NZCB InHouse magazine June/July 2022

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IN THE KNOW —

Make your business more competitive with tech With rising material costs plus other growing economic pressures, it’s never been more important for your building business to be as competitive as possible. This doesn’t mean competing on price – which may be a tempting short-term solution, but can leave you exposed. Competitiveness is about making sure your business is operating as effectively as possible – which keeps clients happy as well as maximises the profit you make. And using software for builders is a great way you can give your business this competitive edge.

What is ‘software for builders’? Software for builders is called many things – job management apps, project management software, construction management tech and more. They all do the same thing – help you to run your business and your construction projects more efficiently and profitably. It’s easy to think that tech is used only for certain tasks. But specialist software such as Buildxact, Buildertrend, NextMinute, Builda Price or CoConstruct offers so much more than that. You’ll quickly find that software will become your most powerful tool, giving you control at every stage of a building project. From quoting to completing a job, this easy-to-use software helps you do things faster, more accurately and more profitably. Here’s how tech can put you in control at every step:

1. Winning the work Quote faster – doing your calculations and take-offs from PDFs of the plans means you can save time by doing measurements more quickly.

It’s easy to keep them up to date when there’s a variation, and the extra work means more cost. Stay on top of materials – get ahead of delays for materials by locking in your order as early as you can. This way you’ll secure your spot and prices. Keep subbies on side – even if you can’t confirm exact dates, make it easy for your subcontractors by giving them a heads up that you’re starting a new project and when they’re likely to be needed.

3. Running the job Stay in control – with so many moving parts, tech makes it easier to run projects. Because everyone can view the plan, your team can react to changes that will inevitably happen.

More accurate – your quotes and estimates are more accurate because supplier price lists automatically update in your job management system. This means no nasty surprises for you, or your client. Look better – professional looking quotes and estimate templates add to the client’s confidence in you. Be super organised – all the info for your potential client is kept centrally in one place, so you’ll miss nothing and you don’t need to search for scribbled notes on scraps of paper. Improve your chances – be the builder who remembers to follow up with prospective clients. If you don’t, someone else will.

2. Starting the job Be well prepared – all your team can have access to the software, so they know what’s happening, when and who is responsible. Clear communication – not only is communication among your team improved, but clients are better informed too.

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It’s also easier to lock in your subcontractors because they’re automatically notified when they’re needed or when changes occur. Your clients have visibility too, which gives them confidence your projects are well organised and that you’re professional. Better budget management – with finances at your fingertips, you know exactly how your project budget is tracking, and you can stay on top of costs with easily accessible information. Cash is the fuel for your business and tech will help you look after it.


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NZCB Affinity Partners

2min
page 70

IN THE MEDIA

31min
pages 66-69

Salt smart

1min
page 63

Installation tips to avoid sliding into trouble

1min
page 62

Winter temperatures are more critical than we think

2min
pages 60-61

Message from the AST Trust

1min
pages 56-57

NEWS BITES

5min
pages 58-59

Is TikTok good for business?

3min
page 50

Events Calendar

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page 51

Preparing for winter

2min
page 48

Looking after the most important person – you

3min
pages 46-47

Overlapping duties – who’s responsible for what?

6min
pages 44-45

Maximising profit on charge-up jobs

5min
pages 42-43

Employee or contractor… are your working arrangements sound?

4min
pages 40-41

NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM – Regional Competitions 2022

5min
pages 36-39

You should use determinations under the Building Act

7min
pages 34-35

GIB® Plasterboard supply update

5min
pages 30-31

Are you driving your business blindfolded?

3min
pages 32-33

Make your business more competitive with tech

4min
pages 28-29

Putting our partners in the spotlight

1min
pages 22-23

H1 Building Code updates

3min
pages 26-27

Scruffs clothing and footwear

1min
pages 20-21

Message from our Acting Chief Executive

5min
pages 8-9

What is a 10-year building guarantee?

5min
pages 18-19

The benefits of using a single insurance broker

3min
pages 14-15

NZCB’s new Chief Executive Officer

1min
page 7

Message from the NZCB Board

3min
page 4

Board Bites

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page 6

Notice of NZCB Annual General Meeting

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