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Explained: How High Is Wage Inflation in Construction in 2022
It’s not just construction materials that are experiencing record inflation – wage inflation is driving up the cost of projects across Ireland and the UK.
Why Do Construction Materials Costs Keep Going Up?
Why Do Construction Materials Costs Keep Going Up? It seems like materials costs are going up every single day. Across Europe, materials costs have reached
Inflation – What Does That Mean To A General Building Contractor?
Inflation – What Does That Mean To A General Building Contractor? When you ask a Building contractor what is keeping them awake at night, the
5 Construction Trends To Look Out For In 2022
| 3 Min Read | 5 Construction Trends To Look Out For In 2022 2021 brought a number of challenges to the construction
How To Avoid The 3 Most Common Construction Purchasing Mistakes
| 3 Min Read | How To Avoid The 3 Most Common Construction Purchasing Mistakes Purchasing mistakes are increasingly common and avoiding them
5 Benefits of Digital Time Tracking In Construction
| 3 Min Read | 5 Benefits of Digital Time Tracking In Construction Traditionally, the tracking of employee hours would have been done
Cloud or Desktop Software For Construction?
| 3 Min Read | Cloud or Desktop Software For Construction Cloud software is relatively new way of running a business digitally and enables construction
Automating Invoice Processing In Construction
| 3 Min Read | Automating Invoice Processing In Construction Invoice Processing is a workflow that has been established by a company to
How To Choose The Right Construction Accounting Software For Your Company
| 3 Min Read | How To Choose The Right Construction Accounting Software For Your Company In our accounting series of podcasts ‘What
Accounts Payable Doesn’t Belong On Spreadsheets
| 3 Min Read | Accounts Payable Doesn’t belong on Spreadsheets Accounts payable in construction refers to the money due to suppliers and
6 Tips For Keeping Your Construction Budget On Track
| 3 Min Read | 6 Tips For Keeping Your Construction Budget On Track In a recent survey by KPMG, they found that just 31%
Construction Overheads & 5 methods to allocate them
| 3 Min Read | Construction Overheads & 5 methods to allocate them What are Construction Overheads? Construction Overheads refers to costs that
5 Steps for a Successful Construction Project Budget
| 3 Min Read | 5 Steps for a Successful Construction Project Budget A construction budget is a statement of the amount of
Simple Scan In LiveCosts
| 5 Min Read | Simple Scan In LiveCosts Invoice processing is a pain and more so for contractors with the level of
How Does LiveCosts Benefit Construction Companies Using Xero?
| 5 Min Read | How Does LiveCosts Benefit Construction Companies Using Xero? Add to the power of Xero with a seamless connection
LiveCosts Feature – Catalogue and Project Specific Pricing
| 5 Min Read | LiveCosts Feature – Catalogue and Project Specific Pricing Let’s take a look at some of the recent upgrades
5 Steps To Great ‘Request For Quotations’ On Construction Projects
| 5 Min Read | 5 Steps To Great ‘Request For Quotations’ On Construction Projects A Request for Quotation or an RFQ in
5 Considerations for Improving Construction Material Procurement
| 5 Min Read | 5 Considerations for Improving Construction Material Procurement Material Procurement Procurement is a term describing the purchasing process
8 Methods to track construction project costs and increase profitability
| 5 Min Read | 8 Methods to track construction project costs and increase profitability According to a study from KPMG, just
Spreadsheets Can Hurt Your Profit And Ability To Track Costs
| 3 Min Read | Spreadsheets Can Hurt Your Profit And Ability To Track Costs Manual reporting isn’t just data entry, it’s collecting
How Can We Improve Construction Productivity & Profit?
| 5 Min Read | How Can We Improve Construction Productivity & Profit? With the ‘new normal’ introducing more restrictions to our labour force,
What is Livecosts?
