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Good, Better, Best Pricing Strategy: How to Give Options and Win More High-End Jobs 

Stop giving your customers a “take it or leave it” price. Use Good, Better, Best pricing for contractors. Present tiered pricing construction estimates with clear levels of service. Here's how.

6 min read
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What Is a Construction Material Takeoff? 

The margin for error is small in construction. One wrong measurement can eat into your profit or delay the job. That's where a takeoff for construction comes in. Find out what a takeoff is.

6 min read
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The Best Estimating and Invoicing Software for Contractors 

Technology is critical for running a modern contracting business. One of the most crucial is an estimating and invoicing platform. Your business needs a solution to support workflows and efficiency.

9 min read
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Estimating by Hand vs. Software: A Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Best Estimating Tools

Keep reading to learn whether an estimating template vs. software is best for your needs. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each method so you can see which one works for creating your estimates.

7 min read
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What Is Project Management in Residential Construction? 

A residential construction project manager oversees building projects. Examples include renovations and new home construction. This person guides jobs from the planning stage to the final handover.

6 min read
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What Is Value-Based Pricing? 

Setting prices for your contracting business is essential for bringing in customers and making a profit. This article answers the common question: What is value-based pricing?

9 min read
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How to Bid on Electrical Jobs: The Best Step-By-Step Guide 

If you’re a small business or a new contractor, bidding on jobs can seem overwhelming. This article removes all the mystery and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to bid on electrical jobs.

10 min read
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How to Become a Professional Construction Estimator 

Make a career in construction as a cost estimator. It’s a stable and lucrative role with plenty of professional growth opportunities. And it doesn’t take much to get started either.

8 min read
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How to Start a Pressure Washing Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 

Turning pressure washing into a business can be your ticket to success. We break down everything you need to know to get up and running, from what equipment to buy to how to get paying customers.

9 min read
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Landscaper Maintenance Prices: Tips for to Maximize Profit 

When a job's underpriced, you feel it. You put in the hard work and have little to show. What should your landscape maintenance prices be? Let's explore price ranges and service-specific costs.

7 min read
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