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Tools for Comparing Subcontractor Bids Automatically (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Margins)

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Tools for Comparing Subcontractor Bids Automatically (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Margins)

A practical guide to automated bid comparison tools for general contractors. Compare bid-specific tools, AI-powered analysis, and preconstruction platforms to find the right fit for your GC.

Michael Sullivan

February 3, 2026

4 Preconstruction Best Practices for Mid-Market General Contractors

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4 Preconstruction Best Practices for Mid-Market General Contractors

With the right systems in place, mid-market GCs have the potential to move up-market faster than their competitors. Here are four ways to get them started on the right track.

Michael Sullivan

January 27, 2026

5 Estimating Workflow Fixes that Actually Save Time (Not Just Rearrange It)

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5 Estimating Workflow Fixes that Actually Save Time (Not Just Rearrange It)

Discover 5 estimating workflow fixes that actually save time for general contractors—not just shuffle tasks around. Practical tips for estimating and bid leveling.

Michael Sullivan

January 24, 2026

The Real Cost of Disconnected Preconstruction Software

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The Real Cost of Disconnected Preconstruction Software

Disconnected pursuit, workforce, and estimating tools cost mid-sized GCs over $1M annually in wasted time, misallocated staffing, and missed opportunities—here's what integrated preconstruction systems actually solve.

Caleb Taylor

January 21, 2026

From Spreadsheets to Systems: 5 Ways GCs Use CRM to Win More (and Better) Work

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From Spreadsheets to Systems: 5 Ways GCs Use CRM to Win More (and Better) Work

Generic systems fail GCs because they're built for selling widgets, not managing complex pursuits. Discover how to systematize your preconstruction.

Michael Sullivan

January 20, 2026

AI for Estimators: 5 Practical Uses that Work Today (Not Someday)

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AI for Estimators: 5 Practical Uses that Work Today (Not Someday)

Construction's drowning in AI hype, but here are five use cases AI can actually do for estimators today, if it has access to your preconstruction data instead of just whatever's on the internet.

Caleb Taylor

January 16, 2026

4 Ways Preconstruction Inefficiency is Costing General Contractors

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4 Ways Preconstruction Inefficiency is Costing General Contractors

Can you quantify what preconstruction inefficiency costs your firm? Most GCs can't. Here are the 4 hidden taxes: $187K in wasted time, $540K in opportunity cost, $240K in rework, and the scaling penalty that forces 1:1 headcount growth.

Edward Gonzalez

January 13, 2026

Why Bid Leveling Takes Forever (and What Top Estimators Do Differently)

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Why Bid Leveling Takes Forever (and What Top Estimators Do Differently)

Senior estimators spend way too much time per project on manual bid leveling. Here's a look at how top GCs eliminated the time sink and freed 80% of estimating capacity for actual strategizing.

Edward Gonzalez

January 10, 2026

When Your Pipeline Outpaces Your People: The Workforce Planning Gap in Preconstruction

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When Your Pipeline Outpaces Your People: The Workforce Planning Gap in Preconstruction

Why disconnected pursuit and project data is a strategic vulnerability your workforce planning can't afford.

Michael Sullivan

January 7, 2026

Construction CRM Buyer's Guide: 8 Must-Have Features for General Contractors

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Construction CRM Buyer's Guide: 8 Must-Have Features for General Contractors

Generic CRMs are costing GCs six figures in failed implementations. Find out the 8 features (and one bonus feature) that construction-specific platforms do differently.

Michael Sullivan

January 1, 2026

AI Bid Leveling in Construction: The Comprehensive Guide for General Contractors

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AI Bid Leveling in Construction: The Comprehensive Guide for General Contractors

What AI bid leveling is, why it matters, how to do it effectively, and how software like Buildr can give you a dramatic competitive advantage.

Caleb Taylor

August 27, 2025

Invitation to Bid Software: The Comprehensive Guide for General Contractors

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Invitation to Bid Software: The Comprehensive Guide for General Contractors

A modern guide to Invitation to Bid software for general contractors—why it matters, how it works, and why email + Excel no longer cut it.

Edward Gonzalez

August 25, 2025

How HB Construction Unlocked Collaborative Precon and Pipeline Visibility

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How HB Construction Unlocked Collaborative Precon and Pipeline Visibility

The New Mexico general contractor's journey from spreadsheet chaos to strategic clarity.