| 5 Min Read | What is LiveCosts? We have written blogs on many construction related topics in this series. We thought it
Choosing The Right Construction Accounting Software
| 7 Min Read | Choosing The Right Construction Accounting Software After our recent podcast with Stephen Kinch (Kalc Accounting), we at Livecosts thought
Will COVID-19 Affect Construction? – 9 Things To Consider
| 5 Min Read | Will COVID-19 Affect Construction? – 9 Things To Consider We are exposed to so many updates on COVID-19
Excel For Construction, Is It The Most Powerful Software We Can Use?
| 3 Min Read | Excel For Construction, Is It The Most Powerful Software We Can Use? Excel is arguably the most powerful product
4 Reasons Construction Software Is A Saving, Not A Cost
| 5 Min Read | 4 Reasons Construction Software Is A Saving, Not A Cost Work practices within the construction industry have been static
Managing Supplier Statements – 3 Easy Tips
| 3 Min Read | Managing Supplier Statements – 3 Easy Tips A construction company will receive both invoices and a statement at the
Best Practices for Invoice Processing
| 5 Min Read | Best Practices for Invoice Processing Invoice Processing has commonly been known as the paperwork involved for Accounts Payable
6 Methods Of Managing Material Orders On Site
| 5 Min Read | 6 Methods Of Managing Material Orders On Site Materials management is both planning and controlling to make sure
How Exactly Is A Purchase Order Different To A Purchase Requisition?
| 5 Min Read | How Exactly Is A Purchase Order Different To A Purchase Requisition? A purchase requisition is a document used when
AI In Construction – 7 Incredible Ways It’s Changing The Industry
| 5 Min Read | AI In Construction – 7 Incredible Ways It’s Changing The Industry Artificial intelligence (AI) is an ability for machines
How To Overcome Construction Time Tracking Problems
| 5 Min Read | How To Overcome Construction Time Tracking Problems How businesses track employee hours can range from a scribble on a
What Are The Benefits Of Using Purchase Orders On Construction Projects?
| 3 Min Read | What Are The Benefits Of Using Purchase Orders on Construction Projects? A purchase order is a must for business
Latest Construction Technology Trends (2020)
| 5 Min Read | Latest Construction Technology Trends (2020) What’s happening in 2020 The construction sector continues to experience remarkable technology advancements. Some
5 Simple Steps to Generate Work for Your Construction Company Through Linkedin
| 2 Min Read | 5 Simple Steps To Generate Work for Your Construction Company Through Linkedin To get started follow these steps
3 Basic Tax Saving Tips To Benefit Your Construction Business
| 3 Min Read | 3 Basic Tax Saving Tips To Benefit Your Construction Business Deductions from your paycheque require serious consideration, and
5 Simple Tips for Winning Your Next Construction Project
| 3 Min Read | 5 Simple Tips for Winning Your Next Construction Project Improve the percentages Bidding/tendering for projects can be an exhausting
Welcome to The LiveCosts Blog!
| 3 Min Read | Welcome to The LiveCosts Blog! Welcome to our first post in The LiveCosts Blog. We have been working
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Construction Market Outlook 2023
Sinead, with her colleagues in PwC and The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), were involved in the creation of the recently published Construction Market Monitor Report 2023.
Construction Trade Business Owner To Tech Entrepreneur
Episode 64 – Michael Kirk Construction Trade Business Owner To Tech Entrepreneur Michael Kirk is an executive, director & founder of many successful
12 Steps To Easier Construction Projects
Episode 63 – Aileen Gallagher 12 Steps To Easier Construction Projects Aileen Gallagher specialises in working with Construction-related Businesses – Roofing, Construction, Commercial Landscaping,
Running a Trade Business From 7,000km Away
Episode 62 – Mark Conacher Running a Trade Business From 7,000km Away With thirty plus years in the KBB industry, including physically installing
Building a People & Culture Focused Office Fit-Out Company
Episode 61 – Guy Richardson Building a People & Culture Focused Office Fit-Out Company In this episode, Guy Richardson shares how he has
Construction Telemarketing, Branding & Recruitment
Episode 60 – Mike Dunn Construction Telemarketing, Branding & Recruitment Mike Dunn is the 2021 Finalist – Service Industries Entrepreneur of the
5 Considerations When Choosing a Construction Accounting Software
Episode 59 5 Considerations When Choosing a Construction Accounting Software Join ‘Time & Materials’ host Ciaran Brennan as he discusses the considerations that
What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Quickbooks?
