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Action-Focussed Meeting Minutes
Streamline your meetings with Buttress Action-Focused Minutes. Say goodbye to lengthy notes and unclear tasks.
Nov 8, 20241 min read


To Tender or not to Tender
Evaluating a Tender Opportunity: Key Questions to Ask Yourself So you’ve been asked to tender on a project. Now what? What are your...
May 24, 20246 min read


7 Step plan to rapidly improve your construction business
There are infinite things to do but there is only one of you. There are hundreds of bits of advice from friend’s staff and everyone...
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Why I said to my staff - “Forget the Sales Funnel - Just help people”
A good doctor knows to treat the patient and not the ailment. Granted, this is an imperfect metaphor but it kind of explains why I have...
Dec 7, 20232 min read


How you deal with mistakes will define your business and your relationship with clients
Mistakes will happen, sure you can minimise these with better staff, better contractors, better systems, but where humans and human-built...
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Buttress Site Minutes
About Site Minutes Elevate your project efficiency with Buttress Site Minutes. Say goodbye to complex meeting notes. Our solution...
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Fast Meeting Minutes and No RFI’s - 11 tips for reducing admin time with effective meeting minutes
Introduction I like things to be simple so I have combined meeting minutes and RFI’s (request for information) into one schedule and I...
Aug 3, 20235 min read


Finding and engaging the best Subcontractors and Suppliers
Introduction: In the construction industry, effective collaboration between head contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers is pivotal...
Jun 25, 20233 min read


The GST Trap: Unmasking The Hidden Risks for Australian Builders
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia in 2000 fundamentally transformed the nation's taxation landscape....
May 31, 20236 min read


10 tips and tricks for Managing Subcontractor Claims
In this blog post, we share ten tried-and-tested tips to help you manage subcontractor claims more efficiently and avoid potential disputes.
May 11, 20232 min read


Subcontract Claim Management Template
About Subcontract Claim Management Template Take control of your project finances and avoid subcontractor claim disputes with our...
May 5, 20231 min read


9 strategies for surviving a cash crunch
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...
Apr 6, 20234 min read


How to survive your first client meeting (and get the job!)
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
Mar 28, 20233 min read


Turning Complaining clients into fanatical supporters of your business
Introduction Not everything goes to plan on your project and sometimes even when it does the client may have misunderstood something or...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Simple Quote Template
About Simple Quote Templates Streamline your quoting process and ensure accuracy with a well-designed simple quote template. Get all the...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Why The Construction Industry Is In Need Of Innovation
The construction industry is a sector of the economy that involves the building and creation of infrastructure, including buildings,...
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Why is Co-founder / CTO Search is so hard for construction tech startups?
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...
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Early Adopter Program - MVP Status update
Welcome to the the Buttress blog. The reason for creating this blog is to share our journey with our community of customers, investors,...
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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