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Top 4 Xero Project Alternatives for 2026
Xero Project Alternatives gives finance teams a starting point for job tracking: time, expenses, invoicing. But for construction firms or any project-led business, it can
Materials Cost in Ireland: What Construction Professionals Need to Know
In Ireland’s construction sector, materials cost in Ireland is one of the most important and changeable factors affecting project profitability. For finance professionals, keeping on
Top 4 Tips on How to Price Jobs with Confidence Even When Costs Are Rising
Knowing how to price a job properly is the difference between protecting your margin and watching it evopurate into thin air. Costs shift quickly and
Best Construction Project Cost Control Software For 2026
In construction, every pound counts. Whether you’re managing a housing development, a civil project, or a commercial fit-out, profit depends on one thing: control. Materials
Construction Time Tracking: How to Fix Costly Project Overruns Fast
Construction time tracking is one of the most underused but powerful tools in preventing cost overruns and delays. And yet, general contractors across the UK
Top 7 Ways Purchase Order Management Software Improves Cost Control
In construction, keeping project costs under control is everything. Delays, duplicate payments, and unexpected expenses can quickly eat into already tight margins. That’s why forward-thinking
Top 10 Reasons Construction Firms Are Switching to Invoice Management Software
In construction, admin mistakes cost money. That’s why more contractors are moving away from manual invoice handling and embracing software built for the job. If
Stop Guessing Construction Labour Costs: Time Tracking Software That Works With Xero
Every hour that isn’t accurately recorded by your time tracking software on a construction site affects your bottom line. Yet, many construction finance managers are
6 Powerful Time-Saving Xero Tips for Builders and Contractors
In this article we discuss 6 time-saving Xero tips for builders and contractors and how to get up and running quickly. The time spent running
Industry News: Key Construction Awards in Ireland for the remainder of 2025
it’s coming into September, kids are back at school and planning for remainder of the For industry professionals, the Construction Awards in Ireland 2025 season
5 Costly Fit-Out Mistakes And How Purchase Order Tracking Software Solves Them
Fit-out jobs without any purchase order tracking software, especially kitchen installations are where profit margins can quietly go down the sink. You think you’ve priced
Job Costing Software in 2025: 5 Proven Ways to Protect Profit and Cut Admin
In construction, surprises are the last thing you need, especially when they hit your profit margins. Job costing software gives leaders and business owners the
The Hidden Crisis in Invoice Management: From WhatsApp to Wasted Costs
For Finance leaders in construction, invoice management and trying to manage costs is an everyday challenge. Invoices ping around from paper to emails, site teams
Construction Accounts Payable : A Guide to Improving the process
As someone who works closely with SMB contractors every day through implementing the LiveCosts product (a job costing software), I’ve had the unique opportunity to
Best construction job costing software for SMB’s in 2025
Introduction : Why SMB’s need the right Construction Job Costing Software After talking to many small and medium-sized construction businesses, we found something important. Most
Construction Cost Codes: Ultimate Guide for SMB Contractors
As someone who works closely with SMB contractors every day through implementing the LiveCosts product (a job costing software), I‘’ve had the unique opportunity to
What is Job Costing ? The Ultimate guide for Contractors
As someone who works closely with SMB contractors every day through implementing the LiveCosts product ( a job costing software ), I’ve had the unique
Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order: Key Differences Explained
In this article, we’ll break down the differences between a purchase requisition vs purchase order, two critical documents in the procurement process. Understanding these distinctions