Clients tend to choose a construction quote based on clarity, responsiveness and trust signals, not on the lowest number at the bottom of the page.
Today, digital tools are changing how people approach estimates and takeoffs, setting new standards for efficiency and accuracy.
Residential and commercial plumbing quotes aren't the same job. Here's exactly what changes: scope, compliance, materials, and how to price each correctly.
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.
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.
Designed to save time and improve accuracy, online takeoff software has become an invaluable solution in the modern construction industry.
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.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or learning as you go, here are six common mistakes MEP trades make when submitting tenders—and how to avoid them.
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.
In this 2-Part Webinar Series, our Superuser trainer Cazz will show you how and when to use our most significant features and tools released in 2021.
We’re holding yet another free webinar to help existing users enhance their the Groundplan & Xero integration experience.
As a cloud-based application, Groundplan is able to integrate with a complimentary network of software partners. Those integrations provide tremendous opportunities to further enhance your workflow.
A recording of the webinar is now available. It’s an hour out of your day to add a lifetime of increased efficiency.
In Part 5, Groundplan's in-house trainer, Cazz Byrne demonstrates how to save hours with our powerful Project and Takeoff Templates.
In Part 4, Cazz details how to manage and export data using Worksheets and Quantities.
In Part 3 you'll learn how to create an accurate and attractive plans using the range of editing tools available in Groundplan.
In Part 2 we take your existing takeoff process into the digital world of Groundplan.
In case you didn't manage to register for our ever-popular Groundplan Superuser Series, we've uploaded the recorded sessions for you to reference any time.
Integrate with Quickbooks and bridge the gap between your estimates and finances.
Groundplan is proud to officially announce the release of our most highly requested feature. Now you can simply select a symbol, and within seconds, Groundplan will find the rest.
We put our new feature, Count Assist to the test against the fastest human Estimator we could find. The results may surprise you, or it may not.
This guest post by seasoned estimator Clint Hewish from Concept Electrical Estimating explains how to maximise the chances of winning your next tender.
In the third instalment of our 3-part series on reducing wastage, we talk to Groundplan co-founder, Rex Redden. Rex explains where small plan details can be revealed in a digital system that would otherwise be missed using paper and highlighters.
Benny Taylor was a carpenter in a past life and then spent five years as a Construction Manager. Nowadays he’s a Groundplan Trades Expert and this week's interviewee.
The cost of materials has increased exponentially in recent years, and there's no sign of a correction anytime soon. Steel and timber products are among those materials in the shortest supply.
The following is a guest post by Clint Hewish, the owner of Concept Electrical Estimating. We asked Clint what were the most significant trends he’d noticed in recent years after having completed such an enormous volume of electrical estimates.
The Flip action is ideal for rooms, apartments or Plan revisions. You can now Flip an existing group of Measurements or Annotations.
Despite the distance, he remains the central point of contact for all things estimating, project management and documentation.
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.
In this episode, Brent walks us through the process for tracking changes on site and how it benefits all future trades.
In episode 2, Brent reveals how he manages project revisions to help project managers understand the project’s history.
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.
Building a serious electrical business and spending time with the family can potentially conflict, until you put the right infrastructure in place.
Scaling a business in the trades isn’t just about winning more projects—it’s about smart decisions & smart systems. Enter Groundplan & Simpro.
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?"
No integration is more popular than our connection to Simpro. But how does it actually benefit your workflow?
Financial management is crucial for ensuring that your business remains profitable and sustainable. Here are essential financial skills every trade business owner should master.
Finding that sweet spot between work and play is crucial to avoid burnout and keep businesses thriving. Here are some effective tips for people working in the trades industry to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Switching to takeoff software can seem daunting, especially if you’re already winning jobs or don’t consider yourself a very “techy” type of person. But the rewards are sure to outweigh any qualms you may have about going digital.
We’ve been rolling out features at an increasing pace recently. Here are some highlights including Curves for Lengths & Areas and Count Labelling.
The development team at Groundplan has been busy doing what they do best: improving the usability and performance of the software.
Watch as Groundplan's Trade Expert Craig Pearman and Ascora's founder, Courtney Smith demonstrate the power of the seamless workflow from initial takeoff to final invoice.
Groundplan are happy to announce our next job management software integration. For all Ascora user’s, this one’s for you.
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Here are four simple ways you can increase your referrals and ensure you make a great impression on your customers.