The ProfitDig Radio Show

In years past, safety requirements were not so strictly enforced, but these days, OSHA is strict about enforcing those rules, and most companies take pride in keeping their employees safe. That is good news for employees, but from a job bidding standpoint, safety compliance must be accounted for in your bids. When you sign on to perform work for a General Contractor, you become part of that compan...

The ProfitDig guys talk about trench boxes, chains and slings - essential safety equipment used on a jobsite to prevent injury from collapsing trenches. Chains and sligns are used to lift heavy items. Most trench boxes weigh 8 - 12 thousand pounds, so they are very heavy devices. They must be used correctly based on soil and OSHA requirements, which vary from state to state. Trench boxes must be t...

ProfitDig After Dark... not really! But it is Chris and Jeff talking about pipes! As Jeff explains, come municipalities require certain brands or types of pipes for specific applications. If you are engaged in underground utility work, it is critical you understand the different types of pipe and when to use what. Jeff is an expert in underground, so he knows what he is talking about. Another help...

Highly experienced construction Project Manager, Jeff Spencer, talks about how to hire a foreman to help your company grow. As Jeff explains, it is hard to find workers in general, so finding a foreman is even more difficult. Jeff gives his tips for finding the right guy to run your crew. From ProfitDig - the world's easiest to use #construction job bidding and costing solution. $99/mo. No co...

Professional home inspector Wally Rankin of Trout Creek Inspections shares some of the weirder things he has seen and experienced while performing home inspections. Another fine video from your friends at ProfitDig - EASY job bidding and costing for #construction contractors. Try it today. $99/mo., no contract. Web-based. Cancel any time. https://www.profitdig.com

Wally Rankin of Trout Creek Inspections explains how there are limitations in every home which can make it difficult to examine everything. Every home inspector has a legal agreement detailing these limitations. It's extremely important to document everything discovered during the inspection. A home inspector isn't allowed to move items around without written permission. A thorough home...

The ProfitDig guys talk with home inspector, Wally Rankin, about why you need a home inspector when purchasing a home. Most legitimate real estate agents want accurate home inspections and will advise their clients with regard to inspections. If a realtor supplies you with a list of inspectors, do your research and pick the best one, even if he is the most expensive. With home inspection, you get...

In the latest ProfitDig video, we continue our conversation with professional home inspector, Wally Rankin, of Trout Creek Home Inspections. We ask Wally how building codes affect the home inspection process. Home inspectors do not inspect to code - they code to home inspection standards, which are set at a national level. National codes such as those related to electrical issues will be pointed o...

Special guest, Wally Rankin from Trout Creek Inspections, joins the ProfitDig crew to talk about what to look for when hiring a home inspector. Wally runs a successful business and knows exactly what makes a good inspector. Among the advice: A good inspection for an average size home should take about 3 hours. An inspector should be able to tell you exactly what they will be inspecting. Ask the in...

Today's ProfitDig video is all about silt fences and erosion control! Silt is runoff from a job site. Natural erosion control is best for slowing silt down, but silt fences are erosion matting attached to posts that is used to control runoff. The idea is for silt to pile up next to the fence. Silt fences often have to be redone to maintain control, and there are erosion control companies that...

The ProfitDig guys talk about bidding underground utility jobs - something Jeff Spencer knows a LOT about! When looking at a specific project, the specifications limit what you can and can't do on a project. Ease of accessibilty is a huge concern. How hard is it going to be do to get your equipment moved around? Where will you have to store your materials? Different types of materials will al...

Starting a new construction job and unsure of the local codes?  Codes apply to the location (city and/or county) of the job. You may have to take a drive to a local courthouse for an application or at times you may get lucky and have the option to apply and pay online. ...and don't forget to budget for these in your job cost!

The ProfitDig guys talk about what to look for when buying construction equipment. Your equipment is a MAJOR expense, so you want to make sure you buy the equipment that is going to work best for your business and provide you years of service. Topics include: Making sure you buy equipment that suites the scope of work you are going to be doing. What to look at when examining used equipment, such a...

The ProfitDig guys talk about "cut and fill," a concept that anyone engaged in construction needs to understand. It is a simple concept, but one that is essential for preparing a level construction site. It can also allow you to increase profits if you are strategic about it. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding for construction contractors. Starting at $99/mo., no contract. https://www.pro...

The ProfitDig guys talk to contractor, Luke Fielder, about the process of interviewing job candidates. All three of these guys have experience hiring and firing, so they have a strong understanding of how to find and hire the best candidates for a job. Whether you are looking to hire or looking to get hired in the construction industry, you will gain some valuable insights! From ProfitDig - easy j...

Payment schedules are crucial for monitoring cash flow as you purchase materials and supplies and pay independent contractors and subcontractors throughout the course of a project. In this video, Jeff Spencer, a construction expert, gives tips to Luke Fielder on how to manage payment schedules. Just more wisdom from ProfitDig - easy job bidding for #construction contractors. Bid jobs. Track costs....

Chris and Jerry talk about how to set up an account with Google and add a Google Business Profile for your business, which GREATLY improves your chances of appearing highly in Google local search results related to your line of work. To improve your odds, they also discuss creating citations and using the Google Business Profile updates feature. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding for #construction...

Using job bidding software can be beneficial for a new construction company owner. It can help streamline the bidding process and provide a more professional and accurate bid proposal. In this video, Luke Fielder, owner of TriStar Land Solutions, gives feedback on ProfitDig as their job bidding software. We also talk about how ProfitDig makes it easy to track your job costs. From ProfitDig - used...

In the construction industry, the efficient management of your crew is crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality. At some point in your business, you need to know when you need to hire more crew or people. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. https://www. ProfitDig.com

All employers make sure that their employees are well-compensated. So in this video, the guys talk about the things to consider when raising labor rates. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding for #construction contractors. Bid jobs. Track costs. Make more money with ProfitDig. https://www. ProfitDig.com

Chris Work, who is highly experienced in the world of Internet marketing, talks about using display advertisements to cheaply promote your construction company in your target markets. He also talks about the requirement to upgrade Google Analytics on your website to the new version, GA4. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding for #construction contractors. Bid jobs. Track costs. Make more money with Pr...

Jeff Givens discusses "physical penetraction testing," which is the process of penetrating the security of a company in a real world sense - in other words, not just security from a computer standpoint, but literally engaging in real world, walking through the door security. If you are responsible for securing documents, you need to make sure someone can't just walk into your busine...

The guys continue their conversation on how to absolutely destroy your construction business and ruin your reputation. This is based on a recent actual event that took place in which a young contractor just starting out made NUMEROUS mistakes. Items discussed in this episode include: Having to install a driveway multiple times to pass inspection Not knowing where gas lines are Not knowing county c...

Jerry talks to Jeff and Chris about the problems he is experiencing with a young excavation contractor who was hired by a friend to perform grading and build the pad for a new home construction. Among the mistakes made include: Poor communication between the contractor and his crew Failing to strip topsoil Building a pad way too small for the project Poor work in trying to correct the original mis...

Chris Work and Jeff Spencer talk about the state of the construction industry as of May, 2023. The guys have a couple of laughs, but also talk some serious business. Jeff says construction in Middle Tennessee is still going strong, but he is seeing a decline in bid invites. Jeff expects there is a seasonal aspect to it, but it is something he is keeping an eye on. As expected, Jeff is seeing more...