Michael Sullivan

July 31, 2025

Value Engineering in Construction: The Comprehensive Guide

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Value Engineering in Construction: The Comprehensive Guide

With this guide to Value Engineering, you can build smarter, cut costs without sacrificing quality, and discover how to maximize project value at every stage of construction.

Edward Gonzalez

March 3, 2025

Value Engineering: Definition and 4 Key Principles

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Value Engineering: Definition and 4 Key Principles

The definition and four key principles to the secret of effective cost-cutting in construction

Michael Sullivan

February 20, 2025

8 Essential Features to Look for in Construction Estimating Software

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8 Essential Features to Look for in Construction Estimating Software

Exploring the top estimating features that redefine preconstruction efficiency from concept to completion

Michael Sullivan

January 22, 2025

Construction Estimating Software: The Comprehensive Guide

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Construction Estimating Software: The Comprehensive Guide

Your blueprint for selecting and implementing the right estimating solution—so you can streamline bids, boost accuracy, and maximize profits.

Edward Gonzalez

January 12, 2025

The 8 Essential Features of Preconstruction Software

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The 8 Essential Features of Preconstruction Software

Diving into the must-haves when vetting different preconstruction software

Edward Gonzalez

August 10, 2024

Construction CRM: The Comprehensive Guide

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Construction CRM: The Comprehensive Guide

What CRM is, why it’s vital for construction, and how using CRM effectively is guaranteed to help your business

Edward Gonzalez

August 3, 2024

Preconstruction Software: The Comprehensive Guide

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Preconstruction Software: The Comprehensive Guide

What preconstruction software is, why it matters, and how to pick the best option

Edward Gonzalez

July 9, 2024

Let's Huddle: Jeffrey Forrest Jr. of WPC

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Let's Huddle: Jeffrey Forrest Jr. of WPC

Chatting business development, technology, and all things construction with WPC's Director of Business Development, Jeffrey Forrest Jr.

Michael Sullivan

May 24, 2024

Workforce Forecasting: The Comprehensive Guide

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Workforce Forecasting: The Comprehensive Guide

What workforce forecasting is, how it's done properly, and why it matters in construction

Edward Gonzalez

February 8, 2024

On the Go: 5 reasons to use Buildr's mobile app

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On the Go: 5 reasons to use Buildr's mobile app

Because precon doesn't only happen in the office.

Michael Sullivan

February 6, 2024

The 8 Best General Contractor Software

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The 8 Best General Contractor Software

The most useful general contractor software categories and our unbiased picks for each

Caleb Taylor

January 24, 2024

Business Insights: Building a more informed future during preconstruction

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Business Insights: Building a more informed future during preconstruction

Product updates include win-rate analytics, profit tracking, and lost opportunity reporting

Edward Gonzalez

January 24, 2024

How to calculate workforce utilization rate

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How to calculate workforce utilization rate

Utilization's effect on project execution and when over-utilizing can be necessary for your company

Michael Sullivan

December 22, 2023

4 Steps to Success: Business Development for General Contractors

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4 Steps to Success: Business Development for General Contractors

An exhaustive business development strategy guide for general contractors

Edward Gonzalez

December 7, 2023

Workforce Utilization 101: The key to longevity for general contractors

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Workforce Utilization 101: The key to longevity for general contractors

Workforce utilization is tracked in most industries, but less so in construction where it's especially important

Edward Gonzalez

November 1, 2023

Combining CRM with Workforce Planning: Redefining Preconstruction Excellence

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Combining CRM with Workforce Planning: Redefining Preconstruction Excellence

Refreshed mindsets and new tools point to a more united preconstruction.

Caleb Taylor

October 17, 2023

LinkedIn for General Contractors: The Comprehensive Guide

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LinkedIn for General Contractors: The Comprehensive Guide

Posting and engagement tips for LinkedIn—the most valuable social media for General Contractors

Edward Gonzalez

September 29, 2023

G.W. Mitchell raises the bar for customer relationships by investing in Buildr

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G.W. Mitchell raises the bar for customer relationships by investing in Buildr

San Antonio-based general contractor G.W. Mitchell Construction adopts Buildr as their preconstruction platform

Michael Sullivan

September 27, 2023

First-timers Guide to Attending Procore Groundbreak

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First-timers Guide to Attending Procore Groundbreak

