Bidding
5 Bidding Mistakes That Are Killing Your Construction Margins
Learn how labor guesstimates, ignored overhead, and outdated material prices are destroying your profit margins, and how to fix them.
Project ManagementThe Change Order Trap: How to Protect Your Profits Mid-Project
Many contractors lose money on extra work because they don't estimate change orders as strictly as the original bid. Learn how to keep changes profitable.
HVACThe HVAC Contractor's Guide to Profitable Bidding in 2026
Essential strategies for tracking refrigerant costs, managing copper price volatility, and pricing specialized ductwork labor correctly.
SalesHow to Increase Your Bid-Hit Ratio Without Lowering Your Price
Focus on professional proposal presentation, speed of response, and strategic follow-up to win more work at the margins you deserve.
TechnologyWhy Spreadsheets are Risky for Construction Estimating
Discover the hidden risks of using Excel: broken formulas, version control nightmares, and why dedicated estimating software is more secure.