Priced a job well, got paid, then wondered where the profit went? Job costing closes the gap between your estimate and what the job actually cost.
Training your own tradies can seem like the obvious fix for the skills shortage, until you count the costs. Here's what an apprentice really costs in 2026, which incentives can offset it and how to make the first 18 months pay off.
A pipe run measured a metre short can swallow the margin on a whole job. Here's a six-step plumbing takeoff process that treats fixture counts, pipe runs and drainage as separate, deliberate steps.
Reading plans is a habit you build over a few jobs, not a qualification you need first. This guide gives you the shortcuts.
Every trade business pays an admin tax. Here are five repeat tasks you can automate this month with tools you already have.
We’ve updated Symbols management in Groundplan to make your collection easier to search, organise and manage, with your categories and symbol packs together on one page.
Choosing the wrong takeoff software can be costly. A year on a platform that doesn’t work for you burns through subscription fees, onboarding time and the goodwill of whoever uses it.
Clients tend to choose a construction quote based on clarity, responsiveness and trust signals, not on the lowest number at the bottom of the page.
Today, digital tools are changing how people approach estimates and takeoffs, setting new standards for efficiency and accuracy.
In this 2-Part Webinar Series, our Superuser trainer Cazz will show you how and when to use our most significant features and tools released in 2021.
We’re holding yet another free webinar to help existing users enhance their the Groundplan & Xero integration experience.
As a cloud-based application, Groundplan is able to integrate with a complimentary network of software partners. Those integrations provide tremendous opportunities to further enhance your workflow.
A recording of the webinar is now available. It’s an hour out of your day to add a lifetime of increased efficiency.
In Part 5, Groundplan's in-house trainer, Cazz Byrne demonstrates how to save hours with our powerful Project and Takeoff Templates.
In Part 4, Cazz details how to manage and export data using Worksheets and Quantities.
In Part 3 you'll learn how to create an accurate and attractive plans using the range of editing tools available in Groundplan.
In Part 2 we take your existing takeoff process into the digital world of Groundplan.
In case you didn't manage to register for our ever-popular Groundplan Superuser Series, we've uploaded the recorded sessions for you to reference any time.
At The Light House Noosa, helping clients illuminate their homes and businesses is both an art and a science. Before Groundplan, they relied on paper plans; nowadays, it's a different story.
In the following case study we learn how Groundplan helped Holby Electrical streamline their quoting process. So much so, that now anyone - regardless of their contracting experience - can quote a job.
Having an old hand nearby to lean on for advice can be the ultimate boost your plumbing business. Enter, Master Plumbers. Zane's insights provide a compelling case for membership.
In the northern region of New Zealand, Zane Britton's plumbing business has achieved an unprecedented rate of growth, becoming one of the largest companies in Northland within a mere six years.
Over time, Ben Howarth has designed a simple yet effective irrigation design & estimating system that retains control over his profits and retains visibility of his projects, all while travelling with the family in semi-retirement.
With decades of experience under his belt, Gary Frank has a few tips to pass along to the next generation of electricians and business owners.
Mark Lucchiari’s (aka Lucch) is not one to sit still. His career is full of adventure, while his plumbing business goes from strength to strength. To avoid a cash forecasting crisis, Lucch got in touch with Groundplan before it was too late.
Staff at Arrend were aware of the free training available but as we often hear – just couldn’t find the time. Well, eventually they found the time and again, as we often hear, wish they had done it sooner.
In a recent demo to the Electricians Success Academy, Andrew took over and simply said "Don't think about it, just get Groundplan".
Plan Compare gives you the option to compare a plan to a previous revision or another plan in the project. While comparing plans, you can count, measure, annotate, and select items as usual.
Ironically, though BJ was in business to simplify life through modern systems, his own business processes were anything but simple and modern.
Join our Trainer for a FREE 5 part Groundplan training series to speed up your takeoff process and become a Groundplan superuser.
One of the biggest lessons Mike’s learned throughout his years in business is just how ineffective – and costly – manual processes can be.
O’Brien Plumbing Tweed Heads is reaping the benefits of Groundplan, saving both time and money with the cloud-based take-off software.
We've been working hard to make taking off plans a whole lot easier! While we've kept the basics the same, you'll now have an easier time selecting, moving and editing your measurements.
There are several common mistakes made when tendering for construction projects which can harm the chances of the bid being successful.
Within two weeks of signing up to the Groundplan trial, Phil had mastered the software. He was then convinced he’d found the ultimate solution: a place where the whole team could collaboratively use one platform.