Tips, guides, and tools for contractors
Every contractor has walked into a supplier and had this conversation. And every single time, both guys walk away thinking the other one is an idiot. The first issue of The Quarterly Rant is here.
Read More →Still estimating on paper? The best construction calculator apps save you time, save you money, and pay for themselves on the first job. Here's what to look for and what's available.
Read More →After 35 years of pouring concrete, one bad estimate too many pushed me to build my own estimating platform. No bootcamp, no investors — just a contractor who was tired of bleeding money on napkin math.
Read More →Stop sending extra cages to site. Learn how detailed layout lists and load lists fingerprint every foundation — showing exact panel placement, tie counts, and wall lengths so your crew works faster and your panels stay available for the next job.
Read More →Learn how to calculate concrete volume for sono tubes, how many tubes to purchase based on pier depth, and minimize waste on your next deck or fence project.
Read More →Building a deck seems simple until you sit down to figure out what you actually need to buy. Deck Pro handles 8 shapes, joists, beams, posts, boards, railing, stairs, and deck skirt — all from your phone.
Read More →A foundation estimate is the one you can't afford to get wrong. Foundation Pro calculates footings, walls, piers, slabs, rebar, wire mesh, and forming — complete material list from your phone.
Read More →Multiple fence sections, different styles, different heights — and every material calculated down to the last rail bracket and post cap. With lumber length optimization to minimize waste.
Read More →Siding jobs have more accessories than any other trade. SidingPro calculates siding, soffit, fascia, J-channel, F-channel, drip cap, house wrap, eave trough, and every trim piece.
Read More →BrickPro calculates brick, stone, mortar, wall ties, weep holes, lintels, flashing, and every masonry accessory. Supports modular, standard, queen, king, and custom sizes.
Read More →Calculate paint and primer for every room — walls, ceilings, trim, accent walls, and doors. Smart mix buying guide tells you exactly what cans to buy to minimize waste.
Read More →Free stair calculator with rise, run, stringer layout, tread count, pitch angle, and IBC/IRC code compliance checks. Side elevation drawing included.
Read More →Calculate how many bags of concrete you need for sono tubes, slabs, and footings. Supports 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, 40kg, and 80lb bags.
Read More →GPS clock in/out, live crew dashboard, project tracking, worker wages with tax estimates, messaging, and payroll export. Built for construction crews.
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