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Your service pricing as an HVAC contractor has the potential to make or break your venture into the industry.  If you set your prices too high, you're practically handing your client base to your low-cost competitors. If you place your prices too low, you're probably spending more on materials than you're profiting by the end of a job. The goal is to find a reasonable middle ground between pricing and quality of work. A few quick questions: Do you generally know how much you should charge clients for the services you provide? Do you know the prices you should set…

Let’s assume you are a project manager and are in charge of 2-3 projects, or you are a General Contractor who is about to start an intricate project. Either the situation; you have to hire a subcontractor at some point to make your project worthwhile. But a question arises; Where to find subcontractors for your project? Hiring subcontractors for construction work is not an easy job, and it becomes a daunting task. But we believe that hiring does not have to be an unpleasant experience. That's why we have handpicked a list of places for you from where you can…

The national building cost manual 2021 is one of the best resources for estimators, quantity surveyors, and builders in the USA. It helps in estimating the construction costs based on the building type, location, and size. One can easily estimate the construction costs based on the square-footage and considering the building type. Here is a complete review of this manual and you can free download the PDF copy too. Written by Ben Moselle, this national building cost manual 2021 has everything to offer for the contractors and construction estimators alike. For your ease, we have reviewed this book so you get…

Businesses secure services for certain jobs, such as marketing or accounting. But when it comes to generating construction estimates, most of the companies don't secure this service. Why? Probably they think that it is an additional outlay, and estimation can be made easily by themselves. And here’s where the companies are wrong. Construction estimation requires a considerable amount of work along with the expertise to yield precise results. Moreover, they don't always have the professionals or tools to complete the estimating services by themselves. An inaccurate estimate can make or break the company, or companies might run in loss and…

If you have to list down two of the most used places in the house, you will definitely point out the kitchen and bathroom. Coincidently, these are the only two places that remain wet most of the times and still we use these two rooms the most. When we talk about the aesthetic, clean kitchen, and bathroom are the two things that reflect the true aesthetic of a house. However, what makes it different from other rooms is the flooring and walls. In these two rooms, you can add a pop of color as tiles come in all colors, shapes,…

Any construction business can't reach the hype without proper marketing. No matter how much you've invested in bringing it up, without essential promotional campaigns, it can't get to the top. Brand names promise a business's vitality and excellence and are the other name of the experience; which each brand promises to give to its customers. McDonald's tries its best to keep providing the 'I'm lovin' it' feel to the foodies with each bite of their burgers. And, with every bottle of Coca-Cola, we do 'Open Happiness.' Your work should speak for itself, and the effort and commitment which you've put…

Estimating the construction cost is the first step in planning the construction project. Regardless of the type of building, construction estimation plays a vital role in the success of the project. The estimation process is a very complex and sophisticated process and if there is a loose end or mistake, it can have a great impact on the success of the project. It is considered a skillset where the estimator has to learn using manual estimation method, automated software as well as proper study, training, and experience to be able to provide an accurate estimation. It is better to rely on…

If you are thinking of changing the look of your living space, the most economical way is to change the color of your wall. A freshly painted wall can not only change the mood of the whole living space but also make it look airy, spacious and clean. Another way to make your living space pop is to add wallpapers, however, the drywall works as the base. If your wall is bumpy and uneven, this might ruin the overall look of the space altogether. You’ll end up with a wall that has uneven spots and your overall work will go…

Finding a tender and winning it as a project of profit is not so easy. Most of the government construction tenders in New York come up with very high competition among the giant contractors; having plenty of experience in the construction world. So it's always very difficult for a newly growing construction business to step into the market and win public contracts. You can find open tenders from different online tender offering services and newspapers. There are many websites that offer such kinds of options to contractors, that keep them updated regarding the publication of new tenders, upcoming projects and…

Are you looking for wholesale suppliers for your construction company? Or Are you a home builder, Architect, or a Contractor? It is quite easy to find a wholesale construction material supplier if you're specific about your project needs. If you are already aware of your sole business purpose, and you know what to sell, here are a few tips for you to find a perfect wholesale supplier for construction projects.  A supplier holds a vital role in the supply chain of any business. He is the one who transfers the final product from the manufacturer to the customer, or where…