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.
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.
The Flip action is ideal for rooms, apartments or Plan revisions. You can now Flip an existing group of Measurements or Annotations.
Mark Lucchiari’s (aka Lucch) is not one to sit still. His career is full of adventure, while his plumbing business goes from strength to strength. To avoid a cash forecasting crisis, Lucch got in touch with Groundplan before it was too late.
Today we announce an upcoming fresh new look for the app, a new tool, new staff, improvements to the user interface and a surprise.
Staff at Arrend were aware of the free training available but as we often hear – just couldn’t find the time. Well, eventually they found the time and again, as we often hear, wish they had done it sooner.
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.
We want everyone to enjoy the new editor's benefits. On 23rd June, everyone will be switched to the new editor will be switched over by default.
As your project progresses, even as it is nearing completion, Groundplan allows your staff on-site to leave comments on specific locations of the plan.
Today, digital tools are changing how people approach estimates and takeoffs, setting new standards for efficiency and accuracy.
Networking helps you find talent, increase brand awareness, stay ahead of industry trends, and generate referrals.
Designed to save time and improve accuracy, online takeoff software has become an invaluable solution in the modern construction industry.
The trade industry is on the cusp of exciting advancements in 2025, from smarter tools to greener practices and innovative technologies. These trends offer opportunities to work smarter—not harder.
Whether you're creating a clear, concise plan or you're looking for ways to save time on takeoffs and estimates, here are three Groundplan features that save you loads of time.
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.
TradiePad takes the time to truly understand your business’s unique needs and identify areas for improvement. With this insight, they recommend tailored software solutions that make your job easier.
In a recent demo to the Electricians Success Academy, Andrew took over and simply said "Don't think about it, just get Groundplan".
Build Clean founder, Sam Ackland, saw an opportunity to offer building cleaning services directly to the builders by setting up a streamlined digital infrastructure in order to optimise the service on offer to the clients.
The integration between Groundplan & Aroflo makes it possible to digitise every step of the workflow to drastically reduce both manual data entry and room for human error.
Ironically, though BJ was in business to simplify life through modern systems, his own business processes were anything but simple and modern.
One of the biggest lessons Mike’s learned throughout his years in business is just how ineffective – and costly – manual processes can be.
O’Brien Plumbing Tweed Heads is reaping the benefits of Groundplan, saving both time and money with the cloud-based take-off software.
Within two weeks of signing up to the Groundplan trial, Phil had mastered the software. He was then convinced he’d found the ultimate solution: a place where the whole team could collaboratively use one platform.
PSS managing director Anton Oud took a long hard look at his business’ existing processes and found room to streamline their workflow and save dollars. He did just that, and then some.
Today we sit down for a quick coffee with Delvan Cummings from CBD Plumbing in Christchurch to discuss how he went from printing plans and using a plan roller, to doing everything digitally on-screen.
Until now, the time and effort required to pour over a spreadsheet, cross check the figures and make sure every square inch is accounted for may not have been worth it.
We’ve been given an exclusive $150 discount for Groundplan members to attend the 1-Day Online Workshop “How To Grow Your Profits & Take Control Of Your Trades Business”
Plan Compare gives you the option to compare a plan to a previous revision or another plan in the project. While comparing plans, you can count, measure, annotate, and select items as usual.
We've been working hard to make taking off plans a whole lot easier! While we've kept the basics the same, you'll now have an easier time selecting, moving and editing your measurements.
There are several common mistakes made when tendering for construction projects which can harm the chances of the bid being successful.
Groundplan and AroFlo have teamed up to make your entire job estimating process a breeze. The partnership between these 2 industry-leaders is the bridge that crosses the great estimating divide.