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Stay up-to-date on the latest building industry news and updates, tips for estimating construction projects, and information about Vision 2 Estimating with our collection of recent articles.

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February 3, 2025

Why Builders Who Rely on 3D Renders Are Doomed to Make Costly Errors (Do This Instead)

As a builder, you don’t want to learn the hard way that there’s a difference between a 3D render and a 3D construction model. The former is a superficial representation…
How to Avoid Costly Construction Errors and Protect Your ReputationBlog
January 20, 2025

How to Avoid Costly Construction Errors and Protect Your Reputation

Building a custom home is a massive investment for your clients — both financially and emotionally. And as a builder, you know better than anyone: if something goes wrong or…
Say Goodbye to Miscommunication How 3D Modelling Keeps Your Building Team AlignedBlog
January 6, 2025

Say Goodbye to Miscommunication: How 3D Modelling Keeps Your Building Team Aligned

Almost every issue you face when building a custom home can be traced back to a single cause: miscommunication. Many builders and tradespeople think it’s inevitable — that somewhere along…
Why 3D Modelling is No Longer Optional for Modern BuildersBlog
December 16, 2024

Why 3D Modelling is No Longer Optional for Modern Builders

You know those horror stories you hear about — the residential building blunders that cost well-meaning builders their reputation and livelihood? With 3D estimating and planning methods, you can avoid…
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December 2, 2024

Burned out by Late-Night Estimates? Here’s How Builders Can Take Back Their Family Time & Enjoy Better Margins

See if this sounds familiar:  You arrive home from spending all day at the job site, and instead of winding down, you head straight to your desk to complete a…
What Accurate Estimating Really Means for Your Custom Home Building BusinessBlog
November 18, 2024

Beyond Excel Spreadsheets: What Accurate Estimating Really Means for Your Custom Home Building Business

As a custom home builder, you know accurate estimating is the foundation that sets the tone for your projects, ensuring you have the right margins to stay profitable and keep…
Outsourcing for Builders: The Key to Maximising Your Time and Growing Your MarginsGeneral
November 4, 2024

Outsourcing for Builders: The Key to Maximising Your Time and Growing Your Margins

As a builder, your time is your most valuable asset. However, optimising your time in a way that benefits your business isn’t always easy.  For instance, many builders I talk…
4 Why Every Builder Should Outsource Estimating - Just Like Plumbing and ElectricalGeneral
October 21, 2024

Why Every Builder Should Outsource Estimating – Just Like Plumbing and Electrical

If you’re like most builders, you get frustrated spending countless hours in the office, hunched over spreadsheets, and drowning in paperwork.  The hassle of admin can drain the satisfaction out…
High-Profit BuilderBlog
October 7, 2024

Be a High-Profit Builder: How to Earn More From Fewer Projects

In the competitive world of custom home building, success isn't just about the number of homes you construct; it's about how much profit you make on each project.  Ignoring this…
How 3D Models Can Help Builders Secure Their Next High-Value ProjectBlog
September 16, 2024

Stand Out in the Crowd: How 3D Models Can Help Builders Secure Their Next High-Value Project

In a market where every builder claims to offer the best, 3D construction models (not to be mistaken for 3D renders, which are completely different) are one of the best…
Why Relying on Square Meter Rates is Costing Builders ThousandsBlog
September 2, 2024

Why Relying on Square Metre is Costing Builders Thousands

Trusting square metre rates is like building your house on sand; it might seem solid at first glance, but the foundation is weak.  In an industry where margins can be…
Estimating Made EasyBlog
July 2, 2024

Workshop Video: How To Build High-Quality Estimates That Win Jobs

The Simplified & High-Valued Estimating Process
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