Mistakes will happen, sure you can minimise these with better staff, better contractors, better systems, but where humans and human-built...

If you’ve ever looked into a quality management system with Inspection Test plans and the like you’ll notice 2 things: It’s designed for...

Introduction I like things to be simple so I have combined meeting minutes and RFI’s (request for information) into one schedule and I...

Rounding numbers in financial data: it makes things simple right? - No! In fact it’s a short term fix that sets landmines for everyone...

Introduction: In the construction industry, effective collaboration between head contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers is pivotal...

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia in 2000 fundamentally transformed the nation's taxation landscape....

In this blog post, we share ten tried-and-tested tips to help you manage subcontractor claims more efficiently and avoid potential disputes.

I know this very well, as a building company for 8 years I am uniquely qualified and experienced to tell you about this, and if you’ve...

Hey there! Are you feeling nervous about your first client meeting? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Our blog is packed with tons of help

Responding to client enquiries is an essential part of any business, and how you handle these interactions can make or break your...

Introduction Not everything goes to plan on your project and sometimes even when it does the client may have misunderstood something or...

Preparation of an accurate quote or variation to contract is critical to business success but it is surprising how many times builders...

Lets face it - construction industry software has a reputation for being crap. It's often seen as cumbersome, confusing and irrelevant to...

Why is the construction industry so backwards? There is no doubt the construction industry underperforms when it comes to technology....

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise the field of project accounting and bring about significant...

The construction industry is a sector of the economy that involves the building and creation of infrastructure, including buildings,...

Hello Buttress Fans, I'll make no secret that it's been a tough road to find the right co-founding team for Buttress. There are a few...

So I pitched again at a massive Fishburners B2B SAAS night - that's Business to Business and Software as a Service - and Buttress is...

Welcome to the the Buttress blog. The reason for creating this blog is to share our journey with our community of customers, investors,...