All the latest news and updates from Groundplan

70% Faster Quoting for First Choice Electrical

In a recent demo to the Electricians Success Academy, Andrew took over and simply said "Don't think about it, just get Groundplan".

Brad Halcrow

August 11, 2021

Case Studies

Five Super Useful Groundplan Features You Probably Weren’t Aware Of

Here we’ve compiled a list of five features in Groundplan that prove to be a huge benefit to our users, but are often overlooked.

Brad Halcrow

July 27, 2021

General

More Takeoff and Design Features for Added Flexibility

We’ve just updated Groundplan to roll out a list of our most popular and recent feature requests. Most of which can be found under a new Actions menu.

Brad Halcrow

July 5, 2021

General

Seven Simple Marketing Practices Your Trade Business Can Begin Doing Now

When you're trying to run a small trade business, it's hard to imagine having enough time for marketing, but the last thing you want is to finish a backload of jobs only to find an empty calendar the following week.

Brad Halcrow

June 16, 2021

General

Keep Your Trade Business Organised & Secure with a Digital Paper Trail

Often it can seem like owning a trade business is as much about paperwork as it is about actual construction. However, keeping an accurate paper trail is crucial for both the management and protection of your pride and joy.

Brad Halcrow

May 25, 2021

General

Three Benefits of Integrating Your Business Software with Other Software

When you choose software packages that readily integrate with other providers, you can start creating a business structure that’s more like a jigsaw puzzle than something set in stone.

Brad Halcrow

April 21, 2021

General

How to Maintain Your Reputation As You Expand Your Plumbing Business

Before expanding your plumbing business, think about implementing these checks and balances to ensure continuous, sustained, and manageable growth.

Brad Halcrow

April 14, 2021

General

Build Your Skills with our Free Groundplan & Xero Superuser Webinar

We’re holding yet another free webinar to help existing users enhance their the Groundplan & Xero integration experience.

Brad Halcrow

March 22, 2021

Training

Groundplan Becomes a Xero Connected App Partner

The long-awaited integration between your favouritist, fastest takeoff software and the world's premier cloud accounting platform is here, and it’s seamless.

Brad Halcrow

March 9, 2021

General

Become a Groundplan Superuser!

Join our Trainer for a FREE 5 part Groundplan training series to speed up your takeoff process and become a Groundplan superuser.

Groundplan

August 12, 2020

Training

The Invisible Cost Eating Your Job Profit

Corey is a licensed electrician who spent 10 years running his own contracting business, now his buying group helps sparkies secure better pricing on the gear they actually buy.

Corey Connolly | CSD Group

September 23, 2026

General

Comments Have Grown Up. Meet Pins.

By adding more features, the tool offers a whole lot more than just Comments. And because we've expanded the feature's functionality, it makes sense to broaden how we refer it.

Brad Halcrow

September 16, 2026

General

What Is Takeoff Software? The Complete Guide for Contractors

Designed to save time and improve accuracy, online takeoff software has become an invaluable solution in the modern construction industry.

Brad Halcrow

September 16, 2026

General

PDF Plans vs Paper Plans: Why It's Time to Make the Switch

This article covers why the industry is moving toward paperless construction, the actual cost of paper plans, what the switch looks like in practice and how to address common objections that keep contractors on paper longer than they need to be.

Brad Halcrow

August 19, 2026

General

How to Scale a Trade Business by Plugging Profit Leaks

Most trade business owners chase one number: sales. But profitable growth comes down to two things: having the right people and measuring the right numbers.

Jerome Jacobs |. Rise Advisory

August 10, 2026

General

Recently released updates we think you're going to love

We recently released a lengthy list of powerful updates to further speed up your workflow and a couple of new features we think you're going to love.

Brad Halcrow

July 30, 2026

General

Spreadsheets vs Estimating Software: When It's Time to Switch

Still estimating in Excel? Compare spreadsheets with estimating software and find out when it makes sense to upgrade your process.

Brad Halcrow

July 17, 2026

General

Construction Quotes That Win More Jobs: Templates, Tips and Best Practices

This guide covers what a winning construction quoting template includes, how to choose the right format for the job and how to price without undercutting yourself.

Brad Halcrow

June 30, 2026

General

Markup vs Margin: The Guide Every Contractor Needs to Read

Markup is what you add to cost, but margin is the amount you keep in terms of revenue. The gap between them can lead to the annual profit quietly disappearing.

Brad Halcrow

June 10, 2026

General

Episode 5: How Groundplan brings remote teams together

Despite the distance, he remains the central point of contact for all things estimating, project management and documentation.

Brad Halcrow

July 3, 2026

Case Studies

Episode 4: Getting the Project Manager onboard

In episode 4 of our 5-Part series we asked Brent how he’s incorporating the project manager into the process so that the above walkthroughs from site can be clearly documented back to the office and vice versa.

Brad Halcrow

July 1, 2026

Case Studies

Episode 3: Documentation for the builder

In this episode, Brent walks us through the process for tracking changes on site and how it benefits all future trades.

Brad Halcrow

June 29, 2026

Case Studies

Episode 2: From Tendering to Walk Through Stage

In episode 2, Brent reveals how he manages project revisions to help project managers understand the project’s history.

Brad Halcrow

June 26, 2026

Case Studies

Episode 1: Keeping Your Projects Organised

In this five-part series, Brent Drew from Modern Vision Contractors has been generous enough to show us exactly how he estimates projects 1000 km's from head office.

Brad Halcrow

June 25, 2026

Case Studies

When day spills into night, something’s gotta give

Building a serious electrical business and spending time with the family can potentially conflict, until you put the right infrastructure in place.

Brad Halcrow

May 29, 2026

Case Studies

How J-Tech Systems Supercharged Estimating and Quoting

Scaling a business in the trades isn’t just about winning more projects—it’s about smart decisions & smart systems. Enter Groundplan & Simpro.

Brad Halcrow

May 18, 2026

Case Studies

Profit Visibility: The Key to Keeping Cool

The end of a project should be cause for celebration. Instead, one significant question often remains unanswered even after all those weeks of physical labor: "Did I actually make money on this job?"

Brad Halcrow

March 31, 2026

Case Studies

The Ultimate Toolkit for an Electrical Business to Thrive

No integration is more popular than our connection to Simpro. But how does it actually benefit your workflow?

The Invisible Cost Eating Your Job Profit

Corey is a licensed electrician who spent 10 years running his own contracting business, now his buying group helps sparkies secure better pricing on the gear they actually buy.

Corey Connolly | CSD Group

September 23, 2026

General

Comments Have Grown Up. Meet Pins.

By adding more features, the tool offers a whole lot more than just Comments. And because we've expanded the feature's functionality, it makes sense to broaden how we refer it.

Brad Halcrow

September 16, 2026

General

What Is Takeoff Software? The Complete Guide for Contractors

Designed to save time and improve accuracy, online takeoff software has become an invaluable solution in the modern construction industry.

Brad Halcrow

September 16, 2026

General

PDF Plans vs Paper Plans: Why It's Time to Make the Switch

Brad Halcrow

August 19, 2026

General

How to Scale a Trade Business by Plugging Profit Leaks

Most trade business owners chase one number: sales. But profitable growth comes down to two things: having the right people and measuring the right numbers.

Jerome Jacobs |. Rise Advisory

August 10, 2026

General