Episode 58 – Nicky Goringe Larkin What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Quickbooks? In the final episode
What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Sage?
Episode 57 – Sean O’Reilly What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Sage? In the second episode of
What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Xero?
Episode 56 – Kevin Smith What is the Best Accounting Software for Construction Companies? Why Xero? In the first episode of
Advice For Builders Dealing With Material Price Increases
Episode 55 – Eoin Darby Advice For Builders Dealing With Material Price Increases Eoin Darby is leading QS with expertise in
Find Great People To Build A Successful Construction Company
Episode 54 – Alison Warner Find Great People To Build A Successful Construction Company Alison Warner is the author of Build
3 Common Construction Purchasing Mistakes
Episode 53 3 Common Construction Purchasing Mistakes In this episode, Ciaran shares his experience working with construction companies in Ireland, UK,
Robin Hayhurst, UK Construction Business Coach
Episode 41 – Robin Hayhurst Robin Hayhurst, UK Construction Business Coach Robin Hayhurst is a construction business coach. Drawing on his own experiences
The CIF Reaction To Irish Governments Latest News On Constriction Restrictions
Episode 40 – Shane Dempsey The CIF Reaction To Irish Governments Latest News On Constriction Restrictions On Tuesday 30th of March
Challenges Operating A Building Company Through COVID-19
Episode 39 – Richard Fitzmaurice Challenges Operating A Building Company Through COVID-19 Richard Fitzmaurice is the Managing Director of B&G Construction & View
Replacing Calls, Notes And Texts With The WhatsApp For Construction
Episode 38 – Paul McCarty Replacing Calls, Notes And Texts With The WhatsApp For Construction Paul McCarty is the CEO &
How Subcontractors Can Build Strong, Lasting Relationships With Their Main Contractors
Episode 37 – Rob Fox How Subcontractors Can Build Strong, Lasting Relationships With Their Main Contractors Rob Fox is a chartered
Top Tips For Marketing Your construction Company in 2021
Episode 36 – Lynn Lambe Top Tips For Marketing Your construction Company in 2021 Lynn Lambe is the Director of Little
How Do Home Builders In The US Market Their Business?
Episode 35 – David Belman How Do Home Builders In The US Market Their Business? David Belman is the host of
What Does Level 3, 4 or 5 Restrictions Mean For An Irish Construction Company?
Episode 34 – Shane Dempsey What Does Level 3, 4 or 5 Restrictions Mean For An Irish Construction Company? Shane Dempsey
Construction Podcasts Combine to Talk All Things Construction
Episode 33 – Vince Versace Construction Podcasts Combine to Talk All Things Construction Vince Versace is the National Managing Editor of
Building On TV With Peter Finn
Episode 32 – Peter Finn Building On TV With Peter Finn Peter Finn, most recognised as the builder behind RTE’s hit
How Are Marcum LLP, Advising Their Construction Clients Through COVID-19?
Episode 31 – Chuck Schwartz How are Marcum LLP, a Top 3 US construction accounting firm, advising their construction clients through COVID-19?
