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How to Bid Construction Jobs on the Spot (And Why Waiting Costs You Thousands)
If you are like most independent contractors, your workday doesn't end when you leave the job site. It ends at 10:00 PM, at your kitchen table, surrounded by crumpled notes and spreadsheets, trying to type up estimates for the three homeowners you met that morning. By the time you hit "send" on that email two days later, the homeowner’s excitement has cooled. Or worse, another contractor—one who gave them a price on the spot —has already secured the deposit. The construction
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Jan 303 min read
Stop Paying for Features You Don’t Use: Why CostHammer Wins Against "All-in-One" Contractor Software
If you’re a general contractor, handyman, or flooring installer, you’ve probably tried the "big name" software options. You know the ones: they promise to run your entire business, but they come with a steep learning curve, a high monthly price tag, and a dashboard that looks like the cockpit of a 747. Most construction software today is built for accountants and project managers sitting in an office. CostHammer was built for tradespeople standing on the job site. If you ar
gbgconstructioninc
Jan 213 min read
Why Most Estimating Apps Fail: The Case for "Owner-Controlled" Pricing
If you are a General Contractor or a tradesman, you know the "Sunday Night Struggle." You spent all week working on job sites, putting out fires, and driving between clients. Now, instead of relaxing with your family, you are sitting at the kitchen table with a stack of crumpled notes and receipts, trying to type up estimates for three different potential clients. You know you need software to speed this up. But when you look at the "top-rated" estimating apps on the market,
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Jan 193 min read
CostHammer – Terms of Use
Effective Date: 11/20/2025 Welcome to CostHammer (“the App”). By downloading or using CostHammer, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the App. 1. Purpose of the App CostHammer is a mobile tool that helps contractors and tradespeople create estimates, quotes, and invoices quickly and easily from their device.The App provides calculation and organizational features only.CostHammer does not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. 2. Use of
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Nov 20, 20252 min read
CostHammer Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/20/2025 CostHammer (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a mobile application designed to help contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals quickly create estimates, quotes, and invoices on the spot. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the CostHammer app. CostHammer is committed to transparency and simplicity. We respect your privacy and do not collect or share personal data unless explicitly required for your subscription pu
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Nov 20, 20252 min read
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