For years, spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for construction businesses: quick to set up, familiar, and seemingly free. From estimating material takeoffs and tracking job costs to managing payroll hours and purchase orders, Excel (or Google Sheets) handled it all...
The construction industry in 2026 is evolving rapidly, driven by economic shifts, regulatory pressures, labor challenges, and surging demand in sectors like data centers, renewable energy, and infrastructure. For general contractors, residential builders, millwork...
Labor shortages remain one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry in Canada heading into 2026 and beyond. With projections showing a potential shortfall of 108,000 workers over the next decade and 21% of the current workforce expected to retire,...
As your construction business grows—from a small crew handling a few residential jobs to a mid-size operation with multiple sites, shop staff, estimators, and field teams—one expense category often sneaks up on you: software subscriptions. Many popular construction...
Hey folks, I’m Curtis, a millwork shop owner right here in Regina, Saskatchewan. I’ve been in this game for over 20 years, crafting custom cabinets, doors, and everything in between. Let me tell you, I’ve seen it all—the good, the bad, and the...
