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Let’s be honest as tradies, quoting for jobs probably isn’t exactly what you’d love to be doing, but it’s obviously a must. On the upside if you’re good at creating successful quotes, and win more jobs, you can spend less time quoting and more time out on site. In order to give yourself an edge over competitors here’s a couple of hot tips.

Outsourcing your Estimating and Bill of Quantities

September 06 2018 06 PM

Leading on from my challenges, we’ve recently launched a new Takeoff service at ConX, making it easier for builders and subbies to get their quantities done for them. I know the pain, I’ve felt it first hand and I am passionate about making it accessible for others through a reliable, cost effective service.

5 Top Tips For Builders Who Are Hiring

June 07 2018 03 PM

Need to hire more staff for your building company? Or,

Have you ever hired someone that turned out to be an expensive mistake?

Discover how other builders are attracting the best people...

Templates for Bill of Materials - Takeoffs - Quotes

June 07 2018 11 AM

6 proven ways to grow your building and trade contracting business

June 01 2018 10 AM

1. Use referrals
To get these you must Be as professional as possible with every client on every job...

The Best Apps for Tradies

March 02 2018 11 AM

We get asked all the time, what’s the best app for tradies? What app should I use for my carpentry business? What would you recommend for my mate who’s a tiler? What app should I use for my plumbing business? Unfortunately it’s not that simple, there are generally a lot of questions that need to be asked before you can decide which is the right tool for the job. Who better than Clinton Cowin, Managing Director at TradiePad to give us the answers. Enjoy.

Advice from Graya Construction

January 19 2018 10 AM

YouTube LInk

Check out our Video with Rob from Graya Construction, talking about his journey from Carpentry Apprentice to successful business owner, and gives advice to the young guys just starting out.