Building Regs updates 2022 - all the detail here
It’s tough to wade through the reams of building regulations documentation so we’ve drafted what we hope is a concise summary of the June 2022 changes and how it effects residential building works
How builders merchants can get the competitive edge
It’s challenging out there. We get it. How can you offer your customers more and win back some of that ‘share of the basket’ that you might be losing to your big competitors, without it being a price fight? Our recommendation is take back some control and become the builder’s ‘friend’. Offer your own estimating service…
Adding extra value to your estimating service with a reprice option
There’s often not a lot of difference between different estimating service options, and merchant offerings in particular can be viewed a little cynically from the builders perspective. It’s not uncommon for them to think “they’re only after my…
Estimating software for builders’ merchants: You get what you pay for
“Buy cheap, buy twice.” “Cheap and cheerful.” There are no doubt other sayings about price. Of course, everyone likes a bargain but in business we understand that if things are ‘cheap’, it’s usually for a reason.
5 simple steps to builders’ merchant success in 2022
We all know January can be a hard month. The weather is awful; it’s dark and wet. Building projects often get delayed. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. This quieter period can be an excellent opportunity to reflect on your business and what you can do to take it forward.
Best estimating software for builders’ merchants with free, no-obligation trials
Professional merchant estimating software companies should always offer free trials. It’s worth seeking them out to decide on the best estimating software for you. For example, both HBXL Building Software and Take-off & Estimate Kit offer free trials.
What impact will estimating software have on builders’ merchants?
You’re running a builders merchant and are considering estimating software to run your estimating and take-off service. You’re thinking about the future of your business. Deciding to leave behind manual estimating, spreadsheets or outsourcing is half the battle!
Top 10 essential estimating software features for builders’ merchants
The estimating software features that are top of the list for successful builders merchants in the UK are very specific. Take a look here at the top 10. There are lots of others, but these are the ones that must be included for the estimating software programme to make the grade.