Materials are your second-biggest expense after labor. Purchase orders are how you control them. Here's how to set up a PO process that prevents overbuying, catches pricing errors, and keeps your jobs on budget.
Procore is powerful but expensive and complex for smaller teams. Here are the best alternatives for contractors with 5-50 employees who need estimating, scheduling, and invoicing without the enterprise price tag.
Job costing is the backbone of profitable construction. Learn how to track costs by job, identify budget overruns early, and make data-driven decisions that protect your margins.
Spreadsheets are free and familiar — but they have a hidden cost. Here's how to know when your construction business has outgrown Excel and what to do about it.