Construction Purpose, People, Strategy, Systems & More with Eric Anderton
Episode 30 – Eric Anderton Construction Purpose, People, Strategy, Systems & More with Eric Anderton Eric Anderton is the host of
US Podcast Meets Irish Podcast To Talk All Things Construction
Episode 29 – Joe Kelly US Podcast Meets Irish Podcast To Talk All Things Construction Joe Kelly is an Independent Consultant
How To Successfully Implement New Technology Into Your Construction Company
Episode 28 – Laura Taylor How To Successfully Implement New Technology Into Your Construction Company LiveCosts welcomes Laura Taylor back to
Passive Homes, A Look Into The Future Of How We Will Build
Episode 27 – Matthew Cutler-Welsh Passive Homes, A Look Into The Future Of How We Will Build What is a sustainable
From Cabinet Maker To Serial, Global Entrepreneur
Episode 26 – Brett Campbell From Cabinet Maker To Serial, Global Entrepreneur Transitioning from the trades to world class marketer Brett
The Future Of How We Buy Building Materials
Episode 25 – Mark Mitchell The Future Of How We Buy Building Materials How will the supply of building materials look
Why Construction Companies Are Moving To Xero – Empowered by Cloud
Episode 24 – Laura Taylor Why Construction Companies Are Moving To Xero – Empowered by Cloud Why Xero? Laura Taylor is
Turning From QS To Construction Tech CEO – AddJust
Episode 23 – Padraig Neylon Turning From QS To Construction Tech CEO – AddJust What is +AddJust? After 15 years working
Good2go App – A Piece Of COVID-19 Innovation Explained
Episode 22 – Cliona Molloy Good2go App – A Piece Of COVID-19 Innovation Explained What is the Good2go app? Cliona Molloy
Construction Business Strategy
Episode 21 – Mark Cronin Construction Business Strategy What strategies can I adopt to improve my construction business? Mark Cronin is
The Story Behind Rory’s Stories
Episode 20 – Rory O’Connor (Rory’s Stories) The Story Behind Rory’s Stories From online comedian to CIF ambassador for health &
Practical Advice On Reopening Our Sites
Episode 19 – Lisa O’Brien Practical Advice On Reopening Our Sites How are we going to reopen our construction sites? This
CIF’s Director Of Communications On When We Might Get Back To Work
Episode 18 – Shane Dempsey CIF’s Director Of Communications On When We Might Get Back To Work When we do get
What Changes Will We See From Our Suppliers Post COVID-19?
Episode 17 – Mark Lohan What Changes Will We See From Our Suppliers Post COVID-19? Will our suppliers be fully operational
How Are UK Subbies Dealing With The Current COVID-19 Situation?
Episode 16 – James Gilbert How Are UK Subbies Dealing With The Current COVID-19 Situation? Is COVID-19 having the same effect
How Will COVID-19 Impact Ireland’s Housing Plans?
Episode 15 – James Benson How Will COVID-19 Impact Ireland’s Housing Plans? What will Ireland’s housing situation look like after COVID-19?
What Construction Accounting Software Should You Use & Why?
Episode 14 – Stephen Kinch What Construction Accounting Software Should You Use & Why? What is the best construction accounting software
The Parallels Between Business & Professional Sport
Episode 13 – Jamie Heaslip The Parallels Between Business & Professional Sport How can you become a better leader in your
How COVID-19 Will Affect Your Employee Contracts
Episode 12 – Anthony Brady How COVID-19 Will Affect Your Employee Contracts Will construction companies be worried about their current employee
A Deep Look At The Construction Contracts Act
Episode 11 – Keith Kelliher – Part 2 A Deep Look At The Construction Contracts Act Does the Construction Contracts Act
How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Current Construction Contract?
Episode 10 – Keith Kelliher – Part 1 How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Current Construction Contract? See what you can do
A Quantity Surveyor’s Perspective On COVID-19
Episode 9 – Eoin Darby A Quantity Surveyor’s Perspective On COVID-19 What impact does a quantity surveyor think COVID-19 is having
How To Use Construction Data To Increase The Performance Of Your Projects
Episode 8 – Joe Keating How To Use Construction Data To Increase The Performance Of Your Projects So how can construction
Showcase Your Work With This Construction Site Software
Episode 7 – Vinnie Quinn Showcase Your Work With This Construction Site Software See what this construction site software could do
A Builders Experience On Room To Improve
Episode 6 – Graham Byrne A Builders Experience On Room To Improve Room to Improve, hear from the builder that built
BIM In Construction – Explained By A Leading Construction ICT Expert
Episode 5 – Alan Hore BIM In Construction – Explained By A Leading Construction ICT Expert BIM in construction is being used
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