Building material costs have been rising for months. Shortages are biting hard. Delays are difficult to manage. There’s so much to think about right now. What to do? Read on… There’s no indication that inflation will improve any time soon. In July the highest rise since records was reported with 20% inflation year on year…More >>
Builders across the UK are losing out on hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of profit resulting from mismanagement of building projects. You’re missing a trick if you don’t manage your building firm efficiently in order to avoid costly mistakes. And every day you delay your profit leaks will get bigger and spring up more…More>>
Are you one of the many UK builders worried about making costly mistakes because you’re so time poor? Well it’s definitely worth treating your time with as much care as your finances. It’s just as valuable. In fact your time literally is ‘currency’ so think hard about what you spend it on. Where can you…More >>
The nine key construction health and safety documents in Health & Safety Xpert that will help you meet your legal obligations and give you peace of mind. Now is not the time to take any risks with your employees, sub-contractors, visitors on site or customers. Where Covid-19 requirements are relevant they are automatically incorporated into…More >>
Check out the 9 PlansXpress 3D models below PlansXpress gives you 3D models at the click of a button. The user-friendly software is aimed at those with building knowledge rather than CAD skills. It’s a breakthrough for building companies wanting to offer design as well as build. Or companies that want to present 3D models…More >>
When it comes to producing a building quote for a profitable win…
- Do you quote for building projects in the sure and absolute knowledge that your pricing is fair and accurate? They can take it or leave it.
- Do you feel comfortable that the profit margin you set is reasonable for the quality and professionalism the customer benefits from? More >>
I am very pleased to introduce this guest post by Simon Lazarus, Managing Director of The Better Business Group, network partner of HBXL and someone who I have happily chatted to a number of times for our Power Hour face-to-face sessions. As ever wise words from an experienced mentor of building firm owners… 2021 has…More >>
Last updated 8.1.21 Welcome to our Covid-19 Health & Safety advice and support page for building firms where you’ll find website links and information from organisations involved, like HBXL, in supporting the construction industry during this really difficult period. It’s an evolving situation so keep checking in as we’ll update as new information becomes available….More >>