Tips, strategies, and things to look out for at construction's premiere conference

Michael Sullivan

August 24, 2023

CRM vs. Spreadsheets: The Benefits of Upgrading for General Contractors

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CRM vs. Spreadsheets: The Benefits of Upgrading for General Contractors

Delving into the worth of leveling up your customer relationship management process

Michael Sullivan

August 5, 2023

The 7 Essential Features of Construction CRM

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The 7 Essential Features of Construction CRM

Unified data, forecasting, workflow automation, and more—the most important features of a construction CRM

Edward Gonzalez

August 2, 2023

Mint Construction doubles its construction volume by empowering its people with the right tools

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Mint Construction doubles its construction volume by empowering its people with the right tools

The Utah-based general contractor adopts Buildr, making strides in collaboration, workforce planning, and client management

Michael Sullivan

July 11, 2023

Evidence of a Toxic Workplace: 7 Things to Keep an Eye Out For

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Evidence of a Toxic Workplace: 7 Things to Keep an Eye Out For

As the saying goes: a happy worklife equals a happy life

Michael Sullivan

July 8, 2023

Why SEO software is a marketing must-have in construction

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Why SEO software is a marketing must-have in construction

Some reasons why you might want to consider adopting a helpful SEO tool

Michael Sullivan

June 23, 2023

Construction Conference Tips: Sessions & Happy Hours

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Construction Conference Tips: Sessions & Happy Hours

Some more strategies to get the most of out of construction conferences

Caleb Taylor

June 2, 2023

Construction Conference Networking Tips

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Construction Conference Networking Tips

A helpful guide for general contractors looking to make a good impression

Caleb Taylor

May 27, 2023

Social Media Best Practices for General Contractors

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Social Media Best Practices for General Contractors

Which platforms are best for an oft-overlooked form of business development

Michael Sullivan

May 19, 2023

The Importance of Innovators in Construction Business Development

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The Importance of Innovators in Construction Business Development

Why innovators are the lifeline of both general contractors and emerging construction tech

Michael Sullivan

May 11, 2023

5 SEO Tips for General Contractors

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5 SEO Tips for General Contractors

A beginner's guide to getting the ball rolling on building a lead-generating web presence

Michael Sullivan

April 5, 2023

Introducing: Buildr Collaboration

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Introducing: Buildr Collaboration

Product updates include Mentions, Notifications, Subscriptions, and Advanced Text Editing

Edward Gonzalez

March 30, 2023

Why General Contractors Should Develop a Strong Reputation Internally

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Why General Contractors Should Develop a Strong Reputation Internally

Internal business development can be just as vital as external

Caleb Taylor

March 29, 2023

Go/No Go in Construction: 3 Tips to Save Time & Capital

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Go/No Go in Construction: 3 Tips to Save Time & Capital

Having a sound strategy on Go/No Go decisions is what sets general contractors apart

Caleb Taylor

February 23, 2023

The Future of AI in Construction

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The Future of AI in Construction

A look at where construction is now with AI and we're we're headed

Michael Sullivan

February 16, 2023

CRM in Construction: Maximizing the ROI of your CRM as a general contractor

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CRM in Construction: Maximizing the ROI of your CRM as a general contractor

The major ways GCs can get their bang for the buck from their CRM software

Edward Gonzalez

January 19, 2023

The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT in Construction

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The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT in Construction

OpenAI's new tool is on the tip of everyone's tongues, but does it translate to construction?

Michael Sullivan

January 8, 2023

Construction Workforce Management: An Introductory Guide

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Construction Workforce Management: An Introductory Guide

What construction workforce management is and how to execute it well

Caleb Taylor

December 9, 2022

Construction Revenue Forecasting: the construction cash flow quick-start guide

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Construction Revenue Forecasting: the construction cash flow quick-start guide

5 steps for general contractors to accurately forecast their revenue

Edward Gonzalez

November 23, 2022

How ANDRES Construction leverages Buildr to level up their business development

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How ANDRES Construction leverages Buildr to level up their business development

ANDRES selects Buildr for business development and preconstruction

Michael Sullivan

September 1, 2022

Successful Project Closeout: The Comprehensive Guide

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Successful Project Closeout: The Comprehensive Guide

What project closeout is, why it's important, and how to execute it well

Edward Gonzalez

March 10, 2022