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 isn’t just about recognition it’s about showcasing excellence in project delivery, commercial performance, and innovation under pressure. Whether you’re in main contracting, fit out, QS, or project finance, being shortlisted […]
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 the job right but then the spec changes, invoices roll in that don’t match POs, and suddenly you’re spending more time chasing than forecasting. The problem? You don’t have cost […]
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 control, clarity, and foresight to keep every project financially on track in a high-pressure industry. Why It Matters More Than Ever Construction costs are rising fast each year. Material prices […]
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 are chasing approvals over group chats, and admin costs spirals. The result? Lost invoices, late payments, frustrated suppliers and project margins. Industry Reality: Cost Overruns Are the Norm Globally, 9 […]
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 look under the hood of hundreds of SMB construction businesses. This firsthand experience reveals how efficient accounts payable management is not just a financial task but a critical function for […]
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 contractors have a hard time accurately tracking job costs, particularly regarding individual job profitability. Some people use spreadsheets. Others try to make accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks work […]
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 can streamline your purchasing and improve operational efficiency, especially in industries like construction and manufacturing. What is a Purchase requisition What is a Purchase order Benefits of using a purchase […]