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Your guide to hiring the perfect project manager

Buildbite
17 August, 2023
2 min. to read
In the chaotic world of construction, finding the perfect project manager is no easy feat. The Project Manager you choose to hire will ultimately...
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3 tips to compare actual hours to time estimates in construction

Buildbite
15 August, 2023
4 min. to read
Delivering construction projects on time and within budget can be difficult when you can’t accurately forecast how long it will take to complete...
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5 reasons projects fail according to construction project manager

Buildbite
01 August, 2023
3 min. to read
In life, we are all bound to fail at some point. It’s how we choose to learn from our failures that ultimately lead to our successes in the future. ...
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CEO’s insider tips to manage customer expectations with ease

Buildbite
25 July, 2023
2 min. to read
We all know that in business, the customer is always right. This expression couldn’t be more true when managing construction projects. Providing...
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CEO's tips on how to structure construction projects for success

Buildbite
18 July, 2023
3 min. to read
As a Project Manager, you have a lot on your plate. Phasing plays a crucial role when structuring a project to ensure that you don’t bite off more...
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5 tools I swear by as a construction project manager

Buildbite
12 July, 2023
3 min. to read
A good Project Manager is able to combine their skills of planning, coordinating and controlling resources in order to achieve specific goals. It is...
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Why the partnership between Buildbite and Signicat matters.

Buildbite
06 July, 2023
1 min. to read
The global construction market size reached a value of approximately USD 12.74 trillion in 2022 and the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5%
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Renovation & restoration industry to boom while new builds drop by 40%

Buildbite
03 July, 2023
2 min. to read
The news is in and it’s not looking good. New building construction is in freefall.Statistics released by UK Trade Skills Index 2023 reveal that UK...
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Fair Billing Policy

Amy Roberts
22 May, 2023
2 min. to read
At Buildbite, we believe in fairness and transparency. That’s why we’re ensuring that we bill all our customers fairly. We want our customers to...
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The future of construction in 2023 and beyond

Wiebke Arendt
26 April, 2023
14 min. to read
Owning a home is the eternal dream most consumers around the world have. It’s still seen as a hallmark for success. And owning a home is just part of...
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Do customers understand the cost implications of their decisions?

Buildbite
26 April, 2023
1 min. to read
Let's start with the good news. Most homeowners have a clear vision of what the end-result should look like. They might have looked for inspiration...
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Embedded financial tech as a solution for construction risk mitigation

Buildbite
15 February, 2023
2 min. to read
The construction industry is plagued with conflict, risk and low margins. It’s a sad reality that the sector is riddled with a knock on effect of...
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Construction is not for the faint-hearted

Buildbite
07 December, 2022
2 min. to read
The business of building and renovating homes is unique in many ways. Anyone looking to start a home improvement or construction project must adhere...
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The challenge of two-way communication in construction

Buildbite
07 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Very few construction projects go exactly according to the original plan. This is a normal aspect of any construction project and is in most cases...
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The challenge with lack of instructions to complete a task

Buildbite
07 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Professional construction workers take pride in the quality of their work. But sometimes, even the most skilled builder might struggle. Sometimes,...
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The challenge of missing documentation after the construction project

Buildbite
04 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Construction projects can sometimes be quite admin-heavy and the amount of paperwork, financial documentation and permits during a construction...
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The challenge of observing progress

Buildbite
04 December, 2022
1 min. to read
As humans, we have a natural tendency to measure progress by observing a linear movement towards a predefined goal. In construction, we make...
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Having clarity on what was (actually) agreed

Buildbite
04 December, 2022
1 min. to read
Construction projects can be pretty messy - both literally and metaphorically speaking - and project managers are often struggling to stay on top of...
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Time Estimates vs. Actual time

Buildbite
02 December, 2022
1 min. to read
The challenge of balancing time estimates with actual time spent We've all been there. We take on a relatively straightforward job and we provide the...
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Proptech. An industry ripe for disruption.

Buildbite
22 November, 2022
2 min. to read
The construction industry is ripe for disruption. Large projects across asset classes typically take 20 percent longer to finish than scheduled and...

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The challenge of balancing time estimates with actual time spent
Buildbite
14 December, 2022
9 minute read
We've all been there. We take on a relatively straightforward job and we...

Blog Posts

Blog Posts
Your guide to hiring the perfect project manager
Buildbite
17 August, 2023
2 minute read
In the chaotic world of construction, finding the perfect project manager is no...
Blog Posts
3 tips to compare actual hours to time estimates in construction
Buildbite
15 August, 2023
4 minute read
Delivering construction projects on time and within budget can be difficult...
Blog Posts
5 reasons projects fail according to construction project manager
Buildbite
01 August, 2023
3 minute read
In life, we are all bound to fail at some point. It’s how we choose to learn...
Blog Posts
CEO’s insider tips to manage customer expectations with ease
Buildbite
25 July, 2023
2 minute read
We all know that in business, the customer is always right. This expression...
Blog Posts
CEO's tips on how to structure construction projects for success
Buildbite
18 July, 2023
3 minute read
As a Project Manager, you have a lot on your plate. Phasing plays a crucial...