The ProfitDig Radio Show

In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show that is all about marketing, the guys talk about how to identify the right marketing company for your construction business. Jerry talks about the three major segments of digital marketing that construction contractors should be aware of. The guys then talk about where a new contractor is best off concentrating his time and budget. You may know construct...

Part 1 of 2 videos in which the ProfitDig guys sit around their conference table and talk about Internet marketing strategies for construction contractors. Chris Work explains what you should look for when searching for a person or company to take care of your marketing for you. This is an important decision, and whether you hire someone or do it yourself, you need to understand what exactly digit...

A takeover occurs when one company makes a successful bid to assume control of or acquire another. Jeff Spencer, Chris Work, and Luke Fielder, talks about the process of job takeover in construction. ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. Low monthly fee. Cloud-based. No contract. https://www. ProfitDig.com

The ProfitDig guys explains everything about takeoff and what are the best ways to do a takeoff. Luke Fielder and Jeff Spencer shares their experiences in using transparency sheets to do a takeoff. Subscribe, share the link, and get some tips from the ProfitDig guys! ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. Low monthly fee. Cloud-based. No contract. https://www. Profi...

This episode of the ProfitDig Construction Show is all about as-built drawings. If you are in the construction industry, it is critical that you understand this topic. As-built drawings reflect how the project is actually built versus how it was shown in the original construction drawings. When you make changes in the field that are different from the contract drawings, your men will make note of...

Jeff Spencer, Chris Work, and Luke Fielder discuss the purpose of addendums in a construction contract, especially during the bidding process. Jeff also gives advice on what contractors should do when addendums affects their scope of work. Addendums are frequently used in construction contracts, as they allow for changes to the initial contract without having to completely rewrite the document. Ch...

Jeff Spencer explains the process of finalizing a job, what information needs to be conveyed to the client, when your insurance on the job starts and more. He also explains that just finishing a job on time and on budget should not be a reason to celebrate - it should be your expectation. Finally, he talks about the importance of making your crew feel appreciated. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding...

Starting out, you are likely going to require bank financing to start your construction business. Whatever money are you spending on a loan payment, pay it off and then continue to make those payments into your own escrow account. That will give you a fund from which to draw money. Treat it like a bank account and pay yourself interest. Be your own bank! You are likely looking at around 10% overhe...

Construction expert Jeff Spencer describes a strategy for managing your billing and cashflow that insures that at the end of the project all the bills are paid and you still have profit left over. He also talks about the great danger of being too dependent on a single source of work, which was a bad mistake his company made years ago. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction...

Continuing their discussion of some POSITIVE things happening in the construction industry, based on a recent article from ForConstructionPros.com, the ProfitDig crew talks about the increasing adoption of technology in the industry, especially as it relates to more accurate job bidding and cost tracking. Job cost tracking can give you a decided advantage over your competition. Use of information...

A discussion of AIA (American Institution of Architects) contracts, which are standardized contracts that contractors can purchase. They can be expensive, so are they worth it? Will they make your life easier? From ProfitDig - easy, low cost construction job bidding and costing for contractors. https://www. ProfitDig.com

The ProfitDig guys talk about what some construction job bidding applications cost while looking at the websites for some of the products. Jeff talks about his experience with the fees charged for certain required services. Accurate job bidding and cost tracking are absolutely critical for success in the construction industry. You need to understand how this type of solution works and what your op...

The ProfitDig guys talk about a trend that started after the pandemic - young people choosing to go to trade schools rather than college! This is exactly what the construction industry needs at this point in time. From ProfitDig - we make construction job bidding fun! https://www. ProfitDig.com

Luke Fielder is a brand new excavation contractor who talks about the struggles he has encountered starting his business, and strategies for short-cutting the process if you have limited funds. Part 1. Look for Part 2 coming soon! Brought to you by ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. https://www. ProfitDig.com

In this information-packed half-hour+, highly experienced construction project manager, Jeff Spencer,  gives a ton of strategies about managing your company's finances, whether you are a brand new subcontractor or an experienced pro trying to build a more profitable business. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and costing for construction contractors. https://www. ProfitDig.com

In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, we have a half-hour+ conversation with Mr. Luke Fielder, a contractor who just recently struck out on his own. Learn about how Luke started his business, the difficulties he has had, how he is promoting his business, how he is securing work, and much more! If you dream of starting your own construction business, this is priceless information. It will ve...

In this episode of the ProfitDig Construction Show, Jeff Spencer explains some strategies for making maximum use of crews when you have multiple crews at one or more jobs. You don't want to have crews of men standing around with nothing to do! Know your crews, what they are best at, and put them in the best position to gain experience and keep the workflow going. It is a battle to retain good...

The ProfitDig guys discuss the problems finding good employees in the construction industry. The universe of qualified construction workers has stayed basically the same while demand has exploded, driving wages to record levels. Jeff Spencer explains some of the things his company is doing to attract labor, including trying to hire complete crews all at once. From ProfitDig - easy job bidding and...

In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show,: The extended time it is taking to get trucks in from dealers. Likewise getting new tires for trucks. Is China intentionally holding back delivery of microchips t make a statement? How the EPA has put the entire American construction industry in a competitive bind. Problems with trash management and its affect on local taxes. New technology from CAT tha...

In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, the guys discuss various fascinating topics related to the construction industry, such as: Tricks thieves use to try and steal tools on the jobsite, and how to keep your stuff safe. The weirdness of doing construction work at a prison site. The mysterious death of the inventor of the hydrogen engine. Why electric vehicles can't recharge themselves....

Jeff Spencer, Jerry Work and Chris Work discuss how not understanding you jobsite access and any required traffic control can ruin your profits on a construction job. Your employer or general contractor may not explain all of those details. Https://www. ProfitDig.com - easy, low cost construction job biding, costing and reporting.

Seasoned project manager / estimator Jeff Spencer has seen and done it all in the construction field. In this episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show, Jeff talks about when is the best time to strike out on your own as a subcontractor, how a new sub can get good prices on materials, leveraging your relationships and more. There is some excellent advice here for anyone who makes his or her living as a...

Jeff Spencer and Chris Work talk about construction job bidding in these difficult times. The construction industry in Middle Tennessee, where ProfitDig is located, is booming. However, a lack of workers and rapidly rising materials costs are placing extreme pressure on many contractors. Jeff has been a professional project manager for many years, and he has seen it all. So he talks about some str...

In this discussion between Jeff Givens and Jeff Spencer, the guys talk about setting your man hours in your job bids. As Spencer explains, you do not want to try to bid a job with the exact number of hours you think the job will take because you leave yourself no wiggle room for mistakes or to account for job conditions beyond your control.  They discuss analyzing a project afterwards to see what...

In this "Jeff and Jeff" episode of the ProfitDig Radio Show podcast edition, project manager Jeff Spencer talks about the problems he has had dealing with engineers with little field experience, how bad engineering results in change orders, who is responsible for change orders that result from engineering mistakes and more. This is valuable information for project managers, contractors o...