to put in writing, when to get it signed, how to price it, and making sure it gets billed.
GuideHow to follow up on a construction bid and win more work
A follow-up schedule, what to say, and using your win rate to pick which jobs to bid.