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  • Proposal Formatting

    February 15, 2025

    Hey Folks,New to the forum.  GC in the Philadelphia metro area.Trying to step up my game with my proposals.  Right now I use my estimating software (estimator360) to generate the…

  • Any builders in Tulsa here?

    January 28, 2025

    We're looking to take on one or maybe two more builders in the Tulsa area.  I own Green Country Plumbing in Sand Springs, OK.  We do service and new construction. …

  • Marketing Tips for a New Plumbing Business in Springfield, IL?

    November 11, 2024

    Hi everyone,I recently started a plumbing business here in Springfield, IL, but I'm struggling to get noticed among the established companies. I've set up a basic website, Google My Business…

  • Terus Technology

    July 1, 2024

    Thiết kế website chuyên nghiệp tại Terus đã thỏa mãn hơn 90% khách hàng đến sử dụng dịch vụ. Website được thiết kế từ Terus đảm bảo hoạt động hiệu…

  • $/SF numbers

    May 12, 2024

    Hi all,I am a contractor in Vermont who is curious about other companies price per square foot numbers are. We do framing, siding, and window and door installation "in house"…

  • Builders Insurance Recommendations

    April 11, 2024

    Hey All,Tried searching the archives but couldn't find anything current. If I'm mistaken, apologies and feel free to point me in the right direction. Would love to hear about what…

  • Accounting Software

    April 11, 2024

    I generally work on one project at a time. I generally work alone, although I could see taking on one or two employees for single project situations.I am using Quickbooks…

  • Looking for business – Custom Steel Doors and Windows

    April 9, 2024

    Full disclosure: I am hoping this forum will bring me some more business or advice and recommendations on who/how I could be reaching out to in regards to drumming up…

  • Contract Question

    February 26, 2024

    We are signing a contract with a GC for a home renovation involving a kitchen addition, renovation of current one, removing a load bearing wall, and adding a bathroom.We have…

  • How Do Other Builders Make Sure a Client Has Sufficient Funding?

    February 13, 2024

    Hi all! Hope this finds you well. I am a builder in SW Colorado who does everything from small remodels up to 5mm custom homes depending on the needs